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

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Dear Class of 1986, It is hard to believe that the last four years as your class advisors has unfortunately come to an end. Since the very beginning we have been extremely proud of you and the accomplishments you have made. Although it has been hard work and time consuming, it has been a labor of love. The dedication of your president Michelle Carter, your other class officers, and a nucleus of hard working fellow classmates have made us one of the most active classes in the school ' s recent years. Justifiably, we became known as the Class with class. Graduation is a time of pride, and you should be proud of what you have become. However, it will be a bittersweet occasion for us. Sweet in that it has been rewarding to watch you grow into young men and women and reach this memorable day, but bitter in that time is such a theif and we must now say good-bye. We find solice in the phrase that those we hold dear never truly leave us. They live on in the kind¬ ness they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives. We know that our world is a brighter place because of you. Wherever life may lead you, may you find a world of happiness and may all your dreams come true. Best Wishes Mr. and Mrs. Scarpitto

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Dedication Although you may shudder at the thought, we were once freshmen. We entered Reading High as ' ' impressionable under¬ classmen, intimidated by juniors that sold elevator passes and seniors that told us where to go when we asked for directions to Room 50. Yet, with the support of our advisors, Mr. and Mrs. Scarpitto, we managed to survive our four years at RMHS. The Sc arpittos were an influen¬ tial force behind the success of the Class of 1986. This was, in part, due to the fact that they devoted much of their time outside of school, as well as during the school day itself, to our activities. More commendable than their aid in planning class functions was their commitment and enthu¬ siasm in following the activities to the end. Whether it was a dance, a carwash, or a buffet, the Scarpittos were always present to encourage us. Our advisors surpassed their obligations, however. They not only worked with the class, but in a sense became a part of it. Their dedication to the class brought them beyond their original positions; the Scarpittos may have been introduced as our advisors, but the Class of 1986 left knowing that they were our friends. 4

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Special Thanks Jane Darveau Guidance Counselor Rena Mirkin Director of Guidance The class of 1986 would like to remember two outstanding guidance counselors. Mrs. Jane Darveau and Mrs. Rena Mirkin deserve special thanks for their many contributions to our class. Their guidance and support through the years proved to be an invaluable asset, especially dur¬ ing our frenzied senior year. The time and effort spent by Mrs. Darveau writing college recommendations and helping those students who planned to enter the working world after high school was much appreci¬ ated. And the help from Mrs. Mirkin did not go unnoticed. It takes a very special person to devote so much time to so many students, and our class was fortu¬ nate for having two very special people to guide us through RMHS. Thank you Mrs. Darveau and Mrs. Mirkin for everything! b