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

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FLORA BITZEI TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL “Billy Our “Billy” is always going places and doing things. She’s been active in all sorts of things including Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, Commercial Club, Hockey, Basketball, Tennis and Committees for the Sophomore, Commercial Club and Band Socials. During her Junior year, “Billy” was elected Presi- dent of the Girl’s Glee Club and has kept that position ever since. She loves to read and you’ll often find her at the li- brary. Her plans are to take a course in library work at Greenfield. IRVING BLASSBERG “Caesar” Irvine has a mania for speed. Did you ever ride with him? He is one of the violinists in the orchestra. He is treasurer of the Science Club. Irving also belongs to the German, Latin and Glee Clubs as well as the Pro Merito Society. He was in the Senior Play and was also business manager. Plans to enter Massachusetts State College. STANLEY BOGUSH “ Hitler ” Stanislaus, like “Hitler,” his better known namesake, will make a fine soldier. In basketball games at recess he leads the attack like a real general. We hope he pursues with success the life of a soldier. SARA BURNHAM “Sally” Sally’s an early bird, so we hear! They say, “The early bird catches the worm” but with Sally, it’s the milkman ! Taking- part in the following activities: Glee Club, Commercial Club, Basketball, Tennis, Hockey, Commercial Bulletin Staff, Fresh- man and Sophomore Social Committees, Year Book Staff, Junior Prom Decorating and Senior Play Property Manager — our Sally’s a busy lady indeed. Plans to enter Boston Art School. LOUIS CHRISTIAN “Louie” Louis attained a long sought for goal when he was chosen a member of the All Western Mass. Football Team. He was a star performer in basketball and baseball as well as in foot- ball. He also belongs to the “T” Club. Plans to go to work. 19 3 5 nine

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“Gus” TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL GUSTAVE MILKEY Gus has been a very busy man during all four years. Class President always is, you know, what with presiding- at meet- ings an’ everything. Gus has not been content to hold one office but has had many others. He has been both Treasurer and Vice-President of the Latin Club, Vice-President of the Glee Club and Captain of the Tennis Team. Besides all this he is a member of the German Club, Science Club, and Pro Merito, and “T” Club. He has made a name for himself as an orator too, in Prize Speaking and the Senior Play. Gus also went out for track and football. He plans to attend Syracuse University. MICHAEL MUCHA Mike “Mike” is a friendly fellow who is well liked by everyone. His work in the commercial department has been most effi- cient. No other could be more suited to be our Vice-Presi- dent. Besides being usher at the Senior Play and Junior Prom, he’s served on committees of many socials. He is a member of the Netop Board and belongs to the Press Club. Mike’s favorite sport is baseball. His plans are to continue with his commercial work. RITA CONWAY “ Connie ” Rita has been our class secretary for three years, and has been active in other things as well. She is Secretary of the Latin Club — a very difficult job — belongs to the Glee Club and the Science Club. Rita took part in Prize Speaking and in the Minstrel Show. Connie is athletically inclined, for she went out for tennis, hockey, and basketball. Rita is one per- son who can always be depended upon to have her Latin done. She plans to attend North Adams Normal School. BLANCHE GOLEC Bat” Blanche, our treasurer has been very prominent in ath- letics, specializing in hockey and tennis. She may be seen on the courts early and late. She has also found time, how- ever, for tooting a trumpet in the band and to work on Prom and other Social Committees. She has also been an active member of the Commercial Club. She plans to continue commercial work. RICHARD BAKER “ Bennie ” Dick, one of our class comedians is a most likeable chap. He never made an enemy and has won the respect of all his classmates. He is a diligent student and has taken an active part in the boy’s Glee Club and the Science Club. He ushered at the Junior Prom. “ Bennie ” plans to take a business course. eight 1 9 8 5

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TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL PEARL COTE “ Pearly ” Pearl has taken an active part in the Glee Club and Com- mercial Club. Her ability as a typist recently won her an award. She served on the Sophomore Social Committee and ushered at the Junior Prom and Prize Speaking. We hope her plans to enter Northampton Commercial Col- lege materialize. YENTA COTTON “Cookie” Yenta is our class orator, winning first place in Prize Speaking, but then, she had a family tradition behind her to uphold. She has also a flair for languages, for she has been a member of German Club, Latin Club and French Club. She has worked faithfully on the Netop Board as Exchange Editor, and has been on Social Committees and served as an usher at the Prom. She has been a valuable addition to the Glee Club and an enthusiastic equestrian in Riding Club. Her plans are undecided. ALFRED COURTEMANCHE “ Al ” “Coutie” Al’s interests do not all lie in the same subjects. He was Vice-President of the Class for two years, President of the French Club. Assistant Chairman of the Prom Committee and Business Manager of the Netop. He participates in athletics, namely football (4) and tennis (4). He won second place in Prize Speaking and belongs to the Latin and “T” Clubs. His crowning achievement was his portrayal of Father Hya- cinth in the Senior Play. Plans to become a manager in a department store. CESLAWA CYHOWSKY “Jessie” Ceslawa who has a pleasing personality that everyone envies is an active member of the basketball s quad and has always been a good scholar. Her ready smile has gained her many friends and we know that when troubles beset her she’ll be able to keep right on smiling. She plans to enter Northampton Commercial College. ARTHUR DAIGNEAULT “ Archie Archie was a flashing star of the baseball team. He was actively engaged in the woik of the French Club, “T” Club and Latin Club. He served several times on Social Commit- tees brightening the work with his helping hand. Plans to tour South America. ten 19 3 5