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

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YVONNE BEATRICE CROTEAU DIMPS” Politeness — benevolence in trifles.” You could only catch a glimpse of this enthusiastic girl for she’d be gone in a flash to tackle more work. Twirler 2, 3; Drum Majorette 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President); History Club 3, 4; Community Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4 (President); Art Club 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Netop and Peske-Tuk Staff; Swingin’ High; Okla- homa!; Tumbling 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 2, 3, 4; Bank Day Cashier; Usher: Junior Prize Speaking, Graduation; Decorating: Junior Prom, Freshman Welcome; Pro Merito Society. CYNTHIA MARIE ROBERT CINDY” Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.” There was never a dull moment during Cindy’s” four years. Extra-curricular activ- ities kept her in a whirl. Class Historian 3, 4; Netop and Peske-Tuk Staff; Twirling 4; Community Service Club 3, 4; Secretary to Mr. Routhiej- and Mr. Garbiel; Office Girl 2, 3, 4; Usher: Junior Prom, Junior Prize Speaking, Class Day, Graduation; Decorating: Junior Prom, Freshman Welcome; History Club 4. IRENE RUTH WALLNER PINKI” A quiet little maiden with a quiet little way.” Pinki’s” mischievous smile reflected the delight she took in making friends and keeping them. Class Treasurer 4; Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4; J.V. Cheerleader 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Basketball 1, 2; Usher: Junior Prom (Head Usher), Class Day, Graduation; Candidate for Mohawk Trail Queen 3. □

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GORDON JOHN PFERSICH GORDY” We grow great by your example . . . the dauntless spirit of resolution.” Whether in the class room, on the baseball diamond, or grid-iron, Gordy” was a true leader. Class President 3, 4; Junior Prize Speaking; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1; T Club 2, 3, 4; Apollo of Bellac; Pro Merito Society; Boy’s State; Magazine Drive 3; Netop and Peske-Tuk Staff (Business Manager); Usher: Freshman Welcome, Sophomore Social, Junior Prom. GERRY GALE SIMONS SI” ' Impossible’ was a word he never used.” Si” excelled in his every understaking. He helped lay our city’s cornerstone. Class Vice-President 4; Netop and Peske-Tuk Staff (Co-Editor); Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 (Valley League Title 2, 3, — Western Massachusetts Title 3); Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 2, 3; T Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pro Merito Society; French Club 3, 4 (Vice-President); Glee Club 4; History Club 3; Debate Club 2; Art Club 4; Harvard Prize Book Award 3; Magazine Drive 3; Usher: Sophomore Social, Junior Prom, Freshman Welcome; Decorating: Junior Prom, Freshman Welcome; Sophomore Ring Committee.

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RONALD JOSEPH BELUNAS RONNY” Soul of fibre, heart of oak.” Though farmwork and other outside re- sponsibilities prevented Ronny” from participating in extra-curricular activities, we couldn’t ask for a better-natured or more affable classmate. Decorating — Junior Prom. JOSEPH ALBERT BASTARACHE BASS” Through all the days, let his words of mirth be heard.” A keen sense of humor, a wry smile, and a hearty laugh were Joe ' s” most salient characteristics. His daily quips added an amusing note to class activities. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; T Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4; Glee Club 4. HERBERT STANLEY ADAMS HERBIE” The greatest man is he who makes the fewest mistakes.” Since he worked conscientiously outside of school, Herbie” was unable to participate in many extra-curricular activities. This quiet amiable fellow proved himself an asset by his willingness to help. Art Club 3, 4; Decorating: Sophomore So- cial, Junior Prom; Clean-up — Junior Prom. AMBROSE” Laugh and be merry; better the world with a song.” Sharon’s ability to adapt herself to situa- tions proved helpful at many class functions. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Accompanist Boy’s Glee Club 3, 4; Library Aide 1; Community Service Club 1, 2; Art Club 1, 2, 3; Color Guard 2, 3, 4; (Co-Captain 3, 4); Deco- rating: Sophomore Social, Junior Prom. SHARON LOUISE AMBROSE