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

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“ Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 MR. CHARLES E. BICKFORD IN REMEMBRANCE OF ONE WHO LABORED FAITHFULLY TWELVE LONG YEARS TO PERFECT THE MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS OF CUR SCHOOL; WHO GAVE MORE GENEROUSLY OF HIS SERVICES THAN WAS DEMANDED AND WHOSE ONLY DESIRE WAS TO CREATE A LOVE OF FINE MUSIC IN THE HEART OF EACH STUDENT IN THE FUTURE, WE SHALL GRATEFULLY RECALL HIS KINDLY CRITICISMS AND HIS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT THAT ENABLED US TO GO FORWARD THOUGH THE WAY SEEMED LONG AND HARD. TO YOU, MR. CHARLES BICKFORD— “Who through long days of labor, And nights devoid of ease Still heard in his soul, the music Of wonderful melodies.” Page Nine

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“ Onward and Upward ” Turners Fai.ls High School 1944 MISS ALICE REUM To a beloved and devoted teacher Who has guided us through these four years with patience and kindness, With endless assistance and sincere understanding. We, the Class of 1944, Extend our deepest and moist sincere thanks to you, Miss Alice Reum, As we know that your example will spur us on to greater efforts. Page Eight

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Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 HER N AHD WILLIAM HOI ROE A I “Bernie” There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and activity.” Bernie has been one of the busiest members of his class during his high school career, being ' class president for three years, a member of the Netop and yearbook staffs and business manager for the senior play. He was a very active member of the French Club, being ' vice- president his junior year and president his senior year. Bernie played basketball for four years and was a star winner on the track team for four years. He captained the track team during- his senior year. As general chairman of the Junior Prom he deserves much of the credit for this fine event. He was in the T Club and played freshman football. During ' his sophomore year he was chairman of the ring committee. Besides all these activities Bernie ranks high scholastically with Pro Merito honors. Naval Air Corps GEORGE FllAMi IIISH “Voyt” Friendship must be accompanied with virtue, and always lodged in great and generous minds.” Voyt, our vice-president, was kept busy during ' his four years. He played basketball and baseball for four years and captained the basketball team his senior year. Voyt was a member of the French and T Clubs for three years. George was on the 1942 State Cham- pion baseball team; he also played Legion ball. George received the Marston award and was manager of the track team for two years. Voyt was head usher at the Junior Prom and ushered at various other dances. George is a Pro Merito. nvnl Air Corps VLHI ' IN A CAROLYN VVAIDLICH “Rena” A form more fair, a face more sweet, Ne ' er has it been my lot to meet. Bena, our class-secretary, had a finger in every scholastic activity our school had to offer. She did a magnificent job in prize-speaking, winning second place with the selection, My Friend, Flicka . Bena was another one of ’44 ' s gracious ushers. She was on the yearbook staff and a member of the Commercial Club. Besides all of these accomplishments Bena is a Pro Merito. Massachusetts State College PHYLLIS ANNETTE SCHNEIDER Phyl” The learned understand the reason of art.” Phyl is the treasurer of our senior class. She was co-chairman on the decorating committee for the Junior Prom. Having basketball ability she has been on the team for the last four years. Phyl has been a singer in the Glee Club for two years and the Choral Club for one year. She is a very active member of other clubs such as the Spanish and Art Clubs. She was stage manager for the senior play and was also an usher at this event. She played the part of the mother in the Christmas play. Phyl is on the yearbook staff, is a member of the O. G.’s as well as a Pro Merito. Cadet X urge Corps GERALDINE ELIZABETH MCCARTHY “Jerry” Born for success she seemed With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that took all eyes.” Deserving of much credit is our Jerry. She has been a faithful mem- ber of the French, O.G’s., Biology and Spanish Clubs and was pres- ident of the Latin Club her senior year. Jerry was editor-in-chief of the Netop and yearbook. The band claimed her for two years and she sang in the Glee Club for three years. Jerry was prominent in the social limelight, as well, ushering at the Freshman Hop and the Junior Prom. She was class historian for three years and wrote the words of our class song and ode. Scholastically, Jerry is tops. She has won first prize in various essay contests and was a contestant in the Legion oratorical contests for three years. Jerry was an alter- nate in junior prize speaking and expertly fulfilled the role of Lo Tsen in the senior play. She, too, belongs to Pro Merito. College. Page Ten