Turners Falls High School - Peske Tuk Yearbook (Turners Falls, MA)

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“WITH FAITH WE CANNOT FAIL TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1946 ROBERT WALTER WYMAN “Borbic” “ From the school to the mill Borbs was never without a thrill.” Borbic was a busy boy working at the Keith Paper Mill afternoons but nevertheless he found time to belong to the Aeronautics Club and he was one of Mr. Perkin’s right-hand man for two years. He served on the checking committee at the Junior Prom and the refreshment committee at the Aeronautic’s cabaret. Navy MILDRED MADELINE WYSK “Meecha” “ Always happy , always gay , Meecha ' s fun in every way.” Meecha is that busy little miss from the South End. She was a member of the Home Economics Club, Treasurer of the Spanish Club and President of the Commercial Club. She was a member of the year book staff and the O. G’s. In her sophomore year, she played the part of a seven year old twin in the Thanksgiving Play. Meecha served on various dance committees and did some snappy stepping in the drill team. She also was the perfect secretary to Mr. Lorden. in addition to all this fine work, Meecha was a Pro Merito student. Secretarial Work HELEN ANNA ZAK “Helch” “ Helen is so sweet and. quiet, But when you ' re with her she’s a riot.” Helen is a member of the Commercial and the War Service Clubs. She is one of those peppy girls who twirl the batons. Almost every Sunday afternoon you can find her walking, skating, sliding or bike riding with Miss Teed and the rest of the girls in the O. G. Club. Helen ushered at the Junior Prom, senior play, and various other dances given at the school. She was also on the decorating committee for the Commerical Club dance. Banford School LOUIS EDWARD ZANKIN “Louie” “ Gay and carefree, as everyone knows, He creates laughter wherever he goes.” A decorated veteran of the European War, Louis returned to our class after discharge last fall. He was to have graduated in ' 44 but at that time was a medic with Patton’s Third Army. Prior to entering military service he was in the Art Club for three years and on different committees for class dances. He is well known for his dancing ability, both formal and jive. Wilson School JOSEPH JOHN ZAYAC “Moon Beam” ‘‘Joe is like a ray of light That ' s why we call him Moon Beam. Joe is one of our busy boys. He is in the Latin, Spanish, and Aero- nautics Clubs. He played football for one year, basketball for one year and ran with the track team for two years. He is also one of our Pro Merito’s. Work

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“WITH FAITH WE CANNOT FAIL” TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1946 HAROLD EDWARD TIBBETTS “Carrots” “His smile is permanent and never does tire, He is a very good ivorker, and his hair is on fire. Harold served on the decorating committee for the Freshman Hop and on the checking committee for the Sophomore Social and the Junior Prom. He was a member of the Latin Club in his sophomore year and became a member of the Glee Club in his junior year. He also played football in his senior year and intramurals in his junior year for room 1. Merchant Marine LESTER MERTON TIBBETTS “Mert” “Though Mert is a scientist of standing He never seems to reach an understanding! Lester was an ardent worker during his four years in school. He was a member of the Glee Club three years, Latin Club one year, and Aero- nautics Club one year. He was electrician for the senior play. He played football two years. Renessalear Polytechnic MARTHA T. VENCKUS “Mart” “ Happy, care-free, jolly, gay Mart ' s the girl, we class this way!” Mart belonged to several clubs in her four years. She was a very active member of the War Service Club for three years, Glee Club for two years, and the Latin Club for one year. She served on the refreshment committee for the Freshman Hop and the decorating committee for the Junior Prom. Besides this, Mart played basketball for one year and did a swell job as ticket seller for the senior play. Mercy Hospital ROY PHILLIP WHITE “Buddy” “ He is handsome and witty and anything hut a dud He is friendly and courteous this boy we call Bud!” Bud played intramurals for four years. He belonged to the aero- nautics club in his junior year. He enlisted in the U. S. Army Aviation Cadets in December ' 43 and was inducted July of ' 44. He took his basic at Keester Field, Miss., and went to Freeman Field, Ind., as a Cadet. “Wash-out” through the connivance of the government went to Lock- borne A. A. B. Ohio, where he flew a B-l 7 as a flying engineer and mechanic for eight months. He later went to Scott Field, 111., as a R.O.M. (radio operator and Mech.). On November 4 Bud was discharged from Scott Field. Undecided CAROLYN MARIAN WONSEY “Carrie” “She’s all that ' s honest, honorable, and fair And when the virtues died they made her heir!” Carrie was a member of the Spanish and Glee Clubs. She was on the decorating committee for several dances and ushered for the senior play. She was also on the business staff of the Netop and the year book. Carrie was a ProMerito student. Nursing Page Twenty-eight

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‘WITH FAITH WE CANNOT FAIL” TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1946 Guess Who?