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

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MR. FREDERICK B. OAKES During our past four years Mr. Oakes molded our class with the confidence of a great sculptor. When we were freshmen his skilled hands formed the clay as he began to shape and mold our class. As we grew in knowledge, he encouraged and guided us along the way to a fuller self-knowledge. Finally we were Seniors and under his guiding hand we completed the mold started in 1957. As we depart from T.F.H.S. we will remember him as an advisor, a scholar, and especially a friend. 8

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It is with great pride that we, the Senior Class, honor our faculty. Without the unselfish devotion and guidance of our teachers, we would find it dif- ficult to achieve our goals. ' In their own personalized manner, they conveyed important facts in each class session during and after school. Only through the constant and determined efforts of our faculty have we become more alert, learned, and better prepared to meet the increasing challenge of today’s world. Words cannot express our appreciation to Miss O’Brien. All our activities were made more colorful and successful through her tireless efforts, in addi- tion to dedicated instruction in creative art. The Commercial Department with Miss Crean, Miss Clark, Mr. Routhier, and Mr. Connelly give students the opportunity not only of mastering a new language but also of accumulating a richer knowledge of the numerous traditions, customs, and cultures with which these languages are associated. Mr. Kossakoski’s role in our system has been to develop skilled craftsmen. We extend our hand of friendship and gratitude to this able instructor. Now more than ever the need for highly trained mathematicians has become evident. Mr. Bourdeau and Miss Lindsay give students much theoretical and practical knowledge in this challenging field. Instrumental music enthusiasts found willing and talented instructors in the person of Mr. Brigham, with vocal groups under the able direction of Miss Miss Withington, and Miss Little relate to students the many practices of the business world. The co-ordinated efforts of Mr. Cormelly, Mr. Donovan, Mrs. Barclay, and Mr. Oakes provide the students with a concrete and practical knowledge of the English language and its literature. Miss Reum and the Home Economics Depart- ment have served the school during the year by cooking for the various sports banquets and also other activities connected with the school functions. Miss McGillicuddy, a most valuable member of the faculty, gives students much help in the select- ing of books and periodicals for research papers in any field. Argy, while our band was ably led by Mr. Liberies. The productions of the Music Departments were a source of enrichment and pleasure to all the stu- dents. During our four years Mr. Fugere and Mrs. Reidy have proved able leaders in our Physical Education Program. Mr. Bassett, Mrs. Martin, and Mr. Galvin give students first hand knowledge of the complexities of science in its every phase. Mr. O’Doherty, Mr. Bush, Mr. Garrahan, and Mr. Robinson spend countless hours preparing interest- ing lectures that cover all phases of the Social Sci- ences. To all of them . . . our whole-hearted thanks. 10