Reading Memorial High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Reading, MA)

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The Pioneer 19 40 Irving Holcomb Do you want to buy a turkey? “Hoke” learned plenty about these cre¬ atures when he was trying to raffle them off in the interest of his hockey team. He is a born athlete, being co¬ captain of the Baseball Team and the mainstay of the Hockey Team. What with being president of the Student- Council, a member of the Hi-Y, and the constant driver of his father’s new car, he keeps himself quite busy. He hates to be called upon to recite, says that he’d much rather be on a desert island with a good book (?) He ex¬ pects to be at Cornell next year. Don’t worry, “Irv”, your high pressure sales¬ manship will get you anywhere. Barbara Holden “Barb” claims she hasn’t a care in the world. She strongly believes that one should enjoy youth while she’s young. Barbara is pursuing the Sec¬ retarial Course and someday hopes to be a buyer for a large store. She be¬ lieves that she’s in heaven when she is dancing. “Barb” is at her best when debating—in class meetings or in U. S. History. We hope, “Barb”, that you will always have that happy-go-lucky spirit. Vivian Hook Besides being one of that ever popu¬ lar trio, “The Melody Gems”, “Sandy” is also an officer in Rainbow and a member of the A Capella Choir. Next fall may find her a student at the Katherine Gibb’s Secretarial School in New York—but right now she is busy making plans for a summer vacation in New York and Canada. She agrees with Alma and Evelyn that the most thrilling moment of their lives was the day “The Melody Gems” received a contract for weekly broadcasts. May¬ be if the girls get a lucrative position by September, “Sandy” won’t have to pound typewriter keys for a living. John Hrynowsky “Hiram” is the boy you must have seen in action at every football, bas¬ ketball, and baseball game, for he starred in all three sports. We shall always remember him as a crashing end on the football team, a steady guard on the “Foxy Five”, and a pit¬ cher with plenty of stuff in baseball. “Hy” says that he enjoyed dancing more than anything else at R. H. S., and in connection with this enthusiasm we notice that he has taken quite a liking to the sophomore class. He is going to prep school next year, and from there on to college. Good luck, “Hy”! Audrey Humphrey Audrey enjoys a good opera, es¬ pecially when the star is someone im¬ portant like Lawrence Tibbett. What ' s he got (besides a voice) that we boys haven’t got? Next year will find her one of our numerous P. G.’s. Work is her hobby and she has had lots of it. Employers, if you are interested, she would like to add some additional in¬ formation about herself! “I’m five feet, eight inches tall, almost eighteen, and blonde.” She can type with the best of them, too. Raymond Hutchinson “Hutch” is the best errand boy Hoods ever produced ! My, won’t the manager miss him as he treads the path to Northeastern next year. He has been active in the interests of Hi- Y, the Service Squad, and the Grange. He also is an ardent supporter of big league baseball and just loves to pilot a certain brunette around the dance floors. “Ray” is planning to be an of¬ ficer in the Army Air Corps. Schol¬ astically he should make the grade, if being chosen a Faculty Honors speak¬ er at graduation is any indication. William Jaques Although you don’t hear a great deal from “Bill”, he is still very much with us. He is a representative to the Stu ¬ dent Council, a member of Hi-Y, and as nearly as we can figure out the last faithful member of the “O. F. F.”. He has enjoyed chemistry and biology at R. H. S-, but not study periods because for him they came too few and far between. He was an outstanding mem¬ ber of the Soccer Team this past sea¬ son. He participated in most of the other sports as a spectator, but he is a good one. It is “Bill’s” ambition to get into college and to stay there. We feel that such a man will not be de¬ terred from his goal. Winnifred Johnston Girls, if you want your hair done in the latest style, go seek out “Winnie”. After leaving high school she plans to go to Wilfred Academy, where she will learn the ten easy lessons on how to look to get your man! She con¬ siders being a Senior her most thrilling- moment so far. Don’t we all? This summer will find her touring the Can¬ adian wilderness. Lucky girl! T votive

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19 40 The Pioneer Marion Henderson Brown-eyed Marion is good natured and full of quiet humor. She is a de¬ voted Grange member and holds ' the office of Lady Assistant Steward. Af¬ ter high school, she is going to a school of nursing. One big thing in her fav¬ or is that she doesn’t believe in being bored. Rainy days and the music of Brahms are her particular delights. Thus we can understand why her pet peeve is clashy, jazz orchestras. Some¬ day she w T ants to take a trip all by her lonesome. Richard Henderson Here is the mathematical giant him¬ self! Many a time “Hendy” has con¬ founded all of us with his baffling geo¬ metric proofs. And in the German III class, he is depended upon not only by Miss Ernst, but by three of his less persevering classmates. He has tri¬ umphantly completed the Scientific Course in preparation for entrance to Tufts Engineering School next fall, and is now ready to work in any one of a number of fields during the summer. He has had experience as a painter, gardener, carpenter, and (hold your breath) baby tender. The “Great One”, besides opera, goes in for outdoor sports, including skiing, skating, and mountain climbing. Robert Henderson One of the foremost students in Reading High School and one well known to all of us is “The Little Great One”, alias “Bob”. “Bob” has been a wizard in all subjects, although, like his brother, he prefers math and chemistry. He has been one of the most enterprising members of both Hi- Y and the Young People’s Fellowship. “Bob’s” ambition is to become either a chemistry or physics professor at a large university, in preparation for which goal he plans to work a year and then enter an engineering college. Here’s luck to you, “Bob”, and to our children when they enter as your stu¬ dents. ' William Hennessy Here we have that rootin’, tootin’, wild “Bill”, whose hobby is the educa¬ tion of his teachers, with baseball run¬ ning a close second. The foremost am¬ bition in the heart of our young com¬ rade is “a school of the pupils, by the pupils, and for the pupils”. He in¬ tends both to work and to go to school after graduation. e feel that in whatever occupation he engages, he will, with his winning smile, get by. Walter Hilton Run, fellas, here comes “Snapper”. Imagine how an opponent must have felt when “Walt” came charging down the floor dribbling that little ole squash or got away a fast serve on the ten¬ nis court! His pet peeve is Glee Club, but, like the rest of us, my boy, you must learn to appreciate great art—in the making. He, too, is a member of Hi-Y whose favorite hang-out is the True residence. With all our fem¬ inine faces to pick from, he insists on going out of town for inspiration, but he still hasn’t found his big moment and he personally thinks this world is, after all, “a funny old place”. Robert Hitchcock Those of you who like North Read¬ ing will find a kindred soul in one “Galahad” Hitchcock. Any of you who would like to see yourselves as others see you have only to ask “Bob’s” opin¬ ion to receive a frank and truthful appraisal. In case you would like to locate him any evening, just call North Reading 59, ring 12. Although he’s been with us only a short time, he’s made plenty of friends; in fact he says that the best thing about R. H. S. is its “grand bunch of fellows and girls.” Among other things, “Bob” hopes to attend West Point and to visit Hawaii. B. Franklin Hodges For many a long year, “Ben” has been rated with “Sherm” as the last of the “rugged individualists” (so they styled themselves), to whom the fairer sex simply did not exist. But the Sen¬ ior Play came and went and only “Sherm” remained, for “Ben” had been induced to abandon his individualistic tendencies. “B. F.”, of course, was the highly efficient stage manager of our production, and apparently one of the leading ladies made a big impression. The rest is history! “Ben” has been a member of DeMolay, Hi-Y, and the R. H. S. Band. Next year he is de¬ serting us to join the ranks of the University of Maine, where he will dash through some simple subjects. William Hoffman We’re almost all sure that “Bill” is deserving of the title of genius. Math¬ ematics seems to be a cinch for him, and we are certain that he is one of the happier moments in Mr. Halpin’s life. “Will” is rather reserved by na¬ ture and therefore is undoubtedly a boon to all of the teachers. All in all, he is a good fellow and is well liked by everyone of us. Here’s to your success, “Bill”; were cheering for you! Eleven

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19 40 The Pioneer Horace Jones Ten years from now when you hear the favorite band of the day or when you pick up a book on the foreign situation in West Bavaria, you will undoubtedly find that one Horace Q. Jones has had a finger in both pies. “Jonesie” hails from the wild and wooly North, where men are bold and women, fair; his face is quite a fami- iar one on the “North Reading Troop Transport”. “Jonesie” is an honor student and member of the Hi-Y, the band, and “George ' s Club”. Undoubt¬ edly the excellent portrayal of country bumpkin in “June Mad” was one of his best and easiest accomplishments. Horace says he would like to teach mathematics if he survives Harvard, where he expects to study along clas¬ sical lines. William Jones William is one of the boys whom Mr. Dixon appreciates, for during the home-room period he can always be found at his desk studying. “Casey’s” favorite sport is baseball, but he says he certainly was thrilled when the “Foxy Five” beat Stoneham. He has plowed through the Civic and Business Course, with typing being his favorite subject. After graduation, “Casey” plans to work hard and earn himself a place in the sun. Bette Kimball Flash ! Here’s the peppy little lady whose pastime is definitely jitterbug- ging. Bette’s immediate ambition is “to acquire some oomph” this summer, and then she plans to go to art school this fall. Hers has been the unpre¬ cedented honor of having her cover de¬ sign chosen for both issues of the Pioneer” this year; her posters have adorned many a bulletin board. Bette goes in for skiing, open-houses, and “extra vacations.” You can most al¬ ways see her at Torre’s with the rest of the gang. Leslie Kittredge “Les” is that tall gentleman with the engaging grin that has set many a feminine heart thumpinfc, but so far he claims his greatest thrill is run¬ ning fast ski trails. “Kit is president of the R. H. S. Rifle Club and a mate in Sea Scouts. He abhors, more than aught else, being called by his full first name. His ambition is to be in Civil Service and to grow up to be like his brother and Mr. Dixon. Richard Lawler “Red is one of the most popular fellows in our class. His prowess on the football field Thanksgiving day helped save our name at the expense of Stoneham. He’s president of the Traffic Squad, has served two years on the Baseball Team, was a very es¬ sential member of the “Foolish Five , and never missed a Hi-Y meeting. “Trawler” enjoys class officers and sophomores most and abhors short skirts and skinny legs. When not vis¬ iting other nobility, our Carnival King- can almost always be found in Am- back’s living room. He’ll be back next year for a P. G. Dorothy Leach “Dotty” is undoubtedly one of the cutest girls in the Senior Class. (Did you see her as a model in the fashion show? Have you noticed those dimples?) Her ambition, she says, is “to live happily ever after.” (Is that where “Stan” comes in?) “Dot” is going “to have a heck of a good time” this summer. (Again: is that where “Stan” comes in?), and then on to business school and a job. Jeanne La Fave “Hi-Ho, Silver!” and in comes “Jean- nie”, tap-dancing and singing. Even so, her real star is hitched to a diploma from Wilfred’s Academy, where she will study hairdressing next year. “Pee-wee”, as she’s known to her closest friends, can usually be found at Winnie’s, maybe doing U. S. History, for that’s her favorite subect. This summer she plans to appear on the Major Bowes’ program. We’ll be lis¬ tening ! Albert Leman A set of drums, a tousled dark head, and a mischievous grin—these spell “Blackie”, our ace drummer, whose ac¬ tivities including hitchhiking to “all points north.” He has a sense of hu¬ mor and rhythm that puts us all in the mood. His pet peeve is people who ask, “Who’s Gene Krupa?” “Al” has all the dope on swing and what it takes to produce a real swing num¬ ber. He’s just been marking time as well as beating it out during his so¬ journ at R. H. S. Why, he roams the corridors like a lost soul, but it’s hard to keep track of a little whirlwind, isn’t it, “Blackie”? He plans to make drumming his life work; we know you’ll drum up a lot of trade, “Blackie.” Thirteen