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

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WE HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 RAYMOND CHARLES WASIELEWSKI Wasiel Wasiel is a cheerful guy And a friend who'll always stand by. Raymond ushered at the sophomore social and at the senior-freshman re- ception. Because he has worked afternoons at G. Koch and Son grocery store for most of his four years in high school, he found little time for extra-curricular activities. Although he was inactive in sports Raymond has never missed a goo-ltball or basketball game. He finds much enjoyment in swimming and s mg. Work RAYMOND WATROBA Rumchu Rumchu is a carefree lad Who is usually smiling, and never sad. Rumchu was a member of the Latin Club for three years, the Spanish and Art Clubs for two years. He was a member of the Netop and yearbook staffs. Raymond played intramural basketball for four years and ushered at the jun- ior Prom and other school dances. During his senior year he was elected by his class as a candidate to be senator for a day at the Boston State House. Rensselaer Polytechnical JOAN PATRICIA WELSH J0anni Warm heart, sparkling with fun, She's sure to win you before she's done. joan was a member of the Commercial, Community, Spanish, Art and Glee Clubs. She won a letter playing basketball for two years. Joani was the business manager and an alternate for junior Prize Speaking. Her decorating designs were used in several dances including the junior Prom. She acted in plays during her junior and senior years. Joan did some great acting as Aunt Sigrid' in the senior play. She was Mr. Graeber's private secretary and head cashier for bank day. joan was Pro-Merito four years. Personnel Secretary and Art Work WINSLOW CLARENCE WENTWORTH, Jr. Winny Winslow, our mad frenzied chemist, With both talent and personality is blessed. Vllinny has had his finger in every pie. Whether it be music, dramatics, or athletics he was always one of the first. As a freshman, he was a member of the Latin Club, freshman football manager, and played in intramurals. His sophomore year he was assistant varsity football manager, played basketball, was a member of the Art and Latin Clubs, ushered at the sophomore social and was a member of the band. He ushered at the Junior Prom and was a member of the band his junior year. Winnie took part in many plays and played Mr. Thorkelson in the senior play. He played in the band, Swingsters and sang in the Boys' Glee Club his senior year. After all this he finds time to persue his hobby of photography. Navy or U. of M. in 1951 TERESA MARY WHITEMAN Tessie Tessie is so sweet and sublime, We're glad she belongs to 49. Tessie is our quiet little girl whom we can always depend upon for a favor. In her freshman year she was in the Home Economics Club. She was in the Community Service Club for three years and the Commercial Club for two years. Her senior year she has been busy as a secretary for the Netop and on the costume committee for the senior play. She ushered at the freshman hop, Class day, Graduation and at the senior play. Plans-Hairdressing School Page T wenty-six

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WE HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 JAMES LEONARD VIENS ' 'J immy Gay and carefree, as everyone knows, Jimmy is welcomed, wherever he goes. jimmy our outstanding athlete, played four years of football and was chosen Western Mass. guard his senior year. He was also an alternate captain of our football team. james played four years of baseball and four years of intramural basketball. He was a member of the French Club for two years, the president his senior year, and was two years on T Club. Navy PAUL ARTHUR VIVIER P.V. Not only athletic but handsome, indeed, Our Paul is like a gallant, flashing steed. UP. V. hails from Montague City and was in the French Club for two years' T and Glee Club for two years. He played football four years, basketball and baseball two years and track one year. Paul was also on the refreshment committee for the junior Prom and stage manager for the variety show. Navy PAULINE WAIDLICH Cos Cos, reserved, obliging and petite, Can sweep you right of your feet. Pauline was a member of the Art, Latin and French Clubs for two years. She was an usher at our sophomore dance and also at Prize Speaking. The Glee Club claimed her voice for two years and the band her snappy step for one year. She took part in the Thanksgiving Play and was a member of the yearbook staff. On top of all this she is a Pro Merito. College RUTH LUCILLE WALDRON Celie Our little Celie from the City Sure is small, but oh, so pretty! Celie was a member of the Home Economic Club her freshman year. She was also a member of the Spanish Club two years and Commercial Club one year. Celie ushered at the sophomore-senior social and helped on decorating committees for several of our school dances. She was one of Miss 'l'eed's make- up artists for senior play. Hairdressing ELAINE BESSIE WARD Babe What a fine world it would be, If all the people were as nice, as she! Among her many activities Babe was in the Latin and French Clubs for one year, and the Community Service Club for three years. She also was on the refreshment committee for the sophomore social and an usher at the senior- freshman social, Class Day, and Graduation. Moreover, Elaine played the Eb Clarinet in the band for three years. Nursing at Franklin County Hospital Page Twentyjive

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HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 WILLIAM JOSEPH WHITEMAN Bill Bill is a shy and care-free lad Who seldom, if ever, gets mad. Bill was on the football squad for four years and was a manager of the fresh- man basketball team. He sang in the Glee Club for three years and was a mem- ber of the 'I ' club. William did a swell job as Uncle Chris in the senior play, I Remember Mama. He also played intramural basketball. Texas A 8: M J OAN NE MILDRED WOJTASIEWICZ ' 'Joani' ' A ready laugh, a lively air, J oani is an addition anywhere. Our happy-go-lucky joani spends most of her time as a soda jerker at Fournier Brothers, but she still finds the time for her school activities. She belonged to the Home Economics Club in her freshman year, Community Service Club for three years, Commercial Club two years, and was also an Outdoor Girl and an usher at the Junior Prom. Joani was Miss Maguire's siificient, little secretary and she made a good Christine in I Remember ama.' Nursing DONALD F. WYMAN Donny In sports, rough and rugged is he, But everywhere else, he's as gentle as can be. Donny played four years of football, and he usually made his tackle because Shirley was on the sidelines urging him on. He played two years of baseball, one year of basketball, one year of track and intramural basketball. Donny was a member of the T club for two years, and sang in the Glee Club for two years. He was an usher at the Junior Prom and ushered at many other school dances. Donny was on the ticket committee for the senior play. Southem Methodist University ligggi Page Twenty-seven