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

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Nancy Hollingsworth’s presence at athletic events and around school has been more than just support of her husband’s endeavors. She too has made a unique contribution as a substitute teacher. To her classes, whether they were En¬ glish, Science, or Social Studies, Mrs. Hollings¬ worth brought the same enthusiasm with which she cheered athletes. Her warm smile and personal approach to teaching have distinguished her as a caring and irreplaceable asset of the Reading high community. The Class of 1982 thanks Mr. and Mrs. Hollings¬ worth for all of the time, love, and support they have given the students of RMHS. As they venture into the future, we sincerely hope that they will find as much happiness as they have given us. With much love, The Class of 1982 19

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DEDICATION Dedicating a yearbook is a very difficult task, especially when so many people have had profound impact upon the graduating class. Throughout our four years here, many people have worked in diffe¬ rent ways to help us mature, expanding our hori¬ zons as we began to discover ourselves. It is with much consideration that the Pioneer 1982 dedica¬ tion goes to two people who have distinguished themselves as very special, and unique individuals — Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hollingsworth. John Hollingsworth is more than just a smiling face in the halls and on the athletic fields; there is a special and enduring sincerity behind that smile. His twenty-five year committment to the town of Reading has touched the lives of many students, whether they be athletes on the playing field, participants in a physical education class, or stu¬ dents in a math class. The energy and support he has shown for two generations of students — from lining fields to coaching a Superbowl team — has clearly set him a step above. Mr. Hollings¬ worth will always remain a valuable and cher¬ ished part of RMHS and the town of Reading. 18

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In Memoriam Dear Mr. Kelly, I’ll never forget the first day I walked into your class, U.S. History. I was almost positive that it would be a breeze. I walked out in a panic. Or the time when a “Sena¬ tor” was daydreaming and you, in no uncertain terms, brought her back to life. And everyone knew who J.J. Kelly was. It was rough to hear that you were gone. I so respected you, a cornerstone at Reading High. It is hard still; yet, when I think of you, all I think of is how you’d hate to see a girl sitting there, bawling over you. I learned a lot from you, Mr. K.; to “Be precise?”, to love my life, and do the best I can possibly do in everything. I remember seeing you jogging while I was at track, resting, You made me feel guilty. I remember U.S. History dates — surprise, surprise! I remember the syllabus . . . day by day by day by day by day ... I remember geneology reports — UGH! I still recall you asking me how things were and if you could help in anyway. I remember a strong, strict, sports-loving history teacher, one that I know I’ll never forget and whose inspiration I’ve modeled my life around. Mr. Kelly, I know everyone misses you. That is inev¬ itable. Thanks for being who you were, Mr. K. We loved you, you know. You must have known. Other¬ wise, you wouldn’t have taught us so much. Love ya, P.G. John J. Kelly, Jr James T. Murphy Our junior year brought much joy and laughter; it also brought grief and tears. After a courageous struggle against cancer, Mr. James Murphy died in the spring of 1981. With his death, we lost one of the most dedicated teachers the Reading school system has ever known. A graduate of Fitchburg State College and Clarkson Uni¬ versity, the chairman of the science department gave of himself and his knowledge to every student with whom he came in touch. His contributions were not limited to Read¬ ing students, however; in 1972 he wrote Physics; Princi¬ ples and Problems. This text, now in its fourth printing, served as the basis of hi s physics courses. Mr. Murphy’s humorous rivalry with Mr. Cahill — re¬ corded in other issues of Pioneer — served to brighten many a dreary day. His greatest concern, however, was that we live up to our potential and strive for the highest goals. As Mr. Cahill put it, Jim Murphy “showed us that the totality of human experience is to exercise the mind, and that will enable us to navigate our way.” Our loss is very real. The greater loss, however, is to those who follow us and who will never have known this very special man. 20