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

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Here we are, ready for fun... lil Qf5A,lfVL6LlfL 310060 At 8:00 on October 25, 1956, the Freshmen attended their first dance at Reading High School. Amid the leaves, cornstalks and pumpkins, traditional of the autumn season, the Freshmen enioyed everything from the waltz to the bunny hop. Bob Phinney, a popular man at the high school, was the disc jockey for this momentous evening, and the parents of the class officers served as chaperons. Several of the more clever couples were awarded prizes for their dancing. Of course, the essence of any party is refreshments and this dance was no exception. For about fifteen minutes, the food and latest gossip were digested. As the hour drew near eleven and happy people sauntered in a leisurely fashion out of the front door, all the ambitious people who helped perfect this dance really had a good reason to feel proud and satisfied. Their long hours of work were rewarded by the knowledge that every- one had enioyed himself. g ,HW l X 'u 'X .X X Y ll' 'lt ,l'l l'l,,Lfl' il- TQ'lf'1.1f,!1 K ' -1 Q food . . . and frolic at our first high school dance. i ,ffm 2 y il! J 3: 20 WWW l s ug

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row Chunky This fall the cross country team had a highly successful season. Although the sun managed to shine on only one meet, the boys' spirits were not dampened at the other meets. Led by their driving captain, George Burns, the determined group of twenty-five boys emerged victorious in four out of six impressive inter-school meets. These contests gave the team rewarding experience and added determination to win for their school in the bigger meets at the end of the season. ln these larger contests the RHS team ran against teams from several schools at a time instead of individual schools as they had done previously. The first contest of this type was the Middlesex League's Pilgrim Division Meet at Essex Agricultural School, October l8, l956. ln this meet, the Varsity and Junior Varsity competed separately. The CROSS COUNTRY TEAM First row, left to right: Edmund Drozek, Thomas Beighley, Jeffrey Kean, Brian Canty, James Peterson, Vernon Taylor, David Cann, David Hlll. Second row: Wheeler Hardy, John Greene, Frank McDermott, Andrew Lamberghini, William Reed, Albert Salois, Roy Parsons, Robert Ducker. Third row: Mr. Aldrich, coach, Fred Bertelson, Robert Peterson, Roger Stewart, Paul Demenkow, Robert Snelling, Richard Norton, George Burns, Capt, John Watson, Richard Pierce, Richard Turner, student manager, Paul Turner, student manager. SCORES Reading 21. . . ........ . . .39 Haverhill Reading 20. . . . . .43 Revere Reading 24. . . . . .32 Wakefield Reading 32. . . . . .23 Salem Reading 47 .... . . . 'I6 Winchester Reading 20 ........................ 52 Stoneham Varsity squad placed a high fourth with Paul Demenkow, George Burns, and Fred Bertelson streaking across the finish line thirteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth respectively. The Junior Varsity finished an impressive third in the contest in which they participated. Thomas Beighley and Richard Pierce were Reading's highest placers, captur- ing the fifteenth and sixteenth spots. The next meet, at Tufts College on October 26, l956, was the Middlesex League Meet. Again Fred Bertelson and George Burns were the first across the finish line for the Varsity finishing thirtieth and thirty-fifth. The Varsity squad finished ninth in this meet, and they competed against fifteen other teams. For the Junior Varsity, Richard Pierce led the way for the team by coming in twenty-seventh. The next Reading man to cross the line was James Peterson, who finished fifty-ninth. ln the final tally, the Jayvees held the eighth position and had competed against I4 other schools. The most important of all the contests was the State Meet at White Memorial Stadium in Boston. Reading's boys ran in Class C and finished seventh against thirteen other schools. For this meet and also for the other two League meets, many of the team members earned ribbons for their scores. Long hours of practice under the direction of Coach Aldrich enabled the team members to meet their opponents with confidence in being able to give a good showing for their school. During these valuable practice sessions, Richard and Paul Turner, student managers, were always on hand to aid the team in any way that they could. The drive, determination, and unfailing spirit of the coach, managers, and especially the team members made this one of the most successful cross country teams in the history of Reading High School. Setting off on a practice run.

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Blow, Gabriel, blow! Dream and refiect. NSZIO 0lf1fL0l Q 0,0 On the evening of November 9, 1956, the cafeteria, bedecked wtih huge colored bal- loons, blue and white streamers, and laughing clowns, took on the gay carnival atmosphere of New Orleans at Mardi Gras time. Eye- catching posters by the Publicity Committee, helped make this dance the well-attended affair that it was. The many sophomores, invited to dance by the smooth music of William Strachan's orchestra, happily crowded the floor, and later, when intermission time rolled around, they did full iustice to the delicious refreshments served by the Refreshment Committee. The awarding of two popular records as door prizes provided a fitting climax to a memorable evening of fun and dancing. Robert Burpee's efficient handling of the ticket arrangements and publicity, and the imagina- tive trappings put up by the Decorations Com- mittee, headed by Ellen Perry, contributed towards the success of this affair. And the advice, encouragement, and the occasional prodding of Miss Chiesa and Miss Morris, the class advisers, helped to make this Sophomore Hop one of the most enjoyable and memorable ever held. Plenty of comedy, but no tragedy here. . .k,Qh. . ,Y-:Y Q ,WW A pleasant welcome sets the pace for the evening.