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

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With the close of this academic year, Rudolf Sussmann will retire as Principal of the Reading High School. The Reading School System will be losing a man who has served it in various capacities for a period of forty years. Mr. Sussmann came to Reading in 1917, under the then new Smith-Hughes Act, as a teacher of agricul- tural science and coach of baseball and basketball. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, he con- tinued his studies at Harvard and at Boston University. Under his leadership and direction as Principal, Read- ing High School rapidly gained excellent standing with the colleges, a position which it has maintained suc- cessfully throughout the years. In his work with young people, Mr. Sussmann's aim has been to help all pupils to reach their highest potential in whatever course they pursue, and to encourage them to be decent, intelligent members of the community. He himself has been very active in civic and profes- sional organizations. He is a member of the National Education Association and of the New England Asso- ciation of Colleges and Secondary Schools, serving for many years on the accrediting board of the latter. For several years he was secretary of the Harvard Club of Eastern Massachusetts and currently serves on its Committee on Schools. He is a member and past president of the Reading Rotary Club, and a Town Meeting representative. During his years as Principal of the Reading High School, Mr. Sussmann has won the respect of the stu- dent body and of the community. An able administra- tor, he has kept an ever-growing school functioning smoothly and efficiently. A man who understands and likes young people, he has been a wise and friendly counselor. Through his sympathetic and capable super- vision, he has helped to develop many fine teachers on his staff. Through his own diverse interests and extensive reading, he has stimulated an interest in leaming and a pride in scholastic achievement. As he retires, Mr. Sussmann takes with him the sincere admiration, respect, and gratitude of the hundreds of boys and girls, men and women, who have known him not only as an administrator but also as a teacher, adviser, and friend. The staff of the i957 Pioneer ioins them in saluting a memorable and highly capable Director of the action which occurs on our stage, Read- ing High School. To Rudolf Sussmann we respectfully say, Auf wiedersehen, and thank you.

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MR. RUDOLF SUSSMANN

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