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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1951 volume:

. i95i pioneer READING HIGH SCHOOL READING, MASSACHUSETTS READING PUBLIC LIBR; READING, MASSACHUSE J’oreivor Our Highway to the Future . . . that’s what we consider our high school years . . . Before us lies a blind curve which hides what tomorrow will bring . . . and a sign marked “No U Turn” reminds us that there is no turning back . . . except through the pages of our PIONEER, which records the well-remembered road of the past . . . from the day that the first green light flashed us the signal to swing into line as Sophomores at R.H.S. and learn the rules of the road . . . until now, June 1951 . . . when we Seniors have reached the end of our “through way” together . . . At times the road was rough, and the grades were steep . . . warning lights flashed and bar¬ riers of books, exams, and marks rose ahead . . . but instruction and perseverance carried us through . . . Happily, many inviting byways opened off our highway . . . sports, dances, clubs, plays, musicals, assemblies afforded us fun and relaxation, and a chance to play together . . . Now, at the graduation milestone, our road branches off in many directions . . . some of us will take the route marked “Further Education” . . . some, “Business” . . . and many, that U.S. High¬ way marked “Armed Forces” . . . Whatever may lie around the bend . . . our journey on our Highway has prepared us to meet the future ... if we continue to observe our rule for success . . . stay in line and keep to the right.. . UaUe of (Contents Autumn Page 3 Winter Page 23 Spring Page 39 s4utumn Autumn . . . once more we swung onto our highway, ready and eager to begin our journey . . . Many of our sturdy boys anticipated their drive down the familiar sideroad to the gridiron . . . with all its colorful accompaniments . . . others of us, interested in dramatics, were eager to swerve onto the stage to present the Senior Play . . . All of us prepared to busy ourselves with our books . . . Our newest arrivals, the Class of ’53 launched plans to stop at a roadside stand to brighten their spirits at the annual Sophomore Hop, to take place just before the last of the autumn leaves made way for Winter . . . ushered in by the Christmas season . . . I MR. RUDOLF SUSSMANN The leader of our school, who guides his students with a firm and friendly hand. He takes great interest in each, working both with them and for them. His keen judgment and understanding have urged his graduating pupils to new and greater heights. MR. LUKE HALPIN Vice-Principal and school guidance direc¬ tor, who so generously gives his time and talents for the welfare of each student. Both in the classroom and in the office, we have benefited from his sincere friendship and counsel. Faculty English LEFT Mr. Fitzgerald Mr. Halpin Mr. Baker RIGHT Miss Batchelder Miss Shay Miss Cox IVliss Archambault LEFT Miss Kling Miss Drury Mrs. Franzen RIGHT Mr. Wogan Mr. Crowley Mr. Althoff Miss Nichols LEFT Mr. Bronner Miss White Mr. Hanlon RIGHT Mr. Roewer Mrs. Wadsworth Mr. Spencer LEFT Miss Roy Mr. Oliver Miss Bishop RIGHT Mr. Adams Miss Zimmermann Mr. Pope Athletics Language Science Mathematics Commercial History Art —Music—Library £ op liomore Carl Abell Warren Anderson Earl Augusta Louis Bacigalupo James Bassett Kilborn Bagley Robert Bayrd Donald Belair Robert Blandy Douglas Briggs John Brock Channing Brown Richard Brown Richard Burhoe Glenn Bushway Bruce Campbell Eugene Canuel William Carney Herbert Ceaser Keith Chanonhouse John Chase William Clark John Coakley Harold Cogger Marc Colburn William Colby David Coll ins Edmund Collins Richard Collins Harold Comeau David Condon Leo Connors Roger Corke Richard Cross Robert Cryts Thomas Cutler Donald David Philip Denbow Herbert Dennison Edward Doucette Paul Doucette James Dunphy Chester Durning Warren Edwards Charles Emmons Robert Faulkner John Fleming Arthur Foley David Frye Herbert Gardner Richard Gibson James Goldsmith John Green William Green John Hailey David Ham Jack Hardy William Harvey Louis Hayward Arthur Hicks Neil Hoffer Karl Hovey Richard Howe James Johnson Richard Johnson Walter Johnson Paul Jones Allan King Paul Lafave Stephen Land Walter MacCaughey William MacKinnons Andrew MacLeod Donald MacLeod Edward Mahoney David Martin Donald Martinage Louis Martinage John McPhee William Miller Allan Milley Henry Milton Roger Moores James Murdock David Murphy James Murphy Neil Murray Wendell Nelson Charles Nicholson Allan Nickerson George Olson William Oram Arthur Orben Donald Owen Kimber Pigon Harold Pike Arnold Poehler Robert Powell Clifford Read David Richards Charles M. Richardson Norman Richardson Franklin Rodgers Robert Rodgers Wayne Rollins Allan Ruderman Albert Runge Joseph Rushton Richard Schofield David Schurman Richard Secord Ralph Sellars William Smith Donald Surdam Philip Surette Laurence Taylor Willard Tucker John Ve nuti Barry Warford Robert Warren Frederick Weise: Eric Wells Roy White Richard Wright Donald Zanni 6 ■Sophomore Qirh Joan Allen Doris Anderson Florence Bates Virginia Bigham Joyce Butler Nancy Carlson Joan Carr Norma Castine Nancy Chamberlain Bette Ann Clark Joan Cooke Fane Cowan Barbara Crouse Nancy Cutcliffe Eleanor Doherty Elizabeth Doherty Elaine Doran Phyllis Doucette Shirley Doucette Virginia Doucette Jean Earley Janet Ferren Doris Ferullo Priscilla Flood Joyce Foster Elise Francis Elizabeth French Marilyn Frongillo Patricia Gallant Claire Gonzalo Phyllis Griffin Dorothy Hall Kathleen Halloraq Ann High Marie Horrigan Priscilla Howe Alice Hoyt Lois Hulsman Nancy Ives Lorraine LeBlanc Ruth Lake Margaret Leonard Barbara Long Nancy Lord Peggy Loud Ann Lovering Dolores Magno Eunice Marden Janice Marden M arilyn Marshall Joan Massey Lois McElwee Elaine McGrath Joan McMahon Sheila McNabola Virginia Merrill Judith Miller Elaine Monegan Beverly Ann Murphy Jean O ' Donnell Claudia Palmunen Patience Peale Joyce Pjrkins June Peterson Carol Powers Barbara Record Frances Rich Arline Richards Myrna Richardson Corinne Rightmyer Jean Robbins Nancy Rodgers Dorothy Sarcone Harriet Smith Gail Spencer Ruth Stiles Helen Swenson Marjorie Taylor Gloria Thibault Nancy Towle Evelyn Urquhart Margaret Vasey Barbara Watson Cynthia Weir Lillis Wellington Pauline Wheeler Eleanor Williams Jacqueline Wood Elaine Woods l “Report to the study hall.” Well, where is this strange place we are supposed to report to, anyway? This was the first introduction to Reading High School that we received. The place seemed so strange to us (and still does, sometimes.) We knew none of the teachers here and didn’t expect to be part of the atmosphere, ever. Here we were, the young ones just starting up the ladder again, with the goal held by those forbidding people called “Seniors.” We were just the new Sophomore class, a little scared, worried, and sure that we would never find our way around. 8 Surprisingly enough, we did get used to the building. We soon found out that you were considered a “Member” when you had learned the location of each “leaky pipe” (and there are many) and knew when and where to avoid them. We found out that it is always cold in the rooms on Monday, because of the heating system, and that you can never get soap out of the dispensers by Friday. Our main activity as a class this year was our Sophomore dance. In October we elected our officers; Barbara Long, President; Dick Burhoe, Vice-president; Ann High, Secretary; and Louis Martinage, Treas¬ urer. “Barb” organized the committees for our Hop, which was in November and a lot of fun. Many Sophomores have shown up well in our sports events, and we are especially enjoying the popu¬ larity of volley-ball here. You know, we have gotten so we like this place, and we now r know only too well where the study hall is. A typical Saturday afternoon found the grandstands filled . . . excited crowds cheered the team, captained by Frank Hadley, on to victory . . . Each game provided tense moments . . . and plenty of action ... Important factors in the football scene . . . our head coach Joe Crowley, and his assistant coaches A1 Bennett, Hal Moffie, and Ed Roewer . . . Mr. Oliver ... on hand to relay plays to the bench . . . and Doctor Wakeling . . . always ready to fix the bruises . . . Between the halves, the band an d baton squad added color and music to perfect afternoons . . . 11 Among our mementoes of the football season is Joe Stern’s clever sketch. Captain Frank Hadley receives his letter from Coach Crowley. “Pokey” Roche gives his first speech as newly elected captain. 12 3ootLll Front Row: Gadbois, Gibson, R. Surdam, Snow, Hanson, Rooney, Capt. Frank Hadley, Coit, Cook, Murphy, Runge, McNabola. Second Row: Hertel, Hamilton, Amirault, Anderson, DeMatteo, Bacigalupo, Chamberlain, Burhoe, Gardiner, Wells, Nutter, Lyons, Roache, Gelotti, Murray. Third Row: Clark, Hickman, J. Murdock, Hardy, Weise, Jones, Warren, Connors, Woodle, Monty, Dunphy. The fall of 1950 found Coach Crowley’s faithful warriors compiling the most successful record of Rocket teams in nearly ten years. Although first tabbed a callow team in some quarters, the boys finished the season with six straight victories. A slow start found the team tying Danvers and losing to Wellesley and Punchard; between these defeats was sandwiched a victory over Swampscott. This victory was significant in that it was our initial triumph over this seaside foe since rivalries were commenced in 1947. From here on in, the football picture developed a different hue. Two highscoring games — (32-12 Woburn), (38-6 Johnson) — preceded this season’s now memorable contest with Winchester. To all concerned with the football picture of the high school, the Woburn game represents the turning point of the season. After succumbing to a 12-0 onslaught in the first half, Crowley’s boys scored thirty-two points in the second half to defeat the orange and black easily. The score in the Johnson game does not tell the story at all. With his regulars playing only half the game, Coach Crowley used the greater part of the contest to experiment with his inexperienced substitutes. The day of the contest was bright and sunny and the Rockets followed the pattern of the weather to a “T.” Using a baffling split-T formation, Reading stalled Winchester to a 0-0 tie at half time. They then pushed over thirteen big points in the second half while holding Winchester to a second goose-egg. It is noteworthy that Reading was the only team to defeat Winchester and to hold them scoreless all year. The following Saturday brought a complete reversal of form in both the weather and the quality of play. In spite of the heavy mud and rain, Reading’s vaunted passing attack fashioned a hard fought 6-0 victory. The follow¬ ing game, with Lexington, found Reading continuing on the victory path. Despite a Lexington rally and a conse¬ quent 6-0 half-time lead, the power of the home team paved the way to a 26-6 victory. The season ended in a blaze of glory for the Reading Rockets, with a smashing victory over Stoneham on Thanksgiving Day. Piling up a 32-0 lead at the half, the hometown forces bulled their way to an impressive 46-26 win. As high-school football becomes a memory, we seniors cannot give enough plaudits to Coaches Crowley and Roewer, and their young assistant, Hal Moffie of Harvard. Vi e feel that their combined efforts were the main factor contributing to our successful season. 13 Left to right: Leslie Williams, Joyce Frazier, Joyce Skinner, Elaine Ruggles, Tiete Morris, Eleanor Coneeney, Cynthia Nelson, Dorothy Tonseth. a eerfeadt erS “Ready? You got it? Well, let’s go!” J I JS :’a® 3 r wf r t u ■TT fl ® m ' 1 II ■MW m ' Left to right: Ruth Moodie, Beverly Ross, Judith Russell, Eleanor Turner, Lissa Marshall, Ruth Towle, Irene Lander, Joann Crosby, Julia Glynn, Ellen Surette, Joanne Rigione, Gale Parker. Our Baton Squad brightened the field between halves. 14 Cotor (jtiarcl Left to right: Roger Moores, Victor Cail, Scott Althoff, David Schurman. The Color Guard stood proudly at the head of the Band. First Row: I. Lander, R. Doucette, A. Keene, D. Lyons, K. Miller, E. Cook, H. McQuesten, E. Walkup, R. Towle. Second Row: D. Burhoe, J. Dunn, R. Michelini, P. Hodges, D. Miohelini, F. Russell, J. Mercer. Third Row: R. Madden, R. Turner, K. Woodside, 0. Moberger, L. Young. Fourth Row: M. Griffith, P. Pratt, D. Moodie, D. Reynolds, E. Chisholm, D. Belair. A familiar sight on Saturday afternoons was the Band marching to and from games. 15 Jicbet SJL er5 First Row: Teresa Peters, Helen Chapman, Marilyn Marshall. Second Row: Janet Forbes, Jane Garden, Sheila MacNabola, Lillian Shields, Mabel Moodie. “Get your tickets here!” . . . The familiar cry of our ticket sellers at gridiron clashes. r roarcun QlrL First Row: Ellen Russo, Doris Shulkey, Annette Doucette, Ellen Hill. Second Row: Jeanne Donnelly, Lee Bums, Karlene Reichardt, Ruby Smith, Sue Griffith, Ellen Sillars. Busy at every game were our genial program girls. 16 First Row: J. Butler, G. Mich, C. Nelson, J. Cr osby, J. Baisley, D. Tonseth, A. Reed. Second Row: R. Blanchard, J. O ' Brien, J. Geenty, W. Hills, W. Dunphy, A. Curtis. Third Row: C. Jensen, R. Bogan, N. Nordberg, L. Blood. Seventeen members of the Class of ’51 detoured off the main road to put their best foot forward on November 17, 1950, and came up with the sparkling comedy, “Best Foot Forward,” by John Cecil Holm. The production was under the competent direction of Mr. Arthur Spencer, with John Geenty acting as student director. Nils Nordberg, Richard Bogan, Charles Jensen, and Richard Blanchard were cast in the roles of “Dutch Miller,” “Hunk Hoyt,” “Satchel Moyer,” and “Chuck Greene,” typical Winsocki Prep School boys; Lawrence Blood played “Dr. Reeber,” dignified head of the school; and Robert Thibault was the old grad. Janet Baisley, Joann Crosby, Dorothy Tonseth, and Cynthia Nelson portrayed “Minerva,” “Ethel,” “Miss Delaware Water Gap,” and “Miss Blind Date,” girls invited to the grand Winsocki Prom. John 0‘Brien played “Bud Hooper,” a student who invited two girls; “Helen Schlessinger,” played by Judith Butler, and “Gale Joy,” a glamorous movie star, played by Gail Mich. William Dunphy was “Professor Lloyd,” and Ann Reed was “Miss Smith.” Willard Hills played “Jack Haggerty,” the star’s press agent; and Arthur Curtis was “Chester Billings,” a small-town newspaper photographer. Mr. Spencer, the cast, and the committees all worked diligently for five weeks in order to turn in a top-notch performance for one of the greatest school events of the year. We, the cast, rehearsed and re-rehearsed the play for what seemed a million times, but we enjoyed planning and practicing for the gala evening ahead. As the date drew closer, feelings of the cast were varied. Some thought, “I can hardly wait!” Others muttered, “Who got me into this?” Most of us were looking forward to opening night with mixed feelings of eagerness and curiosity, with a generous sprinkling of nervousness, and in some cases, downright fear. Dress-rehearsal day found us all wondering where the weeks had gone. Despite a few lapses of memory and one unforgettable prop failure, all went well. During one act a closet door at the rear of the stage decided to fall into the middle of the room, leaving ropes and boards exposed behind the scenery. From that moment on, every actor who went out the window and down the imaginary fire escape was unexpectedly revealed gliding surreptitiously through the door-less closet much to the amusement of our youthful audience. Such are dress rehearsals! At last the night arrived. Just before the play began, everyone walked about in a daze. Then, before we knew it, we had been on stage and off — and the play was over. Our unforgettable evening had been a huge success. “Best Foot Forward” will remain among our cherished memories for a long time to come. 17 PROPERTY COMMITTEE Left to right: L. Fienemann, P. Snow, J. Lazenby, M. Roscoe, A. Kroeck. BEST FOOT There is more to a play than meets the eye . . . the choosing of the play by the reading committee started a seemingly endless trail to opening night . . . our Property Committee spent much time collecting various articles for stage and players . . . outfitting the cast was the prob¬ lem of the Costume Committee . . . very important to the READING COMMITTEE Left to right: N. Nordberg, J. Crosby, A. Reed, J. Butler, L. Munn, E. Sillars. PROGRAM GIRLS Left to right: J. Donnelly, G. Brown, P. Connelly, E Sillars, J. Jones. COSTUME COMMITTEE Seated: R. Towle, D. Brown, P. Nickerson. Standing: J. Lehmann, J. Holdman, L. Bryant, C. Armstrong. FOR WARD ” success of the play was the stage crew, unseen but not unsung . . . hen the time for announcements and posters arrived, the handiwork was accomplished by the Publicity Committee . . . The long awaited evening brought gaily dressed candy girls, vivacious program dis¬ tributors, and the well-rehearsed cast before the audience for their big public performance, the Senior Play . . . PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Seated: J. Skinner, M. Berry, B. Webb, N. Dalton. Standing: L. Williams, J. Symonds, P. Carey. STAGE CREW Left to right: N. Bates, A. Springford, R. Bell, E. Haley. Gail and John in action. CANDY GIRLS Seated: L. Munn, L. Peterson, F. Anderson, B. Robinson. Standing: I. Lander, E. Marshall, E. Ruggles, S. Harding. 19 We had plenty of spirit left after the football season . . . twosomes and foursomes crowded the transformed study hall . . . event? . . . the Cheerleaders’ annual record hop . . . Many celebrities were present . . . including the star end of the Rocket eleven, Bob Surdam, with date Elaine Ruggles . . . who paused to admire the sparkling tree . . . The red and black streamers, the silver tipped megaphones revived the fading memories of cheering on the gridiron . . . When partners weren’t dancing their evening away . . . they could be found at the refreshment stand . . . chatting happily about the following vacation . . . When the magic hour arrived ... all had had their share of festivities . . . and departed in sheer contentment. . . 21 The sparkling lights and silver tinsel of the Christmas tree marked the beginning of vacation . . . to be followed by the first snowfall . . . Equipped with skidchains we were ready for our winter’s travel along an icy highway . . . the biggest storm to confront us was our mid-year exams . . . however, no serious accidents were reported . . . Once again our athletic drivers, boys and girls, traversed a well- worn side road, basketball . . . others drove down the lanes to Chorus, Camera Club, and Press Club, among others . . . Toward the end of the season the Class of ’52 stopped to take part in the festivities of the Junior Prom, highlight of their year ... By the time the snow had begun to disappear . . . everyone was looking forward to Spring . ... a season of good driving . . . and a host of new activities . . . 22 Dixon Allen Scott AlthofT Paul Amirault Donald Anderson Richard Anderson John Arsenault Allen Barrett David Bowman Ernest Boyd Carl Brown Donald Bryant Randall Bullock Gordon Bunker James Bunker Gerald Butler Victor Cail Donald Carleton Donald Colby Norman Comeau John Condon Jackson Corindia Bruce Courtemanche Harold Creamer Charles Crosby Melvin Crouse Peter Cunningham Ronald DeMatteo Richard Dempster Clinton Dewhurst Robert Dodge David Dolben Robert Downs Frank Driscoll Chris. Gallagher Robert Galley Robert Gardiner Robert Gardner Richard Gelotti Robert Gifford Martin Griffith Paul Hanson Robert Henderson Kenneth Hickman Charles Hamilton Alfred Ho t Lawrence Hubbard Charles Hughes Robert Kennedy William Killam Gerald Lane Charles Laughton Thomas Lyons Warren MacDonald Raymond MacKenna Bruce MacLeod David MacPherson Richard Madden Ivar Martin Martin McCormack John McNabola Tom McNabola Donald Michelini Ronald Michelini Kimball Miller Richard Monty Roger Moores George Murdock Robert Murphy George O ' Brien Peter Parsonson John Peach Roger Pelletier Joseph Penno John Pettipas David Reyrtolds Robert Roche Everett Roscoe William Sampson Loring Sands William Schumaker Donald Scott Kenneth Spicer James Stanton Ralph Sweetland David Turner Edwin Walkup Walter Wells Robert Whelton James White Robert Williams George Woodle Stanley Zagorski JosepJt Zanni junior 24 Betty Abbott Marjorie Lake Barbara Banfield Ruth Lewis Janet Barry Sally Lothrop Marria Batchelder Sylvia MacMillan Beverly Bearse June Marschat Judith Blake Fay McCauley Laurene Boyd Patricia Mc Mahon Nanrie Burk Carol McSheehy Carol Burns Joan McSheehy Lee Burns Edna Milley Dorothy Campbell Ruth Moodie Edith Carter Eileen McGrath Jean Cassely Catherine Moulton Dorothy Caulk Marion Nugent Helen Ceder Jean O ' Dowd Helen Chapman Marion O’Malley Eleanor Coneeney Gale Parker Beverly Cornwall Theresa Peters Dulena Crowe Judith Priebe Doris Cutcliffe Karlene Reichardt Barbara Deferrari Bette Richardson Carolyn Donley Joanne Rigione Nancy Doucette Beverly Ross Isabell Ferry Judy Russell Margaret Fino Ellen Russo Shirley Fleming Myrtle Ryan Janet Forbes Kaye Sanborn Joyce Frazier Elizabeth Selfridge Barbara French Lillian Shields Mary Gaffney Doris Shulkey Betty Ann Galvin Marie Skinner Jane Garden Madelyn Steele Nancy Gifford Dorothy Strassell Elisabeth Gillespie Shirley Sullivan Betty Guiliano Ellen Surette Julia Glynn Nancy Symonds Susanne Griffith Beverly Thompson Ruth Hall Barbara Tilley June Talbot Eleanor Turner Ellen Hill Joan Turner Martha Hoag Irene Van Laethem Mary Lou Hobby Eleanor F. Williams Carole Jarvis Johanna Worcester Audrey Killam Claire Burnes junior QirL We, the Class of 1952, returned to school on September 6, 1950, eager to make our Junior year one long remembered at Reading High School. Things were soon in full swing, and we were faced once more with the task of electing class officers from the group of competent nominees. The final votes were tabulated, and the results showed that Richard Gelotti was our new Presi¬ dent; John McNabola, our Vice-President; Eleanor Coneeney, our Secretary; and Ellen Hill our Treasurer. Football started off with a bang, and we eagerly looked forward to a great season. Many of our classmates were on the first team, and we proudly watched them battle their way through the opponents’ lines. The season was climaxed by the Rockets’ sensational defeat of unbeaten Win¬ chester. The student body went wild, and the game was the topic of conversation for weeks following. The season was concluded by the annual Football Banquet, when we learned that “Pokey” Roche had been elected captain for the ensuing year. 26 Basketball next came on the scene, as our eyes turned in the direction of our school athletes. Girls and boys alike shared the spotlight, as each had a team. The only thing that marred the basketball season was the fact that mid-year examinations were once again creeping up on us. e hastily began to brush up on our weak points, and regretted those nights that we spent watching television instead of studying. When report cards came out, we were relieved to see that television had not disastrously interfered with our scholastic aims. On Friday evening, March 30, a large crowd turned out to make the Junior Prom, the social event of the year, successful. Every¬ one admired the clever decorations on which the committee had lovingly worked. Another hit of the evening was the pink ginger-ale prepared by the refreshment committee. It seemed as if the Prom were scarcely out of the way when we were again hustling around, this time preparing for the Junior- Senior Reception. Our efforts were rewarded with the knowledge that it, too, was successful. Even final examinations seemed unimportant compared to the excitement and confusion created by the graduating class, and we were saddened by the thought that next year some of our friends would no longer be familiar sights in the corridors. We brightened considerably, however, when we realized that next year we would not be underclassmen. Our Junior year almost over, we wondered what events our Senior year held in store for us, and hoped that it would prove as profitable and interest¬ ing as its predecessor. A good time was had by all. Mr. Sussmann heads the reception line. Nancy and “Jigga” sit one out. Eleanor and Dick arrive. Getting ready for an evening of fun. 28 A large crowd enjoyed the dancing. Gale and Jimmy. The chaperones enjoyed themselves too. Maureen and John Refreshment time. 2 The referee ruled this a foul. Surrounded by opposing players, “Pokey” jumps. 30 The toss-up—the game’s begun. “Soy” and Tom watch tensely during a critical game. Anxiety reigns—basket or not? 31 adbetba(l First Row: J. Lyons, A. Runge, E. Bennett, Captain R. Surdam, D. McQueen, S. Appleton, R. Roche. Second Row: Coach Althoff, H. Milton, W. Wells, S. Althoff, R. Burhoe, R. Powell, A. Barrett, Manager R. Carleton. Third Row: J. McNabola, j. Hardy, D. Surdam, H. Hovey, D. Carleton, D. Richards, B. Campbell. The 1951 basketball season came to a happy ending even though our record was not outstanding. This year’s squad had a record identical to that of their predecessors, who won five while dropping nine decisions. The J.V.’s had a much more successful season than the varsity and should supply some val¬ uable materials to the squad of ’52. The return of at least three regulars from this year’s quintet makes the future outlook much brighter. The Rockets played two pre-season games—downing Johnson and succumbing to Watertown. The locals romped to a fifty-point victory over Johnson in the season’s opener. Captain Bobbie Surdam started on his high-scoring ways by tossing in twenty-six points. Bobbie Gibson and Tommy Lyons each collected fifteen points from their forward positions, while Jack Hardy and “Happy” Bennett excelled in the back- court. The Watertown game saw our boys do a complete about-face, going down to defeat by ten points. The league season opened at Winchester on December 27, 1950, and the sooner this game is for¬ gotten the better. From a Reading standpoint it was a sad affair, as the Indians completely avenged the now famous football battle. Albie Runge entered the game in its late stages and proceeded to clinch him¬ self a starting post at right guard by his spark-plug play. Wakefield followed, downing the Rockets by a close margin, but the Lakers were soundly walloped in the return m atch. Concord and Melrose were played after the first Wakefield debacle, and the locals really perked up, taking both games handily. With a two-and-two record and the Lexington game on hand the boys were extremely keyed up. Finishing the first half with a ten-point lead and showing the best brand of ball seen around here in a long while, the Rockets were really cocky. Alas! Lexington won by a wide margin and inexperience had claimed another victim. Losses to Belmont, Stoneham, and Winchester floored Reading’s morale, but the boys showed their spirit in rebounding against Concord to the tune of an 83-46 triumph. Melrose, Lexington, and Belmont proceeded to edge the Rockets in extremely close, exciting games. Reading no longer was sluggish and might have been the victor if these games had been played at home. 1 he season ended on a happy note with a decisive victory over Stoneham on our home court. 32 First Row: D. Caulk, E. Turner, J. Turner, K. Reichardt, Captain D. Strassell, J. Crosby, L. Marshall, L. Shields, J. Lehman. Second Row: I. Van Laetham, N. Gifford, C. Palmunen, B. Murphy, E. Doran, D. Hall, C. Donnelly, A. Killam. Third Row: E. Galvin, J. Miller, P. Loud, E. Marden, N. Chamberlain, J. Marschat, T. Peters. With the beginning of the 1951 basketball season, over fifty girls became hopeful candidates for the Varsity and J.V. teams. Practice began with emphasis on timing, pivoting, and accuracy. Shortly before our first game, captains were elected and the varsity and junior varsity teams were chosen. Dorothy Brown and Cynthia Nelson captained the first team through its very successful season, and Dorothy Strassell and Joann Crosby led the seconds to their memorable finale. At the end of several weeks of intensive practice, we traveled to Lexington, where we played our season’s opener against two very fast Lexington teams who swept both games 46-34 and 35-17. Undoubted¬ ly that shaky beginner provided the incentive we needed, for we trounced Wilmington 60-12 on our home court. The J.V.’s followed suit and won 21-10. The following week Reading played hostess to a mighty Malden six, who, after a close, hard-fought contest, came out on the short end of a 39-37 score. The second team ran up against stiff competition, but was able to tie the score at 15-15 in the last seconds of play. Melrose, always tough opposition, was our guest for the last home game of the season. Again Reading displayed her ability to overcome a deficit and eked out a 39-32 victory. Our J.V.’s ran into trouble, however, and were badly beaten, 25-4. We traveled again, this time to Swampscott, where we played the hardest game of the year. Our faithful six came very close to breaking Swampscott’s two-year record of no defeats, but inability to cash in on foul shots resulted in the final score of 38-33. The seconds were baffled by Swampscott’s plays and were swept away by a score of 36-3. Our final game with Woburn gave the arsity its fourth win against two losses. The second team did not witness such a pleasing outcome, however, and lost a heartbreaker 25-24. The Varsity’s last game of the year, won 32-27, climaxed a wonderful year for the entire squad. Cynthia Nelson was high scorer for the Varsity, tossing in 108 points; close behind Cynthia was Eleanor Foley, who amassed 98 points. Scoring honors among the J. s went to Karlene Reichardt, who finished the season with 34 points. Thanks go to our manager and timekeeper, Irene Van Laethem. To our beloved coach, Miss Nichols, we extend our deepest appreciation for her patience and understand¬ ing during the season. 1 ' 1 earn Left to right: Beverly Johnson, Eloise Flater, Cynthia Nelson, Eleanor Foley, Dorothy Brown, and Jean Symonds. Determination Soaring High 34 Concentration Finger-tip Control Good Luck Two Points 35 oruA Left to Right: F. Dennis, G. Gaw, R. Blanchard, K. Chanonhouse. Pianist, D. Tonseth. Who could forget ‘-‘Cool Water’ ' by “Red and the “Water Boys” with Dotty accompanying them on the piano? First Row: V. Doucette, D. Ferullo, K. Chanonhouse, R. Blanchard, R. Bayrd, R. Galley, P. Fino, E. Doran, N. Cutcliffe. Second Row: J. Massey, J. Foster, P. Collins, F. Dennis, G. Gaw, R. Cross, D. Martin, P. Nickerson, L. McElwee, E. Flater, D. Tonseth. Third Row: M. Cunningham, J. Miller, L. LeBlanc, J. Chase, N. Nordberg, W. Hertel, B. Deferrari, A. Richards, L. Bryant. The Chorus brightened our journey with song. CL oruA CoJL ary 36 c am crci Left to Right: A. Springford, S. Althoff, P. Johnson, R. Madden, N. Nordberg, T. McNabola. The Camera Club recorded our prowess in pictures. Left to Right: P. Parsonson, F. Cowan, P. Gallant, G. Mich, D. Turner. More of our accomplishments were recorded through the work of the Press Club. 37 Front: S. Althoff, R. Chamberlain, T. Clark, E. Haley, J. Geenty, L. Blood. Rear: P. Maclnnis, R. Bogan, D. Dolben, D. Reynolds, R. Gelotti, J. Bunker. The Traffic Squad , . . stalwart guardians of law and order on stairs and in corridors . . . flagging down unwary violators . . . flashing the red light at speedsters whose winter’s pent-up energy would soon find an outlet in the out-of-doors . . . s. iprincf Spring . . . with the soft green of its leaves . . . giving the go-ahead sign to a whole new field of activities . . . Some of our athletes detoured to the baseball diamond and underwent a Spring overhaul which enabled them to travel the base paths successfully . . . the track team, spurning mechanized travel, ran down a less-traveled roadway . . . golf beckoned others . . . The Seniors, no prey to spring fever, put the finishing touches on their Pioneer, the record of their journey together along Highway ’51 . . . and held final meetings to arrange for all the excitement and promise of graduation activi¬ ties . . . 38 we (juiile uS on our trip, elected our o icerS. ” 1948 - 1949 Seated: Marilyn Roscoe, Standing: John O’Brien, Payson Snow, Richard Carleton. C lci$5 J iston V Swinging onto the highway of our high-school years in September, 1948, we, the new Sophomores, were glad that we had at last reached this milestone in our lives, and yet we were fearful of the future. We had heard many tales of this new highway, and as a result we greeted our journey with mixed emotions. To guide us on our trip, we elected Richard Carleton, President; Payson Snow, Vice-President; Marilyn Roscoe, Secretary; and John O’Brien, Treasurer. The road was rather straight until we came to the first hazardous detour — Mid-year Exams. Most of us emerged successfully, proud of the fact that we had passed the first test of our abilities. After this hazard, the road was very smooth, but we knew that there would be other rough spots ahead. Because of this knowledge, we proceeded more cautiously. Meanwhile, to refresh ourselves after our long journey, we paused to plan our first big high-school event — the Sophomore Hop. After the Hop, we continued blithely to the end of our ten-months’ journey. Rounding the sharp Final Exams Curve, we saw before us the pleasant prospect of a two-months’ vacation. After that all-too-brief rest, we anticipated the fun and excitement of our Junior year. By this time we were seasoned travelers; and we knew that if we paid attention to the road and to the signs, and if we were careful drivers, we would have no trouble. 40 With little hesitation, we elected the following leaders: Cynthia Nelson, President; Robert Bell, Vice-President; Marilyn Roscoe, Secretary; and John O’Brien, Treasurer. Every Saturday afternoon we cheered ourselves hoarse at the football games, because now our own classmates were stars. W ith a minimum of hardship and worry, we experienced once again the Mid-year Exams. This year, we planned the Junior Prom, and even though we knew we would undoubtedly go into the red with the Junior-Senior Reception, we were still sure of having a good time. As a climax to this wonderful year, Mr. Oliver staged a gala musical, Spring Comes Laughing. After attending all these delightful events, we continued our journey until we reached the steep hill of Final Exams. With compara¬ tive ease we surmounted this obstacle, thankful that we had another two-months’ rest ahead of us. In September, we knew that the last and, seemingly, the shortest lap of the journey loomed ahead. We turned off the highway for a short time to get our pictures taken, and to plan our yearbook, THE PIONEER. This year, too, we detoured every Saturday afternoon to cheer our team on to victory. All our hopes were realized when Reading defeated Winchester in the greatest upset of our season. At the same time, many of us were working very hard to stage our successful play, Best Foot Forward. After exams, we planned the entertainment for our final stopover — a Senior Prom, th e Senior Banquet, and Graduation Day. When we thought of these events, we were all a little sad, as we realized that it would be the last time we would all be together. We continued our itinerary, however, and finally we came to the last obstruction to our future success, Final Etfams. Finishing these, we came to the end of the highway. There, there were many other roads turn¬ ing off, whose ends were hidden in the future. We all know that our journeys down these different roads will be similar in many respects to this journey of our high-school years. We will meet and leave many wonderful friends, but we hope that we can travel this road as well and with as much fun as we travelled along the highway of our high-school years. 1949 - 1950 Seated: Cynthia Nelson. Standing: John O’Brien, Robert Bell, Marilyn Roscoe. 41 our Seated: Leslie Williams, Robert Bell, Richard Carleton, John O’Brien, Marilyn Roscoe, Barbara Robinson. Standing: Cynthia Nelson, Ford Dennis, Jay Baisley, Richard Blanchard, Joann Crosby, Payson Snow, Judith Holdman. This group organizes class meetings and plans senior class functions. Senior C lc u5A O tcerA Ready to call the Seniors to order . . . Dick . . . supported by our financial wizard, John . . . and Marilyn, ready to record the minutes of the meeting . . . 42 Seated: Leslie Williams, Cynthia Nelson, Lillian Munn, Patricia Collins, Marilyn Roscoe. Standing: Barbara Webb, Lawrence Blood, Leon Alward, Edward Haley. Shortly after we had taken over the joys and responsibilities of being Seniors, we set about making our own record, in pictures and words, of our high-school days. All those interested in participating in the crea¬ tion of the Pioneer held a meeting to elect the Pioneer Board. Chosen Literary Editor was Lillian Munn; Art Editors elected were Leon Alward and Barbara Webb. To Marilyn Roscoe went the post of Circulation Manager; and Lawrence Blood, that of Advertising Manager. Patricia Collins headed the typing staff. Elected to the positions of Assistant Literary Editors were Leslie Williams, Cynthia Nelson, and Edward Haley. Once the personnel of the yearbook had been decided, we got to work in earnest. We agreed that our high-school days are our “Highway to the Future,” and that idea became our theme. The Art Editors and their staff began to plan the lay-outs, pictures, and drawings, and followed through with many hours of hard work. Under the guidance of the Literary Editor and her assistants, a large staff “wrote-up” the indi¬ viduals who comprise the Class of ’51; and later, copy of all sorts, on sports, classes, and all school activi¬ ties, found its way from the pen of its creator to the desk of the editor for finishing touches, captions, and cutlines. The members of the Advertising Staff had the task of making the Pioneer a financial success. I hey solicited advertising from the business men in Reading and surrounding communities, and planned the page layouts which proclaimed their success as solicitors. To the typists fell the important task of typing all copy for its trip to the printer. Their speed and efficiency were commendable. It was through the cooperation of all these groups and their advisers that the Pioneer of 1951, the rear¬ view mirror of our journey along the Highway to the Future, came into being. 43 Jlrl Staff Seated: L. Marshall, M. Berry, D. Tonseth, B. Webb. Standing: N. Dalton, L. Williams, L. Alward, M. Doucette, M. McSheehy, C. Armstrong. The job of selecting pictures and planning pages was left up to the Art Staff. First Row: B. Robinson, M. Roscoe, L. Blood, R. Turner, J. Lehman. Second Row: L. Marshall, A. Kroeck, N. Nordberg, G. Mich, E. Ruggles. Third Row: D. Tonseth, R. Towle, J. Skinner, J. Jones, N. Dalton. Those on the Business Staff collected advertisements and supervised circulation. 44 First Row: J. Geenty, L. Williams, L. Munn, C. Nelson, E. Haley, N. Doucette. Second Row: F. Anderson, J. Butler, P. Collins, J. Crosby, J. Symonds, L. Bryant, C. Armstrong. Third Row: M. Berry, J. Baisley, T. O ' Brien, J. Cook, E. Foley, B. Webb. Seated: E. Flater, E. Ruggles, P. Collins, P. Nickerson, D. Brown. Standing: A. Hoyt, R. Towle, N. Dalton. Efficient members of the commercial course prepared the copy for the printer. This large group prepared a write-up for each senior. D. w t j j 45 LIFE Jim receives helpful advice at a guidance meeting. Home for lunch. Joann recites in English IV. Jim, Leon, and Dick prepare to have their pictures taken. I- . - - 46 Sparks jump when Mr. Pope and company generate electricity. Accuracy and speed, their goal. WITH THE SENIORS Dick Horrigan starts spring training. Ici on parle francais. 47 Seated: Richard Carleton, Ralph Milley, Harold Cogger. Standing: Henry Milton, Robert Surdam, James Cook. The Golf Team took time to tour the links. w , -, ■ M | ft : tg i J| „ .1 ph 35 i i Pi f ' jjBfj 4- ' ? ■■ 1 - 1 T T h SHE • ” «•� ■: « ' r MSgll w ' IBIS.- JfiBlL ■ First Row: R. Turner. A. Curtis, P. Johnson. P. Maclnnis, T. Clark, G. Rooney. Second Row: Coach Crowley, R. Foley, P. Snow, R. Rich, P. Cain, J. MacNabola. Third Row: K. Spicer, R. Sweetland, F. Horton, R. Surette, F. Lehr. 5 . earn ith winged feet the Track Team was off to a fast start. 48 Lit K aie First Row: G. Woodle, J. Cryts, T. Lyons, E. Gadbois, E. Bennett, J. Arsenault, R. Horrigan, A. Runge, A. Milley, K. Hovey. Second Row: G. Bunker, E. Mahoney, D. Ham, N. Murray, F. Griffin, L. Blood, R. Wright, D. Frye, W. Rollins, Mr. Roewer. Third Row: R. Gardiner, P. Doucette, W. Sampson, C. Gallagher, Barry Warford, R. Bell, R. Bayrd, W. Edwards, R. Weymouth, R. Cryts. Pre-season pep talk. Down the middle! Captain Bennett scoops one out of the dirt. 49 MARGARET HYNES JOHN CRYTS Shyest CLASS ELECTIONS DOTTY BROWN “HAPPY” BENNETT Best Natured Most Cheerful BOB SURDAM Best Dancer Best Athlete ARA VORSGANIAN Class Musician ELAINE RUGGLES Best Dancer Most Popular JUDY BUTLER Best Mannered DOTTIE TONSETH Class Musician Class Flirt NANCY LITCHFIELD Class Clown Teachers’ Bane LEON ALWARD Most Ambitious Most Likely to Succeed Class Artist RED BLANCHARD Noisiest Class Heckler MARILYN ROSCOE Most Likely to Succeed MARILYN BERRY Most Sophisticated JIM LAZENBY Teachers’ Bane JOHN O’BRIEN GAIL MICH Class Actor and Actress SALLY LOTHROP and ROBERT ROCHE Junior Girl and Boy CYN NELSON Best Athlete Best Matured Most Ambitious Wittiest BOB GIBSON Class Clown Wittiest TOM O’BRIEN LESLIE WILLIAMS RALPH MILLEY Cutest BARBIE WEBB Class Artist IRENE LANDER Class Heartbreaker Class Fashion Plate JOE MURPHY Class Heartbreaker Class Flirt MARILYN McSHEEHY Noisiest DICK CARLETON Class Fashion Plate Most Popular Best Mannered Ideal R.H.S. Student LOIS PETERSON Noisiest Class Heckler JOYCE SKINNER Ideal R.H.S. Student SALLY ANN HARDING MEIER HOPPY Class Couple LAWRENCE BLOOD Most Sophisticated Vu tiona tJl Society on or Seated: Leon Alward, Marilyn Roscoe, Edward Haley, Cynthia Nelson, Leslie Williams. Standing: Patricia Collins, John O’Brien, Eleanor Foley. These people won a place in the National Honor Society. First Row: E. Woods, J. Skinner, J. Crosby, M. Roscoe, Mr. Sussmann, C. Nelson, D. Brown, L. Williams, E. Surette. Second Row: E. Coneeney, J. O’Brien, R. Milley, R. Carleton, P. Maclnnis, D. Whelton, T. Bunker, B. Long, N. Cutcliffe. Third Row: J. MacNabola, R. Gelotti, W. Schumaker, R. Surdam, R. Burhoe, E. Bennett, D. Dolben, N. Murray, R. Johnson. r Under the guidance of Mr. Spencer, the Student Council had a busy and successful year. 52 Class President RICHARD CARLETON Dick .... from 5 ' 2 to 5 ' 10 in three short years .... Able President during our sophomore and senior years .... Seems to recall the study hall very vividly . . . . A competent golfer, Dick will be an asset to Bowdoin College .... Secretary MARILYN A. ROSCOE Our efficient Secretary for three years .... Marilyn whizzed through the College Course . . . . liked algebra best .... would like to he a secretary .... Mem¬ ber of the Student Council. Na¬ tional Honor Society, Pioneer Staff .... She ' ll honor Colby Junior College .... Vice-President ROBERT BELL Everybody remembers Bob for his wonderful personality and wit . . . . He especially enjoyed phy¬ sics classes .... An active mem¬ ber of the Student Council . . . . Vice-President during our Junior and Senior years .... added his pep to the baseball team . . . . Treasurer JOHN E. O’BRIEN Jack .... the Rockport fisher¬ man .... worthy keeper of our funds for three years . . . . Answers the roll call at meetings of the Student Council and Na¬ tional Honor Society .... Jack hopes to attend M.I.T. to com¬ plete his scientific studies . . . . 53 LEON ALWARD Leon . . . the Michelangelo of our class . . . has been admired for his fine posters and drawings ... an active member of the National Honor Society, Pioneer Lit¬ erary and Art Staffs . . . Found Mr. Halpin’s math classes memorable . . . CONRAD ANDERSON The walking baseball rec¬ ord book . . . that’s Conrad . . . He hopes to be a co¬ owner of the Summer Avenue Greenhouses someday ... If an agricultural school doesn’t beckon Conrad, he’ll go right to work . . . learning the greenhouse trade . . . DOUGLAS ANDERSON Good looks and a pleasant smile describe Doug . . . Football heads his list of favorite sports ... in the classroom, it’s Spanish . . . Dislikes being “hurried” . . . He plans next year to begin preparing for a doctor’s career . . . FRANCES ANDERSON Winchester Hospital beck¬ ons cute, petite Fran . . . Active in Rainbow, Pioneer Staff, Junior Woman’s Club . . . Served as secretary to Mr. Hanlon and Miss White . . . Fran reserves an intense dislike for people who don’t keep their word . . . ms ROBERT ANDERSON A round face, a broad grin . . . that’s “ Andy ” . . . His main ambition is to travel the U. S. A. . . . Likes to recall seventh-period study, sophomore year . . . Stock- bridge Agricultural School will find Andy on its roster next year . . . CAROLE A. ARMSTRONG “ Carrie ”, as her friends call her, was a member of the Literary and Art Staffs of the Pioneer . . . She’s headed toward business school . . . after which she expects to fulfill her ambition of be¬ coming a legal secretary . . . 54 RUTH E. ARNETT Attractive, fun-loving Ruthie aims for one of two careers, secretarial work, or nursing . . . Favorite subject, short¬ hand . . . Can’t seem to forget 7th period study with Mr. Wogan . . . Enjoys most out¬ door activities . . . Harbors dislike for sneaks . . . ERNEST ARSENAULT Neat, quiet, good-looking — that’s Ernie . . . Likes to dance, roller-skate . . . dis¬ likes homework . . . ants to become a licensed electri¬ cian . . . probably will go to night school . . . Beating the tardy bell created a problem for Ernie . . . JAY BAISLEY The girl with all the pep and personality . . . Active in Student Council, Pioneer Literary Staff, dance commit¬ tees . . . President of the Junior Woman’s Club . . . We hope Jay enjoys Wellesley next year as much as Spanish this year . . . NELSON BATES “Snookie”, known as quit e the ladies’ man . . . Among his hobbies, photography and cars . . . Mr. Bennett’s history class and Mr. Wogan’s home¬ room will always be a cher¬ ished memory . . . You who cross sparkplugs, beware of “Snookie” . . . EDWARD R. BENNETT “Happy” . . . Captain of the baseball team, member of the Student Council and basketball team . . . Enjoyed bookkeeping . . . Next year he plans to work days and study nights . . . We wish “Happy success in his am¬ bition to retire at thirty . . . MARILYN BERRY Marilyn will always be re¬ membered for her wit and personality . . . Hopes to go on to junior college ... be¬ come an interior decorator . . . An active member of many clubs . . . Enjoys danc¬ ing and spor ts . . . Will never forget cheerleading . . . 55 RICHARD R. BLANCHARD A notorious happy-go-lueky funster . . . Red loves sports and cooking . . . Created numerous diversions during senior play rehearsals . . . Provided enjoyment with his singing . . . who will forget “Water”? . . . His plans call for a musical career . . . ms LAWRENCE BLOOD Tall, sophisticatetd Lawrie . . . our Dr. Reeber in the senior play . . . Claims tennis, base¬ ball and bridge among his many interests . . . Chemistry and Math 4 have most appeal . . . the College Course was no stumbling block for him RICHARD BOGAN Dick, who seems quiet, was one of the stars of the senior play . . . Photography, swim¬ ming, and study are tops with him . . . Next year he will enter Suffolk University, where we know he will be¬ come a success . . . ALBERT BROWN Albie, often seen in his so- called “car”, whizzed around town from dawn ’til dark . . . Rated shop as “tops” in Gen¬ eral Course . . . Plans next year to work in the mechan¬ ical field, satisfying his main interests . . . DOROTHY BROWN Dottie . . , known for her infectious laugh and gay spir¬ its .. . Active member of Junior Woman s Club, Rain¬ bow, and basketball . . . Spends her spare time in typ¬ ing, her favorite subject . . . She will make some lucky person an efficient secretary GERALDINE BROWN Blonde, blue-eyed Gerry will always remember study and the “red leather chair” . . . Active in Junior Wom¬ an’s Club . . . After gradua¬ tion, it’s secretarial school and a one-way ticket to White Horse Beach . . . 56 Ctim 1951 THOMAS BUNKER Torn ... an active member of the Student Council . . . Plans to go on to business school ... He takes great in¬ terest in golf, hockey, cars, and girls . . . Dislikes con¬ ceited people . . . Will always remember his English classes JUDITH L. BUTLER Judy aided the senior play ... as a member of both the cast and the reading commit¬ tee .. . Next year will find her at Lowell or Framingham Teachers College Among extracurricular activities, horseback riding and swim¬ ming are her favorites . . . smiling PAUL C. CAIN Sugar ” Cain . . . always . a great humorist As a speedy member of the track team, Paul detested the lunch-hour traffic jams which slowed him down . . . The crystal ball reveals Paul as a mechanic . . . LOIS C. BRYANT “Loie” . . . Known by her sweet voice and her versatil¬ ity on the dance floor . . . Schola Cantorum and Pioneer Staff claimed Loie’s talents . . . History with Mr. Bennett holds fond memories . . . Next year, she ' ll study music BRUCE F. BUCKLER Bruce plans to study busi¬ ness administration at the University of New Hampshire ... A member of the camera club and projection crew ' . . . Will always remember the ‘‘jazz ' sessions in physics lab and English oral book reports PRISCILLA CAREY As cute as a cookie and possessing a sparkling person¬ ality, “ Cookie ” will enter the nursing profession Out of doors, she enjoys sports . . . swimming, mountain climbing . . . Seems to re¬ member well the 1950 Senior Prom . . . ALBERT H. CEASER The strong silent type . . . Al ... an avid outdoors man, delighting in hunting and fishing . . . He displays his musical ability by playing the accordian . . . His favorite memory . . . his single en¬ counter with the Red Chair ms HERBERT CEDER ‘ ' Herbie or “the Swede,” is a genial character whose fa¬ vorite memory of R.H.S. is “the red chair” . . . After graduation, Herb plans to join the Navy . . . Likes al¬ most everything in school ex¬ cept homework and tests . . . D. RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN Good-looking, affable Dick . . . reliable traffic leader . . . showed promise on the foot¬ ball field... Smashed through the College Course . . . scored chemistry tops . . . plans to attend the University of Mas¬ sachusetts . . . has some phase of agriculture in mind . . . ARNOLD CHASE Arme Singer . . . the Mammy . his clever imita¬ tions of the great Jolson will never be forgotten . . . Tal¬ ented participant in Boys Chorus and Schola Cantorum . . . music appreciation rates top billing with him . . . Am¬ bition, to become a famous singer . . . THOMAS CLARK “Diamond,” ... a member of the formidable traffic squad . . . claims math his favorite subject . . . “ Diamond ” was an efficient manager of the football and track teams . . . Having overcome the College Course, he’ll attend the Uni¬ versity of Massachusetts . . . STANLEY COLBURN Stanley ... a little guy !y asserts that Spanish classes with Miss White were tops ... In his sports world, base¬ ball reigns supreme . . . After college Stanley will leave his mark in the engineering field PATRICIA COLLINS Pat, a member of the Na¬ tional Honor Society and the Literary staff of the Pioneer, possesses a fine singing voice . . . Enjoyed singing in the Schola Cantorum . . . and Girls’ Chorus . . . ill most fondly remember the school musical . . . PATRICIA CONNELLY Personable Pat ' ' dislikes stalling cars . . . Enjoys Jun¬ ior Women s Club and roller skating . . . Claims her ambi¬ tion is to own a new conver¬ tible . . . After graduation Pat looks forward to secre¬ tarial school . . . then a suc¬ cessful career . . . GERALD W. COR INDIA Jerry takes great interest in auto racing . . . and fondly remembers biology with Miss Zimmerman . . . Disliked Eng¬ lish . . . hut enjoyed study periods . . . Hopes to join the Marines and travel next year . . . Ambition is to be¬ come a millionaire . . . 1951 JAMES COOK Hoping for more baseball, football, golf, Jim will go to Tufts . . . Likes chemistry .. . loathes silly girls ... A mem¬ ber of the Pioneer Literary Staff and dance committees . . . Let s hope Tufts can sof¬ ten the memory of Mr. Suss- mann’s lectures . . . FRANK COOLIDGE JR. Frankie plans to become a pharmacist . . . Like most people, he gets the Monday morning blues . . . Remem¬ bers Mr. Pope’s physics class . . . One of the selected few playing in the band . . . Chief interests include photography and records . . . THULA COPPINGER A pretty name, Thula, for a pretty girl . . . she makes ‘ rning trees” as a hobby . . . Hopes to become a salesgirl, not for life, though . . . Would like to have seen A’s and B ' s more often . . . JOANN CROSBY Always busy . . . Joann s activities include Student Council, Baton Squad, Senior Executive Board and Junior Woman’s Club . . . her per¬ formance in the senior play will always be remembered . . . Next year it’s college for Joann, a future English teach¬ er .. . ms JOHN CRYTS Johnny, a tall curly-haired lad, is one of the stars of our baseball team ... To gradu¬ ate is his one ambition . . . Likes holidays best in the school year . . . Has indefinite plans for the future . . . pos¬ sibly college . . . EDWARD CURTIN After graduation, Eddie will head for the seas and Uncle Sam’s Coast Guard . . . Basketball and dancing are Ed’s chief interests ... al¬ though reports say that this lad has hidden artistic talent . . . Girls, just look at those curly locks . . . ARTHUR E. CURTIS An outstanding xylophon¬ ist, Art is an officer in the Demolay and a member of the track team . . . Portrayed “Chester ” in the Senior Play . . . He disliked the home¬ work, but enjoyed Mr. Pope’s physics class . . . College next September . . . NANCY DALTON Cute . . . witty . . . both describe Nancy “D” . . . plans include comptometer school and fulfilling life-long secre¬ tarial ambition . . . capable member of Art and Business staff . . . Nancy enjoys danc¬ ing and art . . . dislikes home¬ work . . remember English class long FORD DENNIS The guy with the beautiful voice . . . we remember his duet, “Ed like to take a walk,” in “Spring Comes Laughing’’ . . . Ford, a member of the Senior Executive Board and the chorus, will attend Mass. Maritime Academy . . . 60 1951 CLINTON C. DEWHURST Better known as Dewey ... One of the many who con¬ sider lunch their favorite subject . . . Will always re¬ member Miss Cox’s fourth- period English cla. s . . . Next year Dewey plans to work . . . Ambition ... to own his own business . . . JEANNE DONNELLY Jeanne . . . the domestic type . . . disdains snobs . . . Her future includes marriage . . . family . . Dancing and watching television occupy her spare time . . A mem¬ ber of Schola Cantorum and Girls’ Chorus, how could she forget R.H.S. musical pro¬ ductions . . . ANNETTE N. DOUCETTE Annette, ticket and pro¬ gram girl at the football games . . . Her artistic traits revealed by her clever sketch¬ ing . . . Star player on the girls basketball team . . . She will prepare for her career at the Lowell School of Nurs- 1 n r lu b • • • MARK L. DOUCETTE Mark ... an ardent Art III student ... in keeping with his favorite subject, he was a member of the Pioneer Art Staff . . . Mark helps to fill the ranks of those who will always remember the 2:30 bell . . . NANCY DOUCETTE Petite . . . fun-loving ancy . . . who has fond memories of the Junior-Sen¬ ior Reception . . . Member of Pioneer Literary Staff. Press Club, girls’ chorus . . . Claims roller-skating as her favorite diversion . . . Next year will find Nancy at busi¬ ness school . . . PAUL DOUCETTE Pauly . . . familiar, well- liked figure at R.H.S. . . . followed the General Course . . . A great asset to Rocket’s baseball team during his three years at school . . . One of the few who have no pet peeves ... All Paul wants til NORMAN DUFRESNE Norm, a quiet fellow, en¬ joys working in the real estate office . . . hopes to be a successful real estate broker . . . Favorite subject is book¬ keeping . . . Interested in civic organizations . . . Active member of boys’ chorus . . . Favorite memory — “rickety stairs” . . . ms WILLIAM F. DUNPHY Curly-haired Bill . . . two years in the chorus, thanks to his very nice, deep voice . . . played “Professor Floyd” in the senior play ... a very talented young man . . . En¬ joyed Mr. Bennett’s history classes in his junior year . . . ERNEST S. DURB Ernie . . . usually smiling . . . likes excitement . . . Claims girls as his chief in¬ terest ... In school, enjoyed study and 6th-period lunch . . . disliked homework . . . is usually found in Room I after hours . . . Ambition, to become a sucessful poultry- man . . . FRANK ELWELL A serious face giving way to a responsive smile . . . Frankie . . . Hockey domin¬ ates his sports . . . math heads his subjects . . . Dartmouth seems to be in the back of his mind for next year . . . Pet peeve, backseat drivers ISABELL FERRY Always smiling . . . Issie . . . known to all for her wonderful sense of humor . . . Enjoys football games . . . like many of us, she will never forget that 1950 Pun- chard game . . . Isabell is another of our future nurses LOIS M. FIENEMANN Petite and charming . . . “Feenie” breezed through the Secretarial Course . . . As¬ sistant librarian to Miss Bish¬ op ... To fulfill her ambi¬ tion as a medical secretary, she plans to attend the Fisher Business School . . . Votes English her favorite subject . 62 1951 RALPH FOLEY Sonny ” who likes science, has chosen Franklin Tech for his training as an automotive engineer ... A member of the boys’ chorus and track team . . . will always re¬ member the loud speaker and “Attention, please” . . . CARL FORSBERG Carl is usually seen work¬ ing at one of his two hobbies, wood-working or cars . . . Most of his time is taken up with these interests . . . He’s peeved by silly girls . . . Has fond memories of Mr. Oliver’s humor . . . ELOISE FLATER “Lovey played an efficient guard on the girls basketball team ... A member of the girls ' chorus and the Schola Cantorum . . . Diligently fol¬ lowed the Commercial Course . . . Plans to be a telephone operator . . . ELEANOR FOLEY “Efjie ’ . . . made life in¬ teresting during shorthand classes . . . enjoyed History but disliked writing those summaries . . . Mr. Bronner’s capable secretary . . . mem¬ ber of ational Honor Society and Pioneer Staff . . . enthu¬ siastic citizen at Girls’ State ROBERT FOWLOW Although rather reserved, Bob possesses a smiling good nature ... He plans to at¬ tend B. U. School of Busi¬ ness Administration next year to prepare for his life’s work as an accountant . . . Cameras and animals interest him . . . EDWARD GADBOIS “ Gabby ” . . . dynamic on the football field . . . for three years a member of the baseball team . . . He ' ll never forget the excitement after the Punchard game . . . En¬ rolled in the College Course, “Gabby claims no love for French . . . 63 GRAHAM GAW Blond, good-looking addi¬ tion to the College Course . . . “Grum” . . . one of the pop¬ ular managers of our grid¬ iron eleven ... all sports in¬ terest this talented member of Schola Cantorum . . . Next year he will answer the call to college . . . JOHN GEENTY John, a personable lad who succeeded in the College Course . . . gave Latin his vote as favorite subject . . . Was able student director of the senior play ... A profi¬ cient skier . . . Will enter Boston College next fall . . . ROBERT GIBSON “Gib” . . . our well-known Rocket halfback . . . will never forget that wonderful game with inchester . . . He’s also an excellent basket¬ ball player . . . Well known for mocking, his favorite pas¬ time . . . Next year “Gib” would like to attend Notre Dame . . . ERNEST GILLIS Ernie, after fulfilling his life-long ambition, to gradu¬ ate, plans to work next year . . . Never will forget that explosive incident in study hall . . . why? . . . Ernie’s chief interest . . . basketball . . . He will always remem¬ ber English class . . . MALCOLM GRANT One of our quieter mem¬ bers from North Reading . .. When Mai isn’t hunting or fishing, one can always find him at 316 Lowell Street . . . One of Uncle Sam’s recruits . . . Mai dislikes mercenary and inquisitive people . . . FRANK HADLEY Frank, leader of the R.H.S. football team, was a member of the basketball team and the Student Council . . . Re¬ members mocks from “Soy” and “Gib” . . . Next year Frank will don the popular Navy blue . . . 64 1951 WERNER W. HERTEL “Punchy ” . . . vice-presi¬ dent of the Schola Cantorum .. . member of boys ' chorus .. . football team . . . Expects to work for Uncle Sam in the near future . . . Ownership of a new convertible is his ambition ... to delight the girls, naturally . . . LORETTA HICKS Retta . . . plans to attend Cooley - Dickenson Hospital . . . later she hopes to wear the wings of an airline stew¬ ardess . . . Horseback riding and swimming are her favor¬ ite sports . . . Recalls Miss Zimmermann’s biology class with pleasure . . . WILLARD A. HILLS Senior Play, Schola Can¬ torum and boys’ chorus have received Willie ' s attention . .. His favorite subject is physics . . . Interested in musical comedies . . . Memories of senior play rehearsal will re¬ call gay days at R.H.S. . . . Next year, college . . . EDWARD HALEY Eddie contributed his serv¬ ices to the National Honor Society, Traffic Squad, and the Pioneer . . . Prime in¬ terest in life is the preserva¬ tion of a certain H6 Ford . . . An expert skier, Ed will honor Dartmouth next year SALLY ANN HARDING Sweet, charming Sal . . . who enjoys dancing, music, rollerskating and driving . . . Harbors a dislike for con¬ ceited or tardy people . . . Ever been late for first per¬ iod, Sal? . . . Next year will find Sally working in a Bos¬ ton bank . . . JUDITH E. HOLDMAN Judy, who always has a ready smile, is a very import¬ ant member of Rainbow and Miss Nichols’ Senior Execu¬ tive Board . . . Will never forget basketball practice at the Joshua Eaton School . . . Hopes to travel to England f ms BARBARA HOLMES Barb, an ardent follower of the Commercial Course, found typing her favorite sub¬ ject . . . Swimming, basket¬ ball, and watching football games keep Barb busy when she’s not doing homework . . . Plans after graduation . . . to be a telephone operator . .. RICHARD HORRIGAN Dick, a capable pitcher and hockey player, proves that size isn’t everything . . . Un¬ decided as to where he will go next year . . . he’s aiming for a career as an automobile mechanic . . . We know he’ll be successful . . . FRED W. HORTON JR. Billy is going to North¬ eastern next year ... to train for a career in automotive engineering . . . Has taken an active part in Demolay . . . Fondly remembers physics class with Mr. Pope and play¬ ing in the American Legion Band . . . ARLINE A. HOYT Arline, alias “Shorty” . . . diligent follower of the Com¬ mercial Course and compe¬ tent secretary to Mr. Halpin . . . Baseball and sailing are her chief interests . . . fav¬ orite subject, English . . . Ar- line’s favorite memory of the hallowed halls . . . those rides home on the bus . . . LEONARD HOYT Music, music, music . . . that’s “Babe” . . . our ivory artist . . . famed pianist of the Mudville Kitchen Band . . . came to us last year from Saint Pat’s in Stoneham . . . Has fond memories of Mr. Oliver’s Music Appreciation class . . . JOHN HURD JR. Johnny ' s ambition is to travel around the world . . . but not until he has finished his education . . . Hopes to attend military school next year . . . and he ought to look snappy in one of those uni¬ forms . . . 66 1951 BEVERLY A. JOHNSON Attractive Bev is an all¬ round athlete . . . starred on the girls’ basketball team . . . Among her subjects she rates languages and math at the top . . . remembers Miss V hite and Mr. Fitzgerald ... V ill terminate her school career in June . . . PHILIP M. JOHNSON Phil ... a star track man . . . has among his many in¬ terests photography, hunting, and fishing . . . he’s also a diligent member of the Cam¬ era Club . . . With his favor¬ ite subject, chemistry, Phil hopes to become successful in the scientific field . . . JANET L. JONES Janet traveled the Commer¬ cial Course, planning to be a Comptometer operator . . . Enjoyed stenography . . . Activities included Student Council and Junior Woman’s Club . . . Enjoys dancing and served on many dance com¬ mittees . . . Remembers study with Mr. Pope . . . MARGARET HYNES Margie , one of our quieter classmates, would like to start her career in Boston . . . later move to New ork . . . Enjoys singing and dancing . . . Her favorite subject, French, affords her many pleasant memories of R.H.S. CHARLES W. JENSEN Tall, blond Charlie amused us all with his performance in the senior play . . . Plans after graduation include dairy farming . . . Other interests . . . Demolay, stock car rac¬ ing . . . Has a soft spot in his heart for Miss Drury . .. LAWRENCE KELSEN The enterprising mechanic, long and lean . . . will make automobiles his life’s work . .. A lover of excitement, Kels will never forget his Satur¬ day night escapades . . . The basketball team loses a star center in Kels . . . ms ANN IvROECK Ann, a red-head, mastered the College Course . . . Math’s her favorite subject . . . She’ll never forget Miss Kling’s Type I class . . . irksome homeroom periods . . . Ten¬ nis, basketball, Junior Wom¬ an’s Club claimed her atten¬ tion . . . next year, Endicott Junior College . . . ANN LAKE A true sports enthusiast . . . was on the basketball and softball teams . . . prefers athletics, in which she excels, to schoolwork . . . hopes to continue in that line of activ¬ ity .. . Refreshing personal¬ ity .. . lots of fun . . . Lots of luck, “ Slugger ” . . . IRENE C. LANDER Our head baton twirler with the flaming red hair will always remember R.H.S. foot¬ ball . . . “ Renie ” hopes to be a secretary and later a model . . . We skeptics pre¬ dict marriage . . . she is so partial to Joes . . . JAMES LAZENBY Jim, the big fellow with an abundance of personality . . . Was a staunch devotee of the College Course ... delight¬ ing in math . . . Will always remember Spanish II . . . Looks forward to the Univer¬ sity of Massachusetts and the teaching profession . . . JANICE LEHMAN Jan, the girl with the pleas¬ ing personality . . . Enjoys R.H.S. gridiron clashes . . . Advocates going steady . . . Member of Pioneer Business Staff . . . Next year she’ll be at New England Deaconess . . . then on to success in a nursing career . . . FRED LEHR Fred, one of the quieter members of our class, plans to join the Marines after graduating . . . One of the valuable members of the track team . . . Will be a big suc¬ cess in any field that he chooses . . . JAMES LOTHIAN Jim is a manly fellow . . . very much interested in me¬ chanics . . . mastered the Practical Arts Course . . . will always retain memories of Mr. Baker s math class . . . Enjoys bowling and skat¬ ing . . . Indefinite about future plans . . . Army’s a good prospect . . . PAUL M. MACINNIS Diligent pursuer of the College Course . . . Paul left his mark as a traffic officer and member of the track team . . . Like all of us he dislikes homework . . . Paul claims a special liking for physics class . . . NANCY LITCHFIELD Nance, known for her friendly smile, best remem¬ bers seventh-period study . . . f ond of the 2:30 bell on Fri¬ days . . . hates Monday mornings . . . Enjoys roller skating and V hite Horse Beach . . . Hopes to be a suc¬ cessful secretarv . . . ERVIN LIVINGSTONE Becoming a first-class vet¬ erinarian is Erv ' s main ob¬ jective . . . plans to study for this profession at either Penn. State or Colgate . . . Erv en¬ joyed the Scientific Course . . . Hunting, fishing, golf, are among his hobbies . . . Ex¬ troverts annoy Erv . . . G. FREDERICK McINTIRE Hunting and roller-skating fascinate “A ac” . . . Fred’s ambition is to be a farmer . . . one of the country’s most necessary occupations . . . His favorite subject, chem¬ istry, should encourage him to be scientific in his farm¬ ing . . . His favorite mem¬ ory? ... 2:30 .. . LISSA MARSHALL Lissa, with history as her favorite subject, whizzed through the College Course . . . Ardent member of Baton Squad, basketball team, and girls chorus . . . Ambition is to have a successful career Looks forward to Wheaton College next year ... DONALD McQUEEN Mac came to Reading High this year from Malden, where he was active on the basket¬ ball team . . . baseball and basketball are this tall, hand¬ some lad’s favorite activities . . . After graduation Mac plans to attend Mergenthaler Institute . . . MS MARILYN McSHEEHY “ Mach ' ’ . . . “Funnyface” . . . she answers to either of these . . . Marilyn . . . our blonde, vivacious member of the General Course . . . We all know that her plans for next year include a certain Mike from Wakefield . . . MATTHEW MEIER “Floppy” wants to work in a bank, and later buy a gas station . . . He can then work dil igently on his beloved cars . . . Always looks forward to lunch and 2:30 bell . . . Dis¬ likes braggarts and conceited people . . . D. GAIL MICH Gail mastered the College Course, with French as her favorite subject . . . Revealed her dramatic talent as “Gale” in Best Foot Forward . . . her activities include Pioneer, Schola Cantorum. and Chorus . . . Next year, Jackson Col¬ lege . . . CHARLES F. MIDDLETON JR. Buddy, being artistically and mechanically inclined, will journey to Detroit and work at General Motors . . . where he hopes to fulfill his ambition to be an automobile designer . . . Demolay and automobiles occupy the pres¬ ent for Bud . . . RALPH MILLEY “Unk” is happy only when swinging a golf club captain of the golf As team he showed he is capable of ful¬ filling his ambition, to be a professional golfer . . . En¬ joyed history with Mr. Ben¬ nett . . . After graduation, the Armed Forces . . . 70 1951 LILLIAN MUNN A friendly smile ... a cheerful “Hi” . . . these be¬ long to our attractive literary editor . . . Lil whizzed through the College Course and found Miss hite’s Span¬ ish class tops . . . Her future plans include Lowell State Teachers College . . . JOSEPH A. MURPHY Joe, a handsome all-round athlete . . . displayed his abil¬ ity on the gridiron, basket¬ ball court, and track field . . . won’t forget that Pun- chard game . . . Member of the Student Council and traf¬ fic squad . . . Lawrence Acad¬ emy beckons this lad . . . CYNTHIA NELSON It’s on to Middlebury for Cyn, our Junior President . . . Indispensable member of the girls’ basketball team and an exuberant cheerleader . . . Contributed to the suc¬ cess of the .senior play . . . delighted in Spanish II . . . We ll remember Cyn . . . MABEL C. MOODIE Mabel, head ticket girl . . . capable member of the Pio¬ neer Business Stall. Chronicle Staff . . . Secretary to Miss Nichols and Mr. Baker . . . Favorite subjects, stenogra¬ phy and typing, will help her become a competent medical sec ret a rv . . . PHYLISS M. MUGFORD Petite and quiet . . . that’s “Fee,” who dislikes mockers very much . . . She greatly enjoyed Mr. Baker’s math class . . . Fee, who has hopes of becoming a professional hair dresser, will start her training after graduation . . . PRISCILLA A. NICKERSON Priscilla . . . known as Dimples . . . was a mem¬ ber of the Girls’ Chorus and the Schola Cantorum ... A pleasant and efficient secre¬ tary to Miss Cox . . . Sten¬ ography and typing, her favorite subjects, will bring her deserved success as a secretary . . . 71 NILS L. NORDBERG Nils could be seen pursuing his favorite hobby, photog¬ raphy, at all R.H.S. sports events . . . Mastered the Col¬ lege Course . . . excelling in mathematics . . . Was active in various clubs . . . Took part in the senior play . . . Next year, Cornell . . . STANWOOD NUTTER Stan . . . outstanding tackle on the gridiron and great track star . . . Devoted three years to the Scientific Course . . . liked it so much that he wants more . . . probably in the field of physics . . . He’ll never forget Coach Crowley . . . ms THOMAS R. O’BRIEN O’Bie ... a good-looking guy who’s full of fun . . . seems to be adept at being blamed for misdemeanors . . . He and Miss Roy will never forget each other . . . Favor¬ ite subject, chemistry . . . Ambition, to become Presi¬ dent . . . ROBERT G. O’DONNELL Bob . . . determined to be a success in whatever he undertakes . . . Found algebra his favorite subject . . . Out¬ side interest, hunting and fishing . . . Bob will long remember Mr. Pope’s classes . . . However, English will haunt him forever . . . LOUISE PENNO This attractive lass will at¬ tend Malden Business School after graduation . . . Her secret ambition, to travel . . . Lou ... a great sports en¬ thusiast and loyal fan . . . commercial student with typ¬ ing her favorite . . . Lou’s lasting memory . . . study hall ... EVERETT PETERSON Pete can hardly wait to travel from door to door, as his ambition is to become a salesman . . . Enrolled in the Shop Course, Pete finds math most enjoyable . . . Skiing and DeMolay consume much of his spare time . . . 1951 LOIS J. PETERSON “Rete” . . . whose main ambition is to graduate, then set off to a nurses training school . . . Study periods were tops with Loie . . . extra¬ curricular activities include Girls ' Chorus, Schola Can- torum . . . Boys who break dates annoy her no end . . . ELIZABETH ANN REED Cheerful and friendly . . . Ann . . . known for her pet expression, “My gosh ’ . . . Member of Junior Woman’s Club and Worthy Advisor in Rainbow . . . After gradua¬ tion she aspires to become an R.N. . . . “Annie will al¬ ways remember Spanish 11 class . . . W. RUSTON RICH Rusty ... a member of the track team, Pioneer Staff, and Chronicle Staff ... He rates biology and chemistry tops in studies ... If Rusty’s hopes are realized, he will attend the Stockbridge School of Forestry . . . CHARLES RICHARDSON Fondly remembers his soph¬ omore biology class with Cook, Sullivan and Bell . . . Chuck ... a smashing right guard on the Reading eleven . . . Pet peeve, the one-hour fourth period . . . It’s the University of Connecticut for Chuck . . . PAUL ROBBINS “ Pushy ” . . . amiable and good-natured . . . has no peeves . . . Basketball and golf comprise his favorite sports . . . Dapper Paul will certainly look snappy in a Marine’s uniform . . . His main ambition, however, is to own Levaggi’s . . . WALTER ROBERTS One of North Reading’s contributions to our basket¬ ball and track teams . . . Walt plans to work in the local delicatessen after leav¬ ing R.H.S. . . . He’s among those who claim that they will never forget fourth - period study . . . BARBARA ROBINSON Cute . . . peppy . . . that’s Barb . . . Successfully man¬ aged the Commercial Course . . . Monday mornings come too often, but dancing and baseball are popular . . . Member of the Pioneer Bus¬ iness Staff and Senior Exec¬ utive Board . . . Next year Chandler School . . . ms GEORGE ROONEY “Roon,” a loyal plugger of the Rockets, will never forget his touchdown against John¬ son . . . After graduation “Roon” plans to attend prep school . . . Among his sou¬ venirs of R.H.S. will be thoughts of seventh-period study . . . ELAINE RUGGLES “ Elaine the fair” . . . lovely cheerleader . . . Suc¬ cessfully followed the Secre¬ tarial Course . . . secretary to both Mr. Wogan and Mr. Adams . . . Pioneer typist . . . Capable member of var¬ ious dance committees, girls’ chorus . . . Next year, junior college for “Rugg.” . . . ALLAN R. RUNGE Al . . . shy but cheerful . . . three-year pursuer of the College Course . . . Hopes to attend Northeastern . . . if not school, says Al, it’s the United States Marines . . . Able member of the track team . . . Evidently likes to drive . . . WARREN SCHOFIELD “Work” is syno nymous with Warren . . . Diligent follower of the Scientific Course . . . enjoyed math . . . and his hobby, model-build¬ ing . . . After graduation he’ll be a radio repairman . . . An industrious fellow who will be a credit to his em¬ ployer . . . RAYMOND A. SHIELDS Ray . . . the tall, pleasant- looking chap from North Reading . . . His chief inter¬ ests are in keeping with his choice of vocation . . . Next year he’ll prepare for the ministry at Providence Bible Institute . . . Best wishes, Ray . . . 74 mi ALLAN R. SLETTERINK Al . . . the boy with the wavy hair . . . one of the shop boys who faithfully trudged to Junior High every day . . . Next year it’s “An¬ chors Aweigh” for Al . . . a future member of Uncle Sam’s Navy . . . EDWARD H. SMITH Eddie will return to Read¬ ing High next year to take a postgraduate course before entering Wentworth . . . Hopes to become an airplane mechanic . . . Claims main interests are dances, girls, and sports . . . Has no love for English . . . JEAN SMITH Cute, quiet, shy . . . Smitty, whose blonde hair is envied by many a girl at R.H.S. . . . This experienced lass desires a position in the typing field . . . Mockers that stand in front of Torres’ are Smitty’s bane . . . ELLEN SILLARS Business school will claim this girl with the radia nt smile next year . . . Belongs to Junior Woman’s Club . . . Captain of the program girls . . . Loathes waiting in the cafeteria line . . . Enjoys sports . . . especially skating on “the pond’’ . . . JOYCE SKINNER Gay, sparkling . . . Joyce aims to wear the caduceus . . . snapped her fingers at the College Course . . . Busy as a cheerleader, member of Pioneer Staff, Student Coun¬ cil ... a talented singer, dancer and pianist . . . Re¬ members Buddy and proms ... RUBY SMITH “Smitty ” . . . future sec¬ retary . . . Secret ambition, to travel throughout the U. S. . . . Fond memories, two years of English with Miss Bat- chelder, seventh-period study . . . Baseball, skating, movies are her favorite hobbies . . . Smitty strongly d islikes home¬ work . . . and people who stare . . . PAYSON SNOW An outstanding member of the Class of 51 . . . Sopho¬ more Vice-President, member of the Student Council . . . “ Payso ” zipped through the College Course . . . Favorite subject, math . . . He will attend Tufts College, later becoming an aeronautical en¬ gineer . . ms F. ANTON SPRINGFORD “Hold that pose!” . . . “Smile” . . . yes, it’s Tony, diligent member of the Cam¬ era Club . . . His other in¬ terests include hockey and basketball . . . Next year it’s the University of Pennsyl¬ vania for Tony . . . who plans to be a veterinarian . . . ARTHUR SULLIVAN Twinkling eyes and general amiability characterize Sully . . . very easy going . . . He is a baseball and hockey en¬ thusiast . . . and also likes vacations — don’t we all? . . Ambled through the College Course during his three years at R.H.S_ ROBERT SURDAM “Soy” . . . our big right- end of the Rockets . . . Cap¬ tain of basketball and a joy¬ ful golfer . . . will long remember his sessions with Coach Crowley . . . “Soy” will head toward college or prep school next year . . . GERALDINE SURETTE Gerry, one of the talented Home Economics girls, plans to use her knowledge in her own home . . . Enjoys typing and office work . . . Pet peeve is home work . . . Her happy smile will help her cess . . . gain suc- RICHARD A. SURETTE “ Clapboard ,” . . . one of our super-charged halfbacks . . . claims Miss Cox’s fourth period tops . . . Physics also pleased him . . . After gra¬ duation it’s the Navy for Richie, with an ambition to make a million . . Smooth mi ROBERT THIBAULT Bob ... a senior-play star . . . The Junior Prom remains his fondest memory although music and English run a close second . . . An excellent run¬ ner on the track team . . . Lowell State Teachers claims Bob next vear . . . DOROTHY M. TONSETH Dottie . . . always ready to provide a little music . . . Was on the Pioneer business and art staffs ... In the senior play . . . Will long remember her three years of music with Mr. Oliver . . . and cheering at football games THOMAS TOWER Good-looking, easy-going Tommy . . . has as his chief interest, favorite sport, and hobby — sleeping . . . Un¬ decided about the future, he aspires to success in whatever he does do . . . Tom enjoyed consumer education . . . dis¬ liked teachers and homework JE Good trious . R.N. . New En History member team . . so early taboo to AN SYMONDS matured . . . indus- . . Jeanie . . . future . . hopes to train at gland Deaconess . . . is tops with this vital of girls basketball . Those three flights r in the Jean . morning are HAROLD TARBOX A young man with many and varied interests, Joe would like to travel down to the deep South after gradua¬ tion ... His favorite school subject is history . . . his favorite sport, hockey . . . He’ll al ways remember Coach Crowley’s classes . . . RUTH TOWLE Ruthie our cute band leader, is one of the busier members of our class . . . Activities include Student Council, Pioneer Business Staff, secretary to Mr. Fitz¬ gerald, and the presidency of the Youth Council . . . Ruthie successfully pursued the Commercial Course . . . ROBERT E. TURNER JR. Always smiling . . . Bob was a diligent member of the Pioneer business staff, band, orchestra and track team . . . His hobby is printing . . . Babson Institute will lead him to success in his own printing business . . . ms ARA YORSGANIAN Ara . . . who came from the Isle of Cyprus to join the Class of ’51 , . . amazed us with his versatility . . . charmed us with his music . . . Talented student of both violin and piano ... a wel¬ come member of ’51 . . . ROBERT C. WEYMOUTH Petes one and only am¬ bition ... to make money and plenty of it . . . His favorite subject . . .. consumer education . . . The fact that he has terminated his school¬ ing pleases him immensely . . . his few pet peeves are incidental to Pete . . . BARBARA WEBB Barbie hopes to go on to junior college . . . Enjoys drawing, swimming, people . . . and her dates with Dick . . . Dislikes R.H.S. mockers . . . She says she will never forget her many wonderful friends . . . DAVID WHEUTON Dave . . . whose favorite subject is math . . . hopes to attend the famed Naval Aca¬ demy at Annapolis next year . . . Dave will always re¬ member Mr. Pope’s enjoyable classes . . . and his home¬ room days in his junior year TONY WHITNEY Quiet and reserved ... in the classroom . . . Records of Dixieland and swing music fascinate Tony ... He enjoys all the seasonal sports . . . Next year, work . . . after¬ wards, college . . . He’ll al¬ ways remember his junior homeroom . . . ERNEST C. WHITTREDGE The odor from the chem lab peeves Whit . . . Hopes to make a career in radio and television . . . and to own a ham radio station . . . Claims biology was his favorite sub¬ ject . . . His fond memory? . . . all the teachers . . . LESLIE WILLIAMS Les . . . vivacious head- cheerleader, plans to continue having fun in college . . . active member of dance com¬ mittees . . . National Honor Society ... As J.W.C. Vice- president, she’s thankful she never had to preside . . Everlasting memory . . . her many friends . . . JOHN RICH johnny . . . one of our classmates- who did not finish the journey through school with the rest of us ... He was always smiling . . . full of fun . . . Fond memories of Johnny linger in the minds of our graduating class . . . CLIFFORD WOODSIDE ' Whizz” ... a green Ford convertible roars by with Cliff at the wheel . . . Cliff detests the higher mathematics . . . delights in chemistry and physics . . . Enjoyed Dem- olay, bowling . . . Plans to attend Lowell Textile and be¬ come a chemical engineer . . . SHERBURNE C. APPLETON Sherbie . . . imported from Watertown . . . who proved his versatility by adapting himself to the College Course and being a great and vital member of our basketball team . . . Plans include Bow- doin or the Air Force . . . Ambition, colonelcy, l .S.A.F. J. BARRY COAKLEY This member of R.H.S. has odd interests, rockets (not the team) and jets . . . His inter¬ ests may help him realize his ambition to go to another planet . . . preferably Mars . . . Barry especially enjoyed chemistry with Mr. Adams ROBERT GIFFORD Bob . . . ex-navy man . . . whose primary ambition is to receive that diploma . . . His talents lie along mechanical lines . . . and his hobby is repairing his car . . . After prep-school, he ' ll go to col¬ lege ... to prepare for en¬ gineering . . . Thomas Behen George Clattenburg Mr. Alton E. Bennett Two members of our class and one of our teachers left us at the beginning of this year’s journey to join the United States Marine Corps. With them went our best wishes. 80 High School Band PROCESSIONAL MARCH. RAISING OF FLAG and PLAYING OF COLORS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Class President, Richard Lawrence Carleton STAR SPANGLED BANNER Key-Smith Audience, Senior Class, and Band PRAYER —Rev. William F. Reilly SALUTATORY Marilyn Anne Roscoe TORCH ORATION . Richard Lawrence Carleton, Class President ESSAY . Patricia Ann Collins, Faculty Honors ESSAY .H. Payson Snow, Jr., Class Honors ESSAY . Leslie Williams, Faculty Honors ESSAY. Cynthia Nelson, Class Honors VALEDICTORY Leon M. Alward CONFERRING SCHOLASTIC HONORS Rudolph Sussmann, Headmaster CERTIFICATION OF CLASS ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATION OF GRADUATES Arthur B. Lord, Jr., Superintendent of Schools CONFERRING DIPLOMAS Alexander P. Glover, Chairman of School Board AMERICA . Smith-Carey Audience, Senior Class, and Band BENEDICTION —Rev. William F. Reilly RECESSIONAL MARCH High School Band Graduation Diplomas in hand, Seniors form their reception line. James Killam salutes the parents and friends of the Class of 1950. 82 For ’51, Dick accepts the torch and all it symbolizes. Exercises 50 Mr. Sussmann presents Dick with the Harvard Prize Book. Alice Donegan receives a secretarial award. The goal in sight, Seniors await their diplomas. 83 1 irectory L-taJJ oLJirectori ALWARD. LEON M. 450 Summer Avenue CORINDIA, GERALD W. HOYT, LEONARD P. 42 Dudley Street 90 Washington Street ANDERSON, CONRAD 362 Summer Avenue CRYTS, JOHN L. HURD, JOHN 145 Village Street 1037 Main Street ANDERSON. P. DOUGLAS 183 Salem Street CURTIN, EDWARD JENSEN, CHARLES 75 Harrison Street 356 Haverhill Street ANDERSON. ROBERT E. 16 Pennsylvania Avenue CURTIS, ARTHUR E. JOHNSON. PHILIP M. 58 Grand Street 307 Ash Street APPLETON. SHERBURNE Wentworth Road DENNIS, FORD C. KELSEN, LAWRENCE K. Park Street East, North Reading 25 Wakefield Street ARSENAULT. ERNEST J. 6 Eaton Street DOUCETTE, MARK L. LAZENBY, FRANCIS J. W. 262 Main Street 126 West Street BATES. H. NELSON. JR. 23 Nelson Avenue DOUCETTE, L. PAUL LEHR, FRED H. 29 Center Avenue 18 Green Street BELL, ROBERT B. 27 Intervale Terrace DUFRESNE, NORMAN F. LIVINGSTON, ERVIN N. 10 Wilson Street Old Andover Road, N. Reading BENNETT, EDWARD R. 354 Main Street DUNPHY, WILLIAM F. LOTHIAN, JAMES G. 136 Village Street 104 Woburn Street BLANCHARD. RICHARD R. 15 Harvard Street DURB, ERNEST S. MacINNIS, PAUL M. 79 Orange Street 13 Washington Street BLOOD, LAWRENCE R. 15 Oak Ridge Road ELWELL, FRANK M. Ill McINTIRE, G. FREDERICK 3 Indiana Avenue Park Street East, North Reading BOGAN, RICHARD A. 83 Grand Street FOLEY, RALPH J. McQUEEN, DONALD M. 98 Woburn Street 25 Winter Street BROWN, ALBERT I. 1198 Main Street FORSBERG, CARL A. MEIER, MATTHEW 8 Morgan Park Field Crest Terrace, N. Reading BUCKLER. BRUCE F. 194 Summer Avenue FOWLOW, ROBERT MIDDLETON, CHARLES F. JR. 306 Ash Street 36 Hanscom Avenue BUNKER, THOMAS R. Swan Pond Road, North Reading GADBOIS, EDWARD I. MILLEY, RALPH 8 Maple Street 9 Harold Avenue CAIN, PAUL C. 170 Green Street GAW, GRAHAM H. MURPHY, JOSEPH A. 188 West Street North Street, North Reading CARLETON, RICHARD 163 Woburn Street GEENTY, JOHN C. NORDBERG, NILS L. 95 High Street 753 Main Street CEASER, ALBERT H. Gordon Road GIBSON, ROBERT F. 19 Minot Street NUTTER, STANWOOD W. Nutter Road CEDER, HERBERT L. Park Street West GIFFORD, ROBERT E. 13 Colburn Road O ' BRIEN, JOHN E. 365 Ash Street CHAMBERLAIN, D. RICHARD 116 Lowell Street GILLIS, ERNEST F. 57 Mt. Vernon Street O’BRIEN, THOMAS R. 30 Spring Street CHASE, ARNOLD H. 13 Winter Street GRANT, MALCOLM A. O ' DONNELL, ROBERT G. Oakdale Road, North Reading 29 Berkeley Street CLARK, THOMAS W. 284 Lowell Street HALEY, EDWARD M. PETERSON, EVERETT 5 John Street 6 Parkview Road COAKLEY, BARRY Concord Street, North Reading HERTEL, WERNER W. RICH, W. RUSTON 20 Track Road 13 Percy Avenue COLBURN. STANLEY W. 193 Prescott Street HILLS, WILLARD A. RICHARDSON. CHARLES A. 19 Priscilla Road 35 Pine Ridge Road COOK. JAMES D. 46 County Road HORRIGAN, RICHARD ROBBINS, PAUL 21 Lincoln Street 13 Harvest Road COOLIDGE, FRANK JR. 64 Village Street HORTON, FRED W. JR. ROBERTS. WALTER 23 Hartshorn Street Batchelder Road, North Reading ROONEY, GEORGE 10 Center Avenue RUNGE, ALLAN R. 484 Main Street SCHOFIELD, WARREN M. Holts Grove, North Reading SHIELDS, RAYMOND A. Marblehead Street, N. Reading SLETTERINK, ALLAN R. 564 Summer Avenue SMITH, EDWARD H. 28 Glen Road SNOW, H. PAYSON 72 Cross Street SPRINGFORD, F. ANTON 17 Middlesex Avenue SULLIVAN, ARTHUR D. 36 Chute Street SURDAM, ROBERT 328 Main Street SURETTE, RICHARD A. 24 John Street TARBOX, HAROLD Bow Street, North Reading THIBAULT. ROBERT 6 Hanscom Avenue TOWER, THOMAS 16 Chapin Avenue TURNER, ROBERT E. JR. 84 Cross Street VORSGANIAN, ARA Abbott Road, North Reading WEYMOUTH, ROBERT 116 Pearl Street WHELTON, DAVID 7 High Street WHITNEY, TONY 67 Prospect Street WHITTREDGE, ERNEST C. 145 Woburn Street WOODSIDE, CLIFFORD 767 Main Street ANDERSON, FRANCES M. 31 Willow Street ARMSTRONG. CAROLE A. 173 Van Norden Road ARNETT, RUTH E. Field Crest Terrace, N. Reading BAISLEY, JANET 46 Woburn Street BERRY, MARLLYN J. 25 Dudley Street a BROWN, DOROTHY L. 77 Middlesex Avenue BROWN, GERRY 309 Haven Street BRYANT, LOIS C. 69 Lowell Street BUTLER, JUDITH L. 217 High Street CAREY. PRISCILLA A. 143 Washington Street COLLINS. PATRICIA A. 11 Beech Street CONNELLY, PATRICIA M. 1 Coolidge Road COPPINGER, THULA M. 26 Springvale Road CROSBY, JOANN M. 50 Middlesex Avenue DALTON, NANCY E. Abbott Road, North Reading DONNELLY, JEANNE B. 35 Mt. Vernon Street DOUCETTE, ANNETTE V. Green Street, North Reading FIENEMANN, LOIS M. 341 Franklin Street FLATER, ELOISE A. 33 Minot Street FOLEY, ELEANOR North Street, North Reading HICKS, LORETTA Elm Street, North Reading HOLDMAN, JUDITH 316 Lowell Street HOLMES, BARBARA A. 75 Hartshorn Street HOYT, ARLINE A. Meade Road, North Reading HYNES, MARGARET F. 185 Lowell Street JOHNSON, BEVERLY A. 20 Highland Street JONES, JANET L. Park Street, North Reading KROECK, ANN 28 Hartshorn Street LAKE, ANN E. MacArthur Road, North Reading LANDER, IRENE C. 202 Van Norden Road LEHMAN, JANICE L. 30 Shipkin Avenue LITCHFIELD, NANCY 56 Prospect Street MARSHALL, LISSA 85 Pine Ridge Road McSHEEHY, MARILYN 36 Winter Street MICH, GAIL 17 Glen Road MOODIE, MABEL C. 211 Main Street MUGFORD, PHYLLIS M. Gordon Road MUNN, LILLIAN R. 1437 Main Street NELSON, CYNTHIA 62 Hartshorn Street NICKERSON, PRISCILLA A. 92 Green Street PENNO, LOUISE 132 Howard Street PETERSON, LOIS J. 78 Charles Street REED, ANN 138 Bancroft Avenue ROBINSON, BARBARA Park Street, North Reading ROSCOE, MARILYN A. 7 Lewis Street RUGGLES, ELAINE 89 King Street SILLARS, ELLEN J. Shore Road, North Reading SKINNER, JOYCE V. Main Street, North Reading SMITH, JEAN Winter Street, North Reading SMITH. RUBY Porter Road, North Reading SURETTE, GERALDINE M. 24 John Street SYMONDS, JEAN M. 273 Franklin Street TONSETH, DOROTHY 62 Highland Street TOWLE, RUTH F. 22 West Street WEBB, BARBARA M. 309 Pearl Street WILLIAMS, LESLIE 119 Walnut Street wJ Sponsors In order to encourage literary and artistic talents in the Reading Senior High School, the following people have graciously contributed to the funds of the 1951 PIONEER, which provides an outlet for these talents. Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. W. Lazenby Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Blood Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Turner Mr. Eric Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John C. Connelly Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Baisley Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mich Dr. Timothy J. Kelleher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William P. Webb Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Williams IPmUC d eameJv (mtfcflo |utuA a... CUM jOMCu DM AfdOifc? Employment Office: 245 State St., Boston, Mass. Telephone SH erwin 3-9800 Here’s your chance to step right into an interesting position — with a future! One where you’ll enjoy friendly companionship, pleasant surroundings and good opportunities for advancement! Good pay to begin with and increas es in a few months . . . vacations with pay! That’s what the Telephone Company offers girls finishing High School. Why not come in today and talk it over with us? Get a head start on the future now! NEW ENGLAND . . The s .; : g: TELEGRAPH Company -’■ S-j COMPLIMENTS OF Saunders’ Radio Electronic School 137 FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON, MASS. The School of Technical Radio Television and Electronics Compliments of Bartlett’s Laundry Sandy’s Service Station 467 MAIN STREET RE 2-1257 NORTH STREET Lubrication No. Reading 337-3 Tires Washing Accessories Eugene’s We Carry The Latest In Jewelry Arrow Shirts Hanscom Jewelry Store McGregor Sportswear Jeweler and Watchmaker Kali-sten-ik Shoes Florsheim Shoes for men Agent for Elgin Watches 642 MAIN STREET READING, MASS. 201 Haven St., Tel. RE 2-0248—Reading Compliments of D S Service Station Park Street North Reading Telephone, N.R. 325 Compliments of Abbott ' s Service Station MOBILE GAS AND ACCESSORIES GENERAL REPAIRING Main St. North Readin Tel. N.R. 6-21 Atlas Paint Supply Co, 591 Main Street Reading Roger Buck’s Service Station JENNEY GASOLINE and OIL Stores in 35 Lincoln St. Reading, Mass. Woburn - Brookline - Jamaica Plain Quincy - Needham Tel. REading 2-0916 BLANCHARDS Reading Motor Co. General Repairs Shop Service Rebuilt Motors WILLYS STATION WAGONS JEEPS TRUCKS 2 Wheel 4 Wheel Drive HANSON’S SERVICE STATION Lubrication - Tires - Batteries - Accessories MOBILGAS 4 West St. Tel. REading 2-1354 545 Main St. Reading Compliments of Johnnie’s Service Station John M. Flaherty, Prop. RE 2-0636 749 Main Street RE 2-1969 Reading HOPKINS FARM FARM PRODUCTS Mass. Tel. N.R. 44 MONROE FUEL COMPANY SALES — POWER BURNER — SERVICE HEATING OILS — COAL and COKE North Reading Haverhill St. “Out Front ” TAILS For Rental High Waist line Long Narrow Skirts Grosgrain Facings Breast Pocket Single or Douhlebreasted READ WHITE 111 Summer St. Boston Liberty 2-7930 — 2-7931 JONES BROS. Post Office Square GROCERIES North Reading VEGETABLES MEATS HARDWARE — HOUSEHOLD GOODS The Children ' s Shop 187 Haven St. Reading Complete line of CLOTHING TOYS and GIFTS From sizes 0-12 Compliments of L. G. and M. C. HAWES Florists RE 2-0090 RE 2-0535 FRED W. NELSON MASON - CONTRACTOR ZITZOW’S NEIGHBORHOOD STORE Lowell and Grove Street 120 Franklin St. Reading head mg Compliments of Johnson Farm Supply Co. 6 Haven Street Reading Mass. TARPIN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 151 High St. RE 2-1917 KAISER ■ FRAZER HENRY J. Sales and Service Parts and Accessories Compliments oi READING CASH MARKET Compliments of HARYEY AUTO BODY COMPLETE AUTO BODY SERVICE 3 Brande Court RE 2-2185 JOSEPH J. ROBBINS, INC. RE 2-1201 335 MAIN STREET RE 2-1948 READING, MASS. DE SOTO PLYMOUTH SALES SERVICE Body and Fender Repair Shop Expert Repair Service On All Makes Of Cars ELECTRIC RANGE HEADQUARTERS HOTPOINT — GENERAL ELECTRIC — UNIVERSAL — KELVINATOR $174.95 and up, including certain wiring REFRIGERATORS — WASHERS — WATERHEATERS — DEEPFREEZE Clean — Safe — Economical — Efficient — Modern The Electric Way Is The Way To Better Living Town of Reading Municipal Light Department 25 HAVEN STREET RE 2-1340 Compliments of Grundy M. Ruderman Electric Appliances Sales and Service All Types of Appliances and Home Furnishings Maytag—Thor Easy Blackstone —ABC Wringer Rolls—Hoses—Water Pumps 74 HAVEN STREET RE 2-1852 Archie Levine Custom Tailor D. M. Ainsworth “Your Vitamin Store ” Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing and Remodeling We now carry Jokes, Tricks, Magic, Postage Stamps for Collectors. Tel. Reading 2-0073-M 175 HAVEN ST. READING, MASS. 1 HAVEN STREET READING 1889 1951 “And when the world shall link your names FRANCIS BROS. INC. with gracious lives and manners fine, The teacher shall assert her claims And proudly whisper, ‘These were mine’ ” Elizabeth H. Whittier An old respectable Reading institution for 61 years supplying the hardware and houseware needs of a good old “pioneer” New England Town, salutes its venerable and scholarly old institution of learning and knowledge. Congratulations to the Class of 1951 A. WALDO PHINNEY-Realtor Hardware — Housewares Sherwin Williams Paints 61 CROSS STREET READING, MASS. Domenick Zanni CHANNY’S DRY CLEANING General Contractor Martinizing Is More Than Dry Cleaning Excavating — Drilling and Blasting Bulldozer — Shovel — Trucking 506 MAIN STREET READING, MASS. Telephone RE 2-0809 22 LAKEVIEW AVENUE Tel. RE 2-1610 Shirts Beautifully Finished—Expert Shoe Repairing—Hats Cleaned Compliments of L. D. Batchelder School Compliments of Compliments of Bilmar T. V. Service Red Hill Country Club PARK STREET NORTH READING 402 Skinner’s Taxi Carleton R. Mac Lean D B A North Reading Taxi Service Antiques — Used Furniture Glass — China MAIN STREET NORTH READING Tel. 22-2 180 HAVEN ST. Tel. RE 2-1606 Compliments of Esso Servicenter Phil O’Brien Prop. Angus W. Mclver MAIN AND ASH ST., READING, MASS. Your Texaco Dealer RE 2-1268 MAIN STREET North Reading 8482 The Wakefield Laundry Compliments of BOWSER and CO. w WEARING APPAREL CRystal 9-1422 Widely Known for Fine Shirt Laundering 388 Main St. Wakefield Compliments of WEBER AND SMITH, INC. Manufacturers of TANNER’S FINISHES 15 PIERCE STREET READING, MASS. FRED F. SMITH, INC. WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER in Lumber, Plumbing and Heating Supplies, Lime, Brick, Cement and Sewer Pipe Builder’s Hardware of Every Description See Our Gift Department 25-31 Harnden St. Tel. RE 2-0450 S. M. Hodson R. H. Hodson HODSON BROS. PAINTERS and DECORATORS Paints, Wall Papers and Window Shades Store, Haven St. near P.O. Tel. 2-0060 Compliments of Compliments of READING READING ROTARY LIONS CLUB CLUB SAM BELLA Calvin Funeral Home — BARBER — 58 Haven St. Reading, Mass. mortuary 14 i -g,-V i, j„□ u gh ful 1- -- w 1 ct Qf r £ rdA Compliments of STEELE’S MUSIC STORE BELL’S BARBER SHOP 050 Main St. Reading, Mass. 3 4 BARBERS Tel. RE 2-1902 Prompt and Courteous RECORDS - RADIOS - GREETING CARDS The Shop for Men and Boys EDWARD LAPPIN EDGERLEY and BESSOM Plumbing FUNERAL HOME, Inc. and 743 Main St. Tel. RE 2-0105 Heating Charles E. Hilts 76 Haven St. Tel. RE 2-0460 David Malcolm Compliments of Office 2-0353 STROUT WING J. S. Temple Company REALTORS and BUILDERS MORTGAGES READING, MASS. 485 Main St. Reading, Mass. Wilton P. Hogg, Realtor Real Estate and Insurance Ford’s Real Estate Agency 174 Haven St., RE 2-1494 Reading Insurance Agency 174 Haven St., RE 2-1494 Wilton P. Hogg, 784 Main St. Greenwood, Cr. 9-1540 24 HRS. SERVICE NO. READING Town Taxi Tel. 346 “For the best in town, call Town ’ F. J. Roche Co mpliments oj CROSBY’S BARBER SHOP North Reading Compliments oj Abbott Shoe Company North Reading, Mass SALON OF QUALITY FRED’S BEAUTY SALON Specializing in Beauty Culture 48 Haven St. RE 2-1599 SmbER For Corsages of Distinction Phone RE 2-0091 Weston’s Greenhouses 9 Auburn Street Compliments of HARRIS GIFT SHOP Arthur L. Gray, Inc. 136 Washington St. STUDEBAKEK SALES SERVICE P a 11 e y ’ s Home Made Ice Cream LUNCHEONETTE Tel. North Reading 444-12 Route 28 North Reading FARMERS EXCHANGE Hardware - Toys - Sporting Goods Opposite Theatre Reading, Mass. REading 2-1755 Local Eggs Carleton Gray, Inc. SALES SERVICE PARTS Main and Minot Sts. Tel. RE 2-0424 nuAce Snapshots of your High School days will be a fortune of memories in later years. Keep them safe, mount them in an album now with Nu-Ace snapshot mounting corners NICHOLS ICE FUEL, INC. Compliments of Mclntire Bus Lines Reading, Mass. Tel. ST 6-1380 N.R. 221 Our Buses may be Chartered for All Occasions OIL HEATING - SALES - SERVICE 78 Haven St. Reading, Mass. RE 2-0859 LEON F. QUIMBY AND SON Real Estate National Association R.E. Bonds Boston Real Estate Exchange 44 Haven St. Tel. RE 2-1050 Goodall ' Sanford, Inc. PLASTICS DIVISION Invites You To Visit Our New Retail Store V LAING CHEVROLET CO. THE 452 Main Street WILLIS PHARMACY, INC. CHEVROLET SALES and SERVICE Established in U155 ESSO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS SERVICE and QUALITY MERCHANDISE Phone REading 2-1020 Compliments of Magee - Donnelly Co. PLUMBING AND HEATING Haverhill St., North Reading, Mass. Shop: N.R. 439 Res.: REading 2-0198-M RANDALL’S CRULLERS BUTTERCRUNCH COOKIES BREAD - ROLLS LYNN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING Lynn Hospital School of Nursing, fully approved by the Massachusetts State Department of Nurse Registration and also accredited by the New York State Nurs¬ ing School Approving Authority, offers a three-year course leading to a diploma and State registration. This course is offered to young women qualified academically and from the standpoint of aptitude for the profession of nursing. The Hospital, which is approved by the Am erican College of Surgeons, the American Hospital Association, and is also approved by the American Medical Asso¬ ciation for the training of Residents and Interns, offers outstanding clinical expe¬ rience for student nurses. Excellent recreational, social, health and instructional programs are under the direction of well-qualified faculty. A minimum of 16 units of high school work are necessary for admission, and 8! 2 of these units must be in the required academic area. Classes enter in September and in February. For further information please contact the Director of the School of Nursing, Lynn Hospital, 212 Boston Street, Lynn, Massachusetts. Telephone LY 3-2100. Compliments of FAIR LAWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL 16 Lowell St. • Wakefield (Lum TORRE’S READING SQUARE Making Quality CANDY and ICE CREAM for over 36 years Rockport Fish Market Dealers in All Kinds of Sea Foods OYSTERS and CLAMS 169 Haven Street Waterhouse Cash Market H. E. Waterhouse, Prop. High Grade Food Products 191 Main St. Near Summer Ave. Tel. REading 2-1293 RHIND BROS. Compliments of RIVAL FOOD STORE Myrtle Waterhouse TEXACO FILLING STATION MINERAL CORNER STORE Phone 8198 North Reading Walnut corner Main Corner Mineral and Vine Sts. M. N. PERKINS Representing M. N. PERKINS COMPANY and University Cap an d Gown Company BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Ann’s Andover Cottage Haven Bakery 44 Food at its Best 99 . ROUTE 28 SO. MAIN STREET 68 HAVEN STREET RE 2-2282 ANDOVER, MASS. Compliments of Green Doorway Tailgate Diner Prop. — Richard Tower Guest House 848 MAIN STREET READING, MASS. MAIN STREET NORTH READING Les’s Cash and Carry For over 25 years this quality food store has Prop. — Leslie Cutcliffe made steady progress to become one of New England’s most outstanding foodlands. Such popularity must be deserved MAIN AND NORTH ST. North Reading 8004 Compliments of ATLANTIC FOOD MART EDDIE S LUNCH 30-32 HAVEN ST. Tel. RE 2-0054 2-0055 READING SERVICE STATION North Reading Mass. FLORENCE C. and MYLES L. LEE Doing business as JAMES H. McMANUS Ice Cream Sandwiches Sea Food Specials ROUTE 28 NEXT TO READING GREEN READING, MASS. 88 Haven Street Telephone Reading, Mass. Reading 2-0378 Winslow’s Compliments of Opposite Reading Depot Gallagher Electrical Co., Inc. Luncheonette VARIETY S. S. Pierce Grocer Authorized Westinghouse Dealer Complete Line of Home Appliances We have almost everything Newspapers, magazines Catering Service Compliments of CHAPIN OIL CO. Hfck excellence... RINGS PINS MEDALS CHARMS CUPS PLAQUES TROPHIES in design craftsmansh V and quality JEWELERS FOR YOUR CLASS RINGS MANUFACTURING lEwnns d i e c e s DU c i II s i w TORI . 73 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON 8, MASS. . providence NEW YORK PROVIDENCE It Takes More Than Money To Save Successfully You don’t need a lot of money to build up a savings account. A little money and a lot of determination to save will build a bigger savings account than a lot of money and no determination to save. The right type of savings plan is most helpful ... a plan that gives you the urge and incentive to save . . . such is our Monthly Savings Plan. Liberal dividends regularly; savings in¬ sured in full. Become a shareholder now! READING CO-OPERATIVE BANK 643 Main St.. Heading BRANCH OFFICE Main St., Wilmington THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Is A MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK This means that earnings are distributed to depositors only. TOUR personal plans generally involve many things, but of prime importance is the ar¬ rangement to save money to carry out those plans when the right time comes along. Don’t miss out on reaching your objective . . . come in and start saving this week. Look ahead and ENJOY SAVING for the things you want to do . . . it’s one way to get a lot of fun out of life! Our address is 643 Main St., Reading BRANCH OFFICE Main St., ilmington OUR REWARD as Official Photographer for the Class of 1951 is in knowing that the students of Reading High School have received the finest in Photographic service. IN YEARS TO COME we would enjoy working with the graduating class and yearbook staff as much as we have this year. NEXT YEAR let us assist you. ■ II The Warren Kay Vantine Studio, Inc. 132 Boylston Street Boston, Mass. Compliments of John J. Bradley — Realtor Shampooing Repairing Laying Mothproofing Dyeing Reading Carpet Rug Service 79 ALBION STREET WAKEFIELD, MASS. Tel. CR. 9-0163 301 MAIN STREET RE 2-2054 I Compliments of HILLCREST MOTOR MART, INC. ROGER A. KENNEY C. J. WALSH Hobart ' s Garage 178 MAIN ST. READING, MASS. Compliments of Wakefield Photo Automobile Repairs G. M. C. Trucks, Sales and Service Prompt and courteous Service Tel. RE 2-0582 450 MAIN STREET Tel. CR 9-2704 Wakefield, Mass. 806 SO. MAIN ST. Wild Bill Randall’s “ Tydol” Gas Lounge Complete Accessories Line RE 2-2052 607 MAIN ST. 6n THE SQUARE EADl A R. K ET TEL. READING 0890 FREE DELIVER. Compliments of BARBO’S FINE FURNITURE STONEHAM, MASS. Stoneliam Lumber Co. READING WAR SURPLUS 660 Main Street EVERTHING IN LUMBER ARMY AND NAVY SURPLUS Full line of 211 Main St. Stoneham, Mass. Men’s Work and Dress Clothes •Tel. ST 6-1122 “Bargains Galore ” CLAPP LEACH, INC. SCHOOL SUPPLIES • FOUNTAIN PENS and MECHANICAL PENCILS Raymond J. Drew Lawrence Drew BALL POINT PENS THE ELECTRIC STORE Hallmark Greeting Cards for All Occasions Electric Wiring Electric Appliances M. F. CHARLES SONS Tel. REading 2-0750 Reading, Mass. 610 Main St. Reading, Mass. Compliments of PERRY’S OIL COMPANY 100% SUNOCO PRODUCTS AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING and Perry’s Trailer Park Main Street North Reading, Mass. See Your Local Travel Agent Ellison Travel Agent 174 Haven St. Reading Compliments of Globe Phone Manufacturing Corp. Reading, Mass. Prentiss Parker, Inc. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS STONEHAM DYE HOUSE 200 Haven St. Masonic Block RE 2-0249 Reading, Mass. 587 Main Street REading 2-1420 3 HOUR CLEANING Ok is (liass doooh Reproduced by OFFSET PRINTING ♦ ♦ ♦ verything for the ARTIST ARCHITECT • ENGINEER © paulding M« ss C 42 Franklin St. Boston lO, Mass. o ' t ' Srl - i - a� k -• ' ■ t • a ■• ' ; W • V ! . 1 : ,; • tf - ’k “-r.- !■ -,f � L $) «-.i f- ?£•• • ' . % . V ' V ' « X ' ‘ VjAlf;