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

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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.

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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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Cfdzlrl 1960 Left to right: Robert Livingston, treasurer, Miss Mary White, class adviser, Eileen March, vice-president, Clifford Ash, presldentp Judlth Archibald, secretary. Adforg On September 5, 1956, the Class of 1960 entered the high school as freshmen. We were told to go to the auditorium, where Mr. Sussmann introduced us to the school, its rules and regulations, and told us what was expected of us now that we were in high school. The handbooks that were given to help us locate our classes aided us somewhat, but for a week or so many lost freshmen wandered about the big school. We quickly became adiusted to the new routine, however, and were soon going around the building like veterans. Shortly after school began we elected our class offi- cers: Clifford Ash, president, Eileen March, vice-presi- dent, Judith Archibald, secretary, and Robert Living- ston, treasurer. After electing our grade officers, we elected Student Council representatives in the homerooms. Our Freshman Frolic was held on October 26th and was very well attended. All the committees under the supervision of our class advisers, Miss White and Miss Austin, worked very hard to make the dance a success. The music was supplied by Bob Phinney, and the decor- ations were a combination of Halloween and Autumn scenes. Refreshments consisting of coke and cookies were enioyed by everyone. On November l0th the school had a successful drive for the Foreign Student Exchange program. We did our part with a number of freshmen taking part in the canvass for funds. Also in the fall we had a freshman football team coached by Mr. Pacino. Although the boys didn't have too much chance to prove what they could do, they show promise of bigger and better things in the next few years. At the end of the football season the girls got together and decided that our teams should have some cheer- leaders to spur them on. With the help of Miss Nichols, sixty girls practiced for the tryouts, and the ten finally selected added a great deal of pep to our freshman basketball team. ln January we started cramming for our first experience with mid-years. lt was a case of blood, sweat, and tears, but we managed to live through it. Mr. Webber organized a freshman baseball team and had a great many freshmen boys trying out for the team. Our first year in high school was a good one. We are all looking forward to our sophomore year with great enthusiasm, but we will always remember the good times we had as freshmen.