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

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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

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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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The Pioneer 19 40 John Leonard When “Lenny” is not in school, he’s usually at the library. His favorite sports are baseball and swimming. His idea of Utopia is either of two things— a tour of the United States or a camp¬ ing and hunting trip. Just now, John is taking the Accounting Course and plans to go to a business school, whence he will proceed in search of a job that will enable him to buy his dream—an automobile. Richard Lewis No doubt you’ve seen “Dick” many times operating the motion picture ma¬ chine at our assemblies. “Dick’s” up¬ permost ambition is to see Mr. Spen¬ cer run in a cross country race. His pet peeve is ankle socks on girls. (Do we hear a chorus of “ayes”?) He states that his most thrilling moment, so far, was “seeing New York City and other things.” He enjoys the classics, even to the extent of choos¬ ing a topic like “Pietas et Gravitas” for his Faculty Honors speech on that momentous day, June 5. Walter Lewis “Lewey” is of the more quiet type to be seen about school. But still water runs deep, they tell us, and Walter seems to prove the adage, for he sets his own ideals, has no thrilling mom¬ ents, dislikes women, and says that the best way to get along in this tough, two-fisted world is to “keep your big mouth shut”. His ambition is to see the world, yet earn some money at the same time. Since he is a Sea Scout we can think of no better way to ac¬ complish his aim than to “join the navy and see the world”. “Lewey’s” hobby is stamp-collecting and we hope that on his world-trip he may get some fine specimens first-hand. Hubert Lieberman A few years from now when you read your favorite comic strips or survey prominent cartoons on subjects of current importance, they will un¬ doubtedly have been drawn by “Hu¬ bert”. He has practically lived on the third floor of R. H. S. and his car¬ toons have been found in the “Pioneer”, on the bulletin boards, and in Room Two. Next year he plans to pursue his studies further at Massachusetts Art. May your brush never run drv, “Hubie”! Norman Lloyd The “Dean” is one of our leading “hep-cats” and has played with sev¬ eral orchestras well known in these parts. He also has other interests, which center, at least at this writing, in Melrose, but “Norm” readily admits he is fickle, so, women—beware ! One of his great joys in R. H. S. has been the German classes, and even Miss Ernst confesses that the periods would have been dull without the amazing, albeit trying, personality of the “Pres¬ ident of George’s Club”. “Norm” ex¬ pects to be seen strolling about the spacious Bates campus next year, after a summer playing with some band. His colorful performance in “June Mad“ as Mervyn will long be remembered. Gertrude Lorgeree “Gertie”, or “Lefty” to her special friends, hopes to attend Wilfred Academy next year to learn the art of hairdressing. She is one of the fortunate ones chosen for membership in the A Capella Choir and likes all sports, especially a good football game. Being a Senior she says is to her tops in thrills (what about Freddie?), but getting up in the morning or passing in homework still stumps her. Some of us will doubtless encounter “Lefty” this summer—either “job hunting or dancing under the stars at Kimball’s.” Mary Maguire Salve, Salutatorian ! (For the benefit of non-Romans, “Salve” means “hail!”) Since Mary is a student of Latin and likes it, we greet her with that lan¬ guage. She is, she says, not pursuing but being pursued by the Classical Course. Mary is a member of the Junior Woman’s Club, likes to knit (as witness her numerous sweaters), play tennis, eat pork chops, and sleep when not studying, which is often. Ac¬ cording to her present plans, Emman¬ uel College will receive the manifold benefits of her presence next year. Margery Maguire “Midge’s” amiable disposition has al¬ ways been a great attraction for friends both in and outside of the Senior Class. She likes to cook and to sew; the latter pastime should help in getting for her the “oodles of clothes” that she wants. ‘ Skeets” is another member of Junior Vv Oman’s Club and, as a typical club¬ woman, would advocate a worthy social improvement: the installing of an auto¬ matic dishwasher in every home. She ' s disliked long exams and short assemb¬ lies and being told to “speak louder please” everytime she’s called upon to recite. Fourteen