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

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David Castine 1929-1977 Whenever we reflect upon those who have helped us to grow during these years, we will think of Mr. David Castine. His was a devotion so complete that there was little he would not do for us in whatever capacity we needed help. Mr. Castine was a man who gave of himself freely. He deeply loved his family, his friends, and the students, and our happiness and success was always of utmost concern to him. Mr. Castine died on December 9, 1977. How he died is not important. What we will remember is how he lived, for his attitudes, his dedication to his work, and his devotion towards those he loved serve as examples for all of us to follow. In Memoriarr V i v S Miffs it

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In Memoriam ARA KARAKASHlAN 1915-1978 During the years 1976 and ' 77 Reading witnessed the loss of three of its most active, productive, and excellent citizens, Walter Hawkes, David Castine, and Bill O ' Keefe. Some of us talked about bad times for Reading High, but I expect that few realized more was to come. News of Ara A. Karakashian ' s death on January 20, 1978, left everyone who was acquainted with him, in addition to a great many others, somewhat stunned — not grieved, at first, but stunned. Mr. Karakashian vacated a position that looked impossible to replace with one other man alone. His influence and the benefits of his experience and competence were immediately missed in many unexpected places, as well as in his common duties at school. His friends were dismayed, and perhaps even a bit angry, that he had gone at a time when his warmth and integrity were so much in need. But Ara would have scolded me already for having wasted so much time on these very words; therfore, I wish to end briefly. It is only necessary that Ara be remembered and that his honesty and love will affect our own actions. There is really only one great regret at his loss — that more people did not come to know and appreciate him in his time.

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ARA A. KARAKASHIAN PRINCIPAL “My message is not original or clever— only true. The most important thing in life is good health — guard yours well! LEONARD D ' ORLANDO ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 10