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

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Faculty The curriculum at Reading Memorial High School is de¬ signed to meet the needs of each student, be he bound for col¬ lege or the business world. While our time at Reading Memorial High School may be measured in many ways, perhaps the most indicative is in¬ creasing proficiency in English. This four year program in¬ cludes studies of grammar, composition, and the finest litera¬ ture. Sharing the goal of self-expression is the Foreign Lan¬ guage Department. While studying Latin, French, or Spanish, pupils learn much of the history and culture of the language and the land, often discovering a similarity in philosophies which unite nations. The sands of time shift, but in the fields of mathematics and science the basic concepts remain fixed. While college preparatory students may take courses ranging from elementary algebra to trigonometry, solid geometry, and calculus, business students will find valuable their work in fundamental arithme¬ tic and bookkeeping. In the Science Department beginners are introduced to the fascinating world of general science. Later one may study biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, or earth science. Lessons of the past help one to act more wisely in the future, thus the History Department presents to each student courses in world history and United States history. Also avail¬ able are courses in civics and problems of democracy. From the Commercial Department come pupils serving as student secretaries, where they can put into practice what they have studied in shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, and general business classes. In the Practical Arts Department pupils are also learning by doing. While boys are engaged in mechanical drawing, printing, and automotive mechanics, girls work out problems of home economics. Our Fine Arts Department has several facets. Raymond Memorial Library is always open for research or recreation. Classes in music appreciation and music theory, and activities such as Band, Glee Club, Orchestra, and Chorus meet often in the Band Room. In the Art Room materials are available for self-expression through that medium. It is the hope of the Physical Education Department that its program of extra-curricular sports and regular gym classes help to increase the physical fitness of students and to develop qualities of good sportsmanship and teamwork. The Driver Education program, by means of two automobiles supplied by Carleton and Gray, Incorporated, enables students to obtain driver’s licenses. After thirty hours of class work and six hours of driving, these students are capable, courteous drivers. Clarissa E. Abbott English Have you children noticed the beautiful foliage this morning?” James N. Aldrich United States History, Chairman of History De¬ partment All Right, Kiddies.” Willis E. Anderson Civics, United States His¬ tory, Problems of Democ¬ racy . . . and I repeat ’ John L. Adams Industrial Arts Let’s have it quiet!” Philip W. Althoff Director of Physical Edu¬ cation Hey, Fellas” Rolfe Banister Algebra, Math A and B Now, folks; now, folks ' 13

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Guidance Department Be ruled by time, the wisest counselor of all.” In Reading, guidance is regarded as one of the most im¬ portant facets of the school program. Skilled counselors, Mr. Walter Paskowsky, Miss Helen Hart, and Mr. John Pacino, are constantly working with students, helping them to achieve their goals in life. To discover each young person’s abilities, the counselors administer and evaluate tests, arrange occupational conferences, and prepare transcripts for seniors applying to colleges and universities. Miss Helen Hart Mr. John Pacino A Harvard student talks to future applicants.

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Harold E. Bond English We’re not supposed to talk about it, but . . . ” Walter T. Cahill English Into each life a little rain must fall.” Jane R. Cutcliffe Chairman of English De¬ partment English Rise, reverse, repeat!” • ' • i. Ardis Chapman Chairman of Home Eco¬ nomics Department Get to work!” Edwina Donohoe World History, Civics Is there a question back there?” Alexander Boch Spanish Nobody gets embarrass¬ ed.” Peter F. Carbone General Business, Typing, Office Practice I’m gonna start taking names” Elizabeth Dagdigian English, Latin When in doubt, use the ablative.” Virginia Bartlett Physical Education Line up and count off by fours!” Robert Bronner Supervisor Driver Ed. O. K.” Ruth E. Conti English You’ll never get ahead.” Leonard D’Orlando English A little more criticism.” 14