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

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1958 volume:

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RODGERS This year Reading High School has been fortunate to welcome as its new principal, Mr. William Rodgers, who came to us from Ex- eter, New Hampshire, where he served as the first principal of the new co-educational high school. Starting his career as a teacher of social studies in Litchfield, Connecticut, Mr. Rodgers advanced to the position of Dean of Boys and Assistant Principal of Roosevelt High School in Washington, D. C. These qual- ifications, both as a teacher and administra- tor, combined with a wide range of interests in many fields, have enabled Mr. Rodgers to undertake his first year at our school so suc- cessfully while it was undergoing a difficult period of transition and change. Through his fine qualities of efficient leadership and an in- terested understanding of young people, Reading High School will continue to maintain the high standard of scholarship and record of achievement that has distinguished it in the past. MISS FLORENCE G. NICHOLS Miss Nichols, our friendly Assistant Principal and Dean of Girls, through her invaluable guidance and amiable manner has won the respect of every student in RHS. Her efficient direction of the senior gradua- tion program each year and her personal interest in the social and academic development of each mem- ber of the student body show that Miss Nichols has a constant desire to maintain the high standards of Reading High School. ' 1 ' w 'X .f+iwjfvV2Y M555 4, 7 intl faculty Seated, left to right: Robert Brenner, Ara A. Karakashian, director, Helen M. Hart. Standing: Clifford W. Baker, John B. Pacino. The big decision. GUIDANCE The Guidance Department at RHS has expanded this year and has become a most important part of every student's school life. Composed of men and women striving to prepare a student for life beyond high school, whether it be in further halls of education or in the world of busi- ness, the Guidance Department is ever on hand with much-needed ad- vice. The counselors of this department plan occupational conferences, administer various tests, and talk to students individually to give advice about post-graduation plans. At one time or another, every student has Mr. Karakashian administers vocational aptitude test. visited the guidance room, either to discuss something important with one of the counselors or to look through the many college catalogues or vo- cational bulletins. Surely everyone has derived from this most important department something beneficial which he will carry with him throughout his life. f , me 114,11 Lett to right: Elizabeth A. Batchelcler, Svea W. Kling, chairman, William F. lorden, Doris l. Kelly. COMMERCIAL The Commercial Department provides an extensive cur- riculum for the student preparing to enter an occupational or secretarial school or ioin the immense realm of business immediately after graduation. The basic commercial pro- gram includes courses in stenography, typing, bookkeep- ing, and general business. In addition to these, there is a course designed to acquaint a student more thoroughly with the intricacies of modern business machines. These new machines cover a wide range in the Commercial De- partment, which prides itself on its excellent equipment. Each year many students take and pass the National Business Entrance Test, an examination which indicates a person has met the minimum standards set by the business world itself. By working in the office and serving as secre- taries to various members of the faculty, commercial stu- dents not only gain practical experience, but they serve the school at the same time. Timing practice in typing. 1 1 .ww ,Q '-- Seated, left to right: Robert H. Dunbar, Alton C. Bennett, chairman, Ruth A. White. Standing: Gale M. Webber, Willis E. Anderson, James M. Aldrich. Not pictured: Rob- A ert Bronner. 3 S 9+--xx HISTORY Civilizations, like human life, are in perpetual motion and undergo constant change. It is our purpose as stu- dents of history to study the record of past developments, keeping in mind their application to the problems and issues of our own age. At RHS, students are offered a variety of comprehensive courses that are designed to pre- pare them better to accept the responsibilities of adult citizenship in the United States and in the world. From the earliest achievements and civilizations studied in Ancient History, to the complexities of the American political and economic systems as outlined in United States History and Civics, a student is able to follow the progress of mankind in an interesting and thoughtful way that enables him to face the present with intelligence, and challenge the future with advances in new ideas, new styles, and new beliefs. This is our link with the past. No, Kenny, that's not Reading. -41414 E 5 'fig S3 ?'iiiP1Sf,.v - - ff ,.., - vi -,463 50,13- .-3.5 get . ,,.L ,L aft' Seated, left to right: Helen R. Zimmermann, Frederick J. Pope, chairman. Standing: James T. Murphy, H. Neil Souls, Jerome H. Pieriano- wicz, David Garland. SCIENCE Science plays an increasingly important part in our lives today. The varied courses offered to science students at RHS give a well-rounded knowledge of the physical world and also a good background for those planning more advanced studies in college. General Science, the fresh- man course, sets the stage for the dissections in biology and the experiments in chemistry which come in the follow- ing years. Seniors in physics classes learn the basic laws of the universe and their application to the machines of today's scientific world. Senior girls interested in nursing have a fine anatomy course offered them. Because the experiments we perform give us graphic illustrations of the scientific reasoning we have studied in lecture periods, they are most important, and so we are fortunate in having excellent biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories and extensive apparatus. Our competent faculty, however, is the most valuable part of our science program. Look out, it might explode. i Seated, left to right: Eliza- beth G. Hardy, Clilford W. Baker, chairman, Jeannette T. Bell, Hazel M. Percy. Standing: Mary E. Eaton, Francis J. Logan. X, . + Q MATHEMATICS At Reading High School we are fortunate in having an excellent Mathematics Department which offers an exten- sive curriculum in the various phases of this science. There are courses designed to fit the needs of every student. Pupils desiring to enter the business world directly after high school are able to review their fundamental math and then proceed to bookkeeping where they learn the art of recording business transactions in a regular and systematic order. A college preparatory student finds courses rang- ing from simple algebra to the more intricate studies of trigonometry and C.P. 3. A student with a sincere interest in mathematics may, therefore, learn about everything from quadratic equations, multiple variables, and complex word problems, to the solving of spherical triangles and the S.C.T. functions of trigonometry. Living in a scientific age, we realize the importance of mathematics cannot be too greatly emphasized, and the students of RHS do their best to meet its challenge. The answer is zero. X 1-jf V3 Seated, left to right: Clarissa B. Abbott, .lane R. Cutclitfe, chairman, Rachel Alden, Elis- abeth A. Dagdigian. Stand- ing: Dorothy M. Austin, Ger- bridge, Wendell W. Hodg- old E. Bond, Helen M. Hart. ENGLISH To acquire a ready command of our spoken and written language is the main objective of the English courses. Throughout our high school years, many wonderful realms of literature have been opened to us through the thought- ful and concise analysis of some of the world's greatest literature. No one will ever forget the dark, gloomy mys- tery of Great Expectations, the masterful orations of Julius Caesar, the stirring account of the French Revolution in A Tale of Two Cities, or the fascination of the complex char- acter study of Macbeth. Before a person can expect to experience the satisfaction which comes from fluency in his written language, he must first learn how to apply skill- fully the rules of syntax in composition and everyday speech. Because of the many interesting phases of litera- ture and grammar offered in English, every student goes forth to college or business with the knowledge he is better capable of dealing with all types of people. Macbeth doth sleep no more. ard C. Vincent, Sally Stem- kins, Jeannette T. Bell, Har- Seated, left to right: Claud- ette Hall6, Arthur L. Spon- cer, chairman, Helen M. Hart. Standing: Elisabeth A. Dag- digian, Gerard C. Vincent, Edward W. Roewar, Rose E. Chiesa. FOREIGN LANGUAGES An important part of the curriculum of a student who desires a liberal education is the study of a foreign lan- guage. Whether he takes Latin, French, or Spanish, the first year student devotes a great deal of time to learning vocabularies, coniugations, and declensions. However, the advanced language student finds all this work has been well worth the effort when he discovers the exciting ad- ventures of a Mexican iumping bean in El Frijolito Salton, when he scans Vergil's Aeneid for the first time, or when he learns of modern French life and times in Topaze and Le Silence de la Mer. Something of the culture, geography, and history of the country and its people is presented to make the study of a foreign language more interesting and to help the student understand how the language he is studying developed and why the characters in the litera- ture he is reading act and react as they do. Amo, amas, amat-even in Latin IV? 2 fd: .g 25. K fi w .mf ., QE A: --I.. ., 5 1 4 at .X P.. Z, , , ' left to right: Ernestine H. Mac- donald, library, James L. Roth, music, Geraldine F. Roy, art. . f ' 5 FINE ARTS The music, art, and literature programs of- fered at RHS add a polish to our busy school schedules. Our library is well supplied with books to meet everyone's taste in reading and also has an excellent selection of reference ma- terial and periodicals. Mrs. Macdonald, who is always cheerfully at hand to help students make their choices, instructs the freshmen each year in the use of the library. Frequent rehearsals and performances of band, orchestra, and chor- us, conducted by Mr. Oliver and Mr. Roth, give those gifted in such areas a chance to develop and display their talents. The art classes offer creative activities that enable the student to de- velop skills in handling a variety of media and i ,g gitgh 2 A T 7' in X X A f an -, ,gy 44 Creative ideas transformed into design and color. in addition instill an understanding and appre- ciation for all art forms. Our fine teachers and complete facilities in the Fine Arts Department make our school a richer institution. K. Q... i1 A Maybe we'Il find the answer to the 864,000 question. Another Harry James? Seated, left to right: Frederick C. Wales, Anne T. landini, Ardis V. Chapman. Standing: George W. Hull, Derick V. Willson. A tense moment when the first proof is pulled from the etching press L PRACTICAL ARTS Girls in RHS who intend to enter the field of home man- agement or the correlated branches of industry and busi- ness may take sufficient courses in practical arts to do so. Boys with mechanical interests are provided with a course in industrial arts which will prepare them for good iobs directly after high school. In the modern home economics rooms, girls receive valuable training in such fields as nu- trition, homemaking, fashion, and design. In well-equipped shops, expert training is given the boys in courses in wood- working, metal work, mechanical drawing, and automotive mechanics. Both of these departments are striving, through the variety of subiects they offer, to give their students the essential knowledge they may need to help them become more proficient in the fields in which they are most in- terested. X 11'-2 Wa Ni Instruction in metal work. age Double, double toil and trouble, Fire, burn, and, caldron bubble. left to right: Robert Bronner, Dericls V. Wlllson, Willis E. Anderson. DRIVER EDUCATION Producing skillful, conscientious, and safe drivers is the goal of our Driver Education Program. Under the capable instruction of Mr. Bronner, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Willson, many iuniors and seniors have had the opportunity to un- derstand the mechanics of an automobile, to learn the rules and regulations of the road, and to develop proper driving habits. During the thirty hours of classwork, stu- dents are introduced to varied situations of driving which they may encounter, through movies, discussions, and oral topics. Six hours of actual driving and eighteen hours of observing competent drivers complete the requirements of this course. The necessity of a good attitude is stressed, for before a person can become adept at handling a car, he must first combine common sense with an ability to reason for himself. Driver Education, begun four years ago at RHS, has seen many students receive their pink slips. The life you save may be your own. left to right: Philip W. Alt- hoff, Elizabeth J. Schumaker, John A. Hollingsworth. f if' l ATHLETICS Athletics at Reading High School constitutes a necessary and most enioyable part of every student's four year pro- gram. We are fortunate in having a school with modern and excellent facilities in a new gymnasium and athletic field, thus all boys and girls are able to participate in the stimulating and exciting competition of various athletic pursuits. The gymnasium is not just a place for after school sports such as basketball and indoor track, but it has an important part in the everyday gym course. This course consists of gymnastics, weight-lifting, volleyball, square dancing, and many other health and character-building activities. Fair play, good sportsmanship, and sound health values are lessons which are learned both in intramural and inter-school contests. Knowing how to win with zest and lose with grace is valuable knowledge that will stay with every student through the years to come. Exercise and fun through friendly competition. staff OFFICE A competent, friendly trio at the core of RHS life, Miss Underhill, Miss Freeman, and Miss Davis are always ready to help anyone who appears at the office window. Keeping the many records in order is a large task which is handled efficiently by the ottice force. it Putting knowledge to practical use. left to right: Evelyn H. Lazenby, secretary, Margaret B. Clewley, supervisor of healthy Aldona Bell, school nurse. Lett to right: Anna Freeman, Louise Davis, Jean Underhill. 20f2O? HEALTH The health staff, a necessity in any institution, has its headquarters in the cheerful rooms next to the office. ln addition to administering to many ail- ing pupils, the school nurses, Mrs. Clewley and Mrs. Bell, test the vision and hearing of every student in school. jg Seated, left to right: Theresa Meuse, Elmer E. Young, head custodian, Catherine M. Miller. Standing: Wil liam J. Broussard, Stuart R. Nichols, Daniel J. White. CUSTODIANS Efficient, cheerful, and always ready to lend a helping hand, our custodians play an important part in keeping our school clean and fresh, both inside and out. We are grateful to this staff for making Reading High a building to be ad- mired by all who see it. sfsseess -'SFS What's for lunch? Left to right: Evelyn Mullen, manager, Mae C. Kimball, Beulah Ellis, Ida Johnson, Lois M, Connor, supervisory Obeline Arsenault, Helen Beaman, Elizabeth Bates. CAFETERIA Preparing well-balanced and nu- tritious meals is the aim of the kitchen staff. These capable women, though not often seen, are appre- N I Q Q ciated by the many hungry students if 3 iisi 3 I who flock into the cafeteria each Mrs. Miller cheerfully does her job day to satisfy their hunger with an appealing, well-prepared meal. L.. 5 1 ' i unclerclasses 1 S -X. X.5X x .- -Q., i I vu-A class of 1961 Seated, left to right: Miss China, Miss Dagdigian, advisors. Stand- ing: Robert Lincoln, treasurer, Richard Horton, president, Ken- neth Olson, vice-president. Not pictured: Suzanne Casey, secre- tary. history On the ninth of September, 1957, approximately three hundred and ten terrified and awestruck freshmen gathered in the high school auditorium where our new principal, Mr. Rodgers, greeted us and introduced us to the assistant principals, Miss Nichols and Mr. Karaka- shian, and to our homeroom teachers. For the first week or two, many of us wandered around the building look- ing for rooms that didn't seem to be there. Even the maps we were given didn't seem to offer much help. However, things soon quieted down, and we ioined many of the clubs and activities that help make up Reading High and took our place in the school. ln the next few weeks we elected our class officers: Richard Horton, president, Kenneth Olson, vice-presi- dent, Suzanne Casey, secretary, and Robert Lincoln, treasurer. Student Council representatives were also chosen. On November first, we enioyed our first social affair, the Freshman Fiesta. Its success was aided considerably by the excellent guidance of our class advisors, Miss Chiesa and Miss Dagdigian, the hard work of the many committees, and the co-operation of all the students. Football was the big sport attraction in the fall. Under the instruction of their coaches, Mr. Pacino and Mr. Gray, the freshman boys played spirited ball. Many of the boys are looking forward to their next few years on the varsity. The freshman football team was cheered on by ten freshman cheerleaders who also were very much in evidence at the freshman basketball games. Our basketball team promises that Reading's varsity teams of the future will have many good experienced players. The girls, not to be outdone, had several basketball teams to give them their exercise. As the holiday season approached, so did mid-years, a new experience for us. We returned from vacation a little worried about what was to come, but after exams were over, we saw many of our names on the honor roll. Our year as freshmen has been a good one, and we look back with pride at our many accomplishments. Equally important, we look ahead to our next year as experienced sophomores. r 6 5 R34 'Qs-J 5 1 .J Project Vanguard. v-4 LJ - HOMEROOM 211 Seated, left to right: Richard MacHugh, Diane Lancelot, George Lutkin, Diane Livingston, Joanne Lollusso, Geoffrey Kerr, Judith Kay, Thomas Lane. Sec- ond row: Patricia Magee, Eileen Jasinski, Marie Lehr, Diane Mac- Millan, Elizabeth Look, Nancy Lundberg, Shirley Kilroy, Leatrice Laschi, Marjorie Lomax. Third row: Eric Kullberg, Robert Lin- coln, Sherman' Locke, Richard Jones, Charles Jennings, Richard Kennedy, Douglas Mader, Lloyd Kramer, Kenneth Johnson. HOMEROOM 214 Seated, left to right: Judith Per- rault, Donna Record, Roberta Nash, Pamela Parker, Margaret Pierce, Judith Phillips, Evelyn Opland, Dorothy Riccio, Virginia Muise. Second row: John Morse, Susan Pinto, Thomas Paulson, Muriel Peterson, Pamela Phillips, Robert Murray, Georgia Park- hurst, Guy Penta, Third row: William Nyberg, John Morand, Richard Pinkham, Steven Rhodes, Kenneth Olson, Richard Powell, Robert Muse, Lawrence O'Keefe. 1 , sw' 34 is 1. HOMEROOM 209 Seated, left to right: Karen Fra- zier, Russell Gonnam, Elaine French, Norman Goodwin, Ster- ling Gibson, Robert Giurleo, Joan Galante, Jetlrey French, Virginia Ferrari. Second row: Janet Gilgun, Barbara Engel, Larry Frederick, Mary Fitzpat- rick, Beverly Gregorio, Dorothea Faucette, William Faulkner, Su- san Freeman, Mary Gannon. Third row: David Frost, Walter Emerson, Richard Etling, Robert Forbes, Howard Greene, Bert Grundy, William Gaw. H OME ROOM 206 Seated, left to right: William B o w lu e r, Charlotte Anderson, Brenda Bailey, Trina Belzer, Cheryl Beaton, Barbara Bell, Lorraine Brandon, Earl Beighley. Second row: Carl Bertelsen, Carl Amon, Lois Balmer, Patricia Brack- ett, Donna Bauld, Ruth Ander- son, Betsy Barnes, Deirdre Bell, Ralph Beniamin, George Arnold. Third row: Paul Bassett, Richard Bordeau, Charles Bangs, Richard Austin, John Bacon, Philip Broeg, Jeffrey Ahlin, Robert Bennett. HOMEROOM 215 Seated, left to right: Edith Smith, Winifred Spurr, Susan Senecal, Susan Romano, Judith Richard- son, linda Snow, Carol Snelling, Lois Rogers. Second row: Rich- ard Rosenltrans, Paul Riley, Wal- ter Smith, Donald Sanborn, Lin- da Stewart, Ronald Sullivan, Ernest Rogers, Robert Sargent, Ralph Snyder. Third row: Edward Rogers, Roger Smith, Richard Spillane, Leo Sheehan, Jeffrey Smith, William Rooney, Noel Smith, Peter Strassell. HOMEROOM 210 Seated, left to right: Susan Healy, Elizabeth Hovey, Marlene Hanson, Nathalie Heselton, Ann Higgins, Linda Henderson, Rita Heselton. Second row: Peter Hughes, Donald Herrick, Caro- lyn Haynes, Judith Hill, Judith Holbrook, Susan Hull, Robert Holland, Wendell Hawe, David Harrington. Third row: Howard Hutchinson, Susan Harvey, Thom- as Guy, James Hammond, Rich- ard Horton, Karen Hansen, Rob- ert Haynes. HOMEROOM 207 Seated, left to right: Svea Carl- son, Richard Crabbendam, Mary Cripanuk, James Brown, Donna Butt, Henry Buckley, Jean Crow- ell, William Burnham. Second row: June Butler, Jo'Ann Cho- Iewa, Suzanne Brush, Rosemarie Buckley, Susan Clark, Betty Butt, Mary Lou Carroll, Diane Cado- gen, Marsha Burley. Third row: Arthur Carlow, Richard Chesley, William Broussard, Donald Co- treau, William Clay, Ralph Car- ter, Francis Cunningham, Lawr- ence Cosenza, Thomas Cava- naugh. HOMEROOM 208 Seated, left to right: Stephen Day, Paul Dubois, Jean Ellis, lu- cretia Dennison, Sharon Dooley, Nancy Dinsmore, Thomas D'Ales- sandro, Robert Dall, Bradley Decatur. Second row: Janet Ding- well, Joan Denbow, Anne de- Brigard, Muriel Dult, Daniel Dunn, Virginia Day, Richard Duarte, RobertadeMasellis, Pam- ela Emerson, Barbara Downs, Ju- dith Ducker. Third row: David Currier, Bruce Donnelly, David Darby, Edward Ellis, Kenneth Dole, James Demenkow, James Deyarmond, Michael Desmond, Paul D'Entremont. Y 5 5 L l E I 5 Q B y rw rx W ' A lvl nal Q, I-1' . ,.. -V-of 4.-eu ,W i The Freshman Executive Board meets to make plans for the class dance. HOMEROOM 213 Seated, left to right: Clarence Meuse, Mary Melanson, Marion Moodie, Judith Maxwell, Kath- leen Meehan, Barbara Mick, Linda Meuse, Philip Maxon. Sec- ond row: Jeremy McRell, Beatrice Miller, linda Manchester, Cyn- thia Moody, Christine Meurer, Beverly Milligan, Gail McEnroe, Nancy Moore, David Maxim. Third row: Donald Manson, Al- bert Minotti, Paul Mello, Chand- ler Marden, Daniel McMullen, Edward Michalosky. HOMEROOM 219 Seated, left to right: Elizabeth Vivace, Kathleen Widell, Mar- jorie Wood, Beatrice Surette, Mary Thornton, Alberta Vail, Barbara Youtz, lois Vacca, Shar- on Weed. Second row: William Swift, Walter Walsh, Barbara Thomson, Greta Young, Linda Wallin, Theiss Tibbs, Barbara White, Martha Willson, Kath- erine Talbot, Barry Sutherland, Robert Taber. Third row: Robert Webster, Phillip Willcox, Edward Toomey, Richard Tompkins, Don- ald Watters, George Wiseman, John Thompson, Stuart Vant, Joseph Tuscher. class 1960 Seated, loft to right: Richard Saylor, vice-president, Nancy Soylor, secretory, Robert Holt, president, Robe rt Livingston, treasurer. Standing: Mr. Plerian- owicz, Mrx. Chapman, Mr. Souls, advisors. history On September 9, 1957, we re-entered Reading Me- morial High School as sophomores, no longer low men on the totem pole. We have now passed the second plateau on our iourney to the summit of graduation. Our first class activity was to elect our new class offi- cers. Filling the positions were Robert Holt, president, Richard Soylor, vice-president, Nancy Soylor, secretary, Robert Livingston, treasurer. A Parisian cafe set the theme of our annual dance in November, the success of which was the result of the planning and hard work of several diligent committees and the help of our class advisors. Music was supplied by the Cawthorne Orchestra, and refreshments were enioyed. Sophomore participants in band and baton squad added to the spirit of our football games on Saturday afternoons. Many of our boys were on the junior varsity team, while a few also played in the regular varsity games. The iayvee basketball teams had their share of our members, too. Many boys and girls pounded the courts in an effort to perfect their skills. There was a commendable showing of our students on the honor roll during the year, and some had the distinction of attaining high honors. In addition to having a good scholastic record, we participated in numerous extra-curricular activities in an effort to broaden our interests in different fields while enioying the fun of companionship and co-operation. A good many of those collecting for the Foreign Stu- dent Exchange Drive were from our class. Through our efforts and those of the rest of the school, the fund was swelled enough to bring a foreign student to Reading High again next year and to send a junior abroad this summer. Our baseball and softball teams performed well this spring. The coaches of these teams did a fine iob and deserve much of the credit for their success. As we look back over our activities, we realize that we have had a year of hard work and a good deal of fun, but we look forward with even greater determina- tion to the fall when we shall return to RHS as iuniors. HOM E ROOM 204 Seated, left to right: Carol Mon- terisi, Eileen March, Nancy Nich- ols, Joan Marsh, Janet Maclean, linda Mallett, Gail Marble, Jane McCormack, Judith MacDonald, Jean MacHardy. Second row: Richard Martin, Robert Martin, Robert Nickerson, Joan Mulley, Susan Murphy, Mary Moore, Carol MacKellar, Robert Mac- Hardy, Wayne Nicholson, Ken- neth Myhre. Third row: Daniel Merritt, Theodore Nigro, David Nelson, Harold Mew, Douglas Murphy, Richard Norton, George Muse, John MacKenzie, Charles McSheehy, William Mulley, Mich- ael Maloy. HOMEROOM 205 Seated, left to right: Anne Pack- ard, Martha Oldenbrook, Ger- aldine Regan, Frances Platt, Janice Riley, Susanne Richards, Virginia O'Day, Carol Richards, Margaret O'Brien, laura Rich- ards. Second row: Beverly Rear- don, Brenda Redfern, Sandra Orton, linda Pierpont, Cynthia Power, Carol Proulx, Marcia Poock, Jacqueline Rixon, Barbara Riessle, Carol Page, Teresa Rich- er. Third row: Robert Petrucci, Harvey Rand, Harland Robinson, Stuart Richards, William Reed, Roy Parsons, Stephen McCoy, Abbot Packard, David Paul, Robert Rose. HOMEROOM 104 Seated, left to right: Helen Brown, Malcolm Colburn, Mil- dred Cann, Paul Clattenburg, Sondra Cullinane, Robert Cutler, Sharon Christenson, Fred Brown. Second row: Donna-Lone Bou- dreau, Joan Cavanaugh, Karen Carter, Barbara Cramer, Arline Carr, Janet Crowell, Priscilla Bowen, Carol Curtis, Marilyn Christensen. Third row: David Carroll, Craig Brandt, Richard Dalton, David Brown, Howard Cootey, William Cashman, Gary Cross. HOMEROOM 203 Seated, left to right: John Knight, Karen Johnson, C. Wil- liam Lowell, Jane Jordon, Rob- ert Livingston, Carolyn Kehoe, William Lynch, Marilyn Lake. Second row: Jeffrey Kean, Rob- ert Lee, Alicia Jones, Ralph Lawrence, Louise Lassieur, Glenn Kittredge, Leslie Jollymore, Wil- liam Locke. Third row: Paul Kli- mas, William Johnson, Donald Lane, Andrew Lamborghini, Al- lan King, John Kelleter, John Koslouslmi. HOMEROOM 223 Seated, left to right: Joyce Ver- cammen, Niels Trulson, Margaret Stewart, Samantha Wright, Kath- leen Treanor, Dennis Weadick, Paul Turner, Gayle Young. Sec- ond row: Jeltrey Stone, John Woodland, Alan Tasker, James Stevenson, Arthur Venditi, John Wilkinson, Joel Strasnick, Wil- liam Treanor, Third row: John Stosez, Robert Stillings, Bailey Weeks, Charles Strout, William Tennett, George Taylor, Daniel Stewart, Paul Young. HOMEROOM 221 Seated, left to right: Theresa Russo, Sandra Spillane, Judith Sias, Lynda Simms, Joyce Sca- vongelli, Carol Scavongelli, Ann Sebeika. Seqond row: John Schmidt, Carol Sidelinker, Dor- othy Stephenson, David Sanborn, Nancy Squibb, Nancy Saylor, Bradford Smith. Third row: Ston- Iey Staples, Robert MacKay, Al- bert Salois, Richard Saylor, Brian Smith, Edward Sias. HOMEROOM 102 Seated, left to right: June Beane, Rebecca Alexander, Madeline Bigelow, Georgia Bostwick, Carol Baxter, Dorothy Blanchard, Bren- da Balestrier. Second row: Ron- ald Blake, Edna Beighley, Judith Archibald, Dennis Balog, Kath- erine Beckert, Mark Bertelsen, C a r o I y n Anderson, Catherine Bates, Edwin Bottelsen. Third row: Clittord Baker, Wendell Berry, Peter Black, George Ad- ams, Mark Barry, Clifford Ash, Bradford Adler. HOMEROOM 201 Seated, left to right: Betty Her- ald, Deborah Johnson, Carol Hathaway, linda Hanley, Judith Hopkins, Clare Hatfield, Judith Harvey. Second row: James Hall, Carol Heath, Jane Hodgman, Edna Hunt, Jean Holden, Bar- bara Hermann, Richard Hoyt. Third row: James Johnson, John Hubbard, Edward Hall, Robert Holt, Edward Johnson, Dennis Hays, Peter Harrington. if HOMEROOM 127 Seated, left to right: Mary Jane Goodwin, Nancyiane Fellows, Sheila Gittord, Evelyn Gonzalo, Barbara Franklin, Jane Foye, Carol Halfyard, Gail Florence. Second row: Roy Goodearl, Gary Graf, Vincent Fierro, James Grant, Barbara Flanagan, Don- ald Forsberg, John Govostex, Harold Flight, Paul Galante. Third row: John Forbes, Robert Godfrey, Stanwood Everett, Peter Gillon, William Glynn, Barry Gale, Paul Gillespie, Alan Fow- ler. HOMEROOM 125 Seated, left to right: Theresa Dergay, Carol Durell, Judith Di- Cesare, Gail Dolben, Eulalie Drury, Anne Delong, Elizabeth Davis. Second row: Susan Doh- erty, Priscilla Dewey, Mariorie Enos, Jane Downs, Diane Dris- coll, Dianne Drozelc, Jill Emer. son, Nancy Davis. Third row: George Davis, Paul Denton, An- thony Dileso, Edgar Elliott, Rich- ard Dunn, John Duggan, Carl Doucette. class of 1959 W , Seated, left to right: Laurel Calvin, secretary, Robert Burpee, president, Kenneth Mullen, treasurer. Standing: Mrs. Eaton, Mr. logon, Mrs. Bell, advisorsp Howard Hardy, vice-president. history As freshmen, apprehensive but excited, we entered Read- ing High for the first time in September, 1955. We were to experience many new things during the following year. As members of the class of '59, we became acquainted with the life of RHS through our first high school dance, the Freshman Frolic, election of class officers, and participation in freshman sports. During our sophomore year, we became more familiar with high school life and took part in a larger number of school activities. It was now we who were direct- ing bewildered freshmen about the building. We were, by now, accustomed to the rigors of mid-years and finals. The years passed quickly so that last September we found ourselves entering Reading High School for the third time. We were thoroughly aware that only two years more of high school remained, and we were determined to use them to prepare ourselves well for our post-graduate lives. The first step on our academic path this year was the election of class officers: Robert Burpee, president, Howard Hardy, vice-presidentp Laurel Calvin, secretary, and Ken- neth Mullen, treasurer. Soon the fall activities, well supported by sports-minded iuniors, began. Members of our class joined the cross coun- try and football teams as well as band, baton squad, and cheerleaders. Early in December, the American Field Service again gave members of the junior class an opportunity to apply for the summer program abroad. Under the direction of Mr. Spencer, one qualifying iunior was selected to make the trip. Outstanding iunior scorers on the basketball team offered the school a real boost. After mid-years and an exciting basketball season, we began preparations for our Junior Prom and the Junior-Senior Reception. Under the capable leadership of our class officers and advisors, and with the cooperation of many committees, we were able to present two outstanding social events. June came and brought summer, marking the close of our iunior year. Thoughtfully we shall re-enter the doors of RHS in the fall, making definite plans for the future, reflecting upon our first years of high school, and realizing our responsibilities as seniors. T? i,,,,..,, Only one more year. 1 . .9 I R 5 gs, HOMEROOM 'I Seated, left to right: Andrea Bick- ell, laurel Calvin, Lois Breugel- man, Deanna Burley, Elizabeth Benson, Ellen Beale, Andrea Beli- veau, Ellen Carter, Carol Beau- champ. Second row: Andrew Beli- veau, Margaret Barton, Nancy Bowker, Barbara Bliss, Judith Bar- rett, Ruth Avery, Linda Butt, Judith Armstrong, Susan Brown, Beverly Butt, Gerald Burnham. Third row: Robert Barrett, Robert Burpee, James Caywood, Don Burley, David Burhoe, Richard Cava- naugh, Richard Barrett, James Cavanaugh, Thomas Beighley, Paul Boucher. HOMEROOM 2 Seated, left to right: Nancy Chandler, Katherine Chase, Jo- seph Dempsey, Patricia Chase, Virginia Cutler, Fay Converse, Marion Dickman, Kathryn Doher- ty. Second row: Richard Crowley, Beverly Driscoll, Patricia Devaney, Priscilla Dole, Ann Coneeney, Margaret Denbow, Edward Chin, Stanley Daley. Third row: Philip Dole, Peter Connors, Donald Demars, Robert Copp, Richard Crouse, Ronald Chess, Alvin Clark, Allen Clark. 'fit 'Nl A I sf QR Cin, tx HOMEROOM 3 Seated, left to right: Joan Fra- zier, Deborah Gilbert, Louise Elli- ott, Caroline Gibson, Sally Grun- dy, Sandra Goodwin, Charlotte Gannon, Linda Gardner, Con- stance Hale. Second row: Vincent Giuliano, Patrick Faucette, Mar- lene Gregorio, Richard Goodwin, Marylin Foley, Walter Gray, Paul- ette Goguen, Edmund Drozek, Edward Freeman. Third row: George Gray, Robert Goodwin, Roy Fransen, Michael Glynn, Richard Gray, Roland Garland, Leo Faucette, David Evans, David Dwyer. HOMEROOM 4 Seated, left to right: Susan Haynes, Ann Houle, Margaret Kelly, Elsie Harrigan, Carol Hil- ton, Nancy Kramer, Charlotte Haley, Patricia Hoyt. Second row: Thomas Havel, Judith Hovey, Karen Kean, Linda Hubbard, Syl- vio Harvey, Paula King, Gail Howard, Patricia Harrow, June Haskell, Elizabeth Howe, Sidney Hodson. Third row: Frederick Heselton, William Herrick, David Hill, Bruce Horton, Howard Har- dy, Chester Hopkins, Frank Ham- ilton, Arthur Hayden. C3 in C5 s ,,.a, V ' ,,....N yt l 59 T V, ,,iV, ,, f,,,,2W,.,me..N.w.z-f .v JN ll of-5 E, l to lil E as i. i ii F is? Ei X. ,. i 2 l Future PlOl'leef WOflK8fS What can I write about? HOMEROOM 5 Seated, left to right: Joan Kyle, Delma McMahon, Linda McCar- thy, Muriel Matthews, Judith Mc- Grath, Anne Lautzenheiser, Bar- bara McDonough, Jean Lafleur, Nancy Kurchian. Second row: Robert Kurchian, Bonnie MacDon- ald, Duncan Macleod, Bonnie March, Francis McMullen, Marcia McCree, Denison McReIl, Janet MacHugh, Daniel McCarran, Rhe- ta McManus. Third row: David Latham, Richard Livingston, Frank McDermott, Richard Mansur, Bur- ton Long, Kenneth MacKinnon, William Magnuson, Kenneth Max- well, Bruce Latham, Kenneth Lo- gan. HOMEROOM 6 Seated, left to right: Joyce Meikle, Barbara Nelson, Jean Milley, Barbara Miller, Carol O'Connell, Ellen Perry, Carol Meuse. Second row: Reginald Peters, David Parkman, Don- ald Muse, Nancy Morang, David Petroni, Kenneth Mullen, Arthur Penno, James Peter- son. Third row: Harold Melanson, Richard Moore, Stephen Murray, Stephen Norris, Jon Olson, Bruce Parker. HOMEROOM 7 Sealed, lei? io righlz Evelyn Skit- zlmi, Lindo Smith, Judith Rolslon, Rosemary Sias, Carole Sampson, Danna Shannon, Jean Scavongel- li. Second row: Helen Sharp, Wendy Russell, Joanne Robinson, Belsy Smilh, Mary Ellen Sias, .loner Smifh, Jean Show, Third row: Felix Sanlore, Richard C. Smith, Daniel Pulnam, Frank Ros- enlsrans, Richard S. Smith, Roberf Rogers, William Shaw. I T in Lunch time or gab session? HOMEROOM B Seated, left to right: Nancy White, Linda Stott, Lois Thornton, Jacquelyn Tibbetts, Carol Wisentoner, Carol Weadiclc, Karen Story. Second row: Vernon Taylor, Judith Sollows, Shirley Toner, Carol Wadman, Diane Witham, Lynne Sutherland, Judith Whitehouse, Lawrence Wood. Third row: Pierre Wilson, Barry Stevens, Edward Wink- ler, Gary Walker, Kenneth Sumner, Thomas Swenson. Isn'1 my proiect there? WST xx -1. 25- SQUAD Front row, left to right: John Talbot, Donald Tompkins, Kenneth Faulkner, Edward Galvin, Philip Gregorio, Ronald Deferrari, Robert Banfield, Ronald Beighley, Dennis McCauley, Robert Mason, John Killilea, William Platt, Peter Hardy, Joseph Doherty, Edwin Goodwin, Robert Daley. Second row: Coach Bennett, Coach Hollingsworth, Gerald Burnham, Bruce Latham, David Petroni, William Maclean, Robert Burpee, William Magnuson, Richard Mansur, Peter Stevenson, James Caywood, Edward Winkler, Donald Muse, Ronald Chess, Jon Olson, Bruce Parker, Leo Faucette, Paul Boucher, Coach Roewer. Third raw: Bradford Howard, Peter Harrington, James Johnson, Richard Dalton, Donald lane, William Glynn, Rufus Clark, Douglas Murphy, William Johnson, Barry Gale, Paul Young, Clifford Ash, Robert Godfrey, Robert Kurchian. football rockets Although the Football Rockets of i957 produced a comparatively poor won - lost record, they were at the top of the league in desire to win and competitive spirit. Led by their outstanding co-captains, Dennis McCauley and Ronnie Beighley, the Rockets gained a 13-T3 tie with a strong Belmont team after dropping the opener to Wakefield, the eventual league champion. Reading's team didn't again reach its potential until the traditional Thanksgiving Day contest when it climaxed the season with a big 26-12 victory over Stoneham. The Rockets were fortunate in that they had two very fine ends, Ronnie Deferrari, a standout on defense, and Don Tompkins, equally adept on offense, scoring three touchdowns on passes. That these two boys were not the only good ballplayers on the team, however, was shown by the fine play of Bob Mason, Bob Banfield, Ed Goodwin, Bruce Latham, Jim Caywood, and .lon Olson. During the season, Coach Hollingsworth and his fine assistant coaches, Mr. Roewer and Mr. Bennett, all of whom spent a countless number of hours teaching the boys the fundamentals of good football, were well pleased with the determination and good sportsmanship displayed by the team. At the close of the football season came the annual banquet. Ronnie Deferrari received the Ingersoll Award, Ed Goodwin and Don Tompkins shared the Most lm- proved Player Award, and the Varsity and Junior Var- sity squads received their letters. At the end of the pro- gram, Coach Hollingsworth announced that Jon Olson will lead the 1958 Rockets. Phil Gregorio Jack Killilea Bill Platt i I if es... Couch Bennett Coach Hollingsworth Coach Roewer Bob Mason Reading 0 Reading 'I3 Reading 'I2 Reading 0 Reading 'I3 Reading 0 Reading 7 Reading 0 Reading 27 SCORES , ,. ., Wakefield ,. ,..... Belmont ...,..,Concord ., , .. ,.., .Woburn .. .. ,. Newburyport . , . ,Winchester . ...,. ..,..... M elrose V. .. Lexington ,. ..,, . ...,. Stoneham Ronnie Deferrari Co-captains Ronnie Beighley and Dennis McCauley BI Peter Hardy g First row, left to right: Richard Tompkins, Wendell Howe, Ralph Snyder, Thomas Cavanough, Edward Rogers. Sec- ond row: Peter Grunsweig, Paul Mello, Charles Bangs, Sherman loclxe, Kenneth Dole, William Clay, Philip Broeg, Richard Chesley, John Morand, James Demenkow, Robert Beauchamp, Richard Horton, Richard Spillane, William Rooney, Steven Rhodes, Donald Cotreau. Third row: Coach Pacino, JeHrey French, William Broussard, Joseph Sebeilma, Arthur Carlow, Francis Cunningham, Philip Will- ai: , cox, Edward Toomey, Edward Michalaslcy, Walter Walsh, Bert Grundy, Ronald Sullivan, Larry O'Keefe, Roger Moore, Douglas Mader, Peter Strassell, Kenneth Olson, Coach Gray. Fourth row: James Fleming, William Faulk- ner, Barry Hays, Thomas Paulson, John Morse, David Cur- rier, Clarence Meuse, Richard MacHugh, Earl Beighley, Robert Sargent, Paul D'Entremont, Lawrence Cosenza, James Brown, Robert Giurleo, Richard Etling, Michael Desmond. Breaking around the outside. Edwin Goodwin Don Tompkins 9 K .3 wg fi , Na 1 1: A 0 ' ' f , X , , V3 ,A Q X' J' , A . W 'l N iff? X sg N is I 0-.x 0' ls X Q. Q I A Q P .Qs Q -' A L' M '3TnaJk,v',r 'W X L Q :SQ ,fs , iq, ,F ' A fgff Swgd x ,X Q -U':, , P3 YQ if ya' 1115's QR i ' 'U' Q S Q .N ' L e 4 . -, Q I A . 4 'fx Q I 'rg - a 5 Q ,wiki 5 87 W if ' :seq W. ,.: W . .. i . Al --mnmwfw' ai, N X-. . f ' Xa E K? Li - E 9 ft is I 1 Q Jn -I ... . .x.,, 1 U HYMQ f- ' if X'-- M A gm x 'hm' 9 a ,wk Q A 'M sg Ui' 5 ,5 . .J 'L 3 X. Q . 1 U , X X QP Li 1 e,,.i..l, - .gli x ffl by , I L 5 1'4.S-dfQ.4sifiQ?3 5 l Look out it doesn't hit the school. Coach Garland and Captain Burns. track During the tour years since this sport was first started at our new high school, track has become increasingly popular, with the athletic year 1958 showing a record number of candidates for the team. With the return of seven of last year's lettermen plus the large number of prospective members, this spring's track season looks very promising, and the team hopes to do equally as well as past teams have. As early as March 10, boys in the red-flannel suits could be seen running on Reading High School's new track, practicing diligently for the Another forty foot heave! coming meets with other schools. With the innovation ot many new events, such as the pole vault and the discus, to the roster of activities, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Garland, our hard-working track coaches, hope to be able to challenge such expert teams as Belmont and Lexington. Eight dual-meets between RHS and other schools have been scheduled for the 1958 season, and in May comes the State Meet, which will provide the finishing touch to what we hope will be a successful track season. SCHEDULE April 22 . .. At Belmont versus Concord April 29. ,. A At Lexington versus Lexington May 2 ,.,,.. .. i At Home versus Winchester May 6 At Belmont versus Belmont May 10 ..,.. , . .. , . . At Belmont - Relays May 13 ..... t At Winchester versus Wakefield May 16 ,. .. ., At Home - Open May 20 , At Home versus Stoneham May 24,.. . . . . .State Meet May 25 . 1 . At Home versus Melrose May 29 At Winchester - Middlesex League Meets lrst row left to right: Richard Saylor, Michael Glynn, Robert Peterson, rtes , George Burns, Paul Demenkow, Robert Snelling, John on Gerrit Crabbendam, David Cann, Richard Dunn. Second row: T rner Carl Bertelsen, Harold Mallock, Robert Cutler, Jeffrey Kean, Ald ich Duncan MacLeod, Everett Milley, Stanley Daley, William h Pe Pak Jel St s ck le Hardy, William Reed, Andrew Lamborghini, Stephen Murray, K ng Howard Greene, Fay Converse. SQUAD r hurst, o ra ni . Third row: Vernon Taylor cross country This year's cross country team, which is made up of boys inter- ested in practicing qualities of team comradeship and fair play, compiled an impressive record of five wins and two losses. This is especially remarkable since this is only Reading's third year in competition. Led by energetic team captain, Paul Demenkow, the RHS cross country team began its inter-scholastic competition by claiming victories in two of its first three meets. The team's first loss was to an exceptionally strong Winchester team, however, in the next two contests, one with Stoneham and one with Wakefield, Reading emerged victorious. Following a hard-fought loss to Salem, the RHS team climaxed its inter-high school meets with wins over Revere, Haverhill, and Lexington. Entering the Middlesex League Meet, held annually at Tufts Uni- versity, with a flu-weakened but high-spirited team, Reading won a well-deserved sixth place against some exceptionally strong com- petition. At one of the most important and most grueling of all athletic events, the State Meet, Reading received a medal, thanks to the all-out efforts of such outstanding team members as Mike Glynn, who has been elected as captain of the 1959 squad. Giving a great deal of credit for their fine season to the excel- lent coaching of Mr. Aldrich, the team members feel that their efforts have been well rewarded and believe that next year's team will prove to be as successful as this year's has. Coach Aldrich and Captain Demenkow. Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading 43 . ,.,.. .... . .,Winchester 22 ,..,.. .. ....,..,. Stoneham 31 .. ..... .....,. , Salem 22 . ,..... ...,..,. W akefield 19 ..,.., .. ,..,. , Revere 17 .,..... . .,..... Haverhill 25 ,..,. ,..,... Lexington League Meet - Reading 6th place State Meet - Reading 2nd place Where's the other team? sf' .-fm.. ' 0' SQUAD girls basketball The girls basketball team, though not too successful this season, displayed much spirit and sportsmanship. Mrs. Schu- maker, the coach, with the help of the two co-captains, Nancy Colby and Kathleen Regan, did a great deal to help the girls improve their playing techniques. Recognition should also be given to the manager of the team, Betty Sue Swain, who did an excellent iob taking care of all the equipment, to the score- keeper, Nancy Nichols, and also to the timekeeper, Linda Chesley. The highlights of the season occurred on the afternoons of January 28 and February il, when the Reading girls faced the North Reading squad. Both of these games were closely contested and particularly well played as the girls were play- ing against many of their former teammates who had been trained by the former Reading coach, Miss Florence. Much praise should be given to Nancy Colby, who was high scorer for the year with 47 points. The guards, Gail Howard, Joanne Robinson, and Sue Walker, were especially good on zone defense. The iunior varsity team, with its several freshman members, showed a great deal of promise for future years by display- ing its athletic ability on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Nancy shoots for another basket. is T' -.1 Es 3 ' . f First row, left to right: Joanne Robinson, Susan Walker, Barbara Mil or Nancy Colby, Kathleen Regan, Alicia Jones, Priscilla Dole Bo ne March. Second row: Ellen Perry, Mary D'Entremont, Elizabeth Patricia Harrow, Marcia Poock, Carol Curtis, Carol Wisentane Howard. Third row: Kay Chase, Sylvia Harvey, Sandra Orton El March, Louise Lassieur, Carol Page, Joan Mulley, Mrs. Schumaker GIRLS LEADERS CLUB First row, left to right: Nan- cy Nichols, Carol Wadman Nancy Colby, Gail Howard, Nancy Foster. Second row: Sally Grundy, Eileen March, Carol Wisentaner, Kay Chase, Evelyn Gonzalo, Ruth Avery, Nancy Lundberg, Third row: Cheryl Beaton, Betsy Barnes, Linda Gromyko, Carol Mac- Kellar, Susan Clark, Kathleen Regan, Mrs. Schumaker. ho girls athletics Early this fall our new gym teacher, Mrs. Schumaker, initiated a Leaders Club, which was founded with the purpose of having girls assist in the gym class and offici- ate at intra-mural sports. The club, which meets twice a month, is still in an early stage of making plans for proi- ects in the years to come. The officers of the club are Ellen Perry, president, Carol Wadman, vice-president, Gail Howard, secretary, and Nancy Colby, treasurer. An awards assembly, under their direction, was among the spring proiects. This fall unveiled a new and interesting program of sports for girls at RHS. The first of these was field hockey, which found many girls participating and brought sparkling promises for a future hockey team. Many freshmen showed signs of becoming excellent players. Hockey, in addition to having practice sessions after school three times a week, was also played in the gym class. Center face off. The winter brought basketball, and this sport, too, was featured in the gym classes. Besides the varsity and iunior varsity teams, ten freshman girls came to practice and played in one or two games. These girls showed great enthusiasm and interest for the sport: Janet Ding- well, Dottie Faucette, Pat Brackett, Anne deBrigard, Judy Maxwell, Virginia Ferrari, Judy Ducker, Pam Emer- son, and Carolyn Haynes. Also during the winter months a program of physical fitness and posture became part of the class work in gym. Various exercises and posture analysis were part of the program. This spring, volleyball, softball, and tennis were the major interests of our sports-minded girls. The varsity softball team, with seven scheduled games, was the attraction for some, while others found their interest in the long-awaited tennis tournament. Ruth raises a racket. basketball rockets The Reading Rockets basketball team again showed its great teamwork in the Middlesex League games this year. In its T957-i958 playing season, our team compiled a fair rec- ord of six wins and ten losses while showing good form on the courts. Our co-captains, Jack Killilea and Bob Snelling, led the team through some rugged games against tough opposition. The Rockets got off to a flying start with their defeat of Weston, even though they were hampered by the loss of Bob Snelling. A recurrent leg iniury held him back at the begin- ning of the season. The third game of this year ended in a brilliant defeat of Stoneham. In a later game against Stone- ham, Killilea, who was really beginning to show some fine playing, suffered an ankle iniury which slowed him down until the final game. Nevertheless, he was outstanding enough to be voted, along with Roger Hardy, to play on the Middle- sex League All-Star Team. A lack of great height hindered the team somewhat, but the accurate set-ups and passing of McCauley and Talbot's set shots brought them through some tough games. Although they lost the mid-season game with Lexington, they were in contention until the last moments of play. Lexington's superior height pulled them ahead of the hard-pressed Rockets in spite of Killilea's T8 and Hardy's 'I2 points. These boys were outstanding scorers as was shown by Hardy's terrific 27 points against Melrose and Killilea's 21 point record. A newcomer to the team, Pete Stevenson, showed his worth after being promoted in mid-season from the iunior varsity. Coach Hollingsworth did a great deal to improve the strategy used by the team. The enthusiastic sup- port of the student body was shown by the large crowds that attended the Rocket's games. Good Luck to Roger Hardy, who will lead the team to many victories as the captain of next year's team. VARSITY First row, left to right: Sol Gu Bob drives from the corner for two points. leo, Dennis McCauley, Robe Snelling, captain, John Killile captain, John Talbot, Coach Ho lingsworth. Second row: Jam Caywood, Howard Hardy, Ger Crabbendam, Donald Tomplzin Peter Stevenson, Richard Livin ston, Carl Doucette, manager. 1 I Q. ' 5,2110 N S V X-3' X S E? I' Q sw W F Q D Vx ,ie ' SH Xxjes, R wi I sf 5 Wh gf if 'B S. Q' -V XE. JUNIOR VARSITY First row, left to right: Rona Chess, Robert Burpee, Peter Con nors, Bruce Horton, Kenneth Mul - len, Robert Holt. Second row Allan King, Robert Livingston Douglas Murphy, Richard Gray Richard Saylor, Richard Dunn Gary Cross, Richard Dalton. v '7 25.7.4 I iunior varsity basketball The Reading Junior Varsity has recently completed a highly successful season under the fine coaching of Mr. Pacino. This aggressive outfit won the mythical champi- onship of the Middlesex Junior Varsity League with an over-all record of twelve wins and only two losses. In addition, they played two pre-season games, topping Weston but losing to a taller Peabody team. The fighting Junior Rocket squad is composed of young basketeers from the sophomore and iunior classes. They are organized to gain experience and all-around court know-how for future varsity competition. A run down of the playing personnel includes such outstanding players as Bruce Horton, the boy who was always in the right place at the right time and who was also the high scorer for the unit. Bob Burpee served as the clever ball-handling playmaker and team leader. The lad who has unusual ability with the long set shot and keyhole iump shot is Pete Connors. Bob Holt, lead- Bruce Horton reaches high for a basket. ing sophomore prospect who can shoot with both hands, drives effectively and plays good defensive ball. An- other fine sophomore candidate for the future varsity, Ricky Saylor, has great hustle and is determined to make himself a topnotch player. Big man Doug Murphy may be the key fellow that the future Reading High team needs, because he has tremendous potential. Other boys in the group who are able to handle them- selves with ease on the basketball floor are Dick Dunn, Bob Livingston, Dick Gray, Allan King, Dick Dalton, Ralph Lawrence, Kenny Mullen, and Ronnie Chess. This squad is very fortunate to have played under such an experienced coach as Mr. Pacino. For the past three years he has led the Junior Rockets, and he cer- tainly deserves a great deal of credit for his patience and the time that he gave for the best interests of his players. Gaining possession of that all- important rebound. TEAM First row, left to right: Jon Ol- son, Edwin Goodwin, Paul De- menkow, Richard Dingwell, Ron- ald Deferrari, captain, John Moore, Robert Daley, Robert Rose, William Magnuson. Second row: Burton Long, Richard Man- sur, Edward Winkler, Patrick Faucette, Richard Evans, Andrew Beliveau, David Burhoe, Bruce Parker, Harold Melanson, Arthur Hayden, Barry Stevens. Third row: Abbot Packard, Bradford Howard, James Johnson, Mark Bertelsen, Clifford Ash, Coach Roewer, Fourth row: Ralph Sny- der, Richard MacHugh, Phillip Willcox, Philip Broeg, David Cur- rier, Sterling Gibson, John Mo- rand. Captain Deferrari. NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PUCK WINNERS Captain Ronald Deferrai Paul Demenkow Kenneth Faulkner Donald Gallant Edwin Goodwin Perrin Parkhurst Andrew Beliveau David Evans Patrick Faucette Arthur Hayden Burton Long William Magnuson Richard Mansur Harold Melanson Jon Olson Bruce Parker Barry Stevens Edward Winkler Clifford Ash Mark Bertelsen George Muse Philip Broeg David Currier John Morand hockey T The second year of informal hockey in Reading High proved a success with 46 boys showing a great interest in this new sport in Reading. Captain Ronnie Deferrari was an influential leader and in- spiration to the rest of the members of this rapidly growing group. Under the leadership of Mr. Roewer, this Club seemed to be one of the most enthusiastic winter groups in the school. This year a great deal of practice outdoors at Birch Meadow paid handsome dividends in the many games and scrimmages which the Club enioyed. The opening scrimmage against the Belmont Hill JV's revealed the lack of experience and practice which the Club at- tempted to counteract early in January. Next came a loss to Arling- ton by the score of 3-l. Captain Deferrari scored the only goal for Reading, although the play of Andy Belliveau was outstanding. Then the Club played a l-l tie against Rindge Tech. Again, Captain Defer- rari netted the only goal. Barry Stevens, Jon Olson, Dick Mansur, and Bill Magnuson played well. The next game was played against the Melrose High Varsity, per- ennial champions of the strong Greater Boston League. Melrose won 5-2, but this session proved that Reading had progressed rapidly. Don Gallant and Paul Demenkow scored the goals for Reading. Andy Belliveau proved his great worth to the team by constantly turning aside the shots of the champions. A return scrimmage with Belmont Hill resulted in a 5-4 loss, which revealed the great strides which our team had made. Don Gallant scored two goals, Bruce Parker and Paul Demenkow each scored one. The play of Ed Goodwin and Pat Faucette was outstanding. The next game was against Lawrence Academy. Playing against former Reading Hockey Club members at Groton, the Club lost 6-3 in a hotly contested match. Lawrence Academy surged to an early 4-i lead, with Paul Demenkow scoring the only Reading goal. The Academy made it 5-l, but Reading fought back to make it 5-3 on goals by Bruce Parker and Ronnie Deferrari. Lawrence then settled the issue with another goal. The final encounter was against an Alumni-Teacher aggregation. The alumni stalwarts and members of the High School Faculty de- feated the Hockey Club, 8-7. Don Gallant, Ronnie Deferrari, and Bruce Parker led the attack with two goals apiece, while Cliff Ash also scored. Led by Coach Hollingsworth's four goals, and assisted by Coach Gray, drafted Ronnie Chess, Supervisor O'Keefe, Coach Roewer, and School Committeeman Morton, the older group puffed to a victory. TEAM First row, left to right: Mark Barry, Fay Converse, Robert Trites, Robert Peterson, James Peterson, James Cunningham, William Magnuson. Second row: Robert Bennett, Michael Maloy, Dennis Balog, David Evans, Bruce Berger, Robert Forbes, Coach Hollingsworth, Sherman Locke, Frank Rosenkrans, Arthur Hay- den, Walter Kaminsky, Paul Shaw, Jef- SCHEDULE April 2i .Reading at Melrose May April 24 Reading at Woburn May April 28 Reading at Wakefield May May l Winchester at Reading May May 5 Reading at Stoneham May With Captain Jack Conway showing the way, the 1957 golf team had a highly successful season. There are four lettermen returning from that team, which not only copped the Middlesex League and Greater Boston League titles, but also made the finals of the State Tournament before losing a heartbreaker to Needham. The four returning lettermen are Captain Bob Sneaker Peterson, Jim Peterson, Bob's younger brother, Bob Trites, and Fay Converse. Jim Cunningham and Bill Magnuson are expected to round out the top six in this year's competition in the Middlesex League. Coach Hollings- worth expects another fine season from these boys who are unusually experienced in the tournament pressures. Captain Peterson is a steady player and is at his best when the pres- sure is on. Jim Peterson, a southpaw, has already won two varsity letters, and he is only a iunior. Bob Trites is a long ball hitter and can be counted on to pick up his share of points toward a Reading victory. Under-rated Fay Converse is the chip and putt man of the team. Cunningham and Magnu- son have acquired different tricks of the trade in the past season, and they are now ready to make their move in varsity competition. RHS should be very proud of its golf team, which has won the championship for the past two years. frey French. . . . , Melrose at Reading Woburn at Reading , Wakefield at Reading Reading at Winchester Stoneham at Reading Captain Peterson drives out of the woods J 1, l EAM First row, left to right: Bruce Parker, Peter Conners, Howard Hardy, James Caywood, Richard Dingwell, Donald Tompkins, John Killilea, Robert Burpee, William Melanson, Ronald Chess. Sec- ond row: Bruce Horton, Kenneth Mullen, Richard Livingston, Patrick Faucette, Robert Barrett, Andrew Beliveau, Rich- ard Daltan, John Moore, James Cava- naugh, Robert Holt. Third row: Harvey Rand, Edward Hall, Gary Cross, Steph- en McCoy, James Johnson, Harland Robinson, Sidney Bates, Robert Living- ston, John Kelleter, Walter Kaminsky. Fourth row: Bradford Adler, David Carroll, Richard Dunn, Eric Kullberg, David Frost, Phillip Willcox, Jeffrey Ah- lin, Thomas Cavanaugh, Donald Cot- reau, Douglas Moder, Fifth row: Ed- ward Rogers, Harold Greene, Lawrence Cosenza, Richard Kennedy, Chandler Morden, Michael Desmond, Robert Lin- coln, Kenneth White, James Fleming, William Faulkner. Sixth raw: Harold Flight, William Swift, Ronald Sullivan, William Rooney, Joseph Sebeika, Paul Sheridan, William Burnham, Larry Fred- erick, Gary Ziegler, Philip Mason, Wil- liam Nyberg. baseball With the beginning of spring, a .young man's fancy turns to thoughts of- baseball, of course. This sport, ever increasing in popularity, has always been one of the most successful at Reading High. Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Bennett, the 1957 baseball team ran up an admirable record of wins. Both the fine hitting prow- ess and excellent fielding of last year's team contributed to its success. Although many of the varsity lettermen have graduated and will not be returning to the 1958 team, Mr. Bennett believes that the squad, with its capa- ble co-captains, Dick Dingwell and Don Tompkins, will be most impressive. In order that the baseball team may have the oppor- tunity to challenge more schools this season, Coach Ben- nett scheduled practices as early as March 8. In this way the team 'members will benefit from the more intensive practice sessions and will have a long enough season to prepare themselves for the grueling Middlesex League championships. Baseball has, through the years, proved to be one of the most popular sports at RHS, not only for the chal- lenge it presents, but also for the qualities of team play and sportsmanship it affords. On April 21, Reading will open its season at home against Lexington. Two meetings each, one at home and one away, with Winchester, Concord, Stoneham, Woke- field, Belmont, and Melrose will round out the season. I-- ddddee be eeas oooo a Co-captains Dick Dingwell and Don Tompkins XX 4 1' ,X is Q . gg mu '41 e 5 4 iw., T 1 1 A ,J r'., s 6, A -1 1 ' O 0 O 0 5:34 ifl ,A 2. In H ,.M P 56 1 , 1. , V5 X. , .- 5 'vi , ,, .,, SIN' 4 .,3.,p.. , .gp ny' 'Jigs Q. xg A .. XS. Q' 45:-' 9 + -Q? A555 A MSANK :L , i X. cgi .gu- fiw ag xi. by LL .Q my 1. 9 eg mv at x 5. a..-' Q ..... - A:.::., .g:Q, Y M nn1 ::.:, 'num ff 'llff 1 L: p ' 'flu 'CA v. ,, aol Q4 xwww HR A . XNFL xx, X vw Qrw ,V WAHI . .. ' -S bi! L . 3 K 'x ft an 'Wu Xxx Bob Phinney adds to the festivities. Dig fo, the dm, di., di.. f.. the .,,.,..., fresh m q n fiesta dive! Into the center, one and all Mexican hats, colorful streamers, and a gay pinata welcomed the freshmen to their first dance at Reading High School. From seven- thirty to ten-thirty on Friday evening, November 'l, the atmosphere of the cafeteria was transformed into that of a Latin American fiesta. Having eagerly anticipated their first social event of the year, the freshmen began to assemble early on the evening of the momentous occasion. lt was evident by their comments that the decorations were a success and that the long hard work of all the committees had been well worth-while. Bob Phinney, a popular disc iockey, provided the dancing music with a wide selection of records. Several couples received records as prizes for various contests that added to the fes- tivity of the evening. During intermission, the pinata, hanging from the center of the ceiling, was broken, releasing candy, streamers, and balloons, all of which soon disappeared. Chaperones for the evening included Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Hodgkins, Miss Chiesa, and Mrs. Lincoln. As the evening drew to a close, all those who had worked so long to make this dance a success were rewarded by knowing that every- one had enioyed himself. Relax with a coke. When they've all gone home. sophomore hop The members of the sophomore class very agreeably and very happily put aside their books for a time of gaiety and fun on Friday evening, November 8. The special occasion was the annual Sopho- more Hop, where dancing was enioyed from eight to eleven to the music of George Cawthorne and his orchestra. The cafeteria, set in a Parisian atmosphere, had famous buildings of Paris silhouetted on its walls. Between these buildings were signs bearing common French names. French menus placed on the tables helped to set the atmosphere of a sidewalk cafe. The different and striking combination of pink, purple, and green streamers added effective colors to this gay scene. Although there were no definite committees for this dance, there was a general committee with three main divisions: Tickets, headed by Bob Holt, who also took care of hiring the band, Decorations, under the leadership of Eileen March, and Refreshments, led by Nancy Saylor. With the excellent organization of these groups, and with the help of the class advisors, Mr. Soule, Mrs. Chapman, and Mr. Pierianowicz, the evening proved to be very enioyable for everyone. Tired feet? I could have danced all night. l picked them myself 60 First raw, left to right: Alvin Clark, Anne Packard, Richard Kennedy, Marcia Frost, Richard Nelson, Craig Brandt, James Deyarmond, Phil- ip Dole, Robert Lincoln, Richard Austin. Second row: Robert Copp, Beverly Gregorio, Harold Mallock, Barbara Willcox, David Maxim, Jeffrey Ahlin, Paul DuBois, Nancy Nichols, Richard Bordeau, Carl Amon, Ronald Blake, William Cashman, Robert Bennett, Pamela Emerson, Mr. Roth. Third row: Chandler Morden, John Morse, Joseph Tuscher, David Frost, Bradley Decatur, Lloyd Kramer, Barry Suther- land, Henry Buckley, Robert Taber, Paul Gullam, Fourth row: Daniel Putnam, Judith Hovey, Barbara Miller, Mary Lou Carroll, Deborah Gourd, Carol Weeks, Frances Bowen, Nancy Briggs, Kenneth Sum- ner, Mark Barry. Fifth row: Jeremy McRell, David Sias, Thomas Guy, John Bacon, Jean Shaw, Anne Lautlenheiser, Leo Sheehan, Ralph Carter. band The band this year has continued to show its school spirit at various school functions. It has become an even larger and better-sounding organization through the efforts of Mr. Roth, our music director, and the band's enthusiastic members. Providing an opportunity for those in the school who study musical instruments to play in a cooperative group, the band has helped to keep up school spirit at football games, rallies, and assemblies. ln addition, it played at Lowell in a Santa Claus parade, at the Northeastern Massachusetts Music Festival, at the dedication of our new athletic field, in the Easter Par- ade, at a P.T.A. meeting, and, most important of all, at TICKET SELLERS First row, left to right: Joan Lucas, Gail Spaulding, Margaret Smith, Nancy Luther, Deanna Burley. Second row: Paulette Goguen, Karen Anderson, Virginia Carney, Beverly Miller. the public spring concert. The band's ranks this year have been swelled by the many students who started their study of musical instruments in Mr. Oliver's iunior high band. Something new has been instituted this year with the election of officers. Richard Nelson is the manager, and Marcia Frost is secretary. The instruments and music are in charge of Craig Brandt, equipment manager, and Al- len Clark, librarian. New ivy-league uniforms add a col- legiate air to accompany the fine concert and march- ing music presented by our high school band. PROGRAM GIRLS First row, left to right: Nancy Skidmore, Marilyn Shepard, Bren- da Call, Kathleen Greene, Stephanie Heselton, Sally Stewart, Lorraine Poore. Second row: Diane Smith, Natalie Steeves, Judith Christensen, Barbara Frost, Bette Clark. it . 1 . X' .4 c -A 4 40A 4'ih ' ' I I ' ' ' H I .Lvnn - Front: Gretchen York and Judith Hogan. First row, left to right: Linda Gardner, Barbara Cramer, Frances Gordon, Martha Herald, laurel Calvin, Anita Litchfield, Mr. James Calvin, director, Judith Johnston, Marie Morden, Patricia Thompson, Joan Frazier, Rosemary Sias, Anne Knox. Second row: Sandra Spillane, Martha Oldenbrook, baton One of the most colorful traditions at the Saturday afternoon football games is the entertainment provided during the halves by the high-stepping, precision baton squad. This group of thirty-two girls, under the direc- tion of Mr. James Calvin and the student leaders Gretchen York and Judy Hogan, has achieved group precision and baton twirling of the highest merit by long hours of arduous practice. From the gymnasium on tall afternoons can often be heard the sound of marching feet, signifying that the girls are diligently perfecting new routines and techniques. Not only does the squad march at the football games, but it also performs for I Leader, Gretchen York. Fight, team, fight! Barbara McDonough, Judith Burns, Sandra Dall, Mary Ellen Sias, Marylin Foley, Elizabeth Hawe, Charlotte Rosenkrans, Jean Pelletier, Barbara Sullivan. Third row: Judith Pinto, Judith Sollows, Linda Brown, Betsy Smith, Gail Cook, Virginia Wood, Charlotte Haley, Judith Sias, quad various organizations and events in Reading and sur- rounding communities. This year, besides participating in many spring parades, such as the music festival at Winchester and the Easter Parade here in Reading, the Baton Squad realized its most outstanding achievement when it merited the distinction of marching in Boston Garden on March eleventh at a Boston Celtics-New York Knickerbockers game. There, in their smart and colorful uniforms, these RHS representatives demonstrat- ed that the result of perseverance and hard work is a spectacular performance. lk . -4 - .t . WS U 1 K . ,ei Oh! those dazzling smiles! FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Svea Carl- son, Lois Marden, Judith Kay, Betsy Barnes, Bev- erly Gregorio, Susan Pin- to, Kathleen Meehan, Lois Baker, Karen Frazier. Our pretty head cheerleader - Shirley Smith First row, left to right: Alice Wolsey, Helen Sharp, Linda Rising, Barbara Bellows. Second row: Katherine Doherty, Gail Green, Deborah Gilbert. Third row: Joyce Doherty, Ellen Partelow. cheerleaders Our peppy cheerleaders, after many long practice sessions, waited anxiously for the opening football game, where they displayed the vivacious spirit that was to prevail throughout the entire season. With Shirley Smith as captain, the snappy cheerleaders in their new uniforms not only led the school in en- couraging shouts for victory at the games, they also organized many pep rallies where the old familiar Come on, kids, let's go! urged the students to show their enthusiasm and lung power. As winter came, so did the basketball games, and the cheerleaders were always on hand to spur on the Rockets. They climaxed this season by good-naturedly playing against the boys in a donkey basketball game. The freshman cleerleaders have shown as much en- thusiasm as their older sisters, and their efforts have done much to increase class support of the freshman teams. L ' i t-- ft ' me , Y We L I . ' mf? S wfwle -' A I N , L s ' 5 i J , Joyce and Pete, Debbie and Donme Linda and Jimmy Barbara and Warren Ellen and Allen, Shirley and Jack, Gaul and Brendon Helen and Joe Alice and Joe Kay and Ronnie. cheerleaders dance On the evening of December l3, the cafeteria was the scene ofa sparkling silver and white wonderland. Glittering snow flakes dangled from the ceiling, and in the center of the floor was a huge red sleigh, filled with gaily-wrapped packages. Blue Christmas lights shone down on the dancers as they whirled away the evening to the lively music of the Peter Pan Quintet. During intermission the entertainment was provid- ed by the Cheerleaders themselves with the help of Dick Nelson and Robert Copp, and The Two Tones, Linda Gardner and Betsy Smith. Gifts were presented by Ellen Partelow and Barb- ara Bellows to Miss Nichols, our Dean of Girls, and to Shirley Smith, our head cheerleader. Dennis Mc- Cauley and Judy Kullberg danced the traditional waltz of the football captain and football queen. All too soon the never-to-be-forgotten evening was over, all that remained were memories of another high school highlight. Pretty flowers for a pretty queen Mr. Arthur Spencer, our able direc- tor TECHNICAL CREW Z I I if If SE Kneeling, left to right: Reginald Peters, Jettrey Stone, Perrin Parkhurst. Standing: Theodore Chambers, Doug loss Barker, William Locke, Ronald Simms. 1 I .gf I U1 il 52 Ha senior play CAST Seated, left to right: Richard Peterson, Mar- cia Frost, Kenneth Ross. Standing: Julia Vitale, Stephanie Heselton, James DeWolfe, Daniel Putnam, Annda Witherell, Steven Higgins, Bruce Berger, Jaan lucas, Paul Gullam, Victoria Comstock, Sally Stewart, Thomas Wilson, Richard Pierce, Mark Fel- lows, John Greene, Richard Etling, Bette Clark, Patricia Todsen, Nancy Luther, Rich- ard Nelson, Fred Madio, Bette Ann Pease, Robert Sanford. The audience sat in hushed expectation. The lights dimmed, and a slight murmer ran through the auditorium. The curtain had risen on our Senior Play, Gold in the Hills, by J. Frank Davis. By the enthusiastic applause ot the audience at the close of each act, the entire cast and production statt realized that tew plays had so appealed to the theater in everybody as this, our Senior Play. No one who came to relive the good old days will ever forget the actors and the characters they portrayed. Hissing the villain, one of the most evil persons in the history of the theater, and loudly applauding the hero, a stalwart tarm boy, the audience seemed to relive some ot the nostalgic mem- ories ot the drama of yesteryear. The wistful beauty ot the her- oine, a trusting lass, as she tell from the clutches of the villain into the arms of the hero captured the hearts of the entire audience. Through the combined efforts of the cast, Mr. Arthur Spencer, our capable director, and all the committees, Gold in the Hills or the Dead Sister's Secret proved to be one ot the most out- standing accomplishments ot the class ot '58, and it will be re- membered tor a long time by all who saw it. PLAY READING COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Marcia Frost, Julia Vitale, Standing: Kenneth Ross, Nancy Luther, Paul Gullam. GOLD IN THE HILLS or THE DEAD SISTER'S SECRET engagement extraordinary November 22 and 23, i957 CAST Lizzie Jones, a housekeeper . Barbara Stanley, Nell's younger sister Hiram Stanley, an honest farmer . Nell Stanley, his daughter John Dalton, a son of the soil Richard Murgatroyd, from the city Sam Slade, his shadow . , Jenkins, a constable , A Derelict ., . .. . Big Mike Slattery, dancehall proprietor Pete the Rat Kate , Slick Steve Little Tommy , The Professor .. .. Mamie, Queen of the Bowery , Maggie . Pearl , Irene , .. Bill, the Dip .. Chuck Connors, a Bowery Guide Reginald Vanderlop, an uptown swell Mrs. Vanderlop .. ,. . . . Edith Vanderlop .. James H. Glue, a sightseer , Rose Robinson, a favorite songstress ,, , .. s 'K .. . Patricia Todsen ., Nancy Luther .. John Greene ,. Marcia Frost . , Richard Peterson Kenneth Ross Richard Pierce . ,. . Bruce Berger , Steven Higgins Paul Gullam . Robert Sanford Victoria Comstock , . Mark Fellows ,. . Richard Etling . Daniel Putnam Annda Witherell . . Bette Clark Stephanie Haselton Bette Anne Pease Richard Nelson .. . Bruce Berger . Fred Madio ,. , .Ioan Lucas . Sally Stewart . Thomas Wilson ,, Julie Vitale Speaker of the Prologue - Thomas Wilson Incidental Music - Nancyiane Fellows TQ'57C2i9E7C3Y'9?2Z7QY'9Q.f7CDiQZ7CS Synopsis of Scenes Act I. The Old Homestead, June. Act II. Big Mike's Dance Hall on the Bowery, October. Act Ill. The Old Homestead Again, The Following Christmas Eve. 6ilQD!LE QDlD Giwfib iibfih Gbvwl Special Request ln order that the enjoyment of later audiences may not be lessened, you are requested not to divulge to anyone the situation which is de- veloped during the closing lines of the play. The audience is also requested to show its appreciation of the sterling character of the hero and heroine by hearty applause. On the other hand, the villain, an evil character should be soundly hissed. Ladies must remove their hats and no infants in arms can be admitted to this performance. Delicious candy will be sold between each act. As you leave, be sure that you are wearing both shoes. We thank you. COSTUME COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Frances Bowen, Maria Galante, Carol Weeks, Kathleen Greene. Standing: Barbara Frost, Barbara Willcox, Linda Chesley and John Lucas, prompters. nv-'W 'PH'-H 9' N ,, 5, if 1 B 2' ' r P5- Q... 1 1 Xml 5 ,, EK W 12 . ' '5?i5 q in ,ir I 'J '5 A Z gg' .Q 1 , A9 ! 9 3' ,, Q ' K , AQ X5 s :skin ' v SEM - mx' xl, X EXW lx gl '1-lbs' . gm. i fic 2,1 I P , Q-4 1 Q. if e i Another villain bites the dust. 4 ' 9 , mp., 2 v 'S Q -Q 'ni K If mother could only see me now! Ah, ha! The plot thickens. Bird's eye view Y 1' PROGRAM GIRLS Left to right: Gail Cook, Jean Kevorlcian, Faith Mollett, Nancy Colby, Patricia Thompson, Jean Martin. USHERS Left to right: Donald Tompkins, Ronald Defer- rori, Robert Banfield, Edwin Goodwin, Ronald Beighley, Dennis McCauley, Kenneth Faullcner, John Killilea, CANDY GIRLS Left to right: Natalie Steeves, Bar- bara Bellows, Ann Dennison, Linda Rising, Alice Wolsey, Martha Herald, Ellen Partelow, Gretchen York, Anita Litchfield, Shirley Smith. , 'x friday night A N fl X f gl eg -., N K uv' ' I 4 ...var ' ' 'N'-Q, . A L, ? 'Nl cf? is ne, if il Q Q M I. . fl 1 L A f r TICKET GIRLS , l L ,V jr Left to right: Elaine Nilson, Kar- :-A-' W f en Anderson, Gail Spaulding, V i' W V' 1-' 'H 1 Judith Pinto. nu-R - ' senior play committee AL:- senior play committees clturdciy night IMA ,.- 'l Ni 3' TICKET GIRLS Left to right: Margaret Colburn, Judith Butt, Marcella Gonzalo, Pamela Swain. F' we we fi' .1 if . , 'o 1 ix PROGRAM GIRLS Left to right: Deo-Ann Kerr, Ruth Packard, Charlotte Rosenkrans, Claire Foster, Margery Morrison, Judith Kullberg. USHERS Left to right: Gerrit Crabendam, Richard Ding- well, Wheeler Hardy, Robert Snelling, Perrin Parkhurst, Robert Peterson, Paul Demenkow, Kenneth Weidman. CANDY GIRLS Left to right: Virginia Wood, Jean Pelletier, Sandra Doll, Barbara Sul- livan, Ann Knox, Joyce Doherty, Judith Hogan, Gail Green, Linda Brown. 'fm Y' 43? C S I X I 1 .,,t I A 4' I tl! ' I L A x If! y 4 4, 4 V i.' ' E I I j '7 'ff' S ,., .,. S L 5.. clubs organizations f .. ....-..w.f- 2, ,iw CX x.k. . i . 5 5 5 2 4 , . 1 S Q S 5 V A A3 A K S M XS? xx ...if STUDENT COUNCIL First row, left to right: Jeremy McRell, Richard Martin, Harold Greene, Robert Lincoln, Ronald Blake, Foul Klimas, Robert Livingston, Daniel Stewart, Harold Flight, Craig Brandt, Jettrey Kean, David Sias, Edward Michalosky, Carl Amon, Henry Buckley, Richard MacHugh. Second row: Sveo Carlson, Margaret Pierce, Edna Beighley, Anne Knox, Barbara Youtz, Barbara McDonough, Nancy Lund- berg, Linda Stott, Mr. Aldrich, Mr. Anderson, Janice Riley, Karen Carter, Nan- cy Saylor, Eileen March, Gretchen York, Lauren Calvin, Elizabeth Davis. Third row: Donna Shannon, Maria Galante, Shirley Smith, Muriel Dufl, Betsy Barnes, Under the leadership of Mr. Aldrich, Mr. Anderson, and council ofticers, Robert Snelling, Peter Stevenson, Maria Galante, and Bruce Berger, the Student Council has engaged in many new activities this year. A lunch room patrol, a Sadie Hawkins dance, a student bulletin board, the sale of school banners, and the revision of the constitution are among the new accomplishments ot the Council. It has continued its iob of presenting en- NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First row, left to right: Joan Lucas, Bette Ann Pease, Claire Foster, Suzanne Wilson, Charlotte Rosenkrans. Second row: Linda Chesley, John Greene, Richard Peterson, John Killileo, Wheeler Hardy, Maria Galante, Nancy Luther. Q .M- L 1' is Y x R x1 'Ai' 1 X'- Karen Hansen, Marcia Poock, Jettrey Smith, David Evans, Betsy Smith, Judith Christensen, Charles Weeks, Linda Chesley, Diane Drozek, Robert Burpee, David Darby, Claudine Havard, Beverly Gregorio, Ann Coneeney, Gail Howard, Ruth Avery, Jane Hodgman, Ellen Perry, Nancy Luther, Fourth row: Kenneth Olson, Robert Holt, Bruce Berger, James Caywood, Perrin Parkhurst, Jon Olson, Robert Snelling, Donald Tompkins, Howard Hardy, John Killilea, Ken- neth Faulkner, Richard Dingwell, Kenneth Weidman, Richard Saylor, Richard Peterson, John Greene, Richard Horton, James Beighley, Kenneth Mullen. tertaining assemblies to the school and carrying the re- sponsibility of the Foreign Exchange Program. ' Each homeroom is represented in the weekly meetings by a regular and an alternate member, and team captains, class officers, and heads ot various clubs also attend. Praise and appreciation should be given to the Council and its members for their hard work in improving gov- ernment at RHS. The Reading High School Chapter of the National Honor Society strives to promote high standards ot character, scholarship, leadership, and service in the school. Stu- dents who are iudged by the faculty as possessing these outstanding qualities and who have maintained an 87fX: average through their iunior year are eligible for membership in this organization. in May the new members are inducted into the So- ciety in an impressive candielighting cere- mony before the entire school. Activities of the group include assisting the Student Council when needed, and helping to or- ganize the Foreign Student Exchange Pro- gram. The National Honor Society not only is a credit to the high standards of scholas- tic achievement at RHS, but it also gives its members national recognition and has an honored tradition of outstanding endeavor. CHORUS First row, left to right: Judith Maxwell, Virginia Ferrari, Betsy Barnes, Janet Dingwell, Priscilla Bowen, Karen Carter, Louise Lossieur, Ann Sebeika, Carol Scavongelli, Anne Delong, Charlotte Herald, Beatrice Smith, Barbara Hynes, Elizabeth Look, Carolyn Anderson, Eileen March, Margaret Stewart, Sandra Cullinane, Margaret Castine, Karen Frazier. Second row: Walter Kaminsky, Stephen Day, John Kidder, William Herrick, Harvey Rand, Diane MacMillan, Sylvia Harvey, Gale Carter, Joan Day, Theresa Dergay, Sharon Weed, Judith Perrault, Linda Simms, Rebecca Alexander, Diane Ainsworth, Carolyn Haynes, The fine chorus at Reading High School exists to increase the appreciation of the student body for vocal music. Under the capable baton of Mr. Roth and with the assistance of Mr. Oliver, our chorus this year has provided a cooperative outlet for students who are in- terested in choral singing. Everyone who sincerely ap- preciates singing is encouraged to ioin the chorus. Over seventy students showed interest by participating in its The International Affairs Club, under the direction of Mr. Anderson, was established at RHS to provide an opportunity for stu- dents to meet informally to discuss topics of current importance on the international scene. This year, discussions of U.S. foreign policy, the troubled areas of Asia and Africa, and the possibility of Summit talks have highlighted the meetings of the group. Any student who is interested in the devel- opment of foreign affairs and who would like to broaden his own knowledge by shar- ing his ideas in discussion with others may become a member of the club. It is hoped that through these weekly discussions stu- dents will be stimulated to make greater use of good reference materials in an effort to achieve a greater understanding of the significant events that are vital to us all. Nathalie Heselton, Mary Fitzpatrick, Alicia Jones, Marcia Poock, Eulalie Drury, Elizabeth Hawe, Donna Shannon, Judith Whitehouse, Peter Connors, Ronald Chess, Arthur Hayden, Donald Hill, Arthur Carlow. Third row: William Lowell, Jeffrey Kean, William Marden, Harold Mallock, Stuart Vant, John Thompson, Edward Rogers, Jeftrey Smith, William Cain, Kenneth Ross, Burton Long, Peter Stevenson, Daniel Putnam, Richard Austin, Donald Cotreau, Harold Mew, Deni- son McRelI, John MacKenzie, David Carroll, David Dwyer, Lyle Stockbridge, Fred Brown. actvities while enioying themselves, too. The formal per- formances of the chorus included its traditional part in the Christmas assembly and in the public concert in the spring. The enthusiasm which its members have for music is displayed when, after the second period Friday re- hearsal, the singing is carried from the music room throughout the halls of RHS. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CLUB Left to right: Bette Ann Pease, John Greene, William Locke, Clifford Baker, Paul Gullam, Suzanne Wilson, James DeWolfe, Nancy Luther, Claudine Havard, Joan Lucas, Margaret Smith. JUNIORS AND SENIORS First row, lett to right: Judith Ralston, Joan Lucas, Bette Clark, Bette Ann Pease, Karen Story, Evelyn Skitzki, Jean Scavongelli, Marcia Frost, Margaret Smith, Caroline Gibson, Nancy Kurchian. Second row: Carol O'Connell, Linda Gard- ner, Jean Shaw, Patricia Harrow, Barbara McDonough, Joan Kyle, Helen Sharp, Wendy Russell, Judith Hovey, Janet Mac- Hugh, Beverly Driscoll, Mary Ellen Sias. Third row: Elizabeth Benson, Ernestine Macdonald, Edward Chin, Kenneth Ross, Richard Nelson, Paula King, Diane Witham, Paul Gullam, Richard Peterson, Laurel Calvin. DRAMATIC CLUB A serious desire to learn something about the field of dramatics is the qualification for membership in the Dra- matic Club. With Mr. Spencer as advisor, the club has added much to the spirit of RHS. This group of would-be thespians not only display their talents on the stage, they also become well acquainted with other phases of the theater, such as staging, costuming, and make-up. In this way the Dramatic Club is able to give a student in- terested in any phase of dramatics a chance to partici- pate. The large membership of this organization reveals its popularity. This year the Christmas Assembly and the Memorial Day Program were two outstanding under- takings, and the Drama Festival presentation of The Stolen Prince at Marblehead was a satisfying accom- plishment. This is the first year that the Dramatic Club has been a regularly scheduled activity, and the benefits of being able to meet weekly are recognizable in the quality of work which has been produced. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES First row, left to right: Margaret O'Brien, Sharon Dooley, Georgia Parkhurst, Nancy Moore, Judith Perreault, Nathalie Heselton, Susan Healy, Virginia Ferrari, Sandra Cullinane, Susan Doherty, Second row: Richard Crabbendam, Linda Mallett, Martha Russell, Priscilla Bowen, Nancy Lundberg, Diane Livingston, Karen Carter, Nancy Jane Fellows, Ann Higgins, Beverly Milligan, Rosemarie Buckley. Third row: Rebecca Alexander, Marilyn Lake, Deborah Johnson, Priscilla Dewey, Cheryl Bea- ton, Gail McEnroe, Shirley Kilroy, Eulalie Drury, Catherine Bates, Mar- garet Stewart, Roberta deMasellis, Mary Lou Carroll, Judith Sias, Carol Heath, Nancy Davis, Jacqueline Rixon, Linda Hanley, Marlene Hanson, Ann Sebeika. Fourth row: Sidney Bates, Richard Etling, William Locke, Elizabeth Look, Samantha Wright, Diane Drozek, Jeff Smith, David Brown, Cynthia Power, Diane Driscoll, Karen Hansen, Charles Falken- strom, Robert Petrucci, Susan Murphy. is i 'i s First row, left to right: Robert Rose, John Thompson, Wayne Nicholson, Mark Fellows, David Barrett, William Cain, Philip Dole, Donald Gallant, James Gallagher, Russell Gonnam. Sec- ond raw: George Lufkin, Doug- lass Barker, Francis McMullen, Philip Broeg, Reginald Peters, Dennis Balog, William Cashman, Walter Kaminsky, Pierre Wilson, Ronald Simms, Gordon Barnes, Robert Wright, Robert Beighley, Brad Smith. Third row: William Herrick, Robert Sanford, William Bliss, Paul Bassett, Edward Du- long, John Bacon, Leo Sheehan, Lincoln Grant, John Greene, Richard Pierce, Harold Mew. SCIENCE CLUB This year the Science Club, under the guidance of Mr. Pope, has sought to obtain a better understanding and a more extensive knowledge of various phases of science. The officers elected were William Cain, pres- ident, David Barrett and Philip Dole, vice-presidents, Mark Fellows, secretary, and Donald Gallant, treasurer. The members of this organization, having learned a great deal from movies and discussions, constructed various individual projects, some of which were dis- played in the annual Science Fair. The operation of a short-wave transmitter was one of the greatest under- takings, and because of the interest created by his pro- iect, several members prepared for transmitting licenses. The Science Club feels that a great deal has been ac- complished this year and hopes that future clubs will be as successful. PROJECTION CREW A most valuable organization at Reading High School is the Proiection Crew, a group of boys whose main concern is the care and running of all the audio-visual equipment. The faculty advisor, Mr. Bronner, has an ex- cellent right-hand man in Chester Hopkins, who super- vises the work of the engineers. Reginald Peters is the president, and he is ably assisted by two vice-presidents, Douglass Barker and Ronald Simms. Among other duties, the Proiection Crew sets up microphones and has charge of lights, curtains, and other equipment used in the auditorium. Individual members run films and operate the phonograph for teachers, and they write to film companies for movies that have been requested by faculty members. Certainly the Projection Crew deserves thanks for its tireless work in serving the school. YN' Left to right: Phillip Willcox, Lar- ry Frederick, Walter Smith, John Schmidt, Gary Graf, Theodore Nigro, Bailey Weeks, Douglass Barker, Barry Stevens, Richard Fowlow, Richard Gray, Reginald Peters, Ronald Simms, Kenneth Myrhe, Richard Nelson, Pierre Wilson, Brad Smith. Seated: Chester Hopkins. To act as a service group is the main purpose of the Library Club, one of the most active and useful of our school organizations. Under the supervision of Mrs. Macdonald, our helpful li- brarian, the members assist in routine library duties, such as arranging shelves and special displays, collecting reserved books, and cata- loguing pamphlets. Members of this club must have a sincere interest in books and must be able The Teachers Typists are a group of girls, or- ganized by Miss Kling, who, by working for the high school office and the teachers, are not only of service to the school, but are also gaining practical experience for themselves. These girls must be advanced students from the secretarial course, they must be up-to-date in all class work, and they must be neat and accurate in their typ- TEACHERS TYPISTS First row, left to right: Marie Morden, Marian Forsythe, Patri- cia Todsen, Margery Morrison, Margaret Colburn. Second row: Kathleen Greene, Judith Burns, Deo-Ann Kerr, Jean Martin, Judith Butt, Carolyn Moody, Gail Spaulding, Annette Quinton, Jean Kevorlrian, Marcella Gon- zalo. LIBRARY CLUB Left to right: Barbara Flanagan, Marlene Gregorio, Carol Half- yard, Andrea Bickell, Edna Hunt, Linda Hanley, Marilyn Christen- sen, Samantha Wright, Kay Chase, David Brown, Susan Haynes, Ann Houle, Barbara Frost, Carol Hilton, Caroline Gibson. to devote at least two periods a week to library work. Monthly meetings are presided over by these olllicers: Kay Chase, president, Susan Haynes, secretary, and Marilyn Christensen, treasurer. The accomplishments of the Library Club this year included a book-mending proiect, a special Christmas program, and a visit to the Boston Public Library in May. ing. Among the undertakings of this group are typing records, such as report cards, for the office, filing information for the guidance de- partment, typing tests and worksheets for the teachers, and, probably its greatest task, typing copy for the Pioneer. The many teachers who have secretaries will certainly vouch for the fact that the Teachers Typists are indispensible. Left to right: Warren McFarland, William Glynn, Don- ald Forsberg, William Johnson, David Smith, Earl Beighley. PRINTER'S DEVILS We have a new organization this year at RHS. Known as the Printer's Devils, this group of boys meets every activity period in the Print Shop, where it helps the school by printing many forms and other indispensible material. ln order to join the Printer's Devils, a boy must have printing exper- ience, must be able to work alone, and must be dependable. Mr. Wales deserves much praise for organizing this invaluable group. Members of the Rifle Club, another new group, under the watchful eye of Mr. Hall, learn how to follow orders and instructions as well as how to handle a rifle correctly. The officers of the club are Abbot Packard, president, Edward Sias, vice-pres- TLYKOKL, RIFLE CLUB Front row, left to right: Edward Sias, Roy Goodearl, Abbot Pac- kard, Peter Gillon, William Shaw, Michael Maloy, Stephen Norris. Second row: Ralph Sny- der, Donald Monson, Paul Young, Kenneth Sumner, William Reed, Richard Mansur, Gordon Tennett, William Johnson, Roger Smith, Mr. Hall. Tina... ident, Roy Goodearl, secretary, Peter Gillon, treas- urer, and Stephen Norris, range officer. Meetings are held Fridays, shoots take place Monday nights. The greatest accomplishment of the Rifle Club was its defeat of the Army Reserve in Lawrence. Still a third newly-formed organization is the Weightlifting Team, which tries to promote and de- velop a physical fitness of body and character. Ad- vised by Mr. Logan, the group meets three times a week. Many of the weightlifters act as gym leaders, thereby developing qualities of leadership by help- ing to advise a group of boys. Although no inter- school meets are held, the team members are en- couraged to compete among themselves. WEIGHTLIFTING TEAM Front row, left to right: Edward Galvin, Edwin Goodwin, Robert Banfield, Paul Demenkow, Ron old Deferrari, William Platt David Williams. Second row Philip Broeg, William Herrick David Sanborn, Robert Copp Jon Olson, Donald Demars, Vin cent Fierro, Robert Kurchion, Mr Logan. rocket hi-lites Headed by Linda Chesley, Rocket Hi-Lites has again realized its purpose: to increase and foster an interest in all phases of journalism, as well as to publish a quarterly newspaper for RHS. To be a member of the Hi-Lites staffs, one must have a mark of B or better in English, have an interest in journalism, pass a written test on an assigned news story, and be approved by the advisors, Mr. Hodgkins and Mr. Bond. Rocket Hi-Lifes may be particularly proud of itself this year for its record- breaking January sale when over SOW: of the student body purchased copies. The greatest undertaking of the paper this year was obtaining more advertisements to cover the higher costs of printing so that the cost of the paper would not have to be raised. REPORTERS First row, left to right: Susan Haynes, Paulette Goguen, Linda Hubbard, Judith McGrath, Gail Howard, Betsy Smith, Carolyn Anderson, Kay Chase, Nancy Kramer, Martha Willson. Second row: Eileen March, Mary Gan- non, Mary Fitzpatrick, Muriel DuH, Gail Green, Bette Clarlm, Anne Knox, Julia Vitale, Jo'Ann Cholewa, Wendy Russell, Nancy Saylor. Third row: William Locke, Harold Mew, Clifford Baker, Thomas Wilson, William Reed, Mark Barry, Robert Kimball, Daniel McCarran. 5 EDITORS AND MANAGERS First row, left to right: Charlotte Rosenlcrans, Mr. Hodglxins, Linda Chesley, Mr. Bond, Annda Witherell. Second row: Jaan Lucas, Lorraine Ferrari, Barbara Cramer, Robert Petrucci, Nancy Luther, John Greene, Maria Galante, Sandra Dall, Bette Ann Pease. .,. ss- What's your line? BUSINESS STAFF First row, left to right: Rebec- ca Alexander, Karen John- son, Joyce Doherty, Beatrice Miller, Judith Burns, Patricia Todsen, Martha Herald, Bea- trice Surette, Nancy Kur- chian, Joan Kyle. Second row: Lois Breugelman, Bar- bara Miller, Jill Emerson, Jane Jordan, Linda Butt, Claire Foster, Barbara Frost, Lynne Sutherland, Catherine Bates, Jean MacHardy, Lin- da Gardner, Nathalie Hesel- ton, Joan Galante. Third row: Donna Shannon, Bar- bara Bellows, Gretchen York, Patricia Devaney, Louise Las- sieur, Susan Harvey, Virginia Wood, Janet MacHugh, Ju- dith Hogan, Shirley Smith, Ellen Partelow. Business is good! 79 'UW' PIONEER BOARD First row, left to right: Bette Ann Pease, Jaan Lucas, Maria Galante, Gail Spaulding, Martha Herald. Sec- ond row: Judith Christensen, Richard Peterson, James DeWolfe, Judith Butt. Creating a book that attempts to record with animat- ed literary comment and attractive design all of the sig- nificant events and activities of the school year is a task that involves many people and a great deal of hard work. Starting early in the fall, the editors and their competent staffs, under the direction of the faculty ad- visors - Miss Roy, Miss Stembridge, Miss Alden, and Mr. Lorden - set to work to with a determination to make the 1958 Pioneer an achievement of which everyone could be proud. As soon as a theme was decided upon and the general plan or dummy of the book prepared, each of the five staffs began concentrated efforts to complete its important contribution to the success of the whole proiect. The Profile Staff worked many hours collecting and writing the interesting bits of information about each member of the senior class that appear in the form of short, biographical sketches in the Senior Section. The Editorial Staff, which was responsible for the literary content of the book, proceeded to write copy, cutlines, pioneer gi Another problem to be solved. and captions, while the Art Staff was faced with the formidable task of arranging, measuring, cropping, and remeasuring all of the various materials in order to arrive at a goal of balanced and artistic pages. As writers produced endless pages of copy, the efficient Typing Staff transformed the edited and approved items into neatly typed copy for the printer. The work of the Business Staff proved to be indispensable when it came to matters of finance and circulation. These energetic senior salesmen canvassed Reading and surrounding communities for advertisements, while Homeroom Col- lectors worked to ensure a wide circulation by securing advance sales. As March approached, the tempo of last minute activ- ity increased in an effort to meet the final deadline. Then the Pioneer workers were able to relax and await the results of their long months of careful planning and detailed work - the appearance of Pioneer T958 to take its place among the honored traditions of our school. PROFILE STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF First row, left to right: Nancy Luther, Judith Hogan, Ann Den- nison, Maria Galante. Second row: Richard Peterson, Paul Gul- lam, John Killilea, Steven Hig- gins, Not pictured: Margaret Smith. Oh, those 35 word limits for profiles! First row, left to right: Fai Mallett, Gretchen York, Martha Herald, Joan Lucas, Bette Ann Pease, Linda Rising, Ruth Ellis, .Iulia Vitale. Second row: Sheila Pentz, Virginia Wood, Kathleen Regan, Charlotte Rosenlxrans, Frances Gordon, Ruth Packard, Linda Brown, Barbara Willcox, Nancy Briggs. Third row: Ken- neth Faulkner, Ellen Partelow, Joyce Doherty, Lorraine Ferrari, Patricia Todsen, Sandra Dall, Anne Knox, Barbara Bellows. HOMEROOM COLLECTORS First row, left to right: Winitred Spurr, Joan Frazier, Laura Rich- ards, Ann Sebeilma, Donna-Lane Boudreou, Kathleen Meehan, Su- san Pinto, Marie Morden. Sec- ond row: Karen Anderson, Bar- bara Hermann, Priscilla Dewey, Judith Hill, Barbara Engel, Bev- erly Stephenson, Jane Faye, Anne deBrigard, Third row: Wil- luam Tennett, Phyllis Frizzell, Janet Smith, Judith Archibald, Ruth Anderson, Susan Clarlr, Judith McGrath, Linda Chesley, John Kelleter, Richard Martin. ' L! 1 59 ART STAFF First row, left to right: Marcia Frost, Jean Pelletier, Gail Spaulding, Ju- dith Christensen, Alice Wolsey. Sec- ond row: Bette Clarll, Suzanne Wil- xon Barbara Frost, Natalie Steeves, Judith Pinto, There's a deadline to meet. I 'v JK-.4 --.sie -C K P ' fi-Q Qs xx x L. ,.Silxl N R Q ii' 3 X ,N C ,-.rg . l 1 X That's the last ad. 1 . 4 , - 1 IJ Will the Pioneer staffs report to the auditor- ium for pictures. BUSINESS STAFF First row, left to right: Phyllis Frizzell, Elaine Nilson, Diane Smith, Judith Butt, James Dee Wolfe, Lorraine Poore, Carol Rogers. Second row: Margaret Colburn, Margery Morrison, Marcella Gonzalo, Carol Weeks, Sumner Weston, Richard Ding- well, Linda Chesley, Karen An- derson, Jean Martin, Marie Mar- den. 1 as 1 so 5-1 gil i, Lf. 1 gffsi ax TE' CLASS HISTORIANS First row, left to right: Muriel Duff, Carolyn Anderson, Nancy Luther, Bar- bara Cramer. Second row: Paula King, Robert Burpee, Beverly Gregorio. TYPISTS Seated: Anne Knox, Marcella Gonzalo, Martha Herald, Patri- cia Todsen, Margaret Colburn. Standing: Carolyn Moody, Jud- ith Burns. Q K ' 'f-xxlfgn., f .Q f. . X ., V . ,, . Qi . . k:a,,, Q? . A W V X - Xl, SX QXXS K X Q' wx N ,, X Q X 5 1 Xxx N X X Xxx QR QA MM ' ' X W ' :Q 'Q Q . X X R fx 'X r X X X .- QPSM-,Axim-, v . S XX in - K Q m y K Q Sm, X Q X 3, X X L P X XD Q U55 J: Q -, s gk Q. R X X YR, - X5 --wx Q f Q Q .ldfiixrw -,iv ... 1 XSQN 'P Sffi, 1 ww - f-X -0 f i 'X ' . + class of 1958 Left to right: Miss Nichols, advisory Richard Dingwell, treasurer: Kenneth Faulkner, president, Mr. Webber, advisor, John Killilea, vice-president: Nancy Luther, secretary, Miss White, advisor. history Just as a pebble tossed into a pool of still water pro- duces a ripple that expands ever outward in circumfer- ence and effect, even so every experience, activity, and accomplishment that we see reflected in our eventful pool of high school memory has played its significant part in molding the personalities that we have become, and that we shall continue to unfold in the future. Let us now stand at the side of our pool and survey the events that have helped to create the foundation of this, our class. ln September, 1954, we enthusiastically plunged into our new high school adventure - and with a splash! For we were to be the class of firsts -the first to enter the new high school as freshmen, and the first to complete four years in the new building. As we found ourselves accepting increasing amounts of social and scholastic responsibility, it became evident that ours would be a class of firsts in many endeavors. Soon we became an integral partpf the lively RHS spirit, and with the aid of our newly elected class officers - Kenneth Faulkner, president, Nancy Luther, vice-president, Judith Olsen, secretary, Richard Dingwall, treasurer- we set about planning our very successful freshman party. After a great deal of worrying and inevitable cramming, we all emerged from our brand new academic experience, mid- years, to find ourselves better prepared to accept future challenges. Freshman football, basketball, and baseball teams displayed promising talent in the realm of sports, while other members of our class directed their interests toward Debating Club, Band, and other extracurricular activities. Eagerly we received the news of the institution of a school newspaper, and many freshmen rallied to its support by becoming active members of its staff. Yes, we made a promising start, the setting for future images was to be a bright and clear one. As sophomores we returned to school with the definite feeling that we had come up in the world, and we entered into all our activities with new vigor and deter- mination. Under the leadership of our president, John Killilea, we spent many hours planning the gay and well- attended Sophomore Hop that highlighted our fall social calendar. Football games, exams, and student activities lent interesting variety to the more serious reflections of this year when, through diligent and interested study, we came to appreciate better the importance of the educa- tional truths we were receiving. Our iunior year added new bubbles of experience and fellowship to our fast-moving whirlpool of events. Early in November we took part in the successful town-wide drive for funds to aid the Foreign Student Exchange Pro- gram, and one member of our class, Nancy Luther, was selected to represent the school and the community in Pakistan during the following summer. ln March, dra- matic interest and ability in some of us was discovered and developed when Reading played host to the Regional The meeting will now come to order. Drama Festival. A spray of fun and fancy ushered in our two memorable social events: the Springtime Junior Prom, and our colorful reception dance for the seniors. With a new desire to learn and to perfect our capabili- ties, many of us began seriously to consider plans for the future, thoughts of college, of a career, and of that first try at college board exams took on a larger perspective. As a new fall came into sudden view, we realized that this was to be the last and most eventful of our school years. Under the administration of our new principal, Mr. Rodgers, and with a determination to fulfill our re- sponsibility as the leaders of the school, we worked with redoubled effort to prove ourselves worthy of all that was expected of us. In football, a Thanksgiving Day vic- tory provided a happy climax for what had otherwise been a rather disappointing season. Our peppy cheer- leaders, precision baton squad, and colorful band did much to heighten school spirit during those exciting Sat- urday afternoons, and on December 13, Judy Kullberg, our football queen, reigned with royal splendor over the Cheerleaders Dance. In the field of student government we watched with pride as the Student Council assumed a place of greater importance and prestige in school affairs. On November 22 and 23, an unusually large cast of senior actors presented Gold in the Hills, or The Dead Sister's Secret, a real, old-fashioned melodrama. Complete with hero, heroine, and villain, our perform- ance was an outstanding success. There was an added flurry of activity as class pictures were taken, profiles and copy written, and final layout planned in order to meet the deadline for our Pioneer. With midyears came added worries, as final preparations for the future were in order. College applications, aptitude and achieve- ment tests, guidance assemblies, and interviews occupied much of our time, graduation was iust around the corner. Along with spring sports and activities came our first real tussle with the long research paper, but before we knew it, our efforts were being concentrated on the never-to- be-forgotten Senior Prom. As the days slipped by, so also did the many minute details leading up to gradua- tion: measurements for caps and gowns, signing names for diplomas, and the writing of the class will and proph- ecy. And then - had it actually happened so quickly? Graduation Week was upon us, the solemn dignity of Baccalaureate, the lighthearted fun of Class Day, the Junior-Senior Reception, and the Senior Banquet floated swiftly by before our eyes. Finally - Graduation Day! With a sudden desire to begin all over again, and with that measureless anticipation for all that lies ahead, we realized that we had passed a milestone in our lives. And as we gaze once more at these treasured memories of our high school days and friends, we know that in the future, we ourselves shall be the most valid reflectors of the significance and worth of all that we have learned here. seniors .MH GILBERT C. ADAMS 83 Locust Street f'Gadzooks, Pinheadl A hot-rod enthusiast . . . Wentworth Institute will enioy having this me- chanics-minded lad . . . physics with Mr. Murphy rated high wtih him . . . machines, auto-body work, and engines are GiI's chief interests . . . hopes to be a machinist. AMEX..- ROBERT G. BANFIELD 43 Wakefield Street I guess. Cookie . . . valuable member of the Football Team . . . enioyed physics class with Mr. Murphy . . . future plans include lawrence Acad- emy . . . his ambition, to be a suc- cessful business man . . . you'll see Bob wherever winter sports are found. A JK DAVID C. BEIGHLEY, JR. H7 Libby Avenue Hot ticketl likeable Pick . . . feels the Air Force beckon to him after gradua- tion . . . an avid follower of the football and baseball games . . . shop rated as a favorite school subiect . . . finds cars an enioyable pastime outside of school. 4-3 DOUGLASS L. BARKER 34 Oak Street Wait a minute! Doug wants to attend an aviation school to become part of a maiar airline . . .lmember of the techni- cal crew for the Senior Play . . . he enioyed history with Mr. Bennett . . , likes hom radio and watching sports. GORDON 5. BARNES, JR. 19 Lawrence Road Wowl This quiet lad plans to attend col- lege to become an electrical engi- neer . . . physics with Mr. Soule and chemistry rated high with Barnesie . . . enioys working on cars . . . the Science Club occu- 5.. . -. , F .X 1 8 - + A is .F . ga .ff ie KAREN O. ANDERSON 68 Charles Street Oh, isn't that terriblel Office practice was tops with Karen . . . this quiet lass plans to attend Katherine Gibbs to maior in book- keeping . . . enioys skating and badminton . . . Karen was a Ticket Girl and a member of the Pioneer Business Staff. DAVID F. BARRETT 64 Green Street That sounds logical. Member of the French Club and vice-president of the Science Club . . . friendly Dave will attend North- eastern University to maior in chemi- cal engineering . . . he enioyed chemistry with Mr. Soule . . . golf, swimming, and camping rate high. JAMES R. BEIGHLEY 92 Libby Avenue Come on, you guysl Co-captain of our 1958 Football Team . . . naturally rated football as a top interest . . . Mr. Dunbar's United States history class was a favorite, too . . . Ron has plans to attend some type of business school. if it 'A pied many of his activity periods. e . ,N BARBARA W. BELLOWS 18 Arlington Street There ga the boysl Peppy Cheerleader for two years . . zi Barb always enioyed attending fant- ball games . . . will remember latin Ill classes with Mr. Spencer . . . activities, Student Council, Pioneer Profile Staff, and Rocket Hi-lifes.. . off to Chandler to become a medi- cal secretary. --sk BRUCE C. BERGER 8 Woodward Avenue l don't know. Popular, versatile Bruce . . . treas- urer of Student Council . . . val- uable member of Golf Team, De- bating Club, Science Club, Senior Play Cast and Chorus . . . enioyed Latin Ill and United States history . . . would like to enter the field of engineering. ...af FRED G. BERTELSEN 25 Forest Street I know this isn't right, but l'll say it. likeable and quiet . . . Fred was an outstanding Track and Cross Country member . . . to be an architect is his ambition . . . en- iayed United States history at R.H.S .... is undecided about next year . . . soda fountain work per- hops. I.-... Ye. few' DAVID G. BROMLEY 235 Summer Avenue Thot's the most! Next vear Dave's plans include at- tending a prep school . . . hockey, football and baseball are among his chief interests . . . history with Mr. Aldrich was his favorite subiect . . . Dave's big interest is the art of the successful lawyer. if FREDERIC W. BRUSH 335 Summer Avenue l don't know. After graduation Ted plans to ga to General Electric Apprentice School . . , enioys cars, playing hockey and skiing . , . member of the Science Club . . . hopes to become a machinist or draftsman . . . will remember physics with Mr. Soule. FRANCIS J. BONACCORSO 358 Charles Street Can't be done. Bugsy will attend Northeastern in September . . . intends to become a mechanical engineer . . . hunting and hot rods are his interests . . . Spanish was one of his favorite subiects . was an active member of Glee Club and Science Club. Q sf 'N Ri s ii 1 -fa , . 5 . . ies' . . . as Q. my .- FRANCIS D. BOWEN 1457 Main Street Fiddlesticks French with Mr. Cornell was a me- morable subiect for cute and quiet Fran . . . Jackson College is her destination . . . was active in Band, Dramatic Club, Newspaper and Tri- Hi-Y . . . ambition is to enter the field of psychology. .., -iw .43 fl 5 ix. NANCY LOU BRIGGS 42 John Street Oh, crumb! Nancy hopes to become a children's nurse after attending Salem Hos- pital . . . liked home economics with Mrs. landini . outstanding mem- ber of Band for four years . . . member of Profile and Business Staffs . , . interests include skiing and swimming. Q W, : , I Sr e ix Z A-75 ' '5 e . Q i . li. g y .r if X. :Q ii ? 1 .X i .. .. K . is ALBERT W. BROWN 78 Summer Avenue Oh, sure! Quiet Eggy plans to work after graduation . . . chief interests in- clude swimming, baseball, and lunch . . . Al's ambition is to get into a business or to start one of his own . . . rates histories and earth science high. FRED J. BROWN H98 Main Street Who? Me? Pa . . . will join the Air Force after graduation . . . physics with Mr. Murphy was a memorable sub- iect . . . hopes to become a diesel engineer . . . member of the Foot- ball, Basketball and Baseball Teams . . . boot building occupies his spare time. LINDA M. BROWN i6 Parkview Road Oh, you fruitl An active member of Baton Squad, Pioneer Profile Stott, and Newspaper . . . after graduation it's Boston School of Dental Nursing for Brownie . . . favorite subiect, chemistry with Mr. Soule . . . after 2:30 she finds time for ice-skating and music. GEORGE D. BURNS 89 Washington Street Oh, sure. George . . . dynamic captain of the Track Team . . . foremost ambition is to work for the telephone com- pany . . . chose United States his- tory with Mr. Aldrich as his favorite subiect . . . naturally rates track and cross country most important. 89 1 0 JUDITH S. BUTT 37 Knollwood Road That's the way the ball bounces. To be a secretary is Judy's aim . . . secretarial practice, her favorite sub- iect . . . Judy's chief interests in- clude baseball and music . . . being Co-Editor of the Business Staff of the Pioneer and secretary to Mr. Althoff kept her busy. .8 - v '3' K ., g, . 'T' 'est A 2? .W 3. JUDITH L. BURNS 'I9 Harold Avenue l don't know. Key member of the Baton Squad for three years . . . Student Council and Newspaper also occupied much of Judy's spare time . . . intends to become a competent secretary after graduation . . . she rated secretarial practice as her favorite subiect. CHARLES F. BURROWS 34 Park Avenue Huey, Kid! Chuck's ambition is to become an expert mechanic . . . ranked shop as his favorite class . . . he does not plan to continue his education after high school . . . Chuck's chief interest, of course, is working on cars. Z Y' Ng' K U I. WILLIAM C. CAIN BRENDA J. CALL ANN M. CAMACHO 170 Green Street 27 Mineral Street 73 Bancroft Avenue So? Hot Spook! BeauIiful! Bill hopes to attain a degree in electronic engineering at North- eastern University . . . ranked math as favorite subiect . . . interested in hom radio . . did a good iob as president of Science Club . . . also member of Debating Club. About after-graduation plans Bren is undecided . . . typing classes held a keen interest for her . . . finds ice-skating and roller-skating good entertainment . . . this quiet and friendly lass could be found selling programs at our football games. United States history as taught by Mr. Dunbar was Ann's favorite class . . , ambition, to be a telephone operator . . . spends many free hours roller-skating and bowling . . . showed her musical interest by participating in the school Chorus. 41 Z. kk an r, A 13 J , ,- w X I ,V . fa A f' I hs ii X PHILIP J. CAMPBELL DAVID B. CANN VIRGINIA M. CARNEY GALE M. CARTER 62 Mineral Street 66 Mineral Street 59 Pratt Street 32 Beacon Street Don't do that! Ticker's plans for the future are undecided . . . his ambition is to become a lawyer . . . history and art ranked high as favorite subiects . . . well-liked sports are swimming and bowling . . . Phil plans to work after graduation. For Pete's sake! To study electrophysics or nuclear physics at M.I.T. is Dave's ambition . . . rated U.S. history as his favor- ite class . . . is interested in base- ball, track, and model railroading . . . member of the Cross Country Team and French Club. For goodness' sake. Ginny found Mr. Bennett's history classes enioyable . . . faithful mem- ber of Pioneer Business Staff . . . friendly Ticket Girl , . . enioyed playing field hockey . . . uncertain about college or other further edu- cation . . . is planning to work for the telephone companv. Oh, my Lord! Typing and history were Gule's favor- ites . . . she's looking forward to business school and becoming a sec- retary . . . member of Glee Club and Chorus . . . took part in Field Hockey . . . out-of-school activities, horseback riding, swimming, softball and archery. SHERMAN J, CHAPMAN 191 Salem Street l.et's talk it over. Quiet Sherm . . . physics was this lad's favorite class . . . plans to work for a year or two before at- tending college . . . his ambition is to become a chemical engineer . . . Sherm finds special interest in model railroading. VIRGINIA F. CLIMO 122 John Street That's the breaksl A petite miss . . . Ginny plans to work for an insurance company next year . . . Chorus, Glee Club, and English were favorites . . . enioys football games and sewing . . . greatest desire, to drive one of her father's harness horses. vs X X , , Q' s GAII. I. COOK 7 Spring Street Oh, my goshl Cooky will attend business school . . . ambition, to become an airline hostess . . . United States history with Mr. Aldrich, a favorite . . . active in the Baton Squad, Glee Club and Chorus . . . Rainbow and dgncing occupy her spare time. X s xx W . if - ss 1--,Z 5 k - N is .X- LINDA J. CHESLEY 50 Pratt Street Oh, really? Our Rocket Hi-Lites Editor-in-Chief . . . to be an executive secretary is lin's ambition . . . destination, Katherine Gibbs . . . was kept busy by Student Council, National Honor Society, Pioneer Business Staff and Rainbow . . . fondly remembers Mr. Bennett's history class. JUDITH E. CHRISTENSEN 51 Auburn Street Bob's coming homel Massachusetts School of Art is in- cluded in Judy's future . . . wishes to major in advertising design . . . rated United States history high . . . was Art Editor for Pioneer and a Program Girl . . . interested in swimming, art, and ian. it 2. .. Qs. ,. si t - f - uw X X BETTE B. CLARK 57 Dana Road .liminy Cricketl Friendly and fun-loving, that's Bette . . . transfer from Malden, member of the Pioneer Art Staff, Rocket Hi- Lites, and Senior Play Cast . . . plans to pursue teaching or a reli- gious education career . . . likes dancing, painting, and baseball. l',:,3if:g?!? N Ni g A'-5f.'45ffiQ- fm K, f fi R X . Y Q is it is -signs . K MARGARET E. COLBURN NANCY COLBY VICTORIA J. COMSTOCK 42 Winthrop Avenue l wish Billy would calll Peggy's ambition, to be a successful secretary . . . next year she plans to get an office iob . . . secretarial practice was her favorite subject . . . dancing, football games, and swimming are also special . . . was a Rocket Hi-Lites reporter and typist. PAUL M. COWAN 14 Grant Street Oh, yeahl An ambitious lad . . . Paul liked mechanical drawing with Mr. Wales . . . Massachusetts Maritime Acad- emy beckons him . . . hopes to be- come a chief engineer in the Merch- ant Marines . . .skin-diving, hot rods, and customized cars are his chief interests. 121 Pine Ridge Road Don't panic, girls! Nan . . . the girl with the spark- ling personality and good humor . . . plans to attend Melrose Hos- pital School of Nursing . . . loves all sports, as well as English with Miss Alden . . . active on the Girls' Basketball and Softball Teams. 121 Willow Street Oh, boyl Kate in the Senior Play . . . Drama Festival Student Director . . . Vicki was a member of Student Council, Dramatic Club, and News- paper Staff . . . anatomy with Miss Zimmermann was her favorite sub- iect . . . plans to attend l.B.M. school. if ' .. ', ,, . 5 3 A . 1 ,.l GERRIT J. CRABBENDAM 51 Federal Street Yeah, heyl Tall, blond Jerry . . . a friendly newcomer to R.H.S. from Stoneham . . . a sports enthusiast . . . mem- ber of Basketball, Track, and Cross Country Teams . . . plans for the fall include Northeastern or General Electric . . . won't forget physics or history. r,. 1. l A'lv! E x ,V ' W A.. JEAN C. CUNNNINGHAM 186 Von Norden Road Oh, Nick. Peppy Jeanie . . . will remember her math class with Mrs. Eaton . . . faithful member of the Science Club and Chorus . . . skating and horse- back riding, her favorite sports . . . work with the telephone company awaits this lass next year. ca y y .,l, Q ' if I i 2 I ' 5 RONALD H. DEFERRARI 507 Pearl Street Whatcha say? Vital member of Football Squad and Track Team . . . Def plans to attend prep school next year . . . favorite subiect was history with Mr. Aldrich . . . hockey also was a chief interest for Def . . . ambition, to succeed in school. W' ,E is 3 RAYMOND C. CUTLER 84 Forest Street Well, now, then, there. Ray's ambition is to become a capa- ble pilot by ioining the Air Force . . . plans to work at a gas station immediately following graduation . . . won't forget history classes . . . vital member of Track and Cross Country Teams. ROBERT H. DALEY 'I6 Winter Street Get out of herel To become a certified public ac- countant is Bob's chief ambition . . . heads for Northeastern Uni- versity next year . . . will remem- ber homeroom with Mr. Roewer . . . active member of the Football Squad . . . spends free time play- ing hockey and skiing. il JAMES G. CUNNINGHAM 'I86 Van Norden Road Out of my iifel Next year the service beckons Jim . . . his ambition, to operate his own kennel . . . golf is tops for this Golf Team member . . . math and English, his favorite subiects . . . will be remembered for his fine singing at our proms. SANDRA L. DALL 80 Prescott Street ls that right? Spirited Sandy . . . Hi-Lites Ex- change Editor . . . plans to attend Fisher Junior College . . . United States history with Mr. Aldrich rates a favorite . . . member of Baton Squad and Profile Staff . . . ambi- tion, ta be an airline hostess or legal secretory. s, J' S Q is c f f' . fs 4i-l PAUL J. DEMENKOW ANN W. DENNISON MARY E. D'ENTREMONT 163 Green Street What an idiot! Paul's plans for next year include Northeastern . . . favorite class, United States history . . . enioys football and hockey . . . Student Council alternate and competent captain of the Cross Country Team . . . wishes to have a business of his own. 25 Pennsylvania Avenue Oh, my goshl Attractive Ann . . . plans to attend Vermont or Centenary Junior Col- lege . . . ambition, to be a journal- ist . . . English and United States history were favorites . . . served on Student Council . . . Hi-lites Advertising Manager and member of Pioneer Editorial Staff. 17 Warren Avenue Scared blue! D'Ent rated ancient history with Mr. Bennett as favorite subiect . . . chief interests are dancing, bowling, sewing, basketball, and swimming . . . she will go to school or do office work after graduation . . . ambition is to be an airline hostess. if s SHEILA M. DESMOND 8 Center Avenue What did you say? Among her subiects Desi rated history with Mr. Dunbar highest . . . chief interests are swimming and skating . . . member of Chorus for two years . . . plans to work' for the telephone company . . . ambition is to travel around the world. ep X JOSEPH J. DOHERTY ii Linden Street I don't core. After graduation Joe plans to be an engineer . . . main interests are football and baseball . . . rated chemistry with Mr. Soule as his favor- ite subiect . . . an active member of the Football Squad and the Base- ball Team. L. JAMES DEWOLFE, JR. 73 Prescott Street lt was the funniest thing! Jimmy will attend Amherst College, then become a successful dentist . , . assistant manager of Pioneer Busi- ness Staff . . . member of Senior Play Cast and French Club . . . rates swimming and tennis high . . . favorite classes, physics and French s g RICHARD J. DINGWELL 409 Lowell Street Look, no errors! Class Treasurer for four years . . . Dick heads for the University of Maine . . . found history with Mr. Bennett interesting . . . captain of Baseball Team . . . member of Stu- dent Council, Pioneer Business Staff, and French Club . . . enioys winter sports. xi w-Ki X Q r it A JOYCE A. DOHERTY 98 Hartsharn Street l'm embarrassed! Dah, energetic Cheerleader . . enjoyed United States history . . . Candy Girl for Senior Play . . . member of Student Council, Baton Squad, Rocket Hi-Lites, and Pioneer Profile Staff . . . plans to attend Westbrook Junior College . . . ambition, to teach in a dancing school. v if N A 43 . ggg.. . A . . sir. . E fi . I t CYNTHIA M. DOWNS 67 Vine Street l'm modified! Desire for success will get this lass far . . . Cindy chose math and history as favorite subiects . . . dancing, music and sports rate high . . . member of Library Club, Rain- bow, and Y.P.F .... future plans center around secretarial work. EDWARD A. DULONG 27 Union Street Take if easy! Ted . . . o science enthusiast . . , plans to enter the service after grad- uation . . . later he hopes to at- tend college for further science training . . . spends much free time swimming and hunting . . . found chemistry classes with Mr. Soule en- ioyable. i QQ -. . JOHN D. DOLAN 124 Howard Street How's tricks? Of all Johnny's classes, United States history with Mr. Aldrich rated high- est . . . next year he will head for the Air Force and try his hand at navigation , . . outside of school, he enioyed working on cars. 'N .. , X 3 A . . X it :ut W tg. Q .'-. WILLIAM A. DODGE 83 Libby Avenue Oh, yeah? Cars, football, and reading proved to be of great interest to Bill . . . plans to ioin the United States Air Force after graduation . . . his main ambition is to become a navigator . . . physics was his favorite sub- iect. t I JOHN T. DOUCETTE 25 Libby Avenue Cut it aut, will ya! Bubba . . . rarely known as John . . . soon after graduation will be sporting Air Force wings . . . hopes to make the Air Force his career . . . remembered lunch period as his favorite . . . main interests re- volve around cars and girls. 93 it 'ii 2 DONALD C. ELLWOOD 54 Willow Street Quiet, pleasel Don, the silent type . . . plans to enter the Coast Guard following graduation . . . looks forward to lunch and that 2:30 bell . . . a sports fan who especially likes foot- ball . . . auto mechanics holds a special interest for this lad. 7' MARIAN L. FORSYTHE T64 Green Street Hey, you know what? A friendly smile and a cheery Hi identify this lass . . . plans to go to Merrimac College . . . Marian's ambition, to become a legal secre- tary . . . enthusiastic follower of football games . . . member of Hi- Lites and Pioneer Business Staff. KENNETH A. FAULKNER 246 Haven Street Twangly dee! Our popular Class President for three years . . . Chape plans to attend Cornell or Dartmouth . . . a member of Football and Track Teams, Senior Exesutive Board, Pro- file Staff, and Student Council . . . rated United States history high. ,. CLAIRE L. FOSTER 37 linnea Lane Oh really? Amiable Claire . . . rated French III with Miss Chiesa as great . . . plans to become a secretary via Fisher Junior College . . . a member of National Honor Society, Rocket Hi-Liles, and French Club . . . finds water-skiing and swimming fun. MARCIA ANN EASTMAN 'I49 Pleasant Street C'est la vie! Faithful member of Rainbow and of the Girls Leadership Club in gym . . . Marty will teach elementary school after graduating from Fram- ingham Teachers College . . . will remember French with Miss Chiesa . . . enioys a good football game. it RUTH A. ELLIS 29 Union Street So-o-o? Lawrence Hairdressing School will keep Ruthie busy for the coming year . . . fondly remembers home economics with Mrs. Landini . . . was a member of Profile and Busi- ness Staffs of Pioneer . . . reading and ice-skating fill her spare time. MARK W. FELLOWS 28 Auburn Street So-o-o-o-o? Reserved Mark . . . physics ranked high with this future chemical en- gineer . . . a member of Senior Play Cast and French Club, scribe of Science Club . . . active in De- Molay and Y.P.F .... finds hunting and hockey lots of fun. afixskv' Q' f ,. L so f i.5,. ,- RICHARD A. FOWLOW 34 Woodland Street Want to buy a car? Dick's plans for next year include the Coast Guard . . . his ambition, to be a millionaire . . . likeable member of Proiection Crew . . . most enioyoble class, United States history . . . spends much of his out-of-school time around cars. LORRAINE A. FERRARI 23 Lakeview Avenue That's beside the point. Lowell Teachers College beckons Lorraine for the fall . . . her am- bition, to become an elementary teacher . . . enioyed Mr. Spencer's Latin class . . . one of Rocket Hi- Lite's business managers, a member of the Profile Staff and Girls' Bas- ketball Team. 6 PHYLLIS A. FRIZZELL 54 Pleasant Street lf you say so. Active member of the Pioneer Busi- ness Staff . . . Phyl rated Mr. Dun- bar's history classes high . . . also enjoyed secretarial practice with Miss Kling . . . ambition is to be a successful secretary . . . likes roller-skating and watching football games. is , F . .,.,Q .5 BARBARA FROST 14 Lawrence Road ln a minute. Member of Pioneer Art Staff and Editorial Staff of Hi-Lites . . . Pro- gram Girl for football games . . . Betsy's ambition ls to be an elemen- tary school teacher . . . rated Uni- ted States history as great . . . likes to paint, water-ski, and swim. DONALD E. GALLANT 48 Hanscom Avenue So what? Member of French Club and Base- ball Team . . . Don plans to attend Holy Cross or Boston College to become a meteorologist . . . voted chemistry as a favorite . . . enioys baseball, hockey, and weather study . . . capable treasurer of Science Club. c , EDWIN C. GOODWIN 97 Van Norden Road l doubt it. Goody . . , a valuable member of the Football Team . . . plans to ioin the Air Force and become a iet airplane mechanic . . . favorite class was United States history with Mr. Dunbar . . . chief interests include cars and football. MARCIA FROST 272 Ash Street l'm emba-a-arrassedl University of Massachusetts awaits versatile Marcia next year . . . remembered for portrayal of our heroine, Nel, in Senior Play . . . spent much time in Pioneer Art and Editorial Staffs, Rocket Hi-Liles and Band . . . enioys swimming and dramatics. EDWARD C. GALVIN 15 Winthrop Avenue Oh, boy! Apprentice training will be Ed's postgraduate concern . . . aspires to become a draftsman . . . chief interests include fishing and playing football . . . shop was his favorite class in high school . . . was a valuable member of the Football Team. FRANCES M. GORDON 20 Prosoect Street ls that right? Baton Squad, Dramatic Club, Hi- lites, and Pioneer Profile Staff kept Bonnie occupied . . . has fond memories of Mr. Bennett's history classes . . . ambition, to become a dental hygienist after Forsythe Den- tal School . . . enioys football games and music. i MARIA C. GALANTE 183 Washington Street Yo u'd be surprisedl Next year will find eager Marie preparing for a teaching career . . . secretary of Student Council and Editor-in-Chief of Pioneer , . . en- ioyed Latin lV . . . an editor on Hi-Lites, Class Secretary, member of National Honor Society and Span- ish Club. JAMES E. GALLAGHER 35 Fairview Avenue How about that? Jim will attend Brown or the Unl- versity of Maine next year . . . to become a prosperous chemist ls his plan . . . found chemistry and Uni- ted States history classes fun . . . favorite spare-time activities, Rshlng and amateur radio. SALVATORE J. GIURLEO 87 West Street Oh, we might have something here. Hot-rod Sal, a car enthusiast . . . future plans include attendance at an agricultural school or a iob with his father . . . hopes to become a successful florist . . . will always remember Mr. Dunbar's United States history classes. iii in , 3 , MARCELLA E. GONZALO 212 Main Street Oh, sugarl Pioneer Business and Typing Staffs kept Marcia busy . . . finds en- tertainment in swimming, dancing, and music . . . United States history with Mr. Aldrich was a favorite . . . plans to attend Cambridge School of Radio Broadcasting to be- come a disc-iockey. senior J bf rs If KATHLEEN A. GREENE 32 School Street Had me fooled. A girl with all the qualities of a competent secretary . . . Cappy enioyed Mrs. Franzen's shorthand class . . . Program Girl and worker on the Hi-Lites Staff . . . a bright future lies ahead for this young miss. GAIL M. GREEN 87 Bancroft Avenue That's life. Gail . . . energetic Cheerleader . . . Baton Squad, Girls' Basketball, Chorus, Newspaper, ond Dramatic Club kept her busy . . . United States history with Mr. Dunbar, a favorite . . . likes skating, dancing, and music . . . hopes to become an airline hostess for T.W.A. JOHN E. GREENE 44 Catherine Avenue well, now- Father Stanley in the Senior Play . . . Rebel, a future scientist or mathematician, will attend Duke University . . . Cross Country run- ner . . . member of the Student Council, National Honor Society, Pioneer and Hi-Lites Staffs . . . re- members biology with Miss Zimmer- mann. P A is P - I ..., P -ee if, ' in it :.. A s , . ,, , V, I-Av .xr K X saggy 12: X I -, A4 PHILIP J. Gnscomo KAY c-RuNoY PAUL G. GULLAM 36 Gould street 25 Lewis sneer 77 Samet' Annu' Don't be fruity. You idiot! whorohllehiinzgif have Good-looking Phil . . . Colby will welcome this lad next year . . . aspires to be a dentist . . . science and math are among Phil's favorites . . . valuable member of the Track and Football Teams . . . other ac- tivities, collecting guns and hunting. A past member of the Girls' Basket- ball Team and Chorus . . . Kay plans to work as a secretary for a few years and then will be married . . . enioyed typing and gym . . . member of Pioneer Typing Staff. H. WHEELER HARDY, JR. 2l4 High Street Nothinl 'Wheel came to Reading High from Cape Elizabeth, Maine . . . member of the National Honor So- ciety . . . valuable athlete for the Track and Cross Country Teams . . . rated Mr. Aldrich's history class hi h 9 . . next, a liberal arts college. To possess several college degrees is Glum's ambition . . . will al- ways be remembered as Big Mike in our Senior Play . . . talented member of the Band, Orchestra, Camera Club and Pioneer Editorial Staff . . . remembers biology with Miss Zimmermann. ' is PETER G. HARDY CLAUDINE C. HAVARD MARTHA A. HERALD 21 Indiana Avenue All l want for Christmas is my two front teeth. Valuable member of Football and Track Teams . . . Pete enioyecl chemistry with Mr. Soule . . . Uni- versity of Maine or Worcester Poly- tech will be his choice, . . an ambitious career as an automotive or mechanical engineer will follow college. 37 Bd. Fraternite, Nantes iL.A.J France Oo-ia-lol Dinee . . . our exchange student from France . . . an interesting and welcome addition to our senior class . . plans to Hnish school in France, maioring in English . . . enioys swimming, reading, and mu- sic . . . a Student Director of our Senior Play. 88 Prescott Street Well, that's nice! A successful career as a secretory lies ahead for Marty after West- brook . . . peppy member of Baton Squad for four years . . . kept busy typing for Rocket Hi-Lites and Pio- neer . . . fondly remembers secre- tarial practice with Miss Kling. A STEPHANIE HESELTON 36 Temple Street Oh, surel To become a nurse is Stephie's ambition . . . plans to attend nurs- ing school next year . . . member of French Club and Senior Play Cost . . . Program Girl . . . French with Miss Chiesa and Latin with Mr. Spencer rated high. WILLIAM J. JOHNSON 468 West Street Yeah. Quiet Bill . . . future plans include three years in the Army ...favor- ite class was physics with Mr. Mur- phy . . . his hobby is a printing business . . . his ambition is to run a trucking firm of his own. LOIS E. KILGORE 182 Franklin Street What will I do now? Quiet Lois . . .work in a bank or as a telephone operator awaits this lass after graduation . . . spends much free time swimming, ice-skat- ing, cooking, and attending football games . . . was a welcome addition to our school Chorus. 1' A . I X s- i - N . X i STEVEN HIGGINS 51 Grove Street l dia'n't do it. University of Massachusetts will wel- come Steve . . . wants to become either a research chemist or a tech- nician . . . member of the Pioneer Editorial Stott, Senior Play Cast, and the Band . . . was especially interested in chemistry and biology classes. Juomi G. JoHNsToN 268 High street What will he sayl Judy welcomes everyone with a friendly smile . . . member of Baton Squad for four years . . was in- terested in Mr. Bennett's history class . . . enioys cooking, swim- ming, and ice-skating . . . hopes to become an airline hostess following graduation. ., g g .... K i X 33 JOHN F. KILLILEA 'IO Longview Road Alohal Jack, valuable Vice-President of our class and co-captain of Basketball Team . . . Baseball and Football player . . . ambition is to attend Cornell and become a successful surgeon . . . member of National Honor Society, Student Council, and Pioneer Editorial Staff. .Q .. vf we . Q - is . 3' JUDITH A. HOGAN 65 Lowell Street Tell me something. Attractive assistant leader of the Baton Squad...fondly remembers United States history with Mr. Al- drich and Latin with Mr. Spencer . . . member of the Pioneer Edi- torial Staff and Dramatic Club . . . Judy plans to attend Westbrook Junior College. in X .w. 5 DEA-ANN J. KERR 31 Highland Street lt's about time! Chandler will welcome this attrac- tive senior next year . . . looks toward the secretarial field for fu- ture work . . . an active member of Rainbow . . . enjoys skating in her free time . . . rated English high on her list of favorites. .K as KENNETH D. HOLTSBERG 62 Charles Street l forgot it. Next year will find Happy headed for an Air Force career . . . cars held a special attraction for this lad . . . another devotee of the popular 2:30 bell . . . consumer economics will always be a favorite memory. A . as-s ks K ? .j NC' JEAN KEVORKIAN 32 Virginia Road lt's different. Fun-loving and vivacious Jeanie . . . to attend Chandler and become a medical secretary is her ambition . . . sang in Chorus . . . outside interests include swimming, skating and football games . . . will always remember driver education with Mr. Anderson. rt ,-1. if i JUDITH C. KULLBERG 19 Arcadia Avenue l'm only kidding! Our popular Football Queen . . . Judy joined us from South Portland, Maine . . . sang in the Chorus . . . this baseball fan also enjoys swimming and sewing . . . liked United States history . . . ambition, to become a nurse or dental hy- gienist. ROBERT A. LUNDHOLM, JR. 49 Weston Road Wait a minute now! A General Electric Apprenticeship appears in the near future for Bob . . . favorite subjects, chemistry and physics . . . also rated history high . . . always enjoys an active game of baseball . . . favorite out-of- school activity, tinkering with cars. JAMES E. LaFLEUR 21 Middlesex Avenue You want to drag? Whitey's future, gas station work after graduation . . . his ambition, to become a mechanic . . . favorite subject, auto shop . . . cars, base- ball, and hockey are his chief in- terests . . . in his spare time, a clerk at Stop and Shop. Q yi we fv- .cd ,., NANCY A. LUTHER 12 Meadow Brook Lane Pakistan Zindabodln Ambitious Chipper . . . our ex- change student to Pakistan . . . member of Student Council, Nation- al Honor Society, Pioneer Editorial Staff, Rocket Hi-Lites, and Debating Club . . . will attend a liberal arts college . . . chief interests include Abe Lincoln, hiking, and travel- ing. if 'K' .,., X fx 74 WILLIAM L. KNIGHT 13 Brook Street Oh, is that right? A career in the Navy seems to be ahead for this friendly lad . . . Knightie's ambition is to become a qualified seaman on a submarine . . . favorite subject was physics . . . spare time activities, fishing and playing football. ANNE E. KNOX 12 Temple Street What do you say? Anne with the red hair . . . plans to attend Vermont Junior to become an efficient secretary . . . United States history rated high . . . her activities, Baton Squad, Rocket Hi- lites, and Student Council . . . dancing and winter sports enthusiast. p . f ANITA LITCHFIELD 30 Richards Road Be good. United States history held a keen interest for this popular girl . . . an active member of the Baton Squad . . . after graduation Anita hopes to become a successful l.B.M. key punch operator for the Internal Revenue Department. its kj JOAN F. LUCAS 565 Franklin Street Hot ticket. Joanie has a strong liking for music , . . member of National Honor Society, Debating Club . . . Co-Edi- tor of Pioneer Profile Staff and a Senior Play Student Director . . . will attend Bucknell University . . . liberal arts interest our popular Ticket Girl. tu Y ty yn 1 .aff . 1 r j iii e ,A Y xiii F R i R FREDERICK R. MADIO 90 John Carver Road Yeah, l'Il bet. Member of the Pioneer Art Staff, Science Club, and Senior Play Cast . . . this future engineer hopes to attend Tufts next year . . . rated history with Mr. Aldrich as a favor- ite . . . Fred's special hobbies, radio and sports. FAITH MALLETT 14 Federal Street Crumpetsl Business-machine school this summer will prepare Fay for future work . . . plans to become a WAC . . . reading, swimming, and skating take up much of Fay's spare time . . . favorite subject, bookkeeping . . member of Pioneer Profile Staff. MARIE A. MARDEN 23 Chestnut Road What's the story? Shorty, an active member of the Baton Squad for four years . . . worked on Pioneer Business Staff . . . this future secretary rated math with Mrs. Eaton as her favor- ite subiect . . . has always found dancing a special delight. DENNIS A. McCAULEY 632 Main Street, Wilmington Do I dare? Russ, a lover of sports, wants to see the world . . . rated United States history with Mr. Aldrich high . . . co-captain of the Football Squad . . . Student Council, Pioneer Art Staff, Basketball, and Track con- stituted his other activities. JEAN F. MARTIN 15 Avon Street OuchI A future secretary . . . Jeanie hopes to work in an office following grad- uation . . . Mr. Bennett's Modern European history class was great . . . worked hard on Pioneer and Rocket Hi-Lites . . . hobbies include listening to records, dancing, and swimming. JOHN H. McHARDY 50 Orange Street Wanna bet? Mr. Wales' shop class captured Jackie's enthusiasm . . . immediate plans after school include work in a factory . . . Golf Team member . . . hopes to become a truck driver some day . . . Jackie selected foot- ball and hockey as his chief in- terests. 'gi . ,vt f i.Ai ' I BEVERLY A. MILLER 103 Oak Street Oh, thofs nicel Next year will find Bev as a typist . . . favorite classes, English with Mrs. Cutcliffe and office practice . . . spends many enioyable hours roller-skating and Ice-skating . . . participated In Christmas Chorus and served as a Ticket Girl. CAROLYN M. MOODY 1 Wells Road How about thatl Carolyn, a smiling blonde who en- ioys skating and dancing . . . Mr. Bennett's indispensable secretary . . . chose history with Mr. Aldrich as tops . . . member of Pioneer Typing Staff and Dramatic Club . . . ambi- tion is to become a successful sec- retary. HELEN F. MCCABE 26 Willow Street You grime! Helen . . . better known as Tubby . . . found her English classes very enlightening . . . has a keen in- terest in the thrills of sport-car racing . . . hopeful plans for the future include further training to be- come a hairdresser. MARTIN H. McHARDY 50 Orange Street uJumpn His friends call him Marty . . . plans to get a iob with an electri- cian . . . eventually he hopes to become an electrical engineer . . . marked shop as a favorite subiect . . . especially likes to play hockey and watch television. ROBERTA H. MCCABE 26 Willow Street Wait a minutel Home economics with Mrs. Landini rated high on this girl's list . . . served as an able library assistant for two years . . . Bobby's future is undecided right now . . . among her chief interests are babysitting, driving, and sewing. in ey., N in I 1 'W if .... : s elfsi I .. R isee 52.f.,NsTf - -5, , it i f .- A lin 1 :.....---za WILLIAM G. MELANSON 'II4 John Street That's the breaks! Bill wants to become a mechanical draftsman . . . will head for the General Electric Apprentice School next year . . . is very interested in hockey and baseball . . . favorite class, homeroom with Mr. Dunbar . . . member of the Baseball Team. GAIL NEILSSIEN 194 High Street Let me tell you, dear. Registered nursing is ahead for Gail . . . plans to train at the Melrose Hospital . . . often found in the gym practicing with the Basketball Team . . . water-skiing, skating, and dancing all rate high with this ath- letic girl. 1 i RUTH L. PACKARD 101 Lowell Street What a riotl Helpful member of Pioneer Profile Staff, French and Dramatic Clubs . . . pretty Penny will attend Fisher Junior next year . . . enioyed anatomy and football games . . . ambition, to become a medical sec- retary . . . Program Girl for our Senior Play. RICHARD L. NELSON 89 Woburn Street How's your green thumb? Active in Band, Orchestra, French Club, and Senior Play as chore- ographer . . . Dick heads for a conservatory of music after gradua- tion . . . looks hopefully toward the entertainment field . . . enioys science fiction and iazz in his free time. 3 ,1 'I .2 fp X x 5 K all . . 5 13' .. .-4 -: , sw !! 'fz .I3 wt' -W iffffff v Elini ,.vE.55i51H,.:c I PERRIN PARKHURST 134 Timberneck Drive You wouldn't kid me, would you? Ambitious Perry plans to head for Bowdoin or Williams next year . . . enioyed Mr. Aldrich's history and Miss Zimmermann's biology . . . ac- tivities, Student Council, French Club, Track Team Manager, Dra- matic Club, and Senior Play Stu- dent Director. JOHN G. MOORE 348 Summer Avenue Crazy, Mon! Engineering challenges energetic Johnny following graduation . . . looks with interest toward North- eastern University . . . especially liked math classes . . . found hoc- key and cars a lot of fun . . . his activities at R.H.S. were Band and Baseball . . . active member of Demolay. MARGERY MORRISON 43 Weston Road Chances are . . . Quiet and friendly Margle . . . a future secretary . . . looks forward to attending Chandler Secretarial School . . . member of the Pioneer Business Staff and Student Council . . . will always remember English with Mr. Bond as a favorite class. RICHARD B. NICHOLS 25 Avon Street That's the breaks! Fun-loving Dick, a mechanic at heart . . . will be found at R.H.S. next year as a postgraduate student . . . chemistry and physics with Mr. Pope held his academic interest . . . member of the Science Club and Demolay. ELLEN B. PARTELOW 17 Pine Ridge Road Personally, l thin k- One of our cutest Cheerleaders . . . member of Student Council and Pioneer Profile Staff . . . Ellen would like to attend Colby College . . . has fond memories of United States history with Mr. Aldrich . . . especially enioys swimming and modern ian. ELAINE M. NILSON 48 Pearl Street Honest to Petal A bowling, badminton and Ice- skoting enthusiast . . .cheerful Elaine desires to cross the country by trailer . . . shorthand with Mr. Lorden, her favorite subiect, will be of use to her next year . . . active on Pioneer Business Staff. BETTE ANN PEASE 15 Lothrop Road Gee, Thanks. Energetic Bette . . . Co-Editor of Profile Staff . . . Hi-Lites News Edi- tor . . . would like to train at Children's Hospital for pediatric nursing . . . valuable member of National Honor Society, Senior Play Cast, International Affairs, Dramat- ics, and French Club. JEAN D. PELLETIER I0 Parkview Road Who'll know in a hundred years? Baton Squad took up much of Jeanne's time . . . dancing and popular music rank high . . . her future, a nursing school or Univer- sity of Massachusetts . . . Pioneer Art Staff member . , . enioyed Mr. Dunbar's United States history class. ROBERT A. PETERSON I0 Linden Street Down the drain! Pete hopes to become an engineer by way of Northeastern . . . elficient captain of the Golf Team . . . loyal Cross Country runner . . . especially enioyed physics with Mr. Soule . . . outside of school he's a basketball and golf enthusiast. 0 .s . ,. ,N 99. , . K - P., isp' i sw NANCY C. POEHLER 34 Winter Street Imagine that! Consumer economics with Mr. Pacino and United States history with Mr. Dunbar brightened Nanc's days at school . . . ambition is to travel . . . plans to enter the insurance field after graduation . . . chief interests include bowling and skat- mg. 'SN I 1 Q W . xx ss I sg I I : Hfptsii , I S .L -+ 3,4-I r' SHEILA I. PENTZ 33 Causeway Road How 'bout that? Training to become a hairdresser either at Wilfred or Mansfield Acad- emy is in the future for Red . . . member of the Pioneer Profile Staff . . . Sheila likes to dance . . . will never forget English III with Mr. Bond, i f ROBERT R. PEOPLES 241 Charles Street Hot ticket. Quiet Bob . . . plans to go to Uni- versity of Massachusetts following graduation . . . member of French Club . . . outside interests include cars, engines, skin-diving, and boat- ing . . . will always remember history class with Mr. Aldrich . . . loyal president of B.Y.F. RICHARD H. PIERCE 9 Longfellow Road nSo?u Chemistry and physics with Mr. Soule rated high with Dick . . . plans to attend Wesleyan or Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology . . . hobbies include swimming, hunting, and cars . . . member of Senior Play Cast, Track Team, and Science Club. JUDITH C. PINTO 143 Prospect Street Oh, have you heard-? Attractive Judy plans to attend Rhode Island School of Design . . . wants to become a fashion designer . . . enjoyed anatomy with Miss Zimmermann . . . likes to sew . . . member of the Baton Squad, Pioneer Art Staff, and Glee Club. . , RICHARD C. PETERSON 42 Barrows Road lt's a riot! Member of the Student Council, Na- tional Honor Society, and Editorial Board of Pioneer . . . Dick enioyed Latin III and Track . . . his aim, Amherst College and a foreign lan- guage maior . . . remembered for portrayal of John in Senior Play. ? .X-J A fn 2. 'ii ,....,-mf' WILLIAM A. PLATT 9 Macintosh Road Take it easy! Bones . . . ranked physics with Mr. Pope high . . . intends to ac- quire a college education following high school . . . swimming, wrest- ling, and football are among his chief interests . . . an active mem- ber of the Football Squad and Track Team. 'F ' X g S LORRAINE E. POORE 6 Chestnut Road Oh, reallyl Program Girl and member of Pio- neer Business Staff . . . particularly enioys bowling and skating . . . Lorraine found United States history with Mr. Aldrich a favorite . . . immediate plans include attending a business school to become a suc- cessful bookkeeper. Mil 'W- S - we A 1.3! 102 S. Ng A we . 'R K ei ANNETTE M. QUINTON 121 Green Street l'll never telll After graduation Annette plans to work as a secretary for American Mutual . . . will always remember history with Mr. Dunbar . . . sewing and skating interest her . . . was kept busy with Pioneer Business Staff and Band. KATHLEEN R. REGAN 183 Salem Street That's funny, do it againl Kathy . . . plans to attend Air Age School to become a flight reserva- tionist . . . especially enioys sports . . . rated Spanish with Mr. Roewer high . . . member of Pioneer Profile Stal? . . . activities included Basket- ball, Debating Club, Chorus, and Leadership Club. ,wt 4 Q 41' ' .ff ,f .- .s . I 11' DAVID A. RIPA LINDA RISING ADELINE V. ROCK CAROL A. ROGERS 275 Haven Street 97 Middlesex Avenue 7l Harrison Street 38 Pleasant Street What a dolll Baseball, football and hockey take up much of Dave's spare time . . . ambition, to get a good iob in the business world . . . plans to don the familiar Navy blue next year . . . will always remember book- keeping class. DAVID A. ROSE 12 Hanscom Avenue Nice play, Shalrespeareln To become a builder is his chief ambition . . . next year's plans, the Army or Wentworth Institute . . . Rosey was active in Science Club . . , stamps, coins, sports, and mov- ies are among his many interests . . . will always remember chem- istry. How-do. Dark-eyed Lindy . . . one of our lively Cheerleaders . . . active in Student Council and French Club . . . member of Pioneer Profile and Rocket Hi-lites Staffs . . . plans to attend Boston School of Dental Nursing . . . favored history with Mr. Aldrich. Certainly is. A position in a big, air-conditioned office will suit amiable Rockie . . . remembers history with Mr. Dunbar and English with Miss Hart . . . ice- skating and dancing are her special ioys . . . hopes to do secretarial work next year. CHARLOTTE A. ROSENKRANS 155 Prospect Street What's your trouble? Char, snappy Baton twirler . . . headed for the University of Massa- chusetts . . . member of Student Council, National Honor Society, Rocket Hi-Lites, and Pioneer Profile Staff . . . her favorite subiect, Al- gebra II with Mr. Baker . . . ice- skating and water-skiing rate high. KENNETH H. ROSS 54 Hanscom Avenue What? A tennis, bowling, water-skiing, and music enthusiast . . . Hass, hated villain in the Senior Play . . . was active in Chorus . . . next year's plans undecided . . . hopes even- tually to become a commercial pilot or musician . . . favorites were history and chemistry. That will be the dayl This future secretary especially en- ioyed English with Mrs. Cutclifie . . . also liked office practice . . . collecting souvenirs is Carol's hobby . . . roller-skating and bowling she finds delightful entertainment . . . an active member of the Pioneer Business Staff. J r v ix . . , PATRICIA l. RYLAND 10 Belmont Street That's the way the jelly rolls. United States history with Mr. Dun- bar and English with Miss Hart brightened this girl's school day . . . will work as a telephone oper- ator next year . . . Pat spends mush of her spare time skating, bowling, and dancing. A ROBERT H. SANFORD 7 Mount Vernon Street Haw about that? Bob plans to attend Northeastern and enter the science field . . . was interested in chemistry and physics classes . . . enioys tennis and bowling . . . portrayed Pete the Rat in the Senior Play and belonged to the Science Club. ss, 'L . i si, . 1 seg 13:5 f l x, g ' X . X ?5S:sb:, .-f. I .gl - 1 QQ I iii? S R i MARILYN SHEPARD 125 Middlesex Avenue Holy Cowl Attractive Program Girl at our foot- ball games . . . Marilyn plans to attend Chandler to train as a medi- cal secretary . . . favorite subiects, United States history and English . . . dancing, bowling, and stock- car races claim her spare time. DAVID W. SMITH 100 Libby Avenue Beautifull After graduation Squeaky plans to ioin the boys in blue, the Air Force, that is . . . his favorite sub- iect was physics . . . his chief in- terests, fishing and cars . . . to travel around the world is Dave's greatest ambition. DIANE M. SMITH 9 Parker Street So there. The immediate future will find Diane at Malden Business School . . . hopes to become a secretary . . . finds reading and cooking very en- ioyable . . . member of the Pioneer Business Staff and faithful Program Girl at our football games. I Xa ROBERT N. SNELLING 78 County Road Fobulousl Good-natured Basketball Captain . . . SnelI aims to be a civil en- gineer . . . especially enioyed phy- sics . . . Student Council President . . . member of Track, Cross Coun- try, and Baseball Teams, and Pio- neer Profile Staff . . . Tufts will welcome this versatile fellow. GAIL SPAULDING 74 Highland Street .lumpingl Goil's favorite pastime, collecting records . . . liked bookkeeping and office practice best . . . this Ticket Girl was also a member of the Pioneer Art Staff and Baton Squad . . . next year 'twill be business school for Gail. RONALD E. SIMMS 14 Nichols Road Whoal Another hot-rod enthusiast . . . for Siu, chemistry held a special at- traction . . . plans to study engi- neering at Northeastern or M.I.T. . . . showed his school spirit as a member of the French Club, Pro- iection Crew, and Science Club. A E s-r. -Q ff:-A ff if E' as s .i fl is MARGARET E. SMITH 133 Pine Ridge Road Oh, fhot's great! Marge's pet pleasure is ice-skating . . . especially liked English and history . . . Ticket Girl and member of the Pioneer Editorial Staff, French Club, and Senior Play Com- mittee . . . will head for a liberal arts college next year. NANCY E. SKIDMORE 20 Locust Street Oh, for heaven's sake! Cheerful Nan . . . ambition, to trav- el in Europe . . . plans to study at a business school next year . . . spent Saturdays selling programs at our football games . . . roller-skating and bowling delight her . . . en- ioyed office practice in school. ii 56? Xe? x SHIRLEY L. M. SMITH 10 Smith Avenue Oh, l'm embarrassedl Snappy Head Cheerleader, '58 . . . Shifty hopes to travel . . . rated office practice tops . . . member of Student Council, Rocket Hi-Lites and Baton Squad . . . finds time for swimming, dancing and football . . . plans to be an airline stewardess. s e noi or r , , f. gi A wid if 'Q 5. ' Q r 1 . ' - U e . It Ai ' i 'i V - I' I 'l , t - l ,: 5 . 4 if-3 WARREN A. STRASNICK 79 Bancroft Avenue I dan't know. Straz plans to become a success- ful electrical engineer by attending Franklin Technical Institute . . . chase United States history with Mr. Dunbar as his most enioyable class . . . spends much spare time play- ing baseball, basketball, and hoc- key. 9 'SL .Q PAMELA SWAIN 33 Meadowbrook Lane Oh, yeah? Fisher Junior College is in attrac- tive Pam's future plans . . . has been a member of the Baton Squad . . . found homeroom with Mr. Ben- nett a great favorite . . . baseball and football games are hits with this girl. BARBARA A. SULLIVAN 'I4 Rachel Road I know it. A peppy Baton Squad twirler . . . Barb heads for the University of Massachusetts . . . won't forget United States history with Mr. Al- drich . . . found enioyment in foot- ball games and ice-skating . . . member of French Club and Rocket Hi-Lites. JOHN M. TALBOT 'III Green Street Where's that bell? Jack plans to ioin the Air Force next year and become a pilot . . . liked United States history classes . . . took an active part as a member of Basketball Team and Football Squad . . . an ardent sports fan. 2 Se. NATALIE A. STEEVES 231 Forest Street lsn'f it awful! Pretty Nat will always remember French class . . .this Program Girl enioys swimming, sailing and sketch- ing . . , plans for next year include the University of Massachusetts . . . member of Pioneer Art Staff, French Club, Senior Play Committee. BERTHA A. SURETTE 106 Libby Avenue Oh, witchl Cheerful Bert would like to at- tend a business school next year . . . chose history and office practice as her favorite subiects . . . spends much of her spare time bowling and working . . . her ambition, to travel to foreign lands. PATRICIA A. THOMPSON 'll Grand Street Criminy Dutch! To become a physical education teacher is Patty's aim . . . her plans for next year include University of Maine . . . will always remember history with Mr. Aldrich . . . her favorite sports, swimming, ice-skat- ing, and bowling . . . faithful mem- ber of Baton Squad. I 4 SALLY A. STEWART 35 Washington Street Bea utifulI An energetic Program Girl and Stu- dent Council member . . . friendly Sas rated history with Mr. Dun- bar high . . . plans to work next year . . . will be remembered as Edith Vanderlop in the Senior Play . . . chief interest is skating. r CAROLINE J. SURETTE 'I3 Washington Street You drive me ape. United States history with Mr. Dun- bar and home economics with Mrs. Landini rated high with Caroline . . . is undecided about her plans for the future . . . finds much en- ioyment in sports such as swimming and ice-skating. PATRICIA A. TODSEN 52 Pilgrim Road You'll never clear the trees with it! Pat's future plans include attending Chandler and becoming a private secretary . . . favored history with Mr. Aldrich . . . her activities, Senior Play Cast, Dramatic Club, Pioneer Typing Staff, and Rocket Hi-Lites . . . finds swimming and other sports fun. u X DONALD F. TOMPKINS H4 Village Street I guess. Lawrence Academy is this energetic lad's goal next fall . . . Tedda's ambition, to get into college . . . found English classes with Miss Hart enioyable . . . was a member of the Football Squad and Captain of the Baseball Team. JULIE VITALE I9 Fairview Avenue Oh, that's cuteI A Cheerleader at Cambridge High and Latin School, Julie ioined us this year . . . aims for teachers college . . . favorite sports, hockey, and water-skiing . . . remembered for her singing in the Senior Play . . . active on Profile Staff and Hi- Lites. RITA M. TOOMEY 35 Stewart Road I'll say. Rita came to us from Boston . . . will work as a telephone operator or a typist . . . finds a great deal of pleasure in competitive swimming . . . Captain of the Bunker Hill Swimming Club . . . won't forget typing classes. SUSAN I. WALKER 84 King Street You bet! Amityville High, Long Island, sent us Sue, a friendly newcomer . . . her goal, to be a physical therapist . . . Red enioys tennis, softball, and football . . . rates English high . . . Bouve or Hofstra will welcome this Softball Honor Team member. W. KENNETH WEIDMAN 12 Garrett Road Whatl Are you going? Skiing and playing the drums are Ken's main interests . . . found phy- sics and English classes enioyable . . . Northeastern or B.U. will wel- come ambitious Ken next year . . . faithful member of Student Council . . . ambition, to become a success- ful business man. SUMNER H, WESTON 69 Locust Street Well, it was this way. It will be Northeastern or Boston University for Sumner's post-gradua- tion plans . . ambition is to become a retail florist . . . found a special challenge in physics . . . member of Pioneer Business Staff . . . chief interests are hunting and fishing. WILLIAM M. TRAVEIS 40 Susan Drive Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Uncertain about college next year, Bill hopes to become a prosperous chemist eventually . . . his favorite sport, skiing . . . takes special in- terest in his hobbies, model build- ing, fishing, and science . . . found particular pleasure in his chemistry classes. fe: if 'Z '.i' ' i f A . . io.e . l-is iz' ' i-. K X gy,-5,Y,Fl.Vl of Q ..,- ROBERT E. TRITES 20 Arlington Street Down the Drain. Three-year member of our champion Golf Team . . . Bob plans to be a touring golf professional after graduation . . . rated Modern European history with Mr. Bennett as a favorite . . . finds swimming so well as golf enioyable. JOHN WATSON 2ll Ash Street Silencel Quiet Watt . . . a valuable mem- ber of both the Track and the Cross Country Teams . . . plans to ioin the Air Force after graduation . . . chief interest is airplanes . . . hopes to become a commercial pilot . . . favorite subject was history. CAROL A. WEEKS 'IB Timberneck Drive Oh, I don't lmow. Active member of Pioneer Business Staff, Girls Basketball Team and Bond . . . enthusiastic Weeksie plans to attend New England Deaconess School of Nursing . . . enioyed her anatomy and chemistry classes . . . finds fun in basketball and football games. sts I3 1 SUZANNE M. WILSON 240 West Street Oh, gee! After graduation loquacious Sue plans to attend a liberal arts col- lege and maior in history . . . finds tennis and art lots of fun . . . was on the Pioneer Art Staff, in Na- tional Honor Society and Interna- tional Affairs Club. shi M. VIRGINIA WOOD 64 Woburn Street I thought l'd die! Active as a Candy Girl and member of Baton Squad, Pioneer Profile Staff, Dramatic Club, and Rocket Hi-Lites . . . Ginny plans to attend the University of Maine . . . will always remember chemistry with Mr. Soule . . . rates dancing high. BARBARA K. WILLCOX 18 lntervale Terrace That's for sure. Although Barb is undecided about college, her future includes becom- ing a medical technologist . . . fondly remembers anatomy with Miss Zimmermann . . . likes music, dancing, and roller-skating . . . active member of Pioneer Profile Staff, Band, and Dramatic Club. Yi-'?-'if' DAVID F. WILLIAMS 317 South Street l'm broke. Dave's chief school interest was shop . . . immediate plans after grad- uation are uncertain . . . hopes to pursue a General Electric Appren- tice Course eventually . . . ambi- tion, to become a successful ma- chinist . . . spends many pleasant hours tinkering with cars. .f gk f . i , new-5? 1' . e. i if i , . 1 ,. il 4' we CQ H. THOMAS WILSON ANNDA H. WITHERELL ALICE G. WOLSEY 24 Baker Road What's the difference? Tom ioined us from Augusta, Maine . . . plans to attend Tufts to be- come a successful dentist . . . finds fun in dramatics . . . a member of the Debating and Baseball Teams, Latin and French Clubs, and Senior i f W as yi iii, 406 Lowell Street lshkobibbIe. Being Rocket Hi-Lifes Alumni Editor and acting in the Senior Play kept Annda busy . . . plans to become a teacher by attending Westbrook Junior first . . . French Ill with Miss Chiesa, her favorite class . . . likes swimming and reading. ,,, x., 194 Park Street, North Reading Aw, come onl Vivacious Cheerleader from the North . . . Al intends to become a nurse . . . asset to Student Council, Pioneer Art Staff, and Ba- ton Squad . . . president of Girls' Athletic Council . . . pet pleasure, football . . . fondly remembers chemistry with Mr. Soule. s RICHARD WOOD ROBERT B. WRIGHT GRETCHEN YORK 'I67 Washington Street 'l5 Federal Street. I6 Lothrop Road Heyl l don't care. You know. Undecided about post-graduation plans, Woody hopes some day to be a stock-car driver . . . his favorite class, auto shop . . . finds pleasure in all kinds of car racing . . . ranks working on cars a very satisfying hobby. Bob finds electronics, cars, and water-skiing delightful pastimes . . . after graduation he hopes to suc- ceed in a General Electric Appren- tice Course . . . will always re- member his physics classes with Mr. Murphy . . . active in the Demolay Rifle Club. Gretch . . . enthusiastic leader of Baton Squad . . . hopes to at- tend a dental school . . . favorite class was Biology A with Mr. Gar- land . . . likes swimming and going to football games . . . member of Student Council, Pioneer Profile Statf, and Newspaper. graduation program Processional March AA A A .....,.4,., A AA A AA High School Band Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Led by Class President Kenneth Arthur Faulkner StarSpangled Banner AA AAA AAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AA A A AA A A A Key-Smith Audience, Senior Class, and Band Prayer A A Dr. Paul E. Sheldon Salutatory Charlotte Ann Rosenkrans Torch Oration AA AAAA Kenneth Arthur Faulkner Essay ,AAA AAAAAAAAAA N ancy Arlene Luther, Class Honors Essay AA Richard Clark Peterson, Faculty Honors Essay AA John Francis Killilea, Jr., Class Honors Essay A A A A AA A AA AA A Joan Frances Lucas, Faculty Honors Essay AAAA Claudine C. Havard, Exchange Student from France Valedictory Maria Cecelia Galante Conferring Scholastic Honors A A A William W. Rodgers, Headmaster Conferring Diplomas AA Robert Turner, Chairman School Board Benediction A AA AA AAAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAAAAAA D r . Paul E. Sheldon Recessional A AA High School Band - -lf A ' h 4---n-.-v.p.-awww!!-Q Nw I I m 6. 5 n- 1- Q vp 1 . .... . , - ... W Q . .y . .. . canine comments Can I come in? g r w W 'V , . i Q' , WY... ' :I s Q, ,.e.....,. I see there's been a change in administration. I ,V me That armband is something new. Planning your prom? I'll be there. 108 N.-f .dug 5 lk y X 1 How do you like your new iob, Mr. Bennett? rf... 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Rliading Z-0284 1?29f0wG7' 1 'I4 OUR REWARD as Official Photographer for the Class of 1958 is in knowing that the students of Reading High School have received the finest in Photographic service. IN YEARS T0 COME 5 we would enjoy working with the graduating class and yearbook staff as much as we have this year. 5 5 NEXT YEAR let us assist you. The Warren ay anline I Studio, Inc. l32 Boylston Street Boston, Mass. 6 X? -0'0N0 -0'0 -021021014016Y02?G0'k91WN?0N016N76N0'0'G0v4?0ff0bv?0K?10'1?401'-?'06X 1 15 D 0117W5'00ff0f00 lg Compliments of TARPIN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE l.l5 High Street Reading Z-1917 Auto Repairs on all makes. Compliments of 2 INDUSTRIAL HEATING 81 PIPING CO. 60 Mt. Vernon St. Reading, Mass. RE 2-0001 - 2-1961 Compliments of HILLCREST MOTOR MART, INC. PLYMOUTH IMPERIAL CHRYSLER Roger A. 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Established in 1855 SERVICE and QUALITY MERCHANDISE EDWARD LAPPIN Plumbing and Heating 76 Haven St. Tel, RE 2.0460 We Carry the Latest in Iewelry W' T. CO. Authorized Bulova Watches Known for Values HANSCOM JEWELRY STORE Jeweler and Watchmaker Grant's Has Everything for Boys and Girls Expert Watch Repairing on Visit Our Basement Sales Floor Swiss and American Watches 622 Main St. Reading, Mass. 193 Haven St., Street Floor Tel. Rliading 2-0248 0N?W1H70N?17020l'0N761'7040N01W140N01'?026 Q020'0'0N0N6Is CROSWELL FUNERAL SERVICE WAGE Snapshots of your High School days will be a fortune of memories in FUNERAL HOME later years. Keep them safe, mount them in an album now with Nu-Ace snapshot mounting corners 9 Bow sm. Tel. N. R. 4-3031 5 3 Ellsworth Croswcll, Director Complilnenls of WEBER AND SMITH, INC. Manufacturers of 5 TANNERS, FINISHES 15 IILRCE STREET READING MASS 6 30 -0'6'K0M0 0N-0N01L0N0v'-0101f02l0vL?C7f0f0v10N010'N0N010N0I4020w20v010b!0N01G0'401L0'10f6x 'I 19 FRANCIS BROS., INC. Haven R5 20139 Junior Miss - Women's Wear and Accessories Hardware Houseware Toys. 660 Main St. 529 Main St. GM-LS Reading, Mass. Winchester, Mass. 174-0 Mass. Ave. Free Delivery Lexington, Mass. Solo-Pak Electronics Corp. HEARING AID. INSTRUMENTS Q Batteries for all make aids Repairs of all make aids 84 Haven St. Tel. Rlilading 2-1119 Reading, Mass. l Atlas Paint 8 Supply Co. MERRILL 5.59 L..'i3I.2.T.E SERVICE 525 Main.Streel Reading Richard E. M erriu swf in 604 Main street Reading Z-2066 Woburn - Bruokline - Jamaica Plain Quincy - Needham Evenings Reading 2-0073 Offices Egadlng Ldelrose 1 6 Mam St' 617 W. Foster St. Re'2'2834 N0--5-4260 Robert Stone L nnfield Real Estate Y on the pike LY-5-0930 30 -?'0K0v-0'0N0'0f0b'0N0 0Pf0N05k7N0'10f0K0N0110N0N0f2040f10'f10N0Ps0f'0ff-01'-0 0'40f0N0 40 120 S 1000 10x-0v-011-02:48 , 9 l Compliments of Compliments of Christensen's W. DANA BARTLETI7 Garden Center Complete Insurance Service 174 Haven St. RE 2-3090 357 SO. Main St. Greg0ry's Drive-In SARMAN'S 610 Main Street Come and Try Our Submarine Sandwich ARMY AND NAVY suRPLUs Y ' EWY 'U Q , Italian-American Delicatessen 5 Full line of Men's Work and Dress Clothes , ,, 162 Main St. Reading, Mass. Bargains Galore' b READING SUPPLY CO. THE ALL-IN-ONE SUPPLY HOUSE Dupont Paints - Plumbing - Heating Supplies 1078 Main st. Tel. RE 2-1001 in When Taking the Train Compliments of E A S T or W E S T Leave Your Car For STEELE'S MUSIC STORE SERVICE by the BEST Roger Buck's Service Station 640 Main St. Reading, Mass. Rliading 2-7019 Tel' At the Lncol St R 'I oad Bhd Station Prescott St. G 3192020100H0Y0'IG01f-74014014-010110240110'L?Q0'0v10N740v6120'0N02f020'l0N0101f0N0N01Q0110fC0'6x 121 fs0f00 In a. hurry HANSON'S SERVICE STATION Quick-stop Market Lubrication - Tires - Batteries - Accessories N Main Str I o . e ec MOBILGAS North Reading 4 West St. Tel. REacling 2-7028 Free Delivery SANTOR0'S DELICATESSEN H at G INC ' Where Every Sandwich In A Meal She et Metal Shop Cold Cuts and Salads Q Warm Air Heating for 5 23 Ash Street Re 2-0970 Parties Is Our Specialty BARBEQUED CHICKEN 648 Main St. Reading, Mass. Compliments of FLAHERTY'S SERVICE STATION Brooks' 8 Eaton's Express JOHN M- FLAHERTY- PNP- Tel. RE. 2-7043 459 MAIN s'r. 9 Chapin Ave. Reading, Mass. Reading, Mau. Rsading 2-1852 0 x . , ol L ,f GRUNDY ELECTRIC ' 'uf K 5 . T A Electric Appliances - Television 6 ! Westinghouse - Bendix - Maytag - Thor - AB Call Us Today! Wringer Rolls - Easy - Blackstone - Hoses H. Water Pumps - Electric Motors FUEL AND RANGE OIL i 87 Hopkins St. Reading 74 Haven St. Reading Call RE 2-0971 or CR 9-0430 N K7W1wCM0Y00'100W1s0?00i01G?f0s?'010GJW1s70'0fG00100'i0' l00W 122 U- 9NQ'0f10510061270405170Q0N05'Q1?276N026VQ10N0N6W104!0f04010110110N?0405'740v40lvx I NO READING 4 4289 Western Auto Associate Store LEWIS G. VUHHILA5 L INSURANCE AGENCY BILL Scnmnr, Prop. l'l0l'I'll'l'l'l .l'lJ 190 Haven St. Reading, Mass. IB MAIN srnss-r :Lemons NORTH READING. MASS. NO READING 4-aes? A c s vm: J,-1: .Q Home 557 READING 2-1095 DRAGON CURNER SHOPPE - E, .L 7: 206WcstSLrcct LEE SQUIBB . Qealfor Reading, Mass. CIW AND COUNTY PROPERTIES FARMS AND HOUSE LOTS FOR SALE Al . 2273? S C. Eldcn READINGFIMII-ss. READING 2-2920 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE . , ELECTRIC COOKING ELECTRIC WATER HEATING Q CLEAN ECONOMICAL 9 SAFE FAST THE WAY TO BETTER LIVING WITH ELECTRICITY THE TOWN OF READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT 25 Haven Street Reading 2-1340 2?'0'G?' 123 zgmmwnawwfwwwwwxawwfwdmwwaweawdawwmatavwwfawwfmvvtwaawwwx Eric's re nh u Kenneth R. Ivester G e 0 ses Insurance ---- Real Estate 1090 North Main St. 217 Main Street North Reading RE 20547 Phone No ' Readmg 4-4500 Order Your Flowers Where Flowers Are Grown CENT RAL PHARMACY C 'p'i 'e 's of Alfio Fichera Reg. Pharm., Joseph Doherty 13313 Main St. ' 11 Linden St. Tel- 4' 4621 North Reading, Mass. Free Delivery Reading, Mass' Compliments of Hobart's Garage C , . na MAIN ST. READING, MASS. Phil O Brien 3 MAIN AND ASH ST., READING, MASS. A Automobile Rqnh., ln the Square, On the Square Prompt and courteous Service Your Texuo Dade' Tel. RE 2-7006 RE 2-7035 CLAPP 81 LEACH, INC. ZITZOW'S RAYMOND J. Dmzw LAWRENCE Dnzw THE ELECTRIC STORE Lowell and Grove Street Electric Wiring Electric Appliances 545 Main Street Reading Tel. REading 2-0750 Reading, Mass. gg so-wwav A 124 X7'-040510110Pf0'0tL?l01f0N040N0P1040110N0201i0t'040P'016f10210N040H'-054-0?-0N0 '0ff0 '-0:1011-01103 9 Congratulations to YOU! 5 and an invitation A t to discuss .ggi 3 .1 k H 'SL Sui N :'ifi ' , p ause 5 your future MELROSE I A 'wi-. x L A I., , Qr, g .K Q ff',,L1Q3.,f,' l Y W x is . , A ' U it . ltitsnsssirs 5 ' 'gl -,yur 4+ f--ea- A ,V MP irngmcccriiiiffig 'VJ' WAKEFIELD Here is your chance to work with congenial, friendly people 9 in clean modern surroundings close to home. If you are in- ' terested in doing a constructive and valuable job in electronics, 5 consider the opportunities at either our Wakefield or Melrose Q plant. Q ' Good starting salary while learning. ' Planned periodic wage increase. 5 ' Paid holidays and vacations. ' Training programs. ' Pleasant associations. ' A secure job with a reliable company. There are many excellent opportunities at Transitron. Come in and talk to us today. We'll be glad to give you all the details. I electronic corporation 34 Foundry Street, WAKEFIELD, MASS. 70 Grove Street, MELROSE, MASS. G x7N947f?C?'01l?1?40K?C0N0'61L?2?02f0N?f06'65W1f0N761G7C71?61 10110 'I 25 '74062H7'01?171?f0f'7r010'0K061f0201?1?WM7'0NQf0'61'Q17l0165s 3 ,Li E s ,f ,' ' 3 s ,--g....- XM it 5 UTI eerie l 5 CHECK WHAT YOU WANT: Good starting salary with regular raises Pleasant work with other girls and young rnen Prestige of a responsible job with a well-known and respected company If your list shows three checks, then you should check into what the Telephone Company has to offer you. Smart girls are doing it now, before they graduate from high school. Come in and see our employment interviewer soon. You'll enjoy talking with her. Act now, and you can say with pride, Pm all set! I'm going to work with the Telephone Company! See the Guidance Counselor at your school, and talk first with her about when and where to apply. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY 6 x0 05'0N0h0f0 -01'-0201'-01'-0201401102272202'-010'401L0120N0'2010'1-0N?WK05f-050f40N0Yf-0fL0140120'10x 126 501170110119051010-10'f7'011?0N010fl?4010N7'?401W1'020fl050'1?10f611761040'0R0bc76X RALPH F. SMITH Real Estate RE 2-3220 RE 2-0109 READING LUMBER CO. Plywood Center 110 MAIN ST. NORTH READING Largest selection and the lowest prices of 1st quality Weldwood V. Plank Paneling in New England. Lumber and Building Materials Of All Kinds Reading 2-2211 No. Reading 4-4241 IT'S REALLY TRUE A savin s account can hel 8 P you reach your objectives! You can eliminate some of the suspense about what's around the corner by sav- F IRESTON E Compliments of WAGNER BROS. 9 ing 31' 33' 35' S10 0' more regularly 612 MAIN ST. READING, MASS In this Bank. RE 2-3850 MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK YW' 645 MAIN STREET Fi'eff0 e READING, MASS. Pb'l ' Philco-Bendix Branch Office: Dealer 386 MAIN STREET, WILMINGTON g7N0 410 l0N0' 40N0W-0N0Y0'f0N0'5920' 10' f0'0f'Qf70N0G?f0N?1717040'W16W0f'010f0N0562Q1?040 717S?6X BLAIS-PORTER, INC. Compliments of CHEVROLET UNITED RESTAURANT Arthur Porter 452 Main Street REading 2-3920 on Route 28 ZENITH DUMONT DOYON'S T.V. Sales 8: Service, INC. 281 MAIN ST. REading 2-3229 5 VISIT OUR RECORD DEPARTMENT Q Discount Prices - Free Cakes Televisions - Radios -- Hi-Fidelity Record Players Remember-we service what we sell! R.C.A. ADMIRAL Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1958 from the Officers, Directors and Staff of the READING CO-OPERATIVE BANK 643 MAIN STREET READING, MASS. ?C C0'20N0N0Y0N-0i'0N0Y-0 20' 920101'-0110+'-0'N0f'0-10110110401'0N0174?G0N0N0N0100WP'4W6N7'040f'0f1056110'1040'01'014?6K A Compliments of DR. T. J. KELLEHER Compliments of DR. GEORGE B. DINAN Compliments of DR. H. GRAFF Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH'S Reading, Mass. Fe' fbe Bev Art Supplies RE 2-0060 In Fuel Oil and Service PAINT SERVICE CENTER Call joseph P. Riemer, Prop. M. 8K BUTT Wallpaper - Paint Q T ORRIDHEET RE 2-1814 164 HAVEN sT. READING, MASS. WAYSIDE BAZAAR HOME OF DOLLAR SAVINGS Reading's Only Discount House Toys - School Supplies - Gifts Hobbycraft - Candy Games - Sundries 107 MAIN ST. RT. 28, READING, MASS. ROCKPORT FISH MARKET speezezim in Fresh Fish 169 HAVEN sr. RE 2-0076 Member Chamber Of Commerce 6 H?40N0 6Y-01 10K0v20 01'0N0 -0K0N0'0N0I20N0N0l'-0N0K0l -040'W10f0N?G7W50'0N7G040'WN?'0l'0'04016'01'0I01040N'710v196x Compliments of GLO CLEANERS Redstone Shopping Center STONEHAM Merrill Real Estate Service Home Construction RICHARD E. MERRILL 604 MAIN STREET Reading 2-2066 Evenings: Reading 2-0073 Compliments of THE BLUE HAVEN Real New England Homecooked Food Pastries and Handcut Doughnuts Compliments of BERSON PHARMACY In Business for Your Convenience 1 HARNDEN STREET In READING SQUARE RE 2-2832 Reading 2-7030 READING, MASS. CHARLES A. SIMMS Jewelry and Giftware 648 MAIN STREET Reading, Massachusetts RE 2-4031 STONEHAM 5-HGUR CLEANERS Tel. Reading 2-1420 587 MAIN STREET READING, MASS. Compliments of Congratulations FAY'S CURTAIN SHOPPE 1958 GRADUATES Newest in Curtains and Drapes for any room in the house Spreads, Blankets and Linens 624 MAIN STREET RE 2-2646 1-0 6N0M0r YOUNG PEOPLES' FELLOWSHIP -622040 -0 2940 -0 9 0K0N-02G0vG0'410 -0-1051000117f717401f761v011?'Q10fl7f4W!0N0N0fQ0N02'lW'20 040'0 0K056x Colonial at Lynnfield Route 128 Exit 21 Telephone: CR 9-3043 WEsToN's GREENHoUsEs 3 Flowers for all occasions Corsnges of Distinction 9 Auburn Street RE 2-0091W 9f0Q01fJ1?10P'010'102010'1?19f0 0Y0 0S40'0440 G01G010v'0i :Cm'-0110110-fo-x0u0na'01fa'awnacaeawwc0wm:0na10ww:ww0'10w04mfa1a:01f0w0Aa'mea'0-wx 9 Compliments of GRIFFIN GREENHOUSE MRS. D. M. AINSWORTH SUPPLIES, INC. 1 HAVEN STREET READING, MASS. C0mP1imem5 of CHARI.IE'S FLYING A BEN,S BARBER SHOP 306 MAIN ST. READING, MASS. 5 open Daily 7-12 Expert ladies and gems img,-cut, Auto jetomatic Wash 5 Burner Service Heating Oils 5 S Q 5 E S. M. HODSCN CO. Oil H eatin g Contractors 26 Brande Ct. Reading, Mass. REading 2-1207 0 0N0i00'-02-050'0-100N?0117'961W'0271?fQ'0s?6Wf0N00476Ps0N0N05040N'?s?616x Satisfaction Guaranteed W. T. GRANT COMPANY X, E5 Route 28 - junction 128 MAIN STREET Stoneham, Mass. wel' unuon: Qioxrl SHOPPING CENTER , 4 - Stores in - 1 Shopping's a breeze when you use the W. T. GRANT Charge-It Plan. No money down - Months to pay. 09a .Zara MEN 'S AND BOY'S WEAR Redstone Shopping Center - Next to Star Market Open Every Night for your Shopping Convenience SOME OF THE COMPANY WE KEEP IN FAMOUS BRANDS Van Huesen - Hathaway - Hickok - Stetson Duofold - Plymouth - Alps DOMENICK ZANNI SONS, INC. General Contractor Q 5 Excavating - Drilling and Blasting Bulldozer - Shovel - Trucking 22 Lakeview Avenue Tel. REading 2-1610 Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, Inc. 743 Main Street Tel. RE 2-0105 Charles E. Hilts David Malcolm ?l76':056s6n s0v20'K01W 0N7G0K?f0K0'616N0N7'-0N0'0f0' 0-010 if 920'-04 -'0N0f01G020N0-401'0M0+'0N01'0f'-0,'-01f6Wf0'0'0'N-0 40W GOODALL VINYL FABRICS A DIVISION OF GooDALL-sANFoRD, INC. Reading, Mass. Manufacturers of Vinyl Coated Fabrics 1, f c552La za a mem er 0 QVBMTRISUJNC. V 0 IEADIMB S MOST MODERN SALONS . mi:If2-2ifiiii-2:E:Esfs:::-:-.-,.. I js:-::::::,I,:,:, ,.,, I ,.,..,. . MR ,.... .--, - counmausn 'For the WUMTR 5 who cares enough lo have . -.---- the very best. f ':' Q E ixx Individualized Hail Shaping Lamp Cum,-,Q - ersonalized Permanent Waving J 'M MAIN ST A ' tic Hair Coloring annum sa RE 2-1 1 I ,,,I . ,... . fy -ur:-.:::::::1:1I:::-:::::s:r:s'5.5:5:5'5:515: .-::5:a-12.4241 '- ' ' M ---- A -V:-:-:1::sie1.:2:::112151353255225-1:5:5:5:E:2:z:z:1v-2-' I -f.:,:::,:,,m:,1,.,',,,.:.:.:.: .-.- f - ,1 .-.-- ---.-.-.'.4 . -2 .-.-.-.-.-.-..-. J McDermott's for Music in lbe air Congratulations, Kids with HI-FI MARCIE JUDY C- by Motorola, Decca, RCA, Capital ELAINE PHYLLIS and LP RECORDS LORRA1NE JUDY B, from the largest record library in this area CLASS OF 1958 MCDERMOTTS REDSTONE SHOPPING CENTER ST. 6-2800 00:01- 569W-7'-0N0N02C0'N0X0K0'5 0000265001661 direct sales personal service li S original layouts art service H05f026W'0 -7f0N0Y-0K0 0P'Q61'-0x retouching composition '- mechanicals , REE Q halftone and lm film and plate stripping 0 ., plate making offset printing X wisest? f0ldln9 way iqgfagiig' 155 complete bindery service packaging delivery t. o'toole and sons, inc. stamford, connecticut stamford da 4-9226 new york me 5-4112 Q Certified Gemologist Registered Jeweler American Gem Society ,e-f- ff' 'filly - ee RICHARD CHESLEY ? 2 'R - Ez Vice-President of Long's Jewelers will be happy to help in the selection of diamond engagement rings, wedding, E anniversary. graduation. birthday and E sw-If ' - i E S' 40 ,I fdlzwffmf WIFI flocking aheadlj Christmas gifts. 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