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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1962 volume:

I •� ■ • . ; • ; ■ . f+ r3 ‘� V ,• . e • ' ; 1 •) . • � ' � ' • ,vK (V } .5(. . • .. • . V • . v V pioneer nineteen hundred and sixty-two reading, m a ssa c h u se tts Pioneer Board Editor-in-Chief ROBERT TAYLOR Co-ordinator SALLY HIGGINS Art Editors NANCY SMITH MARTHA W. SMITH Business Editors PAUL GREGG MARCIA BONACCORSO LAWRENCE CATE Literary Editors KATHLEEN MALOY ARTHUR SPENCER Profile Editors KAREN NOWELL LINDA SUTLIFF Head Typist MARGARET SARMANIAN Published BY THE CLASS OF 1962 Introduction Pioneer — the name itself alludes to a spirit of adventure, a search for new discoveries, a con¬ quest of new fields. We at Reading Memorial High School are building a foundation on which we can support and maintain our positions in these fields of endeavor. But our foundation in¬ cludes more than a mere memorization of facts, theories, applications and methods. We are con ¬ structing a basis for human understanding, for all facets of a highly complex society. Today, however, the threat of atomic warfare raises the importance of a comprehensive scholas¬ tic background. We realize that destruction is not the only alternative, that new discoveries will be made, that new benefits to humanity will evolve. This realization gives us a goal, an ideal to be reached through education and understanding. Thus, Pioneer is a record of our activities in an age that offers the greatest challenge to our understanding and achievements. It is the record of a time when continual re-evaluation is impera¬ tive. But more than that, it is the record of memories and events in an age where they would soon be forgotten were it not for the annals kept. 2 Reading Memorial High School «« a conquest of new fields.” 3 that new discoveries will be made . . 4 Table of Contents Administration, faculty, and staffs Page 10 Underclasses Page 24 Sports Page 42 Activities Page 70 Seniors Page 108 5 Mr. James M. Aldrich Dedication Mr. James M. Aldrich, who has been teaching in Australia this year under a Fulbright grant, has been for eight years a valuable member of the faculty at R. M. H. S. He has been chairman of the History Department, and coach of the track team, both of which have felt his absence and are looking, forward to his return next year. In 1948 Mr. Aldrich received his A.B. degree from Harvard University. In 1951 the University of Denver awarded him his M.A. in Political Science, and he has done further graduate work at both Boston and Brown Universities. Mr. A.” is devoted to his frustrating, fascinating, frantic profession” in which he feels he has accomplished his aim if he can f teach his students to think. In recognition of all he has done for us in the past, and in confidence that he will continue his fine work in the future, we, the class of 1962, dedicate this year’s Pioneer to him. 6 Mr. Lawrence McIntosh Dedication This year we have been fortunate to have with us Mr. Lawrence McIntosh, a Fulbright Scholarship winner. Along with his teaching ability, Mr. Mac” has brought us a greater understanding of his homeland Australia. During these few months here at Reading Memorial High School, he has gained our respect by his conscientious manner and his willingness to help any student. Mr. McIntosh received a B. E. D. degree from Sydney University and is now studying for a diploma in Educational Administration at the University of New England in Australia. Before coming to Reading he taught for twenty- two years down-under” at his home town school Inverell High. In order to show our appreciation for all his work, the members of the Pioneer staff of 1962 dedicate our yearbook to this ambassador of goodwill. As the new ideas presented by the advent of the atomic age affect relationships between men and nations, so has Mr. McIntosh effected more amicable re¬ lations by exerting the peaceful force of understanding. 7 Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in educa¬ tion. John F. Kennedy I • 9 administration guidance faculty staffs Administration Mr. Ara A. Karakashian Events in the first few years of the dawn¬ ing atomic age have made it abundantly clear that so-called civilized” man is a paradoxical creature of imperfect and unbalanced devel¬ opment. On the one hand, he has demon¬ strated infinite capacity to understand and manipulate his physical environment. On the other hand, he has demonstrated infinite in¬ capacity to understand and control his own emotions. The advent of the atomic bomb has brought into sharp focus the fact that fear of what one man may do to another or what one nation may do to another nation remains the dominant motive in interpersonal and international affairs. From fear are spawned such other negative emotions as hate, distrust, envy and greed which impel man to act in ways that divest him of what¬ ever dignity he may aspire to. The atomic age dictates that man learn to live with his neighbor in permanent peace and harmony, or perish. To meet this dictate man must achieve a much higher degree of emotional and social maturity than he has to date. He must learn not only to eliminate fear and other negative emotions as domin¬ ant forces in his personal and collective life, but he must learn to practice the virtues of patience, self-restraint, and tolerance to a much greater degree than ever before. . . . learn to practice the virtues of patience, self restraint and tolerance ...” 10 The 100 megaton nuclear bomb, which man can create, is equivalent to the dropping of a Hiroshima Bomb once a day for 14 years. The energy released is beyond our comprehension. Scientists during this recent era of atomic discovery have also learned to control the energy of the atom so that its forces may be released and directed to serve mankind in many new and wonderful ways. Compare your life to the atom. Unrealized power is within you now. The development and future of your life lies in your own hands and is not dependent upon the research and discoveries of others. Learn to release your full potential not in violent, chaotic actions but rather as in the atomic pile, through deliberate and constructive liberation of energy and abilities whenever and wherever needed. Let your life generate to its fullest capacity the abundant energies that are within you. Ernest G. Spence Florence G. Nichols Although we are all caught up in the won¬ ders of the Atom Age, constantly searching for and realizing scientific advancements in many fields, we must still maintain a proper sense of values in our daily lives. Let us never neglect the simple acts of courtesy, thoughtfulness, kindness to others, without which great achieve¬ ments can be meaningless. Let us always re¬ member that this country of ours was founded and strengthened by men who indeed had visions of the future but who never failed to consider the ever present necessity of living harmoniously with others through mutual re¬ spect and understanding. Unrealized power is within you now The Guidance Department The Guidance Department is an integral part of the administration in Reading Memorial High School. Throughout the years this department has become in¬ creasingly important to the individual. Many decisions for the future depend on the guidance given by our able counselors. Mr. Walter Paskowsky, Miss Helen Hart, and Mr. John Pacino are essential to the entire student body: administering tests, arranging occupational conferences, and giving the much needed advice about post-graduate plans. Whether a student is heading for college or the business world, he is sure to find friendly advice and help¬ ful counsel here. Mr. Walter G. Paskowsky Miss Helen Hart Mr. John Pacino Mr. Pacino gives service with a smile 12 acuity The curriculum at Reading Memorial High School is the nucleus of our secondary education and helps us immeasurably in future years. Each subject is but a part of the school program, which revolves about a highly competent faculty. 1 ' A firm knowledge of languages is supplied by the English and Foreign Language Departments. They also provide the priciples upon which depend our ability to speak and write effectively. Grammar, composition, and literature study afford the student an excellent opportunity to learn more about his own language and the colorful speech of earlier days. Foreign languages, also, play an important role in the High School curriculum. By studying such tongues as Latin, French, and Spanish, the student may acquire a deeper insight into the culture and history of his foreign neighbors. In this atomic age, the Math and Science Departments find themselves playing an increasingly important part in building the country’s future. College preparatory students will soon realize the value of the training they receive in Algebra I and II, Plane and Solid Geometry, and Advanced Math; students headed for the business world will appreciate the usefulness of Fundamental Arithmetic and Bookkeeping. In the radiant, ever-changing world of science, pupils gain important understanding of General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Anatomy. Not only a knowledge of the past, but a good understanding of the future can be obtained through the study of history. It is said that history re¬ peats itself, and pupils can discover this in the study of United States History, World History, Civics, and Problems of Democracy. Much of our industry today depends upon students well versed in business training and practical arts. The importance of shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, and general business training cannot be overestimated. The creative ability of many a student comes to light in the Practical Arts Department. Boys have a chance to learn about mechanical drawing, printing, and automotive mechanics, while girls display their talent in home economics. The facilities of the Fine Arts Department are many, and its program varied. For students desiring research or recreational materials, Raymond Memorial Library is always open to fulfill their needs. For the musically talented courses in Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Band, Glee Club, Orchestra, and Chorus are offered. For those who wish to display their artistic talent, the supplies and materials of the Art Room are available. To maintain the radiance and energy of today’s youth, the Physical Education Department offers an excellent program in extra-curricular sports and good sportsmanship. Another important activity developing their physical capabilities at R.M.H.S. is the Driver Education program. Here students are taught the concepts and fine points of good driving by both classroom and on- the-road instruction. Through the efforts of our excellent faculty and the varied program offered, the students at R.M.H.S. well afford to be proud of their high school. Industry today depends upon students well-versed in business training Faculty Mr. John L. Adams Shop Don ' t steal the stock!” Mr. Dunbar holds the rapt attention of his history class. Mr. Alexander L. Boch Spanish You are now entering the Spanish zone.” Mrs. Jeannette Bell English Eyes front!” Mr. Philip W. Althoff Chairman of Physical Education Pull, pull, more, more!” Miss Virginia Bartlett Physical Education All right, everybody up¬ stairs.” Mrs. Muriel Bolas Home Economics I cant compete with the talking.” Mr. Harold Bond English 7 think that 1 shall never see a poem lovely as a tree!” Mr. Robert Bronner United States History, World History, Driver Education If you’re in an accident, it’s not my fault!” Mr. Walter T. Cahill English When does the bean pick¬ ing season start?” 14 Miss Carol Cain Physical Education Ready position!” Mr. Peter F. Carbone Typing, Office Practice, Clerical Practice, Business Principles Make believe the keys are hot.” Mr. Irwin Cohen Chemistry, Physics I’ll start checking up on you!’ Mrs. Jane R. Cutcliffe Chairman of English Dept., English That’s it exactly!” Mr. Leonard F. D’Orlando English l love Necco Wafers.” Mr. John S. Drabik Chemistry Did you hear the one about ...” ?” Mr. John Dick French, English Comprenez — vous?” Mr. Robert Dunbar Chairman of History Dept., United States History, Problems of Democracy l want absolute quiet! Mrs. Mary H. Eaton Geometry Geometry is fun! Faculty Mr. David L. Garland Biology Don’t panic!” Mr. Richard W. Ham French In your best Parisian ac¬ cent.” Mr. Walter Hawkes Athletic Director Physical Education I am still a great be¬ liever!” Mr. Wendell Hodgkins English You may have heard this before, but . . . ” Mr. John Hollingsworth Mathematics Football coach A comb! What a dream¬ er!” Miss Doris Kelly Bookkeeping, Personal Typing Feet squarely on the floor!” Mr. Francis J. Logan Senior Review Mathematics Is that clear?” Mrs. Ernestine H. MacDonald Librarian 119 is for quiet study!” Mr. Lawrence McIntosh World History, Problems of Democracy Down under . . J” 6 | ■ 5 1 a j m , 4 f j Bob Frost prepares a launching. Miss Hazel M. Percy Chairman of Mathematics Dept., Intermediate Mathe¬ matics, Advanced Mathematics Mr. James T. Murphy Chemistry, Physics I don’t care what Miss Percy says; up here we cancel!” 4 Miss Percy explains angle of elevation. Mr. Robert F. Patterson Industrial Arts Get away from the lights!” Home Economics Make that seam one- fourth of an inch!” Mr. Joseph V. Nisco French, Spanish Eien” That was an easy qutz. What happened?” Mr. Gerome Pierianowicz Biology Now all kidding aside... Miss Jane E. Reed Chairman of Commercial Dept. Secretarial Practice, Transcription, Typing Break it up now! Mr. James L. Roth Band, Glee Club Rally? What rally?” Miss Geraldine Roy Art Only Miss Roy and Michelangelo could drau a perfect circle! 1 i Mr. Anthony V. Salvo Shorthand, Office Practice, Consumer Economics, Typing How many did that ac¬ curately?” Mr. Arthur L. Spencer Chairman of Foreign Language Dept., Latin Where there’s smoke, there’s fire; where .there’s possum, there’s a comple¬ mentary infinitive.” Miss Sally Stembridge English In case you don’t know, I detest T. S. Eliot.” Miss Marilyn Swift Geometry, Intermediate Mathematics This is vitally important!” Mr. Frederick C. Wales Chairman of Industrial Arts Dept., Industrial Arts Never erase guide lines!” Mr. Gale M. Webber United States History Are you paying atten¬ tion?” Miss Helen R. Zimmerman Chairman of Science Dept. Biology, Anatomy Do you get the idea?” We will call it the Mona Lisa. 18 Nurse Staff Left to right: Evelyn H. Lazenby, Aldona Ball, Margaret B. Clewley. Office Staff Pauline McDonough, Ethel Gal¬ lagher, Jean Underhill. Staffs Cafeteria Staff Helen Beaman, Genevieve Demen- kow, Evelyn Mullen, Anna Vickery Custodians William Crawford; Herman Hub¬ bard; Elmer E. Young, Head Cus¬ todian: Bernard Doucette; Theresa Meuse; Stuart R Nichols; Daniel J. White. 19 Day in the Life of a Teacher Now, stop and think while I explain it again.” 20 You’re the only one who understands me. Then he came here to the land of the Lotus-eaters . . . ” Teach Latin. tu Never argue with a woman” 21 a� ' Class of 1964 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Dorothy Richards, Treasurer; Miss Roy, Adviser; Peter Kiley, President; Stephen Lorentzen, Vice- President; Joseph Dinan, Secretary. As we, the Class of 1964, look back upon our Sophomore Year, we think of difficult and chal¬ lenging experiences. Nevertheless, we will always remember the Sophomore Hop. The theme of this year’s dance was Harvest Moon”, under the com¬ petent direction of our President, Peter Kiley; Vice President, Stephen Lorentzen; Secretary, Joseph Dinan; and Treasurer, Dorothy Richards. Prep¬ arations for the Hop were advised by Miss Nichols, Miss Roy, Miss Stembridge, and Mr. Drabik. Although this year’s teams were not outstand¬ ing, we feel that members of our class made fine additions to many of the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. As we review the varied experiences and satis¬ factions that have been brought to us through the academic and social efforts of our Sophomore Year, we hope that they have, in some way, pre¬ pared us for our even more challenging Junior Year. You’ve got a picture of me at that pajama party?” 24 HOMEROOM 209 FIRST ROW: Nancy Pratt, Tevis Roalsen, Celeste Ques- nel, Jane Quesnel, Charlene Rhodes, Susan Petkewich, Holly Phillips, Marsha Peo¬ ples. Mary Powers, Dorothy Richards. SECOND ROW Paul Rivers, Ronald Roberts, Gregory Rogers, Steven Rog¬ ers, Robert Price, Pamela Poehler, Ann Richmond, Pamela Rankin, Stephen Pin¬ to, Lester Plumer. THIRD ROW: James Riley, William Rixon, Ralph Robbins, James Rankin, Peter Poehler, Mi¬ chael Richards, James Rich¬ mond, Robert Richards, Ed¬ ward Putney, Leigh Pottle. HOMEROOM 210 FIRST ROW: Grace Beane, Katherine Alexander, Kristina Alley, Kathleen Barrett, Sandra Beaton, Mary - Jane Baudanza, Marjorie Berninger, Delores Bolivar, Linda Blake, Janet Broeg. SECOND ROW: Alan Balestrier, James Barnes, Jona¬ than Ahlin, Diana Bowen, Kris¬ tine Beckert, Marjorie Brown, Bradford Bridges, Donald An¬ derson, Frederick Bowen, Ron¬ ald Buckley. THIRD ROW: Albert Bothe, John Basner, Peter Bredbury, James Bowker, Robert Beeman, Dennis Boy- den, Gary Bromley, Scott Ba¬ con, Donald Boudreau, Michael Bacon. HOMEROOM 125 FIRST ROW ' Judith Flanagan, Joan Gilbar, Debra Glidden, Jean Floyd, Lynn Fullerton, Stephanie Fuller. Henrietta Hamilton SECOND ROW Richard Hale. Carol G.ssler Suzanne Gray Eliza¬ beth Gilligan. Pamela Gill, Marjorie Gleason, Janet Hamilton. Linda Flodin THIRD ROW Richard Kearns, Stephan Grant, Eric Groves, Andrew Gon, Nigel Finney, Paul Gowing, Richard Gritz. 25 HOMEROOM 7 FIRST ROW: Arlene Edwards, Kristan Etling, Diane Engel, Mar¬ garet Edson, Susan Dolben, Linda Dodge, Cynthia Dunne. SEC¬ OND ROW: Dana Evans, Joseph Dolan, Katherine Dodd, William Donegan, Richard Driscoll, Ste¬ ven Edwards, Nancy Downs, Har¬ old Drury. THIRD ROW: Al¬ fred Dural, Albion Dole, Douglas Evans, Wayne Everett, David Eisenhaure, Norma Fierro, Rob¬ ert Ercolini. HOMEROOM 219 FIRST ROW: Paula MacKenzie, Helen Melanson, Nancy Merrill, Carol MacRorie, Marjorie Mac- Kellar, Diane Minotti, Mary Manning, Diane Lyon, Deborah MacHugh, Lylea Monterisi. SECOND ROW: David Mathieson, Frederick Montgomery, Edward Maher, Richard Manchester, Jeanette Meuse, Frances Manning, Linda Milano, Robert McKillop, Edmund McGrath, Janice Mellin, Fred¬ erick McManus. THIRD ROW: Jane Morton, Pauline Magrane, Russell Miller, Michael Moore, James Michels, John Magnuson, Andrew Lyons, Charles Mallet, Priscilla Mitchell, Marcia Mason. HOMEROOM 215 FIRST ROW: Sharyn Sullivan, Janet Smith, Barbara Ryland, Miriam Smith, Bonnie Southard, Diana Stewart, Kathleen Scott, Shirley Scott, Leah Stevenson, Mary Steele. SECOND ROW: Jef¬ fery Roukes, Ronald Schuh, John Ryan, Elizabeth Smith, Diane Rooney, Barry Ryan, Roy Skinner, Robert Scribner, Frederick Smith. THIRD ROW: Helen Surette, Jame s Sargent, Robert Surette, Sharyn Spouster, Louis Serrecchia, Paul Romano, Margaret Staples, Gerald Smith, Charles Sumner, Patricia Sheehan. 26 HOMEROOM 213 FIRST ROW: Mary Lou Denbow. Lorraine Daly, Marlene Dalins, Stephen Day, Michael Devaney, Pa¬ tricia Darby, Edna Dalton, Eleanor Devany, John Crowly. SECOND ROW: Margaret Day, Ann Dal- rymple, Paul White, Joseph Dinan, Robert Croce, Edwin Cooper, Su¬ san Cummings, Patricia Cox, Lucas Cronis. THIRD ROW: Stephen Diamond, Dennis Curran, Edgar Dewy, John Darrin, Wayne Daly, Edward Dinan, Mark Dalins, Alan Corinda, Charles Dinan. HOMEROOM 203 FIRST ROW: Lauren Legate, Carol Livingston, Donna Lamb, Margaret Leonard, Shirley Leonard, Diane Kelly, Deborah Litchfield, Karen Lydstone. SECOND ROW: Mary-Lou Kenneally, Stephen Lorentzen, George Longnecker, Daniel Kelleher, Margaret Look, Gayle Le Van, Leslie Long, Rich¬ ard La Bella, Richard Kullberg, Elaine Lantz. THIRD ROW: James Kittredge, Peter Kiely, Myles Lamson, Warren Knowlton, Thomas Kelly, Keith Lewis, William Kimball, George Lazarro. HOMEROOM 211 FIRST ROW. Betsy Cannington, Carol Chipman, Barbara Chase, Cynthia Burnham, Susan Cahill, Donna Caywood, Donna Cadigan, Lenora Burns. SECOND ROW: Louis Carroll, Roberta Carroll, Elaine Cagnola, Judith Chapin, Janet Cantanzano, Emily Carroll, Charles Cacciola. THIRD ROW: Marilyn Cail, Frank Cacciola, Richard Carlow, Andrew Clay, Peter Camron, John Carlson, Gary Bugbee, Linda Connors. 27 HOMEROOM 117 FIRST ROW: Angela Penta, Donna Page, Joanne Nason, Martha Muse, Susan Parker, Emily Payn- ter, Lynne Mossberg, Gail Nash, Sheryl Nicholson, Norrice Pentz. SECOND ROW: Bruce Parme- lee, Charles O’Soro, Craig Murphy, Robert Murdoch, Charles Mullen, Philip Nute, Peter Murphy, Paul Myslicki, Robert Nickerson, Charles Nyberg. THIRD ROW: Whitney Nichols, Peter Muse, Charles Nickerson, Barry Newell, William Norris, Arthur Morrill, John Norton, Robert Owens, Arthur Morin. Backward Mr. Bond. 28 HOMEROOM 127 FIRST ROW: Donna Hardy. Merc dith Harron, Nancy Hinnendacl. Janice Kaminsky, Patricia Harte, Priscilla Johnson, Beverly Hewitt, Donna Johnston. SECOND ROW Donna Haskell, Kathleen Hurly, Da vid Herrick, Robert Hopkins, David Keene, Thomas Flemming, Jeanette Jenkins, Ellen Horn. THIRD ROW: Michael Havel, William Hanson, Gail Jordan, Wilfred Hightower, Charlotte Hill, Susan Hubbard, Don¬ ald Hume, Ronald Hayden. HOMEROOM 208 FIRST ROW: Susan White, Janice Whitaker, Lesley Thorn¬ ton, Tabor Tinney, Judith Wheeler, Nancy Tine, Christine Tarbox, Lee Turnquist, Linnea Willman, Paula White. SEC¬ OND ROW: Gerald Twombly, Joseph Young, Patricia Weaver, Barbara Weaver, Carolyn Tay¬ lor, Albert Tine, Karen White, Donald Trites, Paula Ward, Robert Vivace, Sandra Tam- maro. THIRD ROW: Robert Wall, Craig Whitford, James Zeytoonian, Steven Wright, David White, William Wood, Russell Thomas, James Wise¬ man, Carl Vivace, Richard Wall. He’s here with another girl! 29 Sophomore Hop The Line-up Autumn is a time for roasted chestnuts, bonfires, football games, and the annual Sophomore Hop. On October 26, 1961, falling leaves, pumpkins, and a large harvest moon welcomed sophomores to an evening of dancing. Refreshments of apple cider, Halloween cookies, and cupcakes added to the harvest theme. Couples danced under multicolored streamers as Billy Rich and his Mil¬ lion-Airs” played seasonal songs. All too soon the eve¬ ning was over, but the Sophomore Hop and its delightful theme, Shine On Harvest Moon,” will never fade from the memories of the class of 1964. All too soon the evening was over . . ..” Seniors have fun at Sophomore Hop. 30 Sophomore Candids If you think this is bad, wait until you get to solid. 31 Class of 1963 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Poock, Vice-President; Miss Kelly, Junior Class Adviser; Geoffrey Bell, President; Richard Cootey, Treasurer; Ann Rogers, Secretary. We of the Junior Class prepared ourselves for the coming academic year by electing our class officers soon after school began. The following officers were chosen in the closely contested elec¬ tion; Geoffrey Bell, President; Barbara Poock, Vice President; Ann Rogers, Secretary; and Rich¬ ard Cootey, Treasurer. Now able to take full advantage of the special honor privileges, we strove for higher academic accomplishments, and four outstanding students were chosen finalists in the Foreign Student Ex¬ change. They were Patricia McPhee, Richard Holt, David Hoyt, and Katherine Paynter. Miss Paynter had the honor of being sent to the Union of South Africa in January, 1962. The days of our Junior year passed quickly, and soon the date was March sixteenth, the night of the Junior Prom. Our class officers and Miss Kelly, our class adviser, worked diligently to make this a wonderful memory. Then the spring came and the annual Junior-Senior Reception also became a magical memory of the social season. As our Junior year drew to a closse we had time to look back on what we had accomplished, and time to look ahead to next year. We hope the knowledge we have attained has prepared us to assume the responsibility we shall bear as leaders of the school. As I sit looking over my vegetable garden 32 HOMEROOM 1 FIRST ROW: Joyce Bigelow, Lucy Brown, Susan Briggs, Judith Ainsworth, Sandra Berry, Judith Barrett, Berjouhi Arzigian, Nancy Brown, Diane Avery. SECOND ROW: Richard Baxter, Frederick Anderson, Martha Butler, Deborah Brown, Vincent Balestrier, Janice Bostwick, Helen Brown, Gail Austin, Rita Bertelson, Robert Birdsall. THIRD ROW: Marcia Avery, Martha Beeman, Kenneth Acker, Carl Belcamino, Alvin Blanchard, Richard Burns, Geoffrey Bell, James Boyd, Loretta Boudreau. HOMEROOM 214 FIRST ROW: Martha Carlson, Glenda Cecil, Cheryl Daggett, Carol Campbell, Martha Collette, Carol Butt, Stacey Coleman, Helen Davis. SECOND ROW: Gerry Costa, Linda Coomes, Gail Cross, Carolyn Chisholm, Richard Dacey, Bonnie Crammer, Virginia Connors, Mary Ellen Can- nington, Frederick Carter. THIRD ROW: Peter Cholewa, Frank Daley, Richard Cooty, David Cummings, William Campbell, Michael Chisholm, Ernest Cargill, Robert Davis. HOMEROOM 4 FIRST ROW: Diane DuLong, Carolyn Erhardt, Carolyn Dewsnap, Kathryn Faulkner, Virginia Flight, Jacqueline Frasier, Elizabeth Dole, Muriel Denbow, Nancy Ducker. SECOND ROW Ronald Doucette, Elizabeth Dinan, Carole Doucette, Susan Dempster, Mildred Foye, Kathy Doherty, Linda Faulkenstrom, Richard Ellingwood, Lawrence Ellis THIRD ROW John DiCicco, Robert Dugan, Jay Fraser, Robert Frost, Brian Eastman, Michael Foley, Paul Franklin, Peter Fisher, Fred¬ rick Edwards. 33 HOMEROOM 223 FIRST ROW: Ellen Harris, Lee Gissler, Murial Hunnefeld, Ruth Gourd, Helen Gori, Susan Har¬ ding, Andrea Hall, Linda Holbrook. SECOND ROW: James Galvin, David Hunter, John Gilbert, Harry Holbrook, Lee Gil, Michael Qreen, Stephen Horn, Kirby Green, Thomas Gallant, James Hubbard. THIRD ROW: Richard Gonzalo, Edward Gromyko, Walter Herrick, Jon Gromyko, Richard Holt, Scott Harker, John Hagerty, David Hoyt. HOMEROOM 3 FIRST ROW: Sandra Knight, Jill Lougee, Maureen Leary, Mary Kelleher, Evelyn Lehr, Sandra Lucchini, Joan Lyons, Bonnie Kates. SECOND ROW: George Lynch, Diane Koenig, Donna Lounsbery, Paul Koslovski, Elaine Linehan, Jeffrey Jackson, Gail Jamison, Robert Kullberg. THIRD ROW: Nancy Lupo, Edna Maclsaac, Robert Lemaire, Roger Jones, Ronald Krien, Mary Lautzenheiser, Wayne Lee, David Jones. HOMEROOM 2 FIRST ROW: Donna Muchi, Patricia McPhee, Martha McLeod, Sonja Meurer, Katen Mason, Carla Melhorn, Mary McMullen, Marsha MacLeod, Barbara Moore. SECOND ROW: Katheryn McCul- len, Trina Marden, Judy Morand, George Melendy, Robert Maloney, Daniel McBride, David Mac¬ Leod, Diane Melendy, Christine McKay. THIRD ROW: John Mansur, John Meehan, David Morrison, George Mills, James McKenna, Albert McNaney, Bruce Mad.io, Bruce Mellin, William McGee. 34 HOMEROOM 5 FIRST ROW: June O’Connell, Rosemary Palmer, Lisa Nargis, Susan Monro, JoAnn Pellegrino, Sandra Murphy, Janet Nicholas. SECOND ROW: Jean Packard, Katherine O ' Donnell, Marguerite Nash, Susan Pike, Barbara Munnis, Barbara Poock, Daniel Patten, Ronald O ' Keefe. THIRD ROW; Glen Pierce, Frederick Perry, Kathrine Paynter, Michael Pottle, Edgar O ' Connell, Lesley Murray, Bettina Paulson. HOMEROOM 6 FIRST ROW: Susan Sellars, Louise Rose, Diane Slocombe, Valerie Ripa, Susan Shaw, Judith San¬ ford, Diane Sulis, Ann Rogers. SECOND ROW: Anne Stosez, Hartley Scribner, Michael Smith, David L. Rivers, David M. Rivers, Janice Ruscitti, Ada Roberts, Paul Richardson. THIRD ROW: John Rose, James Rooney, Joseph Skinner, Joseph Rcbichaud, William Strout, Bradley Reed, Wil¬ liam Richardson, Joseph Sheehan. MISSING—Barbara Sargent. HOMEROOM 8 FIRST ROW: Alan Willard, Patricia Toner, Carol Thompson, Sheryl VanHorn, Linda Tcnnett, Rebecca Weeks, Jeanne Thompson, Karen Vogely, Gary White SECOND ROW Alan Wied man Peter Thorpe, Steven Thompson, John Winslow, David Vitale, Michael Young. David Young. John Swift, Martin Sullivan, Richard Sullivan THIRD ROW David Wood, Ross Vieux, Robert White, Lawrence Watson, David Wisentaner, Peter Walker, Karen Von Frutinger, Jane Wold. 35 Junior Candids Don’t do it Judy; mid¬ years aren’t everything.” Hang on Charlie; we’ll get you out.” Would you gentlemen care for another game?” XIUb.mwi Iiii ’ 1 k t Nil N ' j fUjfcjiiift i n rantjfci And where are your boots? Beats paying 37 Day in the Life of a Student Alfred Floyd Johnson, III studies. 9 Man is a transformer of energy, this energy plays through him. In degree he can control it; or at least he can control his condition as a transmitter. Elbert Hubbard FIRST ROW: William Faller, Vernon Davis, Richard Converse, Coach David Garland, Mark McSheehey, Joseph Dinan, Lawrence Cate, Manager, Wilfred High¬ tower. SECOND ROW: James Sargent, David Mor¬ rison, David Young, Richard Baxter, Frederick Berry, Glenn Pierce, Steven Thompson. THIRD ROW: Man¬ ager Andrew Clay, Robert Beeman, Nigel Finney, Mi¬ chael Havel, Dana Evans, William Rixon, Robert Hop¬ kins, Edward Dinan. Cross Country The determination needed to run several miles gave satisfac¬ tion as well as success to the members of the Cross Country Team. Several bright stars who provided many thrills this year were Billy Faller, Mark McSheehy, Steve Thompson, Joe Dinan, and James Sargent. Although Captain Richard Converse was able to run in only the first two meets of the year, the other team members bene¬ fited the team with excellent performances throughout the season. After the regular season, the team placed seventh in the State meet and eleventh in the Middlesex League meet, showing the capa¬ bilities of Coach David Garland. The experience gained by the underclassmen during this season will insure fine teams in the future as the boys developed skills in both running and good sportsman¬ ship. Little sprint, there, little sprint. You picked a fine time to have your ap¬ pendix out.” Reading 16 Haverhill . . 31 Reading . 44 Winchester ... . 17 Reading. . 42 Salem . . 17 Reading 38 Stoneham . 18 Reading 45 Wakefield . 17 Reading 26 Billerica 29 Reading 25 Revere . 32 F eading . 42 Lexington 19 I ’ djj mV- B IKMsM ■ . y i$5tt ■ la 42 Football FIRST ROW: Daniel Dacey, Joseph Perry, Jon Fennelly, Nicholas Gregorio, Richard Boucher, Edwin Kevorkian, Kenneth DiCicco, Graham Gerade, Captaw: Robert Gilligan, Peter Hall, Lawrence Horn, Charles Waelde, Paul LoBossiere, William Witt, Clyde Wheeler, Lawrence Lap- ham. SECOND ROW: Managers Charles Cacciola and Albert Bothe; Thomas Gallant, Vincent Balestrier, Jay Fraser, Frank Daly, James Rooney, David Vitale, Jeffrey Jackson, Robert Kullberg, John DiCicco, Peter Fisher, Albert McNaney, John Meehan, Richard Cootey, William Strout, Paul Franklin, David Cummings, Richard Dacey, Peter Thorpe, In 1961 the Reading High School Varsity Football Team played a new, more difficult schedule that included two class A teams as well as its traditional rivals; Reading met the schedule with differing results. After a slow start, losing games to Wakefield and Bel¬ mont, the Rockets journeyed to Concord. There the torrent from Reading broke loose. Led by Captain Graham Gerade, the Rockets crushed Concord 35-14. The momentum gathered from the Concord game enabled Reading to defeat its next opponent class A Saugus. Reading lost the following game to Salem, the other class A team on the schedule. Next, Read¬ ing played the highly-rated Sachems of Winchester, who were barely able to tie the Rockets in the last minutes of play. In a practice following the disappointing Melrose game, Captain Graham Gerade w r as injured and unable to finish the season. The team took incentive from this and toppled Lexington the following Saturday. The season ended on an unhappy note when Stoneham defeated Reading on a dismal, rainy Thanks¬ giving. Coach Hollingsworth and his assistants, Coach La Hood and Coach Chapman, deserve a great deal of thanks for their leadership and inspiration to the team. Reading’s loyal fans deserve recognition also for their faithfulness and support despite the disappointments of the season. John Swift, Alan Weidman, David Rivers, Gregory Rogers, Joseph Dolan, Manager David White. THIRD ROW: Paul Robichaud, Steven Lorentzen, Steven Pinto, Thomas Fleming, Jonathan Ahlin, Robert Mur¬ doch, Robert Owens, Andrew Lyons, Peter Kiely, Martin Hanley, Albion Dole, Albert Tine, Louis Serrecchia, James Richmond, Barry Newell, Andrew Gori, Alan Corindia, Peter Murphy, Robert Crouse, Ronald Hayden, Robert McKillop, John Ryan, Donald Boudreau, Michael Bacon, Steven Wright. Faster than a speeding bullet . . . 43 Football Candids Hey! Leave me alone, will ya!” 44 Hold on to it, Boop. Pictures by Terry Ryan Does anyone know who has the ball. ' Rrading Ch oeicle 45 The Rockets receive a rousing cheer from the crowd. 46 Football Banquet The Reading Rockets of 1961 received their re¬ wards for a well fought season at the Boosters’ Club Banquet on December 8. After the dinner, Master of Ceremonies Wade Cay wood introduced the guest speak¬ er, Chet Gladchuck, a coach at the University of Massa¬ chusetts. Then Coach Hollingsworth proceeded to give letters to the varsity and junior varsity squads. These presentations were followed by the awarding of the covete d individual honors. Tackle Nick” Gregorio was deemed the season’s Most Improved Player, and Graham Gerade received the Ingersoll Award and a special trophy from the squad. Then the most antici¬ pated event of the evening came with announcement that Al” McNaney was elected captain of the 1962 Reading Rockets. Congratulations to a fine captain. From one able captain to another. Reading 0 Reading . 14 Reading 32 Reading 14 Reading 20 Reading 12 Reading 14 Reading 14 Reading 0 Wakefield 14 Belmont . 34 Concord 12 Saugus 6 Salem 44 Winchester . 12 Melrose 26 Lexington 8 Stoneham 14 47 Cheerleaders FRONT: Lee Gissler, Janet Rogers, Linda Holbrook. BACK: Carol Thompson, Kathleen Maloy, Carolyn Crompton, Jane Merrill, Carol Graf, Marilyn O’Day, Gerry Ann Sias, Kathryn Faulkner, Martha Carlson. The 1961-1962 sports sea¬ sons were not outstanding when win-loss records alone are considered. But the spirit of the team members, reflect¬ ed in the loyalty of the cheer¬ leaders, was fitting even to championship teams. The ten regular cheerlead¬ ers and the two alternates were chosen at the try outs in May, 1961, for their poise, coordination, and spirit. They began practice sessions im¬ mediately, under the compe¬ tent leadership of head cheer¬ leader Janet Rogers, and be¬ gan practicing aga in in the fall. They supported the ath¬ letic teams faithfully and cheered enthusiastically at rallies as well as the football, basketball, and hockey games. Their fine spirit and performances have proved them to be fine representa¬ tives of Reading Memorial High School. 48 Cheerleaders Dance Carol and Mike, Linda and John, Lee and Boopey”, Kitty” and Dave, Janet and Larry, Jane and Winslow, Carol and John, Marilyn and Paul, Gerry Ann and Peter, Kathy and Dave, Martha and Bob. The MacHugh brothers have a night on the town. On the evening of December 8, 1961, the Cheerleaders presented their annual dance amid a fantasy of Polkadots and Moonbeams.” The dreamy music of Billy Mitchell’s orchestra enhanced the beauty of polkadot balloons and pastel colored moons and streamers. The theme was carried out further by a dream cottage” with a polkadot flagstone walk. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Cheerleaders singing It’s Only a Paper Moon,” Sharon Weed singing Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets,” and John Gilbert singing the theme song, Polkadots and Moon¬ beams.” On behalf of the Cheerleaders, Kathleen Maloy and Gerry Ann Sias presented gifts to Miss Nichols, Miss Cain and Head Cheerleader Janet Rogers. Corsages were given to the Football Queen” and her court, and Football Captain Graham Gerade led off the traditional dance with Her Highness, Donna-Kay Roalsen. The time passed all too quickly, leaving only memories of an enjoyable evening. Captain Gerade pins corsage on football queen, Donna- Kay. O Mark, you say the cutest things. 49 Baton Squad KNEELING: Co-leader Patricia Horri- gan, Adviser Miss Cain, Co-leader Carol Calvin. FIRST ROW: Diane Minotti, Gail Maranhas, Linda Snow, Linda Cate, Nancy Pratt, Jane Jellison, Donna Amirault, Susan Dolben, Joan Lobdell. SECOND ROW: Jill Lougee, Jane Quesnel, Karen Mason, Judy Sanford, Virginia Flight, Jacqueline Frazer, Lucy Brown, Judith Ainsworth, Ellen Horn. THIRD ROW: Charlene Rhodes, Susan Kean, Lana Hodson, Elizabeth Gilligan, Judith Copp, Karen Hayes, Carol Rear¬ don, Laurie Masi, Kathleen Faucette, Carolyn Hubbard. FOURTH ROW: Joanne Maxwell, Susan Cummings, Bonnie Cramer, Janice Ruscitti, Pam¬ ela Gill, Cheryl Watters, Karen Klimas, Rosemary Devaney, Martha Beeman, Karen Von Fritzinger. Pat and Carol lead the squad through the Yellow Rose routine. During the football season when the band began to play, and the Baton Squad, in their striking black and white uniforms, marched onto the foot¬ ball field, everyone could be assured of fine half¬ time entertainment. Last fall, the squad, under the direction of Pat Horrigan and Carol Calvin, could be heard in the gym every afternoon, marching, drill¬ ing, and developing new routines. The end re¬ sult of all these practices was a meritorious per¬ formance for every game, with precise twirling, intricate dance steps, and striking formations. Besides marching at Saturday football games, the squad participated in several parades throughout the year, both here and in neighboring towns. The best half time performance in the Middlesex League. Baton Squad Dance Weren’t you on the absent list? Saturday evening, February tenth, witnessed one of the year’s outstanding social events. The third an¬ nual Baton Squad Dance, set to the provocative theme of My Funny Valentine,” provided an evening of en¬ chanting memories. A sweeping panorama of red and white streamers brought forth complimentary remarks from both students and teachers. Pat Zagaria and his orchestra produced beautiful mood music that added greatly to the enhancement of the evening. The proven vocal talents of Mary Skidmore and John Gil¬ bert provided superb entertainment, well in keeping with the atmosphere. All of these musical and decora¬ tive talents, skillfully combined, made a successful dance. Dog’s eye view. “Let’s rwist again . “Maybe if we give out Plaid Stamps . . 51 VARSITY FIRST ROW: Helen Melanson, Donna Lounsbery, Jean Giurlea, Judith Watkins, Sandra Knight, Lisa Nargis. SECOND ROW: Diane Berninger, Man¬ ager; Rebecca Weeks, Barbara DeMars, Rita Bertle- son, Lillian Carlow, Judith Morand, Nancy Adams, Nancy March, Kathryn Winkler, Manager. SCORES Reading . 0 Reading . 1 Reading . 0 Reading . 2 Reading . 1 Reading .3 Reading . 3 Reading . 3 Reading . 0 Lexington . 2 Swampscott . 0 Masconomet . 4 Danvers . 2 Lynnfield . 1 Masconomet . 1 Saugus . 1 Stoneham . 1 Danvers . 1 JUNIOR VARSITY FIRST ROW: Priscilla Johnson, Debra Glid- den, Linnea Wilman, Sheryl Nicholson, Marcia Peoples. SECOND ROW: Barbara Moore, Carol Gissler, Donna Caywood, Bet- tina Paulson, Diane Stewart, Nancy Downs, Carol Campbell, Susan Briggs. Field Hockey This year’s field hockey team had its most successful season in the three short years of its existence. The co-captains, Jean Guirleo and Lillian Carlow, led the girls to a final record of four wins, three ties, and two losses. The most exciting game of the season was against Swampscott, in which Sandy Knight scored the goal to upset them one to nothing. The managers of this fine team were Diane Berninger and Kay Winkler. With the excellent coaching of Miss Virginia Bartlett, the team completed a rewarding season with every¬ one learning the importance of good sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play. Under the able leadership of next year’s co-captains, Rebecca Weeks and Rita Bertelsen, the field hockey team hopes to achieve even higher goals. 52 FIRST ROW: Frank Daly, Phillip MacHugh, Rich¬ ard Gerrior, Jon-Michael Fennelly, Stephen Kelly, Mark McSheehy, Lawrence Lapham, Lawrence Horn, Alfred Johnson. SECOND ROW: Coach Richard Burns, Frederick Montgomery, Michael Greene, Wil¬ liam Rixon, Donald Boudreau, Craig Murphy, John Ryan, James Daly, William Anzaldi, John Meehan, Robert Kullberg, Coach John Burns. SCORES Reading 4 Reading . 4 Reading . 2 Reading . 2 Reading .... 2 Reading .... 1 Reading .... 1 Reading 2 Reading . 1 Reading 0 Reading .... 1 Reading .... 1 Reading .... 1 Wakefield 1 Lexington 0 Watertown 0 Belmont 5 Winchtester 7 Melrose 5 Stoneham 2 Lexington 2 Watertown 1 Belmont 2 Winchester 4 Melrose 6 Wakefield 5 Reading 0 Stoneham 1 Good Save, Frankie-boy! ' Ha Ha! Gotcha that time! Hockey Although this year’s hockey season began with three wins and high hopes, the team suffered a series of mishaps which greatly limited the possibilities for success. Problems arose in disciplinary and scholas¬ tic areas, and injury claimed the talents of two of our co-captains, Lawrence Horn and Alfred Johnson, for at least part of the season. The majority of the games were doomed to be disappointments in spite of the efforts of coaches Richard and John Burns, our third co-captain, Phil MacHugh, and the remaining players. Next year’s hockey team shows promise of making up for the unfortunate 1962 season, for the underclassmen have gained experi¬ ence this year. Under the leadership of their co-captains-elect, John Meehan and James Daly, the boys should enjoy success. 53 Basketball VARSITY FIRST ROW: Arthur Norton, co-captains Robert Taylor and Thomas Hollis, Richard Baxter. SECOND ROW: Manager Albert Bothe, Paul Romano, Geoffrey Bell, David Hoyt, Robert Bee- man, Coach Walter Hawkes. With the graduation of the fine seniors who led Reading into the East¬ ern Massachusetts Tourney last year, the Reading Memorial High School Basketball Team began a rebuilding process. The season was not as fruit¬ ful as the one preceding it, but it did get underway favorably when, in their second game, the team beat Class A” Marblehead by the score 60-50. A long series of losses followed, many heartbreaking because of their close scores. The losses were punctuat¬ ed, however, by a seventeen point vic¬ tory, 65-48, over our traditional rivals Stoneham, perhaps the high point of the season. The poor record with which the team finished did not reflect the hard work they did or the bitterly close games they fought. Many of this year’s starting players are underclassmen who received valuable experience and sea¬ soning. Therefore, hopes are high for a greatly improved team and record next season. JUNIOR VARSITY KNEELING: David Herrick, Michael Young, Robert Davis, Martin Sullivan, Ronald Mollica. STANDING: Arthur Morrill, Nigel Finney, Barry Newell, Dennis Curran, Coach Webber, Louis Serrecchia, John Muise, Steven Edwards, Peter Kiely. 54 SCORES Reading . 46 Reading 60 Reading 44 Reading 53 Reading 50 Reading . 57 Reading 55 Reading . 54 Reading . 57 Reading 35 Reading . 42 Reading . 66 Reading . . 42 Reading . . 65 Reading . . 35 Reading 55 Reading . 51 Reading 54 Reading 46 Reading . 55 Methuen 54 Marblehead 50 Lynn 69 Alumni 60 Belmont 52 Wakefield 70 Stoneham 65 Concord 60 Lexington 65 Melrose 60 Winchester 61 Belmont .77 Wakefield 55 Stoneham 48 Concord 61 Lexington . 73 Melrose 54 Methuen 59 Winchester 62 Lynn . 78 I’m all tied up.” 55 Poetry in motion. Fingertip control. Girls ' Basketball This year the Girls’ Basketball Team had one of the finest seasons in its existence. Under the leadership of co¬ captains Sue Fowler and Nancy March, and the direction of Reading Memorial High School’s new coach, Miss Cain, the team achieved a final record of eleven wins and one loss. Of all the games played, the most exciting was the contest with Swampscott when the entire team turned in outstanding per¬ formances. The varsity squad consisted of excellent forwards: Kathy Faucette, Sue Fowler, Nancy March and Becky Weeks, along with the equally fine guards: Lillian Carlow, Laura Bishop, Donna Lounsbery and Judy Watkins. The girls and Miss Cain deserve much credit for their hard work and good sportsmanship which made this season so successful. VARSITY FIRST ROW: Kathleen Faucette, Co-Captain Nancy March, Laura Bishop, Donna Lounsbery. SECOND ROW: Miss Cain, Lillian Carlow, Barbara DeMars, Judith Watkins, Rebecca Weeks. MISSING: Co- Captain Susan Fowler. JUNIOR VARSITY FIRST ROW: Elizabeth Gilligan, Janice Kaminsky, Barbara Moore, Judith Moran, Helen Melanson. SECOND ROW: Manager Barbara DeMars, Kristina Alley, Janet Hamilton, Elizabeth Moore, Pamela Rankin, Rita Ber- talson, Lisa Nargis, Miss Cain. aim Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading North Reading Alumni . Lynnfield . Stoneham . Masconomet Swampscott Lexington . Woburn . Andover . North Reading Lynnfield Reading 35 Stoneham . 24 Reading 62 Masconomet . 36 ' Make sure you hit only the ball!” Sports Candids Baseball Candidates 57 Track INDOOR TRACK TEAM FIRST ROW: Anthony Tine, Paul La Bossiere, William Faller, Gra¬ ham Gerade, Robert Edson, Vernon Davis, Robert Hopkins. SEC¬ OND ROW: Charles Cacciola, Paul Curran, James Sargent, Joseph Dinan, Mr. Bond, Ed¬ ward Dinan, Dana Evans, Paul Rivers. THIRD ROW: Mi¬ chael Bacon, Douglas Evans, Albion Dole, Edward Putney, Martin Hanley, William Done- gan, Clifford Pratt, Richard Carlow. i ■■ . i ' • gCJ n. g: a lp . - Ml U JPf JH ■TV mm .4 . f - The indoor track team got off to a blazing start this year, but slowed down a bit when Captain Graham Gerade was taken out with an injury in mid-season. The rest of the team, however, led by Bob Edson, who was undefeated in the 600 during the season; miler Joe Dinan; sprinter and shot-putter Paul LaBossiere; high jumper Fred Berry; Jim Sar¬ gent in the 300 and 600; and Bill Faller in the 1000 made the second year of indoor track at Read¬ ing High successful. • Under Coach Harold Bond, the boys acquired skills in one or more events for their own gain and gave Outdoor Track Coach David Garland an idea of what boys were best in each event. Instead of having to find out during the actual track season, the coaches had a preview of the talent with which they were to work, and could thus use it wisely. With the added practice afforded by the indoor season, the boys on the outdoor team enjoyed a fine year. J [a } i A I | | s ' .or i • ... j is . CSfsL Wli 1 . ftjK ' Kft ■V- ' j 1 vM I A W , y m r Q|| - rl E P OUTDOOR TRACK TEAM FIRST ROW: Dana Evans, Albion Dole, Paul Rivers, Charles Cacciola, James Sargent, Robert Hopkins, Wil¬ liam Faller, Kevin Cry- an. SECOND ROW: Edward Dinan, Michael Bacon, Clifford Pratt, Martin Hanley, Edward Putney, Douglas Evans, Vernon Davis. THIRD ROW: Stephen Thomp¬ son, Stephen Rogers, William Donegan, Bar¬ ry Ryan, David Young, Robert Edson, Richard Boucher. FOURTH ROW: Joseph Dinan, Richard Carlow, An¬ thony Tine, Paul La Bossiere, James Gato, Paul Curran. 58 59 Tumbling and Apparatus Recently, much emphasis has been placed upon physical fitness and its advantages. The Tumbling and Apparatus Club, one of the many divisions of the Reading Mem¬ orial High School athletic program, offers boys of all classes an opportunity to improve their physical fitness as well as to enjoy the many facilities open to them in the high school gymnasium. Under the excellent direction of Coach Walter Hawkes and Coach Philip Althoff, and through the co¬ operation shown among the members, the Tumbling and Apparatus Club has again proved to be a most valuable and significant sports activity in Reading Memorial High School. promise not to tickle my feet.” A course in Navel History. No wires, no strings. How does he do it? 60 Wrestling Louis Carlow, Peter Bredbury, Richard Cootey, Calvert Bacon, Nicholas Gregorio. BELOW: Alan Corindia, Robert McKillop. The newest addition to Reading Memorial High School’s athletic family, the wrestling team, had a fairly successful, though informal, opening season. Under the able direction of Coach Albert LaHood, the boys on the squad learned rapidly and were soon able to hold their own against such teams as Lexington, North Andover, and Ipswich. Despite the very noticeable improvement as the season passed, the team was still forced to retain its informal athletic position. This was necessitated by the fact that only seven boys were on the team and there are thirteen weight classifications. It is hoped that interest in the team will spread and the stigma of informality will be lost. ' Every time I open my mouth 1 put my knee in it! 61 Baseball Co-Captain Robert Tayolr, Coach Pacino, Co-Captain Alfred Johnson. Every year, as soon as the snow melts and the sun shines once again, the national pastime, base¬ ball, occupies the sports spotlight. This year, as in years past, the team began practice indoors in mid- March. They took to the field April 7 in the open¬ ing game against Lawrence Central. In 1961 the baseball team, like all the Rockets squads, was excellent, and they won the Middlesex League Championship. Although only two veterans, co-captains Alfred Johnson and Robert Taylor, re¬ mained from that team, Coach John Pacino had great hopes for the new players coming up from the Junior Varsity. The team showed itself to be an aggressive, hard working group that provided many exciting moments for players and spectators. Casey at the bat. I. tt 3ft, � — .3 : - • Sfetr;x5 ♦ - • • • -•tf. ' fci That’s the third time he’s been up this inning . . .” Strike three, you’re out.” What’s wrong with the catcher? He’s been like that since I hit it.” 63 FIRST ROW Martin Sullivan, Donald Florence, George Larson, Craig Murphy, Lawrence Cate. SECOND ROW: Coach Hollingsworth, John Gilbert, Michael Grunswieg, Peter Nelson, Calvert Bacon, Scott Bacon. Golf Despite last year’s failure to win the Middlesex League Championship, the Golf Team is determined that the poten¬ tial of this year’s squad will be successfully developed. It is hoped that hard work will allow the team to realize their goal. Captain George Larson hopes to finish his fourth year of varsity competition with a series of personal and team vic¬ tories. Under the watchful eye of Coach John Hollingsworth, varsity performers Calvert Bacon, Peter Nelson, and Lawrence Cate, along with a large number of eager underclassmen will strive to make this a banner year for Reading Memorial High School golfers. Coach Hollingsworth and Captain George Larson. Darn, I missed it again!” 64 FIRST ROW: David Hoyt, Paul Massiglia, Philip Day, Nigel Finney, Mark McSheey, David Keene, Edward Maher. SECOND ROW: Arthur Morrill, Warren Knowlton, Louis Serrecchia, Coach Webber, Peter Walker, Michael Green, Alan Willard. Tennis The 1962 Tennis team has plans to finish high in the Middlesex League. Reasons for this sense of optimism center around a talented group of sophomores. With Nigel Finney head¬ ing the underclass contingent and Mark Mc- Sheehy leading a small returning group of varsity lettermen, Coach Gale Webber is able to view a bright future. It is hoped that the pre-season practice sessions at the Junior high will give the boys the ability and poise needed to complete a twelve match schedule. The prospect of a winning season, coupled with a rapid growth in participation has given new prestige to this team. Girls ' Softball As early spring approached, the Girls’ Soft- ball Team was chosen and began practice under the able direction of Coach Virginia Bartlett and Coach Carol Cain. This year’s team, many of whom were returning for their third year, consisted of seven starters from the 1961 team, giving hope of a very success¬ ful season. The ten-game schedule, commencing shortly after the April vacation, was a chal¬ lenge, but the girls’ abilities, determination, and sportsmanship urged them on to victory and credit for Reading Memorial High School. A day in 66 gym ' Sec if you can stay up this time, Bob 67 The atoms themselves remain for¬ ever unchanged; but through their incessant motion and everchanging arrangements among themselves they weave the colorful tapestry of the physical world. Heinz Haber } v o Activities Student Council FIRST ROW: Marilyn O’Day, Janice Kaminsky, Diane Koenig, Sandra Tamaro, Paula Ward, Susan Briggs, Barbara Poock, Susan Harding, Judy Sanford, Patricia McPhee, Pamela Rankin, Karen Lydstone, Dorothy Richards, Martha Carlson, Sandra Berry. SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Gilligan, Pamela Gill, Kathy Doherty, Elaine Cagnola, Robert Taylor, Mr. Ham, advisor; Carolyn Crompton, Gerry Ann Sias, Phillip MacHugh, Emily Paynter, Rosemary Devaney, Sally Higgins, Charlene Rhodes. THIRD The Reading Memorial High School Student Council, representative of the entire student body, is composed of members elected annually by popu¬ lar vote from each homeroom. Robert Taylor was chosen President of the Council for this year; and working with him were Philip MacHugh, Vice President; Carolyn Crompton, Treasurer; and Gerry Ann Sias, Secretary. Among the organization’s many accomplishments was the composition of a ROW: Constance Steward, David Matheson, Michael Bacon, John Swift, Richard Cootey, Richard Converse, George Larson, Calvert Bacon, Jay Kenty, John Peterson, Richard Gernior, Robert T. Kullberg, Joseph Dolan, Donna-Kay Roalson, Janet Rogers. FOURTH ROW: Frederick Montgomery, John Gilbert, John Meehan, David Eisenhaure, Barry Newell, Graham Gerade, War¬ ren Knowlton, Geoffrey Bell, Fredrick Perry, Jon Fennelly, Peter Kiely, Michael Havel, Ricardo Martorana. Code of Ethics, This is a set of standards and criteria on which student conduct is to be based. The Coun¬ cil also had complete charge of the school cafe¬ teria, played host to visiting groups of future sopho¬ mores from the junior high schools, and planned and sponsored the yearly Student Council Dance. The group is grateful to Mr. Ham for his work as advisor to the Council. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Carolyn Crompton, Treasurer; Robert Tay¬ lor, President; Gerry Ann Sias, Secretary; Mr. Ham, Advisor; MISSING: Phillip MacHugh, Vice-President. 1 Tell them in English, Ricardo! Miss Swift . . . Miss Swift . . . MISS SWIFT! SsjKPI. fin You get that guy, Gerry and I’ll get this one. ’it 71 If you don’t stop cracking jokes Peterson you’re out! How about a few suggestions.” 72 To Germany . . . John Peterson reads about his foster-country, Germany. Last June 9th I, along with some eight hundred other fortunate teen-agers, board¬ ed a ship in Montreal, Canada, and set out on what was to become the most fun- filled, rewa rding, and unforgetable ex¬ perience of my life. Under the sponsor¬ ship of the American Field Service Or¬ ganization, I was headed for Germany as Reading High’s Exchange Student. I stayed in Toging, a small village near Munich, with the Karstens, a family of four. With my German brother, Walter, I went to school, played at the swimming pool and learned to enjoy myself as a German youth does. With my German mother, Mutti”, I talked of the German people and learned to laugh and under¬ stand at the same time. With my German father, Vati”, I climbed mountains and listened to good music. With-my family I learned to eat large amounts of food, to walk long distances, and to speak a little German. With the warm and fun- loving German people I think I learned to live and to love. I learned many things in those two short months, and when I left I found myself thankful to a lot of people for a lot of wonderful experiences. Danke schon und auf Wiedersehen That ' s not Spanish, it ' s French, John.’ ' John informally discusses his trip. To Belgium . . . On July 26, 1961, I left New York to go to Belgium for six months under the American Field Service International Scholarship Program. During August I spent three weeks in France, and I also had a chance to visit Germany, The Neth¬ erlands, and Luxembourg. While I was in Luxembourg, I visited Lotty Omes, our exchange student in 1959-1960. I lived in Brussels with my Belgian family, and I went to a parochial school with my sis¬ ter.” We didn’t have any extra-curricular activities, but I had very nice classmates and I was sorry to say good-bye to them. Since Brussels is a great theatrical center, I was able to see many excellent plays, and I enjoyed myself enormously at many soirees,” Jthe Belgian counterpart to our parties. On January 26, 1962, I landed in New York; on that day my trip was over, but the memories will last forever. Marjorie and her Belgian sister Martine. Who wears short shorts . . . ?” Oh, Marge, you have to take the guards off before you can skate!” I 1 . . . from Argentina. Oh, now I understand! To everybody in Reading High: I think that it is impossible to express all the feeling and all the emotions that I have experienced during the last year in one article. I cannot waste words, however, so I’ll tell you that I ' ve been really glad to be here. I believe that, beside the big ex¬ perience and exchange of customs and habits, there is something more important that cannot be left out. I feel that I have become one of you this year, that I am prouder of this than of anything else. I do not know if I have accomplished all the pur¬ poses of scholarship, but I do know that I have taken part in the typical American life. It would be stupid to ask me, Are you going to come back? Of course I will — and as soon as possible. I have had a fabulous time here and I really thank all of you that have made my stay so, so neat. I’ll see you soon. Ricardo explains the Spanish equivalents to John I An Afternoon Sue, maybe we’d better ask for help.” in the Chemistry Lab 76 •n 77 Hi-Lites Editors FRONT ROW: Karen Nowell, Kar¬ en Klimas, Mr. Hodgkins, Rosemary Devaney, George Larson. SECOND ROW: Lawrence Cate, Donna Lamb, Kathryn Paynter, Arthur Spencer, Holly Phillips. Rocket Hi-Lites Rocket Hi-Lites, published under the direction of faculty advisor, Mr. Hodgkins, gives students an op¬ portunity to improve their writing and to learn the principles of good journalism and business. The paper, distributed five times during the year, in¬ cludes articles about current school events, candid photographs, jokes, and feature articles on teachers and students. Under the direction of editor-in-chief, Karen Klimas, and her subordinates, the Hi-Lites staff has sold advertisements, written articles and typed copy, thus learning important newspaper skills. In addi¬ tion to regular duties, the group sold candy to raise the extra money needed for expenses. Since the news¬ paper allows students to study the areas of both journalism and business, students interested in either field are encouraged to join the staff. This year various members of the staff attended news conferences, sponsored by the Boston Globe, on many interesting topics. Hi-Lites Staff reviews past accomplishments. 78 Hi-1 .iles Reporters FIRST ROW: Katherine Dodd, Berjouhi Arzigian, Katherine O ' Donnell, Katherine Barrett, Ann Rogers, Rosemary Palmer, Karen Vogely, Debra Glidden, Carol Livingstone, Jane Jellison. SECOND ROW: Barbara Weav¬ er, Diana Stuart, Roberta Carroll, Susan Hubbard, Jeannette Meuse, Carol Chipman, Kathy Doherty, Susan Harding, Laurel Yeo, Di¬ anne Koenig. THIRD ROW: Robert Taylor, Elaine Cagnola, Muriel Hunnefeld, Judith San¬ ford, Bettina Paulson, Karen von [ Fritzinger, Barbara Poock, Eliza¬ beth Dinan, Gail Austin, Jay I Fraser. Hi-Lites Business Staff FIRST ROW: Kathy Alexander, Margaret Sarmanian, Margaret Leonard, Holly Phillips, Mr. Hodgkins, Linda Cate, Martha W. Smith, Marjorie Berninger. SEC¬ OND ROW: Christine Tarbox, Susan Shaw, Janice Kaminsky, Patricia Darby, Emily Paynter, Margaret Staples, Linda Milano, Patricia Waite, Patricia Harte, Sandra Hopkins, Martha L. Smith. 79 FIRST ROW: Donald Trites, Brooks Pierpont, James Sargent, Charles Summer, Sarah Wells, Wayne Boyden, Mr. Roth, Bruce MacKenzie, Nancy Smith, Roger Crouse, Wayne Everett, Richard Gritts. SECOND ROW: Bonny Kates, Marcia Green, Dianne Berninger, Janet Hamilton, David Keene, Ste¬ phen Thompson, Russell Thom¬ as, Marjorie Brown, Charlotte Hill, William Kimball, Mi¬ chael Bacon, Rebecca Weeks, Donna Lounsbery. THIRD ROW: Robert Lemaire, Fred¬ erick Perry, Dennis Boyden, Robert Davison, Judson Raw- ding, Andrew Clay, William Norris, Douglas Anderson, Ed¬ ward Dinan, William McGee, Edward Cornwall, Alan Corin- dia. FOURTH ROW: Larry Watson, Diane Avery, Carolyn Erhardt, David Matheson, Ed¬ ward Maher, Ronald Schuh, Lynn Fullerton, Dianne Koe¬ nig, Susan Munroe, Barbara Burpee, Janet Smith, Jerry Costa, John Gilbert. The fifty-one band members, under the able leadership of Mr. James Roth, have greatly increased school spirit by earnest and faithful participation at football games, rallies, assemblies, and parades. The results of long hours of practice were evident in the fine performances presented on each occasion. During the year, the president, Wayne Boyden, has been the representative for the Band at the exchange concerts. The librarian, Sally Wells, has kept all of the music organized and arranged. All correspondence to other towns in reference to exchange concerts has been handled by the secretary, Nancy Smith. The equipment manager, Bruce MacKenzie, has made sure that the school’s instruments have been in good condition. Each year the Band participates in an exchange concert. The concert this year was held with Greenfield. On April twenty-seventh the Band presented its annual spring concert, concluding their season very successfully. Band That Brahm’s lullaby was just too much.” The Puppeteers’ Union has just called a strike! FIRST ROW: Frederick Perry, Janet Smith, Stephen Thompson, Andrew Clay, Bruce Ives. SECOND ROW: Mr. Roth, William McGee, Alan Corin- dia, Diane Berninger, William Kimball, Wayne Boyden, Judson Rawding, Ed¬ ward Maher, Janet Hamilton. Dance Band This year’s Dance Band, which is a relatively new organization, consisted of about fifteen mem¬ bers. The Band rehearsed Tuesday evening be¬ tween seven and eight o’clock. Under the guid¬ ance of Mr. Roth, who also participated by play¬ ing the piano, the Band played at Junior High dances and at P. T. A. functions. Last year the Dance Band played at the Drama Festival in John Hancock Hall and was invited to play at Newton High School. It is reported that they performed very well on both occasions. The Band hopes that opportunities to partici¬ pate in these and similar activities will further the reputation of the group. . . . the sheep’s in the meadow, the cow’s in the corn.” ”A-one and a-two and a-three . . 81 FIRST ROW: Marlene Dalins, Lee Turnquist, Sharon Mullen, Jean Thompson, Jean Packard, Carol Thompson, Edwin Coop¬ er, Wayne Kittridge, Mr. Roth, Richard Anderson, Walter Smith, John Gilbert, Linda Holbrook, Sharyn Sullivan, Diane Engel, Virginia Ellis, Meredith Harron. SECOND ROW: Barbara Lundholm, Etna MacKay, Nancy Coveil, Marilyn Cail, Sandra Beaton, Jill Lougee, Virginia Bridges, Barbara Kellett, Stacey Coleman, Judith Ainsworth, Wayne Boyden, William Rixon, Bruce MacKenzie, Robert LeMaire, Peter Walker, David Hoyt, Janet Hamilton, Lynn Fulerton, Alison Smith, Diane Berninger, Holly Phillips, Janice Bostwick, Joanne Maxwell, Lucy Brown, Kathy Dodd, Leah Stevenson, Renzel Hurd, Patricia Sheehan. THIRD ROW: Janice Mellen, Martha Muse, Patricia Cox, Linda Connors, Trina Marden, Judith Carlson, Susan Harding, Jane Merrill, Diane Stewart, Mary Jane Bau- danza, Jane Morton, William Robie, Lawrence Watkins, David Wisentaner, David Morrison, James Richmond, James Wise¬ man, Diane Koenig, Maureen Monahan, Nancy Murphy, Ju¬ dith Chapin, Janice Ruscitti, Jane Wold, Janet Baccari, Barbara Sargent, Rosemary Palmer. This year, the Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Roth and Mr. Oliver presented Robin Hood by de Koven on the night of Feb. 17. Taking lead¬ ing roles in this performance were John Gilbert as Robin Hood; Carol Thompson, Maid Marion, Larry Watson, Sheriff of Nottingham; Bill Robie, Allen- a-Dale; Linda Holbrook, Anabel. This musical comedy was a shining success, and a tribute to the entire Glee Club. Another undertaking of this group was the Christmas assembly. This was an outstanding per¬ formance, the Glee Club expanding to a chorus of two hundred voices. Among other stirring selections, one chorus from Handel’s Messiah was presented at this assembly. On April 27, the Glee Club presented a concert in conjunction with the band. This concert was a highlight of the year and one of the Glee Club’s best performances. Is the cider hard yet?” Robin Hood ‘Your turn to churn. ' Listen ye milkmaids and you shall hear Skip, skip, skip to my lou.” A gay country fair in a town of merry old England greeted the audience as the curtain opened on the first act of the operetta Robin Hood.” As the gallant band of out¬ laws, led by Robin Hood, came from Sherwood Forest, the operetta was well on its way to success. From everyday identi¬ ties of students emerged the gruff Sheriff of Nottingham, fun-loving outlaws, the beautiful Maid Marion, and many other unforgetable characters. The colorful, varied score gave many of the talented leads a chance to display their abilities. The costumes and scenery added a great deal to the perform¬ ance. The operetta was a brilliant success due to the direction of Mr. Roth and to many long hours of rehearsal. Established now after three years of production, the annual operetta gives to students the opportunity of taking part in a musical pro¬ duction and of experiencing the satisfaction that comes from a successful performance. Home Economics Elizabeth Gilligan, Mrs. Melton, Diane Kelly, Norman Fierro, Nancy Harrow, Linda Dodge, Elizabeth Smith. This year, instead of having a separate Home Economics Club, the Home Economics Department combined extra activities with regular class work. Procedure of this type enabled Mrs. Melton and Mrs. Bolas, the faculty advisers, to work closely with a larger number of girls than in previous years. In order to create better understanding of home economics, the faculty advisers arranged for guest speakers at different times throughout the year. The information given in these lectures gave the girls great insight into the many facets of home economics. The annual fashion show gave the girls ample opportunity to demonstrate the lessons learned from both regular class and from the activities. Advanced Reading and Writing Club SEATED: Charles Kalipolis, Lawrence Cate, David Jerauld, Marcia Bonaccorso, Karen Nowell, Jane Jellison, Kathleen Maloy, Susan Shaw, Kathleen Connors, Helen Gori, Bettina Paulson, Gail Jamison, Katherine Paynter, Janet Baccari. STANDING: Christina Bowen, Mr. Cahill, Linda Cate. During the 1960-61 school year, a literary experiment was begun. This year, under the direction of Mr. Cahill, it is more than an experiment; it is authorized as the Advanced Reading and Writing Club. The purpose of this organization is to further the interests of students who seek an opportunity to improve their writing and to discuss literary works which are not presented under the requirements of the regular English classes. This year the members of the Advanced Reading and Writing Club have produced short stories, poems, and dialogue for Mr. Cahill, and they have been introduced to such literary greats as Hemingway, Dostoyevsky, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. 84 The Dramatic Club FIRST ROW: Barbara Burpee, Patricia Harte, Carol Livingston, Meredith Harron. SECOND ROW: Carol Chipman, Patricia Waite, Cynthia Burnham, Kathryn Paynter, Elaine Cagnola, Susan Harding, Paula Ward. THIRD ROW: Kathleen Barrett, Kathleen Hurl ey, Judith Corrigan, Car¬ men Burridge. The Dramatic Club, under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Arthur Spencer, offers to in¬ terested students opportunities of partici¬ pating in all the various phases of drama¬ tic production. As well as learning the techniques of acting, a member in the club learns the skills of make-up, cos¬ tuming, directing, lighting, and backstage work — all important elements of dra¬ matics. The Dramatic Club members plan and present during the year appropriate as¬ semblies for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial Day. The Senior Play is an¬ other Dramatic Club project. Each year a one act play is prepared for entry in the Drama Festival, a dramatic competi¬ tion among secondary schools of Massa¬ chusetts. This year the entry was present¬ ed at a school assembly. Willingness to undertake the long hours of work necessary for each produc¬ tion is the f oremost qualification of each member. The Dramatic Club has the final dress rehearsal for the Senior Play. 85 Day in the Life of a Book 86 Future Teachers of America FIRST ROW: Priscilla Johnson, Mary Lou Kenneally, Carolyn Dewsnap, Martha McCarthy, Patricia Harte. SECOND ROW: Eleanor Devaney, Kathleen Hurley, Margaret Staples, Carmen Burridge, Francis Manning. THIRD ROW: Pamela Rankin, Gail Jordan, Sharyn Spouster, Pamela Gill, Patricia Darby, Elaine Linnehan, Janice Kaminsky, Tevis Roalsen. FIRST ROW: Mary Steele, Linda Blake, Gail Nash, Judith Corrigan, Donna Johnston. SECOND ROW: Mary Manning, Caryl Kidder, Jane Moreton, Charlene Rhodes, Lynne Mossberg, Stephanie Fuller, Barbara Kellet. THIRD ROW: Nancy Merrill, Jane Wold, Priscilla Mitchell, Nancy Har¬ row, Patricia Cox. Meetings of the Future Teachers of America, under the guidance of Miss Marilyn Swift, were conducted by President Charlene Rhodes. Assisting her were Vice-President, Nancy Merrill; Secretary, Linda Blake; and Treasurer, Patricia Darby. In addition to selling candy at basketball games, the members have assisted teachers at Birch Meadqw School and Coolidge Junior High School. The latter activity served to acquaint the girls with teaching and gave them actual teaching experience. During the year many guest speakers from our faculty and from other schools spoke to the Future Teachers of America about specialized subjects and the rewards of teaching. 88 Teacher ' s Typists SEATED: Margaret Sarmanian, Judith Carlson, Karen Hayes, Carol Reardon, Etna McKay, Mary Ann Paulson, Rose Peters, Mary Skidmore. STANDING: Karin Ralston, Martha L. Smith, Cath¬ erine Kelly, Ann Filmore, Linda Dickman, Karen Foley, Barbara Lundholm, Sandra Hopkins, Fran¬ ces Laura. The Teachers’ Typists, girls who are taking the commercial course and doing meritorious work, are assigned as secretaries to members of the faculty. Under the direction of Miss Reed, they type, mimeograph, and perform many other clerical jobs for the instructors they assist. Their work is essential to Reading Memorial High School teachers. To qualify as a Teachers’ Typist, each girl had to demonstrate a knowledge of the various office machines and show a proficiency in typing. Some of these girls also type for the Pioneer. Margaret Sarmanian is the head typist of this group. Spanish Club SEATED: Carolyn Dewsnap, Martha McCarthy, Ricardo Martorana, Mr. Boch, Barbara Kcllett, Virginia Bridges, Carmen Burridge. STANDING: Barbara Munro, Jean Guirleo, Louise Rose, Cheryl Daggett, Jay Fraser, Roger Crouse, Bill Robie, John Erickson, Bruce Ives, Margorie Gleason, Sandra Clark, Eleanor Gleason. The Spanish Club, conversing entirely in Spanish, meets one after¬ noon a week under the direction of Mr. Boch. They enjoy such activities as learning and singing folk songs and discussing the customs of Spanish¬ speaking countries. This year’s Spanish Club is fortunate to have as an honorary member, Ricardo Martorana, Reading High School’s exchange student from Argentina. Ricardo, in his native language, has given many interesting talks about the history, customs, and holidays of his country. He has compared life in Argentina to that in the United States, and his talks proved not only interesting and enjoyable, but also educa¬ tional. 89 Projection Crew LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert McKillop, Robert Hopkins, Gerald Rosencrans, David White, Joseph Perry, and Robert Surrett. It is very seldom that the members of the Projection Crew are ever noticed or fully appreciated by the student body and faculty of Reading Memorial High School. This hard working group is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the school’s audio-visual equipment and the preparation of the auditorium stage for school functions. Some specific duties are maintaining the lights, projectors, microphones, and tape recorders used at the high school. This year has shown an exceptionally good Projection Crew. The efficiency exhibited is due in part to the guidance of Mr. Bronner and the leadership of the president, Joseph Perry, but stems mostly from the capable boys on the Crew. A debt of thanks is owed to these silent but vital members of Reading Memorial High School. FIRST ROW: Mary Steele, Carolyn Dewsnap, Martha McCarthy, Judith Flanagan, Meredith Har- ron. SECOND ROW: Suzanna Gray, Carol Gissler, Martha Muse, Sharyn Spouster, Charlotte Hill, Margaret Day, Sandra Beaton. Library Club As all students will attest, the library is a vital part of school life. Helping to keep this organization effective are the fourteen mem¬ bers of the Library Club. Under the leader¬ ship of president Martha McCarthy, vice- president Carolyn Dewsnap, and secretary Judith Flanagan, the members strive to assist the librarian, Mrs. Ernestine MacDonald. This aid takes the form of displays and desk work. The Library Club’s devoted effort to serve the student body makes this organiza¬ tion pleasant to members and valuable to the school. That’ll be 25 cents, please.” 91 WAVE Frederick Anderson, Margaret Look, Richard Holt, Donna Lamb WAVE (World Audio-Visual Exchange) is an outgrowth of the International Affairs Club. This organization is striving to further under¬ standing among people of high school age. With officers Richard Holt, Frederick Anderson, Margaret Look, and Donna Lamb, the club has prepared tapes and pictures to exchange with foreign high schools. The first exchange was made with Inverell High School in Australia. Such events as a Town Meeting, a football game, and a Christmas Assembly were included on the tape. It is hoped that this group, with the approval of the administration and sponsorship by the Rotary, will achieve its high goals. Will Australia believe this tape?” 92 National Honor Society FIRST ROW: Karen Nowell, Sally Higgins, Carol Graf, Marcia Bonaccorso, Gerry Ann Sias, Kath¬ leen Maloy, Ann Filmore, Carmen Burridge, Sarah Wells, Anna Beilock. SECOND ROW: Law¬ rence Cate, Robert Taylor, Karen Klimas, Jay Kenty, Paul Gregg, Arthur Spencer, Douglas Ander¬ son, Graham Gerade, John Peterson, Elizabeth Moore, Rosemary Devaney, Linda Sutliff. Character, scholarship, leadership, and service” are the four virtues upon which the membership of the National Honor Society is based. This unique organization is the Phi Beta Kappa of the high schools of America, and it honors those outstanding individuals who have proved themselves worthy of respect from teachers and fellow classmates. On March 8, 1962, several students from the junior and senior classes were inducted into the National Honor Society at a special ceremony before the entire student body. The new members were recognized as those who have accomplished meritorious work in both scholarship and service. Leadership and char¬ acter were also a part of the requirements which these honored individuals had fulfilled under various circumstances. 93 Senior Play Mystery and suspense reigned as shots rang out. A murder was committed, and the Senior Play, Home Sweet Homicide,” was under way. The fine performances of the equally fine cast carried the excite¬ ment through from scene to scene, and finally to the curtain calls. The success of the evening was attributed not only to the cast themselves, but also to the people behind the scenes. The untiring efforts of director Mr. Arthur Spencer and two student assistants, Sally Robinson and Donna Squibb, made the play an outstanding event. In addition to the vital roles played by the directors and performers of the play, further aid was contributed by seniors who worked on Properties, Tickets and Publicity Committees. SENIOR PLAY CAST Mrs. Carstairs . Archie . April . Dinah . Polly Walker . Wally Sanford . Mrs. Cherington . Mr. Cherington Rupert Van Deusen Frankie Gonzalez Lieutenant Bill Smith Sergeant O’Hare Pete Joella . Flashlight . Slukey Director Student Directors . BARBARA BURPEE . BILL ROBIE . MARCIA GREEN . PATRICIA WAITE . CARMEN BURRIDGE ROBERT BINGHAM BARBARA KELLETT ROBERT TAYLOR ARTHUR SPENCER RICARDO MARTORANA .. JOHN PETERSON . BILL BELL ROGER CROUSE MARCIA BONACCORSO DOUG KEENE GEORGE LARSON MR. ARTHUR L. SPENCER DONNA SQUIBB, SALLY ROBINSON 94 Hurry up, girls! I’m on in two minutes.” PROPERTIES COMMITTEE Christina Bowen, Barbara Boyd, Barbara Munro, Chairman. MAKE-UP COMMITTEE SITTING: Barbara Lundholm, Etna MacKay, Karin Ralston, Carol Hoyt, Chairman. STANDING: Kay Winkler, Sharon Mullen. COSTUMES COMMITTEE Jocelyn Taylor, Judith Corrigan, Co-Chairman; Constance Steward. 95 COSTUMES COMMITTEE Sandra Clark, Caryl Kidder, Joan Wilkinson, Co-Chairman Friday Night USHERS John Doherty, Kenneth DiCicco, Graham Gerade, Peter Hall, Douglas Anderson, Robert Gilligan, Robert Forbes, David Jerauld. CANDY GIRLS Martha Smith, Karen Nowell, Judith Carlson, Mari¬ lyn O’Day, Nancy March, Pat Isacson, Jean Guirleo, Gail Maranhas. PROGRAM GIRLS Donna Amirault, Carol Calvin, Paula Horan, Jane Merrill, Sally Higgins, Jo- Ann Santore. 96 TICKET GIRLS Lana Hodson, Linda Snow, Nancy Smith. USHERS Richard Converse, Dean Adler, Jon Fennelly, Mi chael Grunsweig, Roberr Kean, Lawrence Horn Richard Gerrior, Alfred Johnson. CANDY GIRLS Jane Jellison, Karen Hayes, Carol Cavanaugh, Linda Dickman, Karen Klimas, Lorraine Masi, Carol Vars, Linda Cate. PROGRAM GIRLS Sandra Sias, Catherine Kelly, Judith Copp, Carol Graf, Rosemary Devaney, Jean Torra. TICKET GIRLS Sarah Wells, Barbara Demars, Sharon Madden, Janet Baccari, Donna Boudreau m ini in ■L d f B iLk j if v •• K dm . f .. ■ t- m Saturday Night Mother’s little helpers. Only one thing can get these hands clean—Lava!” How Senior Play Candids You nasty man The usual sob story. can I get these two back to Argentina?” 98 Watch it, here he comes again!” . 99 PIONEER EDITORS FIRST ROW: Martha Smith, Nancy Smith, Sally Higgins, Robert Taylor, Marcia Bonaccorso, Larry Cate. SECOND ROW: Karen Nowell, Linda Sutliff, Kathleen Maloy, Arthur Spencer, Gerry Ann Sias, Paul Gregg. The plans for this year’s Pioneer began last spring when the editors were chosen and suggestions for a theme were submitted. In the fall of 1961, when the idea of the atom was decided upon, work pro¬ gressed; pictures and writeups flowed in, and the yearbook gradually took shape. The Profile Staff, under co-editors Karen Nowell and Linda Lee Sutliff, had the job of writing a brief description of each senior and his activities at Read¬ ing High. The remaining writing and captions were handled by the Literary Staff, headed by Kathleen Maloy and Arthur Spencer, and the caption crew under the direction of Gerry Ann Sias. Co-editors Nancy Smith and Martha Smith, work¬ ing with their Art Staff, decided on the best pictures and the most effective arrangements of them to carry out the theme. The financial end of the Pioneer was handled by the Business Staff, whose job it was to solicit adver¬ tisements from local merchants. The homeroom collectors secured subscriptions from the students of the school and did their part to make this effort fi¬ nancially successful. Editors Marcia Bonaccorso, Larry Cate, and Paul Gregg did a remarkable job keeping the books balanced. Under the competent direction of Mr. D’Orlando and Mr. Salvo, our faculty advisers, and with the untiring efforts of Editor-in-Chief Robert Taylor and Co-ordinator Sally Higgins and the rest of the editorial staff, deadlines were somehow met, and the yearbook went into publication. To the entire staff unqualified praise should be given, for each has carried out his duties faithfully, and without these individual efforts, the Pioneer could not have been possible. 100 That isn’t me, is it!” LITERARY STAFF FIRST ROW: Janet Nicholas, Lylea Monterisi, Joan Lobdell. SECOND ROW. Carol Graf. Janet Rogers, Gerry Ann Sias, Arthur Spencer, Kathleen Ma- loy, Carolyn Crompton, Ber- jouhi Arzigian. THIRD ROW: Jeanette Meuse, Linda Milano, Roberta Carroll, Su¬ san Harding, Margaret Look, Kathryn Paynter, Lee Gissler, Susan Cummings. LITERARY STAFF FIRST ROW: Anna Bei- lock, Lorraine Masi, Martha McCarthy, Kathleen Barrett, Laurel Yeo, Patricia Harte. SECOND ROW: Rosemary Devaney, Judith £opp, Ar¬ thur Spencer, Kathleen Ma- loy, Karen von Fritzinger, Judith Sanford, Elizabeth Dinan. THIRD ROW: Fredrick Montgomery, Kar¬ en Klimas, Barbara Weaver, Douglas Anderson, Elizabeth Moore, Pauline Magrane, Elaine Cagnola, Martha Carl¬ son, Jay Fraser. PROFILE STAFF FIRST ROW: Jacqueline Frazier, Barbara Munro, Jean Guirleo, Donna Kay Roal- sen, Susan Pike, Barbara Lundholm, Gail Jamison, Susan Briggs, Catherine Kelly. SECOND ROW: El¬ len Harris, Sally Robinson, Karen Nowell, Linda Lee Sutliff, Cheryl Watters, Jean Torra, Berjouhi Arzigian. THIRD ROW: Nancy Mur¬ phy, Stacey Coleman, Nancy Lupo, Donna Squibb, Jane Merrill, Etna MacKay, Rita Johnson, Lillian Carlow, Ju¬ dith Watkins, Linda Dick- man, Barbara Demars, Linda Snow. 1 101 BUSINESS STAFF FIRST ROW: Carol Hoyt, Rose Peters, Stephanie Fuller, Nancy Ducker. SECOND ROW: Janice Whitaker, Stacey Coleman, Susan Kean, Marcia Bonaccorso, Janice Kaminsky, Gail Austin, Rosemary Palmer. THIRD ROW: Lynne Le- Van, Winslow Poor, Calvert Bacon, Marsha Mason, Louise Rose, Nancy Harrow. BUSINESS STAFF FIRST ROW: Glenda Cecil, Nancy Pratt, Sandra Sias. SECOND ROW: Ruth Gourd, Mildred Foye, Paula Horan, Paul Gregg, Andrea Hall, Linnea Willman. THIRD ROW: Virginia Flight, Nancy Merill, George Larson, Douglas Keene, Robert Sutherland, Ann Richmond, Linda Blake, Donna Johnston. ART STAFF FIRST ROW: Judith Corrigan, Bar¬ bara Burpee, Barbara Kellett, Joce¬ lyn Taylor, Karen Vogely, Celeste Quesnel, Diana Minotti, Carol Liv¬ ingston. SECOND - ROW: Con¬ stance Steward, Patricia Waite, Mar¬ tha Smith, Nancy Smith, Betti na Paulson, Caryl Kidder, Patricia Mc- Phee. THIRD ROW: Kathy Doher- ety, Mary Lautzenheiser, Richard Holt, Daniel Dacey, Rita Johnson, Bonnie Cramer, Joan Wilkinson, Barbara Boyd, Carmen Burridge. TYPISTS FIRST ROW: Joanne Santore, Eliza¬ beth Peckham, Carol Hoyt, Carol Smith, Barbara Lehr. SECOND ROW: Linda Snow, Etna MacKay, Rose Peters, Martha L. Smith, Jo¬ anne DelGaizo, Margaret Sarmanian. LAST ROW: Karin Ralston, Donna Squibb, Sandra Sias, Barbara Burke, Frances Laura. 102 CANDIDS 103 Day in the Life of a Student If you like peanuts In the wee small hours of the morning What period do we start with?” Pst . . . Janet, didn’t his picture come out well.” 104 Larry, who’s that ' I don ' t have my glasses. ' Larry, I think it ' s inside out 105 In vain we build the world unless the builder also grows. Edwin Morkham seniors Senior Class Officers Graham Gerade, President; Miss Nichols, Adviser; Alfred Johnson, Vice-President; Richard Gerrior, Treasurer; Lana Hodson, Secretary. Class of 1962 Senior Class History In the fall of 1958, we the class of 1962 stood on the launching pad of our academic career, little realiz¬ ing that we were to experience not only the usual academic pressures, but also those new problems pre¬ sented by the advent of the atomic age. Under the capable administration of William H. Rodgers and staff we quickly settled into our routine as freshmen at Reading Memorial High School. Our initial duty as a class was to elect our class officers. The results of our election gave evidence that we were beginning to accept responsibility; we chose the following leaders: Graham Gerade, President; Arthur Norton, Vice President; Jane Jellison, Secretary; Richard Gerrior, Treasurer. After much planning and co-operation on the part of several committees, we danced under a Harvest Moon” at our Freshman Frolic. After struggling through the new trials of midyears and finals, we looked forward to summer vacation and the years to follow. The second orbit around our nucleus of scholastic achievements was our Sophomore year. With a greater degree of familiarity with the high school routine we again chose our class officers: Graham Gerade, Presi¬ dent; Alfred Johnson, Vice President; Jane Jellison, Secretary; Richard Gerrior, Treasurer. Rising above our previous lowly position, we were able to participate in a greater number of school affairs. Several girls were chosen as members of the Baton Squad and many of the boys, distinguished themselves on the athletic field. However the class of 1962 did not concentrate exclusively on extra-curricular activities. Each marking period found the sophomores well represented on both honors and high honors. The South Pacific” atmos¬ phere at the Sophomore Hop, coupled with our new and varied activities, provided us with many happy memories to carry with us into our Junior year. Our scholastic experiences as Juniors soon verified the rumor that hard work is an integral part of upper- class life. In an effort to obtain firm leadership for this challenging year we selected the following officers: Graham Gerade, President; Alfred Johnson, Vice Presi¬ dent; Lana Hodson, Secretary; Richard Gerrior, Treas¬ urer. As a class we proved ourselves scholastically 108 competent by contributing 24 new members to the National Honor Society; six members of our class were fortunate enough to receive letters of recommen¬ dation for their National Merit Tests. In addition to academic accomplishments, we exhibited our athletic skill by aiding in the school’s most successful athletic year. The spring of 1961 saw two outstanding social events. The nostalgic theme of the Junior Prom, Wonderland by Night,” and Springtime in Paris,” portrayed at the Jr.-Sr. Reception, were sources of much enjoyment. When we were able to send two outstanding students, John Peterson and Marjorie Maher, to foreign countries as exchange students, we felt that our Junior year had been both satisfying and worthwhile. With three years of accomplishment behind us, we approached the final stage of our high school career. We began our senior year with the pleasant job of welcoming Ricardo Martorana, our exchange student from Argentina. Even with the pressure of our studies and the added tension of deciding upon our future plans, we did not neglect time-honored rituals. The customary election of a football queen was completed when Donna-Kay Roalsen was elected as a symbol of our school spirit. When the senior play ' Home Sweet Homicide” was presented successfully, the class of ’62 was well on its way towards an exciting and rewarding senior year. As the months progressed and we approached the end of our high school career, we realized, perhaps for the first time, that we were soon to enter the adult world. We felt the necessity of decisions w ' hich were being placed upon our shoulders one after another, and we were aware that the outcomes of these decisions would greatly affect our futures. In spite of these pressures, we had many more pleasures awaiting us. With spring came the Junior-Senior reception, and finally graduation week, the culmination of four years of trial and error, confidence and misgiving, conflict and agreement. We entered into our senior activities with mixed feelings. Although the Senior Prom, Class Day, Baccalaureate, and Graduation marked the end of our high school career, they also marked a beginn¬ ing, that of our future as responsible adults. I’ll have that photographer’s head for this! 109 mm I did see a mouse!” Take it easy, Cal, it’s only a camera. Junior Prom On March 24, 1961, the members of the class of 1962 danced through one of the most memorable evenings of their years at Reading Memorial High School. It was the night of the Junior Prom, and the juniors danced with their dates to the music of Billy Mitchell’s orchestra. The decorations were centered around the theme of Wonderland by Night.” During intermission Mary Cripanuk added to the evening’s pleasure with her renditions of I Could Have Danced All Night” and Till There Was You.” Dancing was resumed after the entertain¬ ment, and when the Prom was over, the juniors re¬ tained the memory of a wonderful time. Sing along with Donna and Ronnie. 110 Memories are made of this : : : Junior-Senior Reception May 12, 1961, witnessed one of the years finest social events. The cafeteria of Reading Memorial High School was transformed into a Springtime in Paris”. The theme presented a delightful background for the Junior-Senior Reception, the annual gift of the junior class to the senior class. The success of the dance was primarily due to the efforts of a number of committees. Pleasant mem¬ ories were provided by the strains of Doug Morley’s orchestra, and the pleasure of the evening was en¬ hanced by entertainment and refreshments. Thus the Junior-Senior Reception reached the epitome of social success. My name Jose Jimienez . . . ” Will the real manikin please step forward? Ill M e m o r i a m John’s friendliness, his good natured personality, and his sportsmanship cannot be forgotten by the class of 1962. His absence has been keenly felt; he will long be remembered. 112 NANCY V. ADAMS 83 Locust Street A Liberal Arts College will greet versatile Nance” next year . . . ambitious member of Pioneer Art Staff, Chorus, Rain¬ bow, Y. P. F., Horizon Club, Field Hockey Team . . . chief outside interest include swim¬ ming and water skiing. RICHARD L. ANDERSON 299 Charles Street It will be either Northeastern or Boston University for this boy next year ... a hardwork¬ ing member of the Projection Crew . . . besides working on Hi-Fi, Dick also enjoys study¬ ing tropical fish. Class of 1962 DONNA M. AMIRAULT 33 Howard Street Conscientious Donna hopes to enter the field of nursing ... a Pioneer Homeroom collector and lunchroom supervisor . . . participant in Student Council . . . has three special interests- sewing, anatomy class, and foot¬ ball games. ROSEMARIE AVERY 105 Haverhill Street Rosemarie, a petite lass, plans to enter a two-year business school . . . has worked on Pioneer . . .will never forget U. S. History with Mr. Aldrich . . . water skiing, swimming and bowling occupy her leisure moments. GERALD F. ABBOTT 139 Van Norden Road Gerry” will never forget World History . . . found Mr. Bronner tops . . . future plans include a job at the Charlestown Navy Yard . . . enjoys participating in all sports. DOUGLAS C. ANDERSON 174 Prescott Street Doug”, an excellent student, plans to attend Tufts University . . . found time from studies to participate in the Band, L. R. Y., and DeMolay . . . member of Science Club and Pioneer . . . elected to National Honor So¬ ciety. JANET M. BACCARI 34 Willow Street To secure a career in nursing is the goal of this practical miss . . . Glee Club, swimming, bowling, and teaching Sunday School keep Janet busy . . . will always value the time spent in English with Mr Bond. DEAN S. ADLER 55 Oak Street This capable president of the Radio Club plans to attend Northeastern University and major in electronics engineer¬ ing . . . spends much of his time on radio operation and construction ... is especially fond of sodas and frappes. SUE E. ANDERSEN 68 Grove Street Susie” has been a member of the Methodist Wesley Choir and M. Y. F. . . . outside inter¬ ests are swimming and skating . . . active as a Student Librari¬ an .. . hopes to follow up school years with a career in nursing. 113 ANNA M. BEILOCIt 64 Highland Street With the unbeatable combina¬ tion of beauty and brains, this friendly transfer from Bruns¬ wick, Maine, has made a hit here . . . member of Pioneer Art Staff and National Honor Society . . . especially enjoys people, reading and math. ROBERT M. BINGHAM 121 Willow Street Bing” . . . plans on a psy¬ chology major in college . . . school organizations include Tennis Team and Projection Crew . . . Junior Quannapo- witt Players, DeMolay, flying, and photography are his in¬ terests. Class 1962 F. CALVERT BACON 170 Pearl Street Cal” hopes to attend Tufts University and later pursue a career in Criminology . . . member of Golf Team, Pioneer, Student Council, and DeMolay . . . special interests are tink¬ ering with cars and playing the electric guitar. £■ WILLIAM H. BELL 188 Prescott Street Good natured Bill . . . worked hard on the Cross Country and Track Teams . . . aims for Norwich University . . . be¬ longed to Dramatic Club, Sci¬ ence Club, Pioneer, and De¬ Molay. DIANE M. BERNINGER 86 Vine Street Band, Glee Club, and Dance Band hold Di” to a busy sched¬ ule ... a ‘career as a dental assistant is next in sight . . . member of Rainbow and Pro¬ testant Youth Band . . . also finds time to swim and skate. BRUCE D. BELL 8 Twin Oaks Road Sport” will go to business school after graduation to study for a career in bookkeeping . . . out of school activities include fishing, hunting, fix¬ ing his car, and working at Woolworth’s. LAURA BISHOP 105 Gleason Road It’s off to college for likeable Laura . . . diligent guard on Basketball Team . . . enjoys painting and all forms of art . . . avidly interested in sports, especially swimming . . . best known for a quick smile. MARCIA M. BONACCORSO 358 Charles Street Attractive Marty” wishes to be a medical technologist . . . editor of Pioneer Business Staff . . . outside interests: Junior Catholic Daughters, drawing cartoons, and skiing . . . chosen a member of the National Hon¬ or Society. RICHARD D. BOUCHER 52 Bay State Road Dick is bound for a local col¬ lege to pursue a business career . . . agile member of the Ap¬ paratus Club . . . sports, especially bowling, swimming, water skiing, and football are some of his interests. 114 BARBARA J. BOYD 166 Wakefield Street Barb” eagerly looks forward to the University of Massachu¬ setts next year in pursuit of a teaching career . . . fondly re¬ members those Pioneer Art Staff meetings . . . member of Rainbow, Y. P„ F. and .Horizon Club . . . loves skiing. BARBARA A. BURKE 179 High Street Barb” came to us from Salem, N. H., where she was a mem¬ ber of the Baton Squad . . . plans for next year include Chandler for a career as a medi¬ cal secretary . . . enjoyed sci¬ ence . . . finds swimming and skating fun. DONNA M. BOUDREAU 6 Lawrence Road A two year business school will be next for pretty Donna . . . those fun filled Pioneer meet¬ ings will never be forgotten. . . regards bowling and swimming as her favorite pastimes -. . . remembered for her neat, at¬ tractive appearance. VIRGINIA BRIDGES 476 Franklin Street A nursing career is in store for Ginny” . . . member of Glee Club for three years . . . other activities include Rainbow, P. F., Mariner Scouting, and Youth Choir . . . enjoys football games and drawing. CHRISTINA L. BOWEN 1457 Main Street To be a medical technician is this girl’s dream . . . Pioneer Art Staff took Tina’s” free moments in school . . . capable News Editor of Rocket Hi- Lit es . . . being Worthy Ad¬ visor of Rainbow fills spare time. PHYLLIS BUCKLEY 418 Lowell Street After graduation Phil’s” ambi¬ tion is to become a model or a social worker . . . member of Junior Catholic Daughters and Drill Team . . . rated office practice with Mr. Salvo high . . . enjoys swimming and dating. CARMEN Z. BURRIDGE 75 Linden Street Cee Zee”, a future teacher, will attend University of New Hampshire . . . member of French Club, Future Teachers of America, Dramatic Club, Pioneer and National Honor Society . . . pastimes are swim¬ ming and ice skating. CAROL J. CALVIN 36 Bancroft Avenue Forsythe Dental School is the goal for our pleasant Co-leader of Baton Squad . . . able mem¬ ber of Lunch Patrol, Student Council and Rainbow . . . finds water skiing and swim¬ ming enjoyable. 9 WAYNE K. BOYDEN 35 Laurel Lane Wayne’s future vocation is to be a music teacher . . . enjoy¬ able moments were spent in Band, Glee Club, and Dance Band . . . reliable president of P. F. in senior year . . . will never forget Music Apprecia¬ tion with Mr. Roth. BARBARA BURPEE 178 Wakefield Street Valuable member of Softball and Basketball Teams . . . Babs” will be off to the Uni¬ versity of Connecticut to be¬ come a physical therapist . . . Band, Student Council, and Pioneer are among her school activities. 115 ' Class of 1962 LILLIAN F. CARLOW 364 Main Street Lill,” with her sparkling per¬ sonality, will long be remem¬ bered as a valuable member of Field Hockey, Basketball and Softball Teams . . Salem Teachers College will be her stomping grounds for the com¬ ing years . . . finds skiing en¬ joyable. JUDY M. CARLSON 385 Franklin Street Blushing Judy fondly remem¬ bers those busy moments as a typist for Rocket Hi-Lites . . . Church Choir and M. Y. F. were among her activities ... to become a hairdresser is this girl’s aim. BRIAN L. CARR 884 Main Street It’s off to the Air Force for Brian next year ... . many enjoyable moments were spent working on cars . . . partici¬ pated on the Vars ity Football Team . . . General Chemistry with Mr. Murphy will be long be remembered. LAWRENCE A. CATE, JR. 264 Charles Street Bantam” hopes to attend Dart¬ mouth . . . enjoys mountain climbing, skiing and flying model planes . . . member of National Honor Society, Cross Country, Golf and Basketball Manager . . . HiLites Make¬ up Editor and Pioneer Business Editor. LINDA A. CATE 201 West Street This busy member of Pioneer Art Staff was a member of the Baton Squad, Future Teachers of America and Library Club ... at Colby College she will pursue a career as a secretary. CAROL A. CAVANAUGH 184 Green Street Cava” will go into the field of I.B.M. after graduating from R.M.H.S. . . . English with Mr. D’Orlando proved to be a very enjoyable course . . . after school she can be found work¬ ing at Winslow’s. HARVEY L. CHEW 8 Glen Road Harv,” an active member of the radio club, can be found working around short wave sets in his spare time . . . found Algebra II and Mr. Boch tops . . . college is among his fu¬ ture plans. SANDRA L. CL ARK 77 Curtis Street Sandy” hopes to be found at Jackson next year . . . many enjoyable moments were spent in F. T. A. and Dramatic Clut . . . 4-H and Sunday school teaching, fill extra moments. ROBERT S. CONTI 63 Westcroft Road Bob plans to major in business administration at college next fall . . . member of the Foot¬ ball Team . . . Mr. Spencer’s Latin class is tops . . . leisure time recreation consists of swimming, golf, and softball for Atlantic Food Mart Team. r JUDITH E. COPP 288 Charles Street It’s a nursing career for active Judy” . . . participated in Student Council, Baton Squad, Orchestra, Pioneer Literary Staff and Caption Crew . . . jazz, water skiing, and dancing are her hobhies. MARY CR1PANUK 20 Locust Street Future plans include a secre¬ tarial position at Harvard Uni¬ versity . . . during school hours she was a Glee Club member and a student secre¬ tary . . . especially likes to dance, swim, and water ski. DAVID R. CONVERSE 543 Franklin Street Dave”, an ardent photograph¬ er, has his sights on a liberal arts education . . . active on Indoor and Outdoor Track Teams . . . favors the study of politics as a hobby. JUDITH A. CORRIGAN 946 Main Street Future Teachers of America, French Club, Dramatic Club, Pioneer Literary and Art Staffs were among Judy’s” many activities . . . member of M. Y. F. . . . loves ice skating and reading . . . future plans are to attend college and be¬ come a teacher. RICHARD F. CONVERSE 544 Franklin Street Handsome Dick” . . . chosen Captain of Cross Country Team of which he has been a member for four years . . . interests include Indoor and Outdoor Track . . . we’re sure this congenial boy will find success at college. NANCY E. COVELL 68 Longwood Road Nance”, a future airline hos¬ tess, hopes to attend a junior college in September . . . rated U. S. History with Mr. Aldrich as a favorite . . . Worthy Advisor of Stoneham Rainbow Assembly . . en¬ joys working at First National Store. • EDWARD L. CORNWALL, JR. 10 Pilgrim Road Ned’s” ambition is to be a teacher after attending North¬ eastern University . . . mem¬ ber of the Band, Science Club, Cross Country and Track Teams . . . chief activities are DeMolay, M. Y. F., and water skiing. DIANE C. CROCE 28 Union Street Happy-go-lucky Diane . . . found Spanish with Mr. Boch tops . . . member of Softball and Basketball Teams . . . intends to enter a business school after graduation . . . this energetic girl looks ahead to a bright future. CAROLYN S. CROMPTON 39 Pine Ridge Road Gay Carolyn, a cute cheer¬ leader, hopes to attend the University of Massachusetts .. . served on Student Council, Teen Council, and Rainbow . . . finds enjoyment in water skiing and swimming. ROGER L. CROUSE 26 Berkeley Street Roger, a four year member of the Band, plans to attend col¬ lege . . . considers Advanced Mathematics homework a fine way to spend a long evening . . . was Master Councilor of DeMolay . . . spends free hours refinishing furniture. PAUL M. CURRAN 157 High Street Good looking Paul ... says boxing and weightlifting are his chief interests . . . be¬ longed to the Track Team and Apparatus . . . will long re¬ member English with Mr. Bond . . . anticipates college next year. ROBERT I. DAVISON 112 Salem Street Plans to attend college after graduation . . . Chemistry with Mr. Drabik was tops with Bob ... an active member of the Band . . . outside in¬ terests include B. Y. F. and DeMolay. Class of 1962 DANIEL R. DACEY 62 Oak Ridge Road Dace” . . . noted for his good looks . . . decided art school is for him . . . center on Football Team . . . also played Baseball and Basketball . . . main pastimes are swim¬ ming, boating, and girls. BARBARA L. DEMARS 356 South Street Sports-minded Barbie” . . . noted for being an unrelenting goalie on the Varsity Field Hockey Team . . . plans to enter a nursing school . . . finds an outlet for her energy in roller skating and bowling. KEVIN J. CRYAN 239 Main Street Kevin’s impending plans may include college . . . among his special interests are indoor and outdoor track . . . favors fixing cars as a pastime . . . will long remember Problems of Democracy class. VERNON C. DAVIS 142 Salem Street The Armed Services is next for Flucky”, a member of the Track Team . . . Mr. Gar¬ land’s Biology class will be long remembered as a favorite . . . other activities include swimming, boating, and shoot¬ ing. LEONARD J. DERGAY 28 Van Norden Road College bound Lenny” con¬ templates becoming a naviga¬ tor in the U. S. Air Force . . . sports, in particula r ski¬ ing, skating, and hockey, are the first loves of this lad . . . best liked activity was Tumbling and Apparatus Club. ALAN R. CURTIS 186 Bancroft Avenue Quiet Alan . . . looks forward to either an art or business school . . . member of the Band . . . also DeMolay officer and participant in church youth group . . . sign painting holds his interest dur¬ ing free hours. JOANNE M. DelGAIZO 53 Richards Road Good natured Jo”, a Pioneer typist, aims for Chandler, or Fisher Junior College after R. M. H. S. . . . served as Sun¬ day School teacher for two years . . . spends free time ice skating, cooking, and hair¬ dressing. 118 LINDA R. DICKMAN 22 Willow Street Quiet Linda served on the Li¬ brary Club Staff . . . be¬ longed to Rainbow, P. F., and the Girl Scout Mariners . . . has fun ice skating and bowl¬ ing . . . to be an efficient secretary is her goal. PATRICIA A. DOUCETTE 108 Washington Street Hair dressing is the career for affable Pattie” . . . intends to go to Mansfield School after graduation . . . regards cake decorating as her favorite hobby. ROSEMARY M. DEVANEY 151 Woburn Street Merrimack College will greet Midge” . . . Pioneer Staff, Baton Squad, and Student Council, as well as being edi¬ tor of Rocket Hi-Lites, kept her busy . . . best known for pleasing manners and attrac¬ tive appearance. KENNETH D. DOLE 55 Hancock Street Ken plans to help Uncle Sam” next year when he joins the Coast Guard . . . enjoyed World History with Mr. Mc¬ Intosh . . . uses most of his spare time on cars with modi¬ fied engines. LAURENCE R. DYMENT 39 Van Norden Road Although his plans are unde¬ cided, Larry can speak assur- ingly of his interest in bridge . . . Tumbling and Appara¬ tus Club was a memorable ac¬ tivity . . . found World His¬ tory tops. KENNETH P. DiCICCO 361 Charles Street This well-known athlete, a member of the Football, Bas¬ ketball, and Baseball Teams, enjoys working on cars . . . swimming, dancing and boat¬ ing are among his other inter¬ ests . . . counts on service in the Navy. PAUL M. DONEGAN 10 Mark Avenue Poochy” spent two years as a member of the Chorus . . . also belonged to the Science Club . . . ' will enroll in Northeastern come September . . . finds pleasure reading and swimming. ROBERT P. EDSON 19 Hartshorn Street Bob was an active member of the Cross Country and Track Teams . . . worked on the Projection Crew . . . fav¬ ored Mr. Garland among his teachers . . . considers hunt¬ ing as his most enjoyable out- of-school activity. JOHN A. DOHERTY 98 Hartshorn Street Jackie will be remembered for his quick smile and class¬ room banters . . . elected Treasurer of R. Y. C. . . . played Freshman Football and belonged to the Track Team for one year. ROBERT W. DRESSER 7 Pine Ridge Road Witty remarks and a ' 31 Model A” Ford make Bob a man of distinction around town . . . talent s lie in knowledge of radio construc¬ tion and electronics . . . this Radio Club member plans on Boston University Medical School. 119 r ROGER C. ELKINS 97 Summer Avenue Fun-loving Roger found chem¬ istry class an enjoyable part of his education . . . mem¬ ber of the Unitarian Youth Group . . . finds pleasure reading and hunting . . . after graduation he will encounter service in the Navy. KATHLEEN M. FAUCETTE 49 Minot Street Kathy” ... a three year member of both the Baton Squad and Basketball Team . . . is undecided about a junior college but definitely intends to be an airline stewardess . . . likes water skiing, ice skating, and danc¬ ing. Class of 1962 JOHN D. ERICKSON 146 West Street Biology Club, Russian Club, and P. O. D. with Mr. Mac” are John’s school favorites... although he has not made a definite decision as to a future school, college definitely lies ahead for this talented student. M. ANN FILLMORE 125 Main ’Street Lively Ann plans to attend Burdett . . . ambition, to be a secretary . . . loyal mem¬ ber of Library Club and stu¬ dent secretary for Mr. Bron- ner . . . National Honor So¬ ciety . . . bowling, water ski¬ ing and skating occupy much of her time. E. PETER EDWARDS 86 Salem Street Pete is fond of science in gen¬ eral . . . plans to enter the Navy after graduation . . . was active on the Track Team for two years . . . reading, bowling, and swimming make up his out-of-school doings. WILLIAM R. FALLER 22 Smith Avenue Our Co-captain of the Indoor Track Team was also active on the Cross Country and Basket¬ ball Teams . . . ambition, to be a dentist after studying at Tufts University. KENNETH E. FISKE 296 Franklin Street Ken hopes to attend North¬ eastern University to become a civil engineer . . . future plans also include R. O. T. C. . . . industrious member of the Biology Club . . . favorite sport for Ken is skiing. MARCIA L. EMERSON 49 Deering Street Mushy”, a future nurse, was a member of the French Club and Library Club for two years . . . also was a lively partici¬ pant of the New Life Club and Young People’s Group. JON M. FENNELLY 54 Village Street A member of the ‘Football, Hockey, and Baseball Teams, Fenna” plans to attend Mer¬ rimack College in the fall . . . food, swimming, and ping- pong, as well as sports, com¬ prise the interests of this R. M. H. S. student. 120 ROBERT W. FORBES 326 West Street United States Navy will wel¬ come Bob next year . . . member of Projection Crew and Track Team . . . favorite interests take in photography and short wave radios . . . spends time x with Civil Air Patrol. BARBARA F. GALLANT 23 Criterion Road Stepping out into the business world, ' Barb’’ plans to work after graduating . . . Mrs. Bell and art class were fondest school memories . . . reading ancient history, and drawing score as spare time hobbies. DONALD E. FLORENCE 7 Puritan Road Butch” hopes to enter into the field of aviation . . . active member of projection crew . . . will always remember English wtih Mr. Bond . . . skin diving and hydroplane racing fill spare time. SUSAN W. FOWLER 38 Fairmount Road This cheerful lass will enter into the fashion designing field after high school . . . loyal member of the Basketball Team and Home Economics Club . . . spare time centers around dancing, bowling, and swimming. R. GRAHAM GERADE 42 Pratt Street Tufts University beckons ' G. G. . . . will be remembered for the excellent example he set . . . Senior Class Presi¬ dent and member of National Honor Society . . . Captain of the Football and Track Teams . • . . interests: flyty- ing, electronics, photography and fishing. KAREN L. FOLEY 34 Hancock Street Approaching plans for Karen include a two year secretarial school ... a valuable guid¬ ance secretary . . . energetic member of Junior Catholic Daughters . . . outside in¬ terests are bowling and danc¬ ing. JOSEPH M. FREDA 12 Larch Lane Automobiles capture most of Joe’s interest . . . intends to work after graduation from R. M. H. S. arid possibly enter an armed service later . . . favorite subject was Problems of Democracy. RICHARD J. GERRIOR 64 Charles Street Dick, a lively conversational¬ ist, aims for Boston University . . . belonged to the Student Council for four years and was Senior Class Treasurer ... outside activities are Teen Council, hockey, and water skiing. 121 MERTIE R. FOSTER 134 Foster Lane Mansfield Beauty Academy is Bunnie’s” goal . . . member of Home Economics Club and Pioneer Staff . . . found Busi¬ ness Training with Miss Kelley enjoyable . . . spends her ,spare time roller skating, ice skating and swimming. JAMES J. GATO 96 Main Street Jim . . .a valuable member of the R. M. H. S. Varsity Football Team . . . took part in the Tumbling and Appara¬ tus Club and Track Teams . . . working on automobiles provides an interesting spare time activity. A VIRGINIA E. GILBERT 124 Grove Street This tall, attractive miss found Dramatics Club and Student Council interesting activities . . . also belongs to 4-H Club . . . loves drawing, swimming and boys ... fu¬ ture education will be at Colby Junior College. VICTORIA GOLDSMITH 342 Pearl Street Majoring in math or science at Bay Path Junior College is Vicky’s” aim . . . skiing, Swedish dancing, and swim¬ ming are tops . . . was a Rainbow girl . . . loved working at the Cape. Class of 1962 RICHARD E. GIGGEY 55 Richards Road Sports, bowling, and eating are the most interesting pas¬ times of Gigs” . . . plans are uncertain . . hopes for Northeastern University or University of Massachusetts en¬ rollment. ROBERT D. GILLIGAN 109 Bancroft Ave. Gilli” will always be remem¬ bered as a great asset to the Football Team . . . especially favors skin-diving, skiing and hunting . . . hopes to attend an engineering college after graduation. JEAN I. GIURLEO 87 West Street I. B. M. work and Chamber- layne Junior College await Jean . . . able student secre¬ tary and worker on Pioneer Profile Staff . . . found Ad¬ vanced Math and essays for Mr. Cahill a hectic but en¬ joyable part of her senior year . . Field Hockey Cap¬ tain. ELEANOR R. GLEASON 126 Lowell Street Ellies” activities consist of Future Teachers of America and French Club . . . U. S. History a favorite . . . looks ahead to a Bible school in New Hampshire . . . counts on a secretarial career. CAROL J. GRAF 29 Vine Street Carol has many activities — cheerleading, Student ' Council, Pioneer and Basketball Team . . . water skiing, skating, boating, and Rainbow are other interests . . . National Honor Society ... to attend the University of Massachu¬ setts for a teaching career is her goal. MARCIA F. GREEN 17 Avon Street Marcia is best remembered for her role as April” in the Senior Play . . . also played in the Band . . . swimming, skating and P. F. are enjoy¬ able activities . . . counts on Lawrence University for study to be an English teacher. TRACY W. GREENE 15 Priscilla Road Trace,” a busy member of Projection Crew, plans a career as a marine biologist . . . hopes to go to University of New Hampshire . . . may join Air Force later . . . likes all sports. 122 PAUL N. GREGG 40 Sanborn Street Pablo” was chosen for the National Honor Society and Boys’ State . . . participant in International Affairs Club . . . editor of Pioneer Busi¬ ness Staff . . . mountain climbing, reading and tennis are favorites . . . Oberlin or Earlem College is next. NICHOLAS J. GREGORIO 36 Gould Street His favorite subject, math, will help prepare Big Nick” for his study of engineering at Wentworth . . . hunting, fishing, swimming, and collect¬ ing guns are well liked activi¬ ties of this Football Team member. MICHAEL A. GRUNZWEIG 368 Grove Street U. S. N. Officer Training School is next on the list for Mike” . . . member of the Projection Crew and the Golf and Hockey Teams ... en¬ joyed history class . . . among outside interests are cars and swimming. PETER A. HALL 114 Arcadia Avenue Pedro”, a member of the Football and Baseball Teams, wants to attend Harbor Junior College in California for a study of hotel management . . . hobbies are swimming, skiing, and hockey. ROBERT D. HARVEY 192 Washington Street Bob wants a career in the For¬ estry Service . . . plans to study at the University of Maine . . . especially likes physics and building models during his free hours. KAREN A. HAYES 8 Kingston Street Chamberlayne Junior College is next for Karen . . . active on Baton Squad and Pioneer Literary Staff . . . Freshman Cheerleader . . . skiing and dancing keep her busy, as does her position as president of Junior Catholic Daughters. SALLY HIGGINS 51 Grove Street Merrimack College will wel¬ come Sally, a future biology teacher . . . activities includ¬ ed Student Council, Pioneer Art Staff, National Honor So¬ ciety . . . was the Pioneer Co-ordinator and Girls’ State Representative. V JUNE F. HODGDON 74 Pine Ridge Road Chandler School for Women will welcome this student sec¬ retary and Pioneer typist . . . her favorite subject, secretarial practice, helped prepare her for her career . . . among out of school interests are bowling and ice skating. LANA K. HODSON 34 Ash Hill Road Our Senior Class Secretary plans to attend a junior col¬ lege, preferably Colby . . . active in Student Council, Baton Squad, Glee Club, and Teen Council . . . besides her active school life, she enjoys boating and water skiing. THOMAS A. HOLLIS 18 Chestnut Road Tom, a member of the Basket¬ ball and Baseball Teams, plans to enter the University of Massachusetts . . . intends to be a math teacher . . . swim¬ ming and boating are two of his best liked sports. 123 PAULA M. HORAN 39 Mark Avenue Paul” plans to attend Salem State Teachers College, and be¬ come an elementary school teacher . . . swimming takes up a lot of her free time in the summer . . . was a mem¬ ber of Pioneer Business Staff. CAROL E. HOYT 16 Parker Street Carol plans to attend an airline hostess school . . . was a Pioneer Homeroom Collector, and a member of the Field Hockey Team . . . belongs to Junior Catholic Daughters and the Saint Agnes Drill Team. Class of 1962 PATRICIA M. HORRIGAN 21 Lincoln Street Pat plans to work after gradu¬ ation . . . hardworking Baton Squad Leader adores hockey . . . also likes skating and bowling . . . faithful Pioneer and Hi-Lites typist . . . mem¬ ber of Teen Council. ■■ PAUL W. HUBBARD 140 Walnut Street A valuable member of the Football, Hockey, and Track teams . . . Paul hopes to attend a liberal arts college . . . interests include water skiing and physics among others. SANDRA M. HOPKINS 16 A Street To be a secretary is Sandy’s” aim . . . being secretary for Coach Hawkes and a Rocket Hi-Lites and Pioneer typist provided experifence for her career . . . loves to cook favorite recreation is tennis. LEO J. HOULE, JR. 84 Green Street A career in some phase of engineering is the aim of Leo . . . despite busy school days, he found time for a part-time job at Harrow’s . . . likes to bowl. RENZEL R. HURD 62A Mineral Street Plans to become a dancer or dancing teacher . . . Renzie” was an active member of the Glee Club, Chorus, M. Y. F. and Church choir . . . among her many interests are danc¬ ing, skating and scrapbooks. HHHB LAWRENCE T. HORN 46 Grand Street Larry” was very active in sports . . . played football and baseball and was Co-cap- tain of the Hockey Team . . . also belonged to DeMolay . . . plans on prep school, then an education in the medi¬ cal field. CAROLYN G. HUBBARD 19 Fairmount Road The Malden School of Nurs¬ ing will be awaiting Carolyn next fall ... an active par¬ ticipant in the Baton Squad . . . belonged to Rainbow . . . finds ice skating an en¬ joyable pastime. 124 JANE K. JELLISON 53 Salem Street Cheerfulness and determina¬ tion have pointed the way for Jane . . . activities include Hi-Lites, Glee Club, Student Council, Baton Squad, Class Secretary, Freshman and J. V. cheerleader . . y plans include a teaching career via the Uni¬ versity of Massachusetts. A. CHARLES KAL1POLIS 270 Charles Street Sports hold an important part in Charlie’s” life . . . mem¬ ber of the Baseball Team for four years . . . hopes to at¬ tend college . . . elected to National Honor Society dur¬ ing junior year. MARY P. ISACSON 71 Tennyson Road Before coming to Reading, Patti” was class treasurer and Drill Team Officer in Virginia . . . hopes to be a secretary after a course at Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School . enjoys swimming among other interests. ALFRED F. JOHNSON 176 High Street Friendly Boop” ... an active member of Student Council and DeMolay . . . Vice-Presi¬ dent of grade . . . Co-cap¬ tain of the Baseball and Hoc¬ key Teams . . . future edu¬ cation at St. Lawrence Uni- veristy is planned. BRUCE W. IVES 68 Scotland Road Plans to enter Tufts or Boston University ... a member of the Dance Band for three years . . . Bruce’s favorite subject is Spanish ... in¬ terests include playing the ac¬ cordion and piano. RITA E. JOHNSON 75 Hancock Street Massachusetts School of Prac¬ tical Art or Butera Art School is next for Rita . . . wants to be a commercial artist . . . active member of the Pioneer Profile Staff . . . outside in¬ terests include bowling and swimming. DAVID V. JERAULD 50 Chute Street Dave plans to attend Hunting- ton Prep School . . . active member of Y.P.F. and Fresh¬ man Football Team . . . especially enjoys collecting jazz records, swimming, water skiing, and reading. ROBERT B. KEAN 79 County Road Bob is planning to attend a liberal arts school for a career in mathematics . . . member of the Baseball Team ... is active in DeMolay and P. F. ... is fond of skiing and swimming. SUSAN H. KEAN 22 Orchard Park Drive Susie hopes to attend West¬ brook Junior College after graduation . . . participated in the Baton Squad for two years . . . favorite subject was geometry . . . likes to spend the summer water ski¬ ing. JAMES M. KEENAN 95 Eaton Street Jimmy was a valuable asset to the Varsity Hockey Team on which he played for three years ... his future plans include a business school . . . a cafeteria worker . . . enjoys most kinds of sports. 125 BARBARA J. KELLETT 16 Hunt Street College bound Chip” has be¬ longed to the Pioneer Art Staff, F. T. A., and Glee Club . . . always will be remem¬ bered as the Senior Play’s Mrs. Cherington” . . . Y. P. F. member and Rainbow’s Wor¬ thy Advisor. JAY W. KENTY 14 Reading Terrace This member of the National Honor Society has pleasant memories of Pioneer Business Staff, German Club, and B.Y.F. . . . plans to enter a four year college for a career in engineering . . . enjoys all sports, particularly hockey. Class of 1962 CATHERINE M. KELLY 42 Knollwood Road Cathi” has plans for working at a secretarial job after grad¬ uation . . . school activities included Student Secretary and Pioneer Profile Staff . . . en¬ joys collecting records, danc¬ ing, and English. CARYL A. KIDDER 39 Woburn Street Reserved Caryl plans to attend Leslie College to become a teacher . . . program girl for football games . . . also a member of the Pioneer Art Staff . . . outside interests— sewing and water skiing. DOUGLAS R. KEENE 93 Oak Street Amicable Dougi” will be en¬ tering Colby College ... be¬ longed to the Hockey and Baseball Teams and the Pio- • neer Business Staff . . . active in DeMolay and P. F. . . . he enjoys swimming and those memorable summers in Maine. ROBERT H. KENNEY 41 Winthrop Ave. Energetic Bob will always re¬ member the Senior Play in his Freshman Year ... takes an active interest in Dramatic Club and DeMolay . . . par¬ ticularly favored P. O. D. with Mr. Dunbar . . . Bob has no future plans at present. KAREN M. KLIMAS 113 Pine Ridge Rd. Karen made an energetic Edi- tor-in-Chief of Hi-Lites . . . also a member of the Pioneer Caption Crew, Baton Squad, and National Honor Society . . . enjoys water skiing and swimming . . . future plans include a liberal arts college. STEPHEN J. KELLEY 38 Harvard Street Northeastern is the goal Kel” has set for his continued studies . . . fishing, skiing and other outdoor activities take up his spare time . . . throughout high school he en¬ joyed mechanical drawing . . . had fun in Chemistry. EDWIN A. KEVORKIAN 32 Virginia Road Ned,” one of the best players on Reading Memorial Hig h’s Football Squad plans on a coaching career after attend¬ ing prep school , . . mem- - ber of DeMolay . . . enjoyed working under Coach Hol¬ lingsworth’s direction. 126 LAURENCE W. LAPHAM 558 Franklin Street Larry was a participant on the Football, Hockey, and Track Teams . . . Mrs. Eaton’s Geometry class holds a bright spot in his memories . . . looks forward to a college education in the fall. LYNNE M. LeVAN 181 Prescott Street Lynne plans to attend a junior college this fall . . . member of the Baton Squad and Rain¬ bow . . . rated history as tops . . . among her outside interests are skiing, swimming, and boys. LESLIE E. KYLE 30 Whittier Rd. Future plans include a liberal arts college . . . member of the Orchestra . . . also active participant for two years on R. M. H. S. Hockey Team . . . especially liked Biology. FRANCES M. LAURA 284 Ash Street Fran” . . . Mr. Drabik’s capable student secretary . . . hobbies: swimming, ice skat¬ ing, and music of all kinds . . . especially enjoyed Mr. D’Orlando’s English classes . . . hopes to become a secre¬ tary after graduation. BARBARA E. LUNDHOLM 49 Weston Road Blonde Barb plans to attend Salem State College . . . member of Pioneer Business, Profile, and Collectors Staffs . . . among her many outside interests are bowling, drags, and Rainbow . . . will always remember U. S. History with Mr. Aldrich. PAUL E. LaBOSSIERE 1471 Main Street A member of the Football and Track Teams, Paul, looks for¬ ward to joining the armed services after graduation . . . has a special interest in weight¬ lifting . . , especially liked gym with Coach Hawkes. BARBARA G. LEHR 16 Green Street Babs”- plans on a secretarial career , . . fond of drawing, skating, swimming, dancing, and all types of music . . . liked Office Practice with Mr. Salvo, math, and Mr. Bond’s class. PHILIP E. MacHUGH 7 Bond Street Phil” was Student Council Vice President and Captain of the Hockey Team ... in preparation for a career as a real estate broker, he plans to attend Boston University . . . DeMolay and Teen-Council. 127 GEORGE R. LARSON, JR. 16 Meadow Brook Lane Being Captain of the Golf Team, Editor of Rocket Hi- Lites, and a member of the Pioneer Business Staff keeps Gorgi” busy . . . also finds time for DeMolay . . . future holds a four year college. JOAN K. LOBDELL 149 Walnut Street A junior college is Joan’s goal for the fall . . . member of Baton Squad, Student Council, and Rainbow . . . found Spanish enjoyable . . . boat¬ ing, skiing, and swimming are favorite pastimes. A bruce g. Mackenzie 29 John Carver Road Bruce enjoys horsing around” with Mr. Roth, his favorite teacher . . . after graduation he plans to attend college . . . member of the Band, Glee Club, and DeMolay . . . out¬ side interests include cars and long drives. I KATHLEEN S. MALOY 32 Westcroft Road Kitty” . , . known for her artistic and writing talents ... a peppy cheerleader, Co¬ editor of the Pioneer Literary, Staff, member of Student Council and National Honor Society . . . enjoys writing and sketching. Class of 1962 ETNA L. MacKAY 67 Woburn Street Future plans of good-natured Et” include college ... a member of the Glee Club, Pioneer Business Staff, and Profile Staff . % . a Freshman Cheerleader . . . Mr. Ham’s capable secretary . . . finds hunting fun. MARJORIE MAHER 77 Summer Avenue Marge’s” considerate and help¬ ful attitude plus her high scho¬ lastic ability made her the per¬ fect choice for foreign ex¬ change student to Belgium . . . participated in Band, Orchestra, Student Council, Pioneer Literary Staff and Na¬ tional Honor Society . . . will attend Wellesley. PETER D. MAHONEY 9 Mill Street Pete is looking forward to studying at Boston University to be a sportswriter . . . fol¬ lows the Red Sox, Bruins, Cel¬ tics and the Patriots ... an active DeMolay boy. SHARON L. MADDEN 24 Russell Road Quiet Sharie” plans to attend a junior college . . . member of the Chorus, Rainbow, and Y. P. F. . . . finds time to play the piano, swim and bowl . . . remembered for her shy¬ ness. GAIL F. MARANHAS 181 Summer Avenue This effervescent miss hopes to become a physical therapist . . . will be welcomed by Simmons . . . member of the Baton Squad and Student Council . . . always considers tennis and water skiing as fun. NANCY L. MARCH 32 Berkeley Street Nance” was an active mem¬ ber of the girl’s Basketball, Field ' Hockey, and Softball Teams ... a Freshman Cheerleader and member of Rainbow . . . main interest, Chuck” . . . hopes to become a dental hygienist or a hair¬ dresser. RICARDO O. MARTORANA Sarmiento 544 Rosario, Argentina This year’s foreign exchange student will attend Facultad del Litoral to study engineer¬ ing . . . popular Ricardo was a member of the Student Council and a participant in the Senior Play . . . plays soccer and golf . . . likes to swim. ■ 128 FRANCIS McCORMACK 115 Charles Street Fun loving Franny”. . . . member of the Hockey Team for four years . . . enjoyed English with Mr. Hollings¬ worth . . . plans a stretch in the Navy ... a bowling fan, also enjoys driving and Dairy Queens. LORRAINE D. MASI 46 Summer Avenue Endicott or La Salle Junior College beckons friendly Lau¬ rie” next fall . . . active member of Pioneer Literary Staff, Rocket Hi-Lites, Baton Squad, and Dramatics Club . . . P. F., skiing, swimming, boating, and Dick are among her chief interests. MARTHA M. MCCARTHY 381 Franklin Street Witty remarks characterize this girl with the winning smile . . . future plans in¬ clude a Massachusetts state college ... a member of F. T. A., and President of the Library Club . . . 4-H. FRED L. McKINNON 34 Woodward Avenue Fred plans to join the Air Force after graduation . . . will always remember English with Mr. Bond and Physics with Mr. Murphy . . . con¬ siders driving and tinkering with cars an enjoyable pas¬ time. MARK McSHEEHY 14 Harvard Street Member of Cross Country, Hockey, and Tennis Teams . . . to go to college and major in engineering are ' his hopes . . . high on his list of interests are hunting, cars, and sports. JANE M. MERRILL 166 Prospect Street Janie, a lively Cheerleader, is a Sunday school teacher, a member of the Bowling League and Glee Club . . . plans to attend Green Moun¬ tain Jr. College . . . enjoys skiing, tennis, and swimming. MAUREEN E. MONAHAN 13 Dudley Street Katherine Gibbs School will welcome this friendly girl to study for her ambition — a court reporter . . . fondly remembers French with Mr. Ham . . . member of the Glee Club and Pioneer Profile Staff. ELIZABETH A. MOORE 107 Prospect Street Betty’s destination is Mount Holyoke, where she will study nursing . . . archeology and music are among her interests . . . an honor student and member of the National Hon¬ or Society . . . played in All- District and All-State Orches¬ tra. FREDERICK A. MOSSE 21 Line Road Boating and hunting are Fred ' s favored hobbies . . . found Chemistry most interest¬ ing . . . looks forward to the Air Force . . . DeMolay and E. Y. C. keep this fellow ac¬ tive. JOHN V. MUISE 69 Linden Street A great football, baseball, and basketball enthusiast . Jackie plans a junior college education, followed by a career in bookkeeping and account¬ ing .. . will one day join the Air Force or Navy. 129 EDWARD M. MUNNIS 37 Auburn Street Ed” found shop with Mr. Wales very much to his liking . . . looked forward to work¬ ing with Coach Hawkes in the gym ... all his spare time is taken up by football, swim¬ ming, and bowling. r BARBARA A. NASON 102 John Street Barbara plans to go to nurs¬ ing school . . . favorite sports are bowling, swimming, and stock car races . . . energetic member of the Wason Field Hockey Team . . . sewing is popular with her. Class 1962 DANIEL J. MURPHY 433 Lowell Street Dan plans to enter a school of business in the future . . . considered Chemistry and Phy¬ sics his favorite classes . . . is interested in all kinds of sports . . . enjoys spending his spare time with cars. SHARON E. MULLEN 336 Haven Street Some field of medicine is awaiting Sharon . . . served in the Glee Club and as a Pioneer Home Room Collec¬ tor .. . swimming, sailing, and field hockey are among her many interests . . . Junior Catholic Daughters of America member. BARBARA L. MUNRO 123 Hopkins Street Barbara will be bound for Bos¬ ton University next year . . . plans a career in medicine . . . played on the girl’s Softball and Basketball Teams . . . P. F. member . . . en¬ joys knitting, reading, and music. NANCY E. MURPHY 17 Dudley Street Problems of Democracy was most interesting to Nanc” . . . Glee Club, Chorus, and P. F. were favorite activities . . . bowling, swimming and roller skating in her spare time keep her fit . . . plans on hairdressing career. PETER A. NELSON 10 Meadowbrook Lane After graduation. Rollins will boast this valuable member of the R. M. H. S. Hockey and Golf Teams . . . considered U. S. History among his mem¬ orable experiences . . . Pete fills many spare moments sleeping and skating. CHERYL F. NEWELL 172 Washington Street Attractive Cheryl is well suited for a career as a model . . . a Student Council Representa¬ tive . . . vividly remembers English with Mr. D’Orlando . . finds dancing an es¬ pecially pleasant way to spend extra moments. ARTHUR J. NORTON 160 High Street Next year Cornell University will be the lucky campus hav¬ ing this guy who always man¬ ages to get a laugh . . . Art” is well known by classmates for playing on the Basketball and Baseball Teams . . . vice- president or his class in his Freshman Year. 130 JANE PAUL 69 Scotland Road Homeroom with Mr. Sullivan holds fond memories for this cute miss . . . hopes to at¬ tend secretarial school . . . member of Rainbow . . . spends her extra time writing to Jon’’ . . . particularly en¬ joys swimming and water ski¬ ing. ROSE M. PETERS 58 Bay State Road Business school will be wel¬ coming this well known Read¬ ing Memorial High School senior after her graduation . . . member of Pioneer Busi¬ ness Staff . . . Rosie” con¬ siders Dave, swimming, and skating as her favorite pas¬ times. KAREN F. NOWELL 33 Virginia Road The Pioneer and Rocket Hi- Lites were fortunate in having Karen as Profile and Feature Editors . . . will further her education at Jackson . . . member of the National Honor Society . . . likes basketball, tennis and reading. ELIZABETH H. PECKHAM 1 Tennyson Road Betsey plans to become a United States Naval Wave ... is interested in bowling, ice skating and swimming, as well as going to R. M. H. S. football games ... an active member of the Pioneer Typing Crew. JUDITH M. PICKERILL 29 Franklin Street Judi was an active member of the Library Club and the Chorus . . . plans to enter nursing and then become a Navy nurse ... an active participant in the Junior Cath¬ olic Daughters of America and the C. Y. O. MARILYN T. O’DAY 92 Van Norden Road This lively cheerleader was an active participant in the Stu¬ dent Council an d the Pioneer Literary Staff . . . intends to be a dental hygienist one day . . . enjoys skiing and sewing immensely. JOSEPH E. PERRY 398 South Street Jet” was a very active member of the Stage and Projection Crew as well as the Science Club and the Radio Club . . . and enthusiastic member of the R. M. H. S. Track and Football Teams. R. WINSLOW POOR 257 South Street Plans to attend the University of New Hampshire . . . Mas¬ ter Councilor of DeMolay . . . enjoyed participating in the Pioneer Profile and Business Staffs, the Orchestra and the Band . . . also interested in water and snow skiing, golf, and swimming. MARY ANN PAULSON 8 C Street Next year Annie” plans to attend the Cambridge School of Business . . . valuabl e member of the Pioneer Busi¬ ness Staff . . . enjoys being a teacher’s typist . . . spends her spare time swimming, bowling, walking, and bicycle riding. JOHN W. PETERSON 42 Barrows Road This year’s Foreign Exchange Student plans to attend Dart¬ mouth to pursue the study of dentistry . . . enjoys hunt¬ ing, fishing, and water skiing . . . active Student Council member . . . favorite sports include football, basketball, and track. 131 WILLIAM E. QUALTER 389 Lowell Street Its ' Anchors Aweigh’’ for Bill after high school . . . best class this year was U. S. His¬ tory with Mr. Webber . . . always considers cars, swim¬ ming and weight lifting as a way to wile away extra moments. CAROL R. REARDON 147 Woburn Street Pretty Carol is well suited for her chosen career as an airline stewardess . . . during her days at Reading Memorial High she belonged to the Baton Squad and was a student secretary . . . likes swimming and water skiing. Class of 1962 KARIN RALSTON 115 Forest Street Kay” plans to attend the Mansfield Academy of Hair¬ dressing . . . will be married soon after graduation . . . member of the Glee Club and Miss Percy’s student secretary . . . B. Y. F. . . . interests —sewing, cooking, and Kenny. STEVEN A. RICHMOND 115 Franklin Street Good-looking Steve hopes to attend Northeastern University for a study of engineering. . . was a member of the Radio Club, Science Club, and the Track Team . . . enjoys camping, hockey, football, and swimming. GLORIA J. POORE 6 Chestnut Road Hopes to attend an I. B. M. school following graduation ... an active member of the V. F. W. Baton Squad, the Library Club, and the Pioneer Business Staff . . . interested in driving, bowling, and a certain boy from Stoneham. JUDSON S. RAWDING 273 Grove Street Jud,” a newcomer this year, was a member of the Band . . . will be attending North¬ western University in the au¬ tumn . . . varied interests are skindiving, mechanics, and guns. DONNA-KAY ROALSEN 28 Mt. Vernon Street Dee” was a member of F.T.A., Student Council, and the Pioneer Business and Profile Staffs . . . belonged to Rain¬ bow and taught Sunday School . . . will attend the Uni¬ versity of Massachusetts to study to become a teacher. GBHB PAULINE M. QUINTON 121 Green Street Polly’s” future includes an education in home economics . . . the clothes she makes herself have won her many compliments . . . babysitting and swimming head her list of favorite activities. DANIEL A. RICHARDSON 242 Ash Street % Uncle Sam” calls Danny after high school . . . was a valu¬ able asset to the Track Team . . . all sports rank as im¬ portant interests . . . favorite class was Mechanical Drawing with Mr. Wales. 132 WILLIAM S. ROBIE 16 Percy Avenue Plans to enter the field of civil engineering following graduation . . . Rocket Hi- Lites photographer . . . one of the main characters in the Senior Play . . . outside in¬ terests include photography and model railroading . . . active participant in the Glee Club. SALLY J. ROBINSON 572 Summer Avenue Sal has hopes of becoming a secretary after her gradua¬ tion . . . school interests include Glee Club and square dancing . . . was a member of the choir as well as the M. Y. F. JANET B. ROGERS 123 Salem Street Future plans of our popular head cheerleader include the University of New Hampshire . . . was a member of the Pioneer Business and Literary Staffs, Teen Council, and the Student Council . . . her out¬ side interests include swim¬ ming and dancing. KAREN L. ROSE 177 County Road Here’s hoping Slugger” finds happiness and success in her pursuit of a nursing career . . . favorite class was Eng¬ lish with Mr. Cahill . . . varied interests include ice skating, swimming and horse¬ back riding. NANCY I. RUDERMAN 32 Gould Street Nance”, a member of the Library Club, will be going to Emerson to study to be a social worker . . . finds reading and listening to rec¬ ords an enjoyable pastime . . . is known for her congenial way. TERRY J. RYAN 836 Main Street Terry, active in International Affairs, was also a Pioneer and Rocket Hi-Lites photographer . . . taking pictures keeps him busy outside school, as does his membership in the Quannapowitt Youth Club. JOANNE J. SANTORE 34 Timberneck Drive The Chandler School of Busi¬ ness will be welcoming Red” next fall . . . being a tennis, horse-back riding, bowling, skating and swimming en¬ thusiast takes up a great deal of her spare time . . . loyal Pioneer typist. i MARGARET SARMANIAN 73 Timberneck Drive After graduation, responsible Marge” will be working for the government as a secretary . . . was active head typist of the Pioneer . . . among her outside interests are boating, swimming, and water skiing. MICHAEL SHAW 242 High Street Mike plans to attend a techni¬ cal college after graduation . . . plays the violin in the Reading Memorial High Or¬ chestra ... an avid enthu¬ siast of swimming, boating, and fishing ... . enjoys model railroading in his spare time. PAUL K. SHAW 97 Wakefield Street The Navy is next on the list for Paul . . . member of Ap¬ paratus and Weight lifting Club, . . . among his interests are swimming, boating, water skiing, horse-back riding, and working on cars. 133 GERRY ANN SIAS 40 Federal Street Popular Gerry, a member of the National Honor Society, will be attending the Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing to prepare for her chosen career ... a well known var¬ sity cheerleader, Student Coun¬ cil Secretary and member of the Pioneer Literary Staff. SANDRA G. SIAS 172 Ash Street Chandler School for Women is next for Sandy . . . active in the Baton Squad, Pioneer Business Staff, and F. T. A., . . . Rainbow and Inter- Church Associates kept her busy . . . has a good time swimming, water skiing and dancing. CAROL J. SMITH 25 No. Anderson Street Boston Smitty” plans to go to a busi¬ ness school after graduation . . . among her many in¬ terests are horse-back riding, swimming, dancing, bowling, and traveling to see different places and people . . . active as a Profile typist. MARTHA L. SMITH 34 Temple Street Maha” was both a Rocket Hi- Lites and a Pioneer typist . . . will be attending a secretarial school . . . was on the Field Hockey Team for one year, the Basketball Team for two years and the Softball Team for four years. ALISON V. SMITH 133 Pine Ridge Road A member of the Glee Club, Alison plans to attend Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing where she will study for her future career . . . her out¬ side hobbies are swimming and cooking . . . was an M. Y. F. officer for three years. MARTHA W. SMITH 54 Springvale Road After graduation, Martha wants to go to a junior col¬ lege and study to be a medical secretary . . . editor of the Pioneer Art Staff and mem¬ ber of Rocket Hi-Lites Busi¬ ness Staff and Glee Club. NANCY J. SMITH 38 Highland Street Nancy, valuable member of the Band and Pioneer Art Staff, is headed for the Uni¬ versity of Massachusetts where she will study to be a history teacher . . . Pioneer Art Staff Editor . . . Horizon Club. R. BRUCE SMITH 65 Longview Road A future student of the Ro¬ chester Institute of Technology, Smitty” is an officer in the Coment Class Fleet, member of the National Turnabout As¬ sociation . . . takes pleasure in golf and swimming . . . ambition — printing sales¬ man. WALTER SMITH 65 Longview Road Smitty”, a member of the R. M. H. S. Projection Crew, owns the Smith Sound Sys¬ tems . . . plans to attend college and study for a career as an audio engineer . . . spends, many enjoyable hours sailing. 134 DONNA J. SQUIBB 10 Plymouth Road Plans to be an X-ray techni¬ cian one day . . . her school activities included Pioneer Pro¬ file, Literary and Typist Staffs and Glee Club . . . Senior Play director . . . her hob¬ bies include water skiing, ten¬ nis, and sewing. DENIS C. SURETTE 46 Washington Street Den” will be joining either the Army or the Air Force after graduation . . . mem¬ ber of the Freshman Football Team ... a few of his hob¬ bies are racing, selling Go Karts, and modifying engines. LINDA M. SNOW 62 Belmont Street Lin is a busy girl with Baton Squad, Pioneer Profile and Literary Staffs, Rocket Hi- Lites, and Glee Club . . . next year she will attend the Chandler School for Women ... a member of Rainbow. CONSTANCE D. STEWARD 30 Forest Glen Road Connie’s future plans include a junior college . . . was an active participant in the Bio¬ logy Club, Home Economics Club, Pioneer Art Staff and the Student Council . . . en¬ joys riding, sailing, skiing, and swimming. LINDA LEE SUTLIFF 22 Catherine Avenue The aim for this talented senior is a liberal arts college . . . Pioneer Profile Editor, Orchestra and National Honor Society Member . . . some of her outside interests are play¬ ing the violin, listening to classical music, swimming, and being a Rainbow girl. ARTHUR L. SPENCER, JR. 483 Summer Avenue Personable Art plans to enter a liberal arts college and then study law . . . Pioneer Liter¬ ary Editor, Rocket Hi-Lites Sports Editor, rpember of the National Honor Society, and representative to Boy’s State . . . outside activities include track and golf. ROBERT B. STONE 47 Emerson Street Stoney” will be joining the Air Force . . . one day hopes to become an industrial pho¬ tographer . . . was a member of the Cross Country Team . . . outside of school he participated in DeMolay and Reading’s Orientals. JOHN W. SYMONDS 68 Vine Street John enjoyed the many lunch periods he spent working in the shop . . . plans to join the Navy after graduation . . . working on cars took up many hours out of school. DOUGLAS E. STEVENS 160 Howard Street Doug’s future plans include the University of New Hamp¬ shire . . . during school he participated on the Football and Hockey Teams . . . play¬ ing the drums is one of his main pastimes . . . also be¬ longs to DeMolay. H. ROBERT SUTHERLAND 11 Rachel Road Smiling Bob, a hunting and fishing enthusiast, served with the Varisty Hockey and Base¬ ball Teams . . . belonged to DeMolay and P. F. . . . looks forward to Purdue University next year. 135 JOCELYN A. TAYLOR 51 Longfellow Road A career as a dental hygienist is for Joey” . . . hopes to attend the University of Ver¬ mont . . . this petite miss belonged to F. T. A. and the Pioneer Art Staff . . . Rain¬ bow and Pilgrim Fellowship took her extra time. CAROL J. VARS 45 Locust Street Artistic Carol plans to be a floral designer in the future . . . enjoys spending her spare hours sewing or swim¬ ming . . . was an important asset to the Home Economics Club . . . wrote for Pioneer Profile Staff. Class of 1962 ANTHONY TINE, JR. 10 Bradford Road Sonny” was an energetic member of the Football, Track, and Weightlifting Teams . . . finds time for his hobby—cars . . . plans to enter North¬ eastern University to study to be an engineer . . . will also join the Navy. JANICE M. TAMMARO 20 Manning Street Salem Teachers College is on the agenda for Janice . . . was a Pioneer homeroom col¬ lector and an honor student . . . despite busy school days, she found time to work at Thelray’s. JEAN M. TORRA 21 Juniper Circle Attractive Jean, an R. M. H. S. fashion plate, belonged to the Pioneer Literary and Profile Staffs . . . played hard on the Field Hockey, Basketball, and Softball Teams . . . best known for her friendly and helpful attitude. CHARLES G. WAELDE 22 Irving Street Chuck” places Nancy and cars at the top of his list of favorite pastimes . . . intends to go to Northeastern and one day join the Navy . . . played on the R. M. H. S. Football Team . . . belonged to De- Molay. W. PATRICIA WAITE 97 Summer Avenue A career in business beckons Pat after her education at the University of Vermont . . . participated in the Glee Club, Student Council, Pioneer Art Staff, and Rocket Hi - Lites Business Staff . . . Dinah” of the Senior Play. ROBERT W. TAYLOR 30 Meadowbrook Lane Ambitious Bob plans to at¬ tend a liberal arts college . . . was President of the Student Council, member of the Na¬ tional Honor Society, Editor- in-chief of the Pioneer, repre¬ sentative to Boy’s State, Cap¬ tain . of the Basketball Team and Baseball Team. FRANCIS A. VIDITO 659 Haverhill Street Frank,” a future pilot, is bound for an airline school and the Air Force . . . needless to say, his main interest is flying . . . placed English with Mr. Bond as his favorite subject. 136 JOHN S. WEBB 36 Evergreen Road The University of Toronto will see Jack” next year . . . plans to become a chartered accountant . . . collecting tape recordings and records, and water skiing are among his hobbies. JOAN WILKINSON 94 Summer Avenue It’s off to the University of Maine for Joan ... member of the Basketball Team . . . rated U. S. History with Mr. Aldrich tops . . . participates in Rainbow and is the vice- president of the M. Y. F. JUDITH L. WATKINS 325 Pearl Street Likeable Watts” has been a supporting player on both the Field Hockey and Basketball Teams . . . upon graduating, she hopes to enter Chandler School for Women . . . en¬ joys swimming and skiing . . . member of Rainbow. CLYDE P. WHEELER 18 Criterion Road Buddy” will be entering Bos¬ ton University next fall to fol¬ low a business course . . . valuable member of the Track and Football Teams ... he considers weightlifting and reading fine pastimes. PETER WINTON 43 County Road Pete plans to enter North¬ eastern . . . faithful member of the Baseball Team for four years . . . likes to participate in almost all sports, but es¬ pecially likes swimming, water skiing and baseball. CHERYL WATTERS 78 Woburn Street Dancing, swimming and boat¬ ing rate high with this mem¬ ber of the Baton Squad, Stu¬ dent Council, Qlee Club, and Pioneer Profile Staff . . . Cape Cod Community College will welcome this pretty girl next year. DAVID J. WHITE 10 Warren Avenue With Teddy Bear”, Biology with Mr. Perianowitz rated high ... a member of the Projection Crew and the Northeastern District Chorus . . . enjoyed managing the Football Team ... his hobby is stamp collecting . . . col¬ lege awaits him in the future. WILLIAM WITT 115 Washington Street Willie”, a new ' member of our class, plans to enter North¬ eastern University where he will study engineering . . . this important addition to the R. M. H. S. Football Team also likes weightlifting . . . member of the C. Y. O. SARAH E. WELLS 94 King Street Industrious Sally enjoys play¬ ing the piano, sewing and swimming . . . member of National Honor Society, Band, Glee Club, and Orchestra . . . other interests are the Greater Boston Protestant Youth Band and Rainbow . . . looks to college with enthusiasm. KATHERINE WINKLER 52 Pearl Street A career as a physical therapist is the goal for which Kay is aiming . . . was the man¬ ager of the Field Hockey Team . . . enjoys swimming and sewing . . . regularly attends Pilgrim Fellowship. 137 DONALD L. WOOD 167 Washington Street ' Woody” will soon be flying into the wild blue yonder” as a member of the United States Air Force . : . a few of his outside hobbies include cars and swimming . . . especially enjoyed chemistry. STRATFORD RYLAND 10 Belmont Street Strat” will be finding a job after his graduation . . . will always remember U.S. Flistory as his favorite class at R.M. H.S. . . . plays the guitar, fishes and skates in spare hours. Concentration in the Balcony Foyer? 138 Senior Calendar BACCALAUREATE .|.k. June 10, 1962 SENIOR BANQUET June 14, 1962 CLASS DAY ASSEMBLY June 15, 1962 SENIOR PROM June 15, 1962 GRADUATION June 17, 1962 140 141 Senior Candids I want to be alone.” 142 I hope you know what you ' re doing. Jay. 143 A Advertisements PATRONS I Dr. J. A. Anderson Miss Virginia Bartlett Mrs. Jeanette T. Bell Miss Linda Blake Dunn ' s Bicycle Shop J. W. Bryant Company Miss Carol Cain Mr. Mrs. Winworth C. Carter Mr. Mrs. Lawrence A. Cate Mr. Mrs. Glenn Cecil Mr. M rs. A. J. Clay, Jr. Cleve ' s Friendly Service The Emerson Club Mr. Raymond R. Couture Cummings Florist, Inc. R. A. Curtis Emery ' s Greenhouses Mr. Mrs. George E. Fennelly, Jr. Ginny ' s Beauty Salon Rev. T. H. Gregg Mr. Donald Higgins The Hitching Post Mr. Mrs. Carl H. Hoyt, Sr. Mr. Gerald Hoyt Jim ' s Variety Johnnie ' s Atlantic The Reading Junior Woman ' s Club Mr. Mrs. Andrew Kalipolis Mr. Mrs. George W. Kenty Mr. Mrs. J. C. Maloy Mr. Mrs. William Nowell Mr. Mrs. J. Peters Mr. J. H. Pierianowicz Mr. Mrs. Ernest R. Poor Wilson Powers and Sons Funeral Home Reading Diner Reading Theater Mr. Anthony Salvo Santoro ' s Submarine Shop Mrs. Emma Sherman Mr. Mrs. Ralph G. Sias Simms Jewelers Mr. Mrs. Charles F. Smith Mr. Mrs. Ralph W. Smith Mr. Mrs. Obeit Sutliff Suzz s Gift Shop Miss Marilyn C. Swift The Tea House Mr. Mrs. Norman H. Taylor F. W. 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DINAN SAL ' S BEAUTY SALON 70 HAVEN STREET Telephone 944-0456 RANDALL ' S PASTRY SHOP 56 HIGH STREET Telephone 944-2121 Fresh Bakery Goods Baked Daily All Baking Done on Premises SARMAN ' S MEN ' S AND BOYS ' STORE Latest Styles In Sportswear And Footwear 632-636 MAIN STREET 944-2258 HIGGINS SHOE STORE 144 PLEASANT STREET MALDEN 48, MASS. Quality Shoes For All The Family WATSON BROTHERS PLUMBING HEATING - GAS FITTING 155 SOUTH STREET, READING, MASS. Telephone 944-3312 REGISTRATION NO. 6596 Compliments of DEE PHARMACY 44 HAVEN STREET, READING § | § § § § § § § § § § 150 us one is Congratulations To the class of 1962 Compliments of READING ASSEMBLY No. 29 MIDDLESEX CHAPTER ORDER OF RAINBOW ORDER OF DeMOLAY FOR GIRLS READING CO-OPERATIVE BANK PRENTISS PARKER, INC. 180 HAVEN STREET INSURA NCE OF ALL KINDS 944-0193 MASONIC BLOCK 75 YEARS OF SAVINGS 200 HAVEN STREET, READING, MASS. and HOME FINANCING Telephone 944-4400 151 S’ f § § § ELECTRIC COOK NG, CLEAN, SAFE ELECTRIC WATER HEATING, ECONOMICAL, FAST THE WAY TO BETTER LIVING WITH ELECTRICITY § THE TOWN OF READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT 25 HAVEN STREET Phone 944-1340 § § § § § § § § § § § § § Compliments of WEBER AND SMITH. INC. Manufacturers of TANNERS ' FINISHES § 15 PIERCE STREET READING, MASS. 152 INCORPORATED 1691 Congratulations to the PIONEER — from the bank that pioneered Savings in the Reading Area READING. MASSACHUSETTS BRANCH OFFICE l { fat ' limiit imm m Fm y j WILMINGTON. MASS. I § § § § § § § § § § § § § § Compliments of CHAPIN - NICHOLS, INC 42 HAVEN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS EDGERLEY BESSOM FUNERAL HOME, WESTON ' S GREENHOUSES INC. Flowers for all Occasions 743 MAIN STREET Corsages of Distinction Telephone 944-0105 9 AUBURN STREET READING MASSACHUSETTS Charles E. Hilts David Malcolm 944-0091 § I $ 153 BOSTON MUSIC COMPANY 116-122 Boylston Street Boston 16, Mass Next to Colonial Theatre Mail and phone orders Snapshots of your High School days will be a fortune of memories in later years. Keep them safe , mount them in an album now with Nu-Ace snapshot mounting corners HAncock 6-5100 When you want music or records. come to a music store Convenient to Parking Facilities mm ' Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country 154 I Telephone 944-4118 Flowers say it best LASCHI ' S SUNNYSIDE GARDENS Landscaping — Annuals Perennials — Shrubs Cut Flowers — Plants 156 SOUTH MAIN STREET READING, MASS. Compliments of MERRILL REAL ESTATE AND HOME CONSTRUCTION SERVICE READING 944-0203 ROBERT STONE COMPANY Real Estate Reading 18 Woburn St. 944-2834 Topsfield 52 Main St. TU 7-2338 Melrose 67 W. Forest St. NO 5-4260 Lynnfield on the pike LY 5-0930 Represented in Reading by JOHN W. MERRILL JR. 125 Grove Street 944-0515 ADDISON-WESLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. READING, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of KINGMAN AND RICHARDSON Real Estate Insurance Reading Square 944-1080 CARLETON GRAY, INC. Sales Service Parts Beautifully Built To take care of itself Drive the new Ford Falcon 944-0424 944-2250 MAIN AND MINOT STREETS 155 You can ' t hire one of us; we ' re a team Compliments of the ATLANTIC FOOD MARTS READING AND NORTH READING The Supermarkets with the Friendly Atmosphere 156 GOODALL VINYL FABRICS Compliments of TARPIN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 15 High Street 944-1917 AUTO REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES Marshmallow Castle Building: 4 periods a week — 5 credits WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE BILL SCHMIDT, Proprietor 190 Haven Street Reading, Massachusetts ATLAS PAINT SUPPLY CO. 52 Main Street, Reading Stores in Woburn — Brookline — Jamaica Plain Quincy — Needham Compliments of EUGENE ' S Quality and styling in time-tested dependable brands extended to you in shoes for the family and furnishings for the men and boys. EUGENE ' S 642 Main Street 944-3113 CASE DRUG, INC. PAUL E. CASE, Reg. Pharm. 644 Main Street Dial 944-5100 for FREE DELIVERY W. DANA BARTLETT Complete Insurance Service 174 Haven Street, Reading, Mass. Telephone 944-3090 Compliments of THELRAY Family Food Center STONEHAM 3-HOUR CLEANERS Call and Delivery Service Telephone 944-1420 587 MAIN STREET READING, MASS. § § § § § § § § § § § § Fuel Oils Petro Oil Burners INDUSTRIAL HEATING DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL PIPING CO. SALES AND SERVICE Cor. Mount Vernon St. Reading, Mass. METROPOLITAN DONALD E. FLORENCE COAL OIL COMPANY Vice-President MAIN OFFICE: CApitol 7-8800 Office 944-3000 - Res. 944-1924 OIL TERMINAL: TUrner 9-0517 159 Compliments of Compliments of FAY ' S CURTAIN SHOPPE DANA PERKINS Newest in Curtains and Drapes for any room in the house Spreads, Blankets, and Linens AND SONS, INC. 624 MAIN STREET 944-2646 LORALANE, INC. Compliments of Junior Miss STEELE ' S MUSIC STORE Women ' s Wear and Accessories 640 MAIN STREET, READING, MASS. 547 MAIN ST., 529 MAIN ST., READING, MASS. WINCHESTER, MASS. Telephone 944-1962 1740 MASS. AVE., LEXINGTON, MASS. Records - Radios - Greeting Cards H. P. HOOD SONS 500 RUTHERFORD AVENUE BOSTON, MASS. Tel. CH 2-0600 It must be a private joke, huh, Paul? ' Compliments of READING SUPPLY CO MYRON E. WING ASSOCIATES THE ALL-IN-ONE SUPPLY HOUSE 485 MAIN STREET Dupont Paints - Plumbing - Heating Supplies READING, MASSACHUSETTS 1078 MAIN STREET Telephone 944-4600 REALTORS Compliments of OPPOSITE READING DEPOT GREG ' S DEPOT CLEANERS Luncheonette — Variety — School Supplies We have almost everything 3 HOUR CLEANING Newspapers - Magazines - Toys 16 HAVEN STREET Telephone 944-2078 k ' idl - ' S ' . 161 You are cordially invited to visit our china and silver departments. We welcome the opportunity to assist you in your selections. Compliments of Best Wishes ' READING CASH MARKET WALTER HERSEY—JEWELER with Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix?) Your Jenney Dealer Corner Lincoln and Prescott Sts Compliments of BUCK SERVICE STATION Telephone 944-9719 Compliments of THE READING INSURANCE AGENCY LEON V. PURINTON, Owner General Insurance 575 MAIN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS 162 FLAHERTY ' S SERVICE STATION JOHN M. FLAHERTY, Prop. Tel. 944-9743 459 Main Street READING, MASS. THE BEST OF EVERYTHING CLASS OF 1962 H. NELSON BATES $ § § § § § Best wishes to the graduating class from § § § § RESEARCH AND ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 4kco Corpora! ion i Compliments of BELL ' S BARBER SHOP ARTHUR ' S 3 4 BARBERS SNACK PROMPT and COURTEOUS BAR The Shop for Men and Boys 163 1 § $ Congratulations to the Class of 62 from Jeffrey ' s Men ' s Shop § § § § § § § § § § § MEN ' S WEAR - SHOES - FORMAL ATTIRE § 672 Main Street Reading, Mass. GRAY ' S Main and Washington Service 944-9705 Road Service—Tires—Batteries—Repair Work 431 MAIN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS Newspapers Magazines Hallmark Greeting Cards School Supplies Fountain Pens M. F. CHARLES SONS 610 MAIN STREET, READING 944-1566 Call Us Today! EARL H. VAN HORN FUEL AND RANGE OIL 87 HOPKINS STREET, READING Call 944-0971 or CR 9-0430 DOMENICK ZANNI SONS INC. General Contractor Excavating - Drilling and Blasting Bulldozer - Shovel - Trucking 22 LAKEVIEW AVE. Complete Friendly Real Estate Service R. A. CURTIS COMPANY REAL ESTATE Reading and Vicinity 575 Main Street 944-0319 UNITED RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 297 Central Street Lowell, Massachusetts Tel. CL 3-7223 COLEMAN NURSING HOMES 141-149 Summer Avenue Reading, Massachusetts 46 Beds — Male and Female Telephone: 944-4006 CINEMA, INC. 234 CLARENDON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone 944-1610 The purpose of the Reading Booster ' s Club is to aid youth activities in the town of Reading, especially in the school program. 166 HENSHAW REAL ESTATE DOYON ' S TELEVISION SALES SERVICE, INC. 19 Ash Street Tambone Building READING, MASSACHUSETTS 944-3229 PHILCO ZENITH Residential and Commercial Real Estate Telephone 944-4290 - 944-4291 191 MAIN STREET, READING COLONIAL AT LYNNFIELD ROUTE 128, EXIT 21 Telephone: CR 9-3043 HOBART ' S GARAGE 178 MAIN STREET, READING, MASS. Automobile Repairs Prompt and Courteous Service Telephone 944-9706 SUNLITE BOWLING ALLEYS For Family Recreation 221 MAIN STREET STONEHAM 438-9713 Best Wishes to All The Graduates From VENETIA ' S BEAUTY BOX 127 Hopkins Street 944-2490 W. HARRIS GRAF, D. M. D. SINCE 1899 DOWNES FOR LUMBER ASHENDEN SISTERS School of Dancing ballet tap toe acrobatic ballroom baton modern jazz ¥ STUDIO MASONIC BLDG. MAIN AND HAVEN STS. Tel. 944-0986 Congratulations to the Class of 1962 HARVEY ' S T. V. SERVICE 944-5378 HARVEY P. POORE Best Wishes to the Class of 1962 THE ELLIOTT CORP. Complete Building Supply Fuel Service 10 Washington Street — Reading, Mass. 944-0126 $ 168 Congratulations and Best Wishes from SURETY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Wakefield — Reading Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation GEORGE W. DAVIS CONSOLIDATED FOODS, INC 2 WOBURN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS AND Building Supplies GATEWAY FROZEN FOODS, INC. Wood and Aluminum Doors and Windows Blinds, Folding Doors, Screens, Shades Wholesale Distributors of Pure Food Products Venetian Blinds NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE Repairs on all Types of Doors and Windows Glass and Putty Telephone TUxedo 3-5561 Estimates Cheerfully Given FRESH DRESSED BIRDS AXEL E. NILSON EVERY WEEKEND Interior and Exterior Painting — Paperhanging CALL 944-2367 Telephone 944-2259 SQUANTO 48 PEARL STREET, READING, MASS. GENERAL REPAIRS Automatic Transmission Specialists BLANCHARD MOTORS, INC. 17 HIGH STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS 944-0686 $ § Compliments of THE READING CHRONICLE Greetings to the Class of ' 62 Compliments of A FRIEND WOLF COMPOSITION COMPANY, INC. READING, MASSACHUSETTS Best Wishes to the Class of 1962 HILLCREST MOTOR MART, INC. ROGER A. KENNEY - C. J. WALSH MACALASTER BICKNELL CORP. 243 Broadway, Cambridge, Mass LABORATORY SUPPLIES § § § § § I § § § $ 170 Planning where to place the atom bomb, boys? BUCKLEY SCOTT CO. THE FUEL OIL WILLIS PHARMACY, INC. OIL BURNER BOILERS - FURNACES Established in 1855 Maintenance — Service Watertown 72, Mass. Where Phar macy is a Profession 171 — § § § § Congratulations to the Class of ' 62 from I THE § § § § § § § § § § f AMERICAN LEGION § READING POST 62 i 172 V MANUFACTURERS OF MAGEE RANGES Realtor Serving Reading Est. 1936 W. FRANKLIN BURNHAM JR. BOSTON STOVE COMPANY Real Estate Appraising Insurance Mortgages 604 MAIN STREET 944-0232 944-1875 $ § § § § § § § § § I Satisfaction Guaranteed Route 28 — Junction 128 MAIN STREET STONEHAM, MASS. 4 — Stores in — 1 Shopping ' s a Breeze When You Use the W. T. GRANT CHARGE IT PLAN No Money Down — Months to Pay 0m of IIADIHO’l MOST MODI AN SALONS I READING LUMBER CO. ARROW PAPER CORPORATION 110 MAIN ST., NO. READING 29 Harding Street Route 28 (opp. Rt. 62) Somerville, Massachusetts REading 2-2211 NO. RE 4-4241 TR 6-6950 I § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § AMERICAN MUTUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY Seventy-five Progressive Years — Providing Protection for People § 174 OUR REWARD as Official Photographer for the Class of 1962 is in knowing that the students of Reading High School have received the finest in Photographic service. IN YEARS TO COME we would enjoy working with the graduating class and year¬ book staff as much as we have this year. NEXT YEAR let us assist you. THE WARREN KAY YANTINE STUDIO. INC. 132 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASS. INDEX J A ACTIVITIES . ADMINISTRATION ADVERTISEMENTS AUTOGRAPHS 84-85, 87-92 . 10-11 . 146-175 B RAND . . 80 R A SPRAT T . . 62 BASKETBALL Boys . Girls . BATON SQUAD . . 54-55 . 56-57 . 50-51 C CAFETERIA STAFF . 19 CHEERLEADERS . 48-49 CROSS COUNTRY . 42 CUSTODIANS . 19 JUNIORS Candids ... History Homerooms Officers .... M MEMORIUM N NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY O OFFICE STAFF P PIONEER R 36-37 ... 32 33-36 ... 32 112 93 19 100-102 ROBIN HOOD 83 ROCKET HI-LITES . 78-79 DANCE BAND . 80 DAY IN LIFE OF BOOK . 86-87 DAY IN LIFE OF BOY .. 38-39 DAY IN LIFE OF GIRL . 104-105 DAY IN. LIFE OF TEACHER . 20 DEDICATIONS . 6-7 F FACULTY . 13 FIELD HOCKEY . 52 FOOTBALL . 43-44 FOREIGN STUDENTS . 73-75 G GLEE CLUB 82 GOLF . 64 GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT . 12 H HEALTH STAFF . 19 HOCKEY . 53 S SENIORS Calendar . 139 History .:. 108-109 Officers . 108 Profiles . 113-138 SENIOR PLAY . 94-99 SOFTBALL . 65 SOPHOMORES Candids . 31 Dance . 30 History . 24 Homerooms . 25-29 Officers . 24 STUDENT COUNCIL . 70-72 T TABLE OF CONTENTS . 4 TENNIS . 65 TITLE PAGE . 1 TRACK . 58, 59 TUMBLING AND APPARATUS . 60 W WRESTLING . 61 176 incorporated offset printers and binders since 1891 keeler avenue • south norwalk, conn. : ' .. V: , .! ' ' ! ' . ' •, y v ! • • ■« it . ' ■ ' ■