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

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THE OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOL OF TURNERS FALLS l!H I I ' ATRICIA EILEEN POWERS “Pat Silent and shy with never a frown, She’s always helping one who’s down. Pat participated in many school activities. She was a member of the Latin, French, Commercial and Motion Picture Clubs. She was on the decorating committee for the Junior Prom and refreshment committee for the Cabaret. Patricia is a Pro Merito and also on the Netop staff. Work. ERNESTINE .1. PRYOR “Stin -’ Stine’s a friend who listens well, — And — surprise! She will not tell. Ernestine joined the Home Economics Club when she was a fresh- man and the Motion Picture Club when a sophomore. She was a member of the German Club during her last three years and be- longed to the Commercial Club during her junior and senior years. She also played class basketball when a junior. Stine ushered at the freshman social, class day, graduation, and the senior play. Going in Training ' . BLANCHE CAROLE ANN PTAIi “Putsie” Blanche at everything does try a hand, There’s not another like her in the land. Blanche played basketball during her sophomore year. She served on the refreshment committee for the Junior Prom and when she was a freshman on the freshman reception committee. Commercial Studies. FRANCIS GEORGE REEN “Franny” Franny likes music, especially jazz, The Swingsters’ drums he sure does razz. Franny is best remembered for his grand drumming in the jazz band. He also served on decorating committees for the sophomore and junior dances. GLORIA ROSE REGALI “Glor” Gloria is talented, musical and so bright That to any gathering she adds sure delight. Gloria belonged to the Latin, Glee, Stamp, Biology, Motion Picture Clubs, and served as treasurer and secretary of the French Club. During her junior year she was a junior prize speaker and was on the decorating committee for the prom. She did an excellent job in the senior play, as Viola, and is a member of the Pro Merito Society. Jackson College. [’age Twenty-seven

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THE OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOL OP TURNERS FALLS 1041 GEORGE JOSEPH PIECUCH “Pork v” Porky always does his studies So he never, never worries. Porky is another member of the Biology Club during his high school years. He was also selected as a member of the decorating com- mittee for the sophomore social. Pro Merito. Business Mail. I EON ANATOL PIECUCH “Junior” Junior is one with a cheerful smile And behind a wheel he does many a mile. With the exception of membership in the Biology Club, Junior has done little in the way of school activities. In future years Junior hopes to become a machinist as he is mechanically inclined. MacliinisL ( HESTER JOHN PIETRASZEK “Pete” Our football manager was Pete, Always there in a ringside seat. Pete was well known as football manager during his last three years of high school and spent much of his time running on and off the field during periods. He was a member of the Latin, Biology, French, and T Clubs, and served on several dance committees, in- cluding the sophomore social, Junior Prom, and freshman reception. Wilfred Academy. KI1VV Alt I) WAYNE PLEASANT “Pheasant” As Ed just can ' t seem to be quiet, Whenever he appears there’s usually a riot. Pheasant was member of the Latin Club for two years and the Biology Club for one year. He took part on the decorating com- mittee for the Junior Prom and sophomore social. He was also usher for the freshman reception. Navy. AMELIA ELIZABETH POGODA “Mel” Mel is pleasant, active, gay, If you want a champion go her way. Amelia was a member of the French Club during her junior year and was also a member of the Commercial Club. She ushered at the freshman and sophomore socials and at the Junior Prom. Plans to Travel. Page Twenty-six

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I’HE OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOL OP TURNERS FALLS 1941 THOMAS GATES REYNOLDS “Tommy” Tommy has brains and the friendliest grin. With this combination he’s destined to win. Tommy has been engaged in many extra-curricular activitie s in school. He has been a member of the Netop and year book staffs, Pro Merito, French Club, Hi-Y and Glee Clubs, an officer in the senior play and is an Eagle Scout and junior assistant scoutmaster of Troop 6. He also played football two years. Tommy would like to become a scientist or a transport pilot. Honor essayist at Commencement. Pro Merito. Massachusetts State College. IIOBERT WYMAN RICHARDSON “Shorty Shorty is a sailor boy who sails upon the seas. He likes the girls, he likes to swim, he also likes his skis. Shorty is our six-foot-four skier and sailor from the good old town of Montague. He played the part of the Sailor in the senior play, and is, by the way, quite prominent in Sea Scout work. Shorty has belonged to the French and Biology Clubs, and has served on the dance committees of the sophomore social and Junior Prom. Northeastern 1 ni versity. 11 ZEJ. MAE RIPLEI “Rusty” A skipper’s daughter from Montague way, Hazel’s a sportsman and a sailor they say. Hazel was in the Choral Club for two years. She also was a fine athlete having been a member of the girls’ freshman and sophomore basketball teams. Her splendid personality will help her get along in the world. We expect Rusty will become a ‘‘blushing bride’’ before the summer is over and we wish her luck. Married. SHIRLEY SCHNEIDER “Blondie ' Greenfield boys you’re in the noose Now that Blondie is on the loose. Shirley was a member of good standing in the Choral, German, and Biology Clubs. She acted faithfully as chairman on the decorating committees for the sophomore social and Junior Prom; and as an usher at class day and commencement day exercises. We all en- joyed her performance in the senior play. Shirley’s talent in draw- ing was a great profit to not only our class but the whole school, as she made all the football and basketball posters. Pro Merito. Vesper George Art School. FLORENCE SIC’ARD “Crow” If a continuous giggle you hear. Look for Crow who’s bound to be near. Florence was an active member in the Home Economics, Commer- cial, and Biology Clubs. She is a lover of sports as we readily saw by her work on tlie basketball, softball and hockey teams. Work. Page Twenty-elglit