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

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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

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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

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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