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

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The curt ain opens for a study of the world of culture. Table of Contents Page Introduction . 2 Dedication . 4 Administration, Faculty, Staff . 8 I Chapter I Fall Sports . 24 Freshmen . 34 Organizations Activities . 40 II Chapter II Winter Sports . 50 Sophomores . 58 Organizations Activities . 64 III Chapter III Spring Sports . 74 Juniors . 78 Organizations Activities . 84 IV Chapter IV Seniors . 102 Advertisements 3

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Introduction From the beginning of time man has been endowed with an adventurous spirit that has constantly searched for the Why behind the un¬ known; for a superior method to improve his way of life. This feeling of unrest was the pri¬ mary reason our country was founded and at¬ tained its present greatness. In their search, the men of the new-born America looked to the West, a vast area, unknown, untamed, and un¬ conquered. The American characteristic of pioneering was born of the rigors of the west¬ ward expansion. The Pioneering Spirit grew as more and more of the populace embarked on the journey toward the Pacific coast. We, the pupils of Reading Memorial High School, have inherited this spirit from our fore fathers. From the tim£ we entered the school as Freshmen we have been striving to fulfill a purpose, not to open a new territory, but to gain knowledge of areas already explored. As new students our future was unknown, but with each step of the journey we became more familiar with the problems we faced. Now, with our goal in sight, we realize it is not the ultimate. As our pioneering ancestors before us, we have a future after commencement that is for us un¬ known, untamed, unconquered. Reading Memorial High School is the place of our pioneering. 2

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Dedication Elizabeth A. Batchelder This June, Elizabeth Batchelder will retire after dedicating forty-eight years to the teaching profession. The absence of her services will be felt by both the faculty and by the innumerable pupils who have benefited from her classes and guidance. Her ready willingness to advise and assist in the typing of research papers has won the appreciation of many perplexed juniors and seniors. Her devoted efforts have played an important part in making Reading Memorial High School the estimable school that it now is. Miss Batchelder, a graduate of Reading High School, attended the State Teachers College at Salem and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Simmons College. She has witnessed many firsts” since she entered the school in 1916 as an English teacher. Supervising the 1928 Pioneer, she was the first to publish candid pictures in the year book. While working as a guidance director during the Great Depression, she was instrumental in finding employ¬ ment for jobless seniors. By dedicating this yearbook to Miss Batchelder, the members of the Pioneer staff of I960, in behalf of the many students who have come into con¬ tact with her, wish to express their gratitude and respect for the training, guidance, and understanding she has given to her students throughout the years. Only through this assistance have many students been able to pioneer into the field of business as a preparation for their life’s work. 4