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

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“WITH FAITH WE CANNOT FAIL” TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1946 Just Us ROYER COLLINS “Ro” “Large was his bounty and his sold sincere.” First on our list of the Class of ’46 is everybody’s pal, Ro, our presi- dent. Royer was an all-round lover of sports. He played football for four years, had three years of basketball, and three years of baseball. A mem- ber of many clubs he was in the Spanish Club for three years — president as a junior and senior; Latin Club three years — secretary his sophomore year, “T” Club three years, and the newly organized “cafeteria gang.’’ To top it all off Royer has been an honor student for four years and is on Pro Merito. He also played “Haskell Cummings” in the senior play, helped with decorations at the Junior Prom, Sophomore Social, Freshman Hop and was on the receiving line for those dances. He was on the year b ook and Netop staffs. Graduation essayist. Williams College ROBERT EDWARD Mil. KEY “Bob” “A witness to the ages as they pass That simple duty hath no place for fear.” Bob was our vice-president for the past three years. He played football for four years and was a member of the “T” Club. He was vice-president of the Spanish Club, was a member of the Latin and the Glee Clubs. He played in the band and orchestra for four years and was in the Swing- sters for three years. Bob acted in the senior play and other plays and walked off with third prize in junior prize speaking. He ushered at the Junior Prom and was a member of the cafeteria squad. He was a member of the year book staff. Hamilton College PHYLLIS RYAN “Rye” “Tall, stately, poised and trim, Whatever the occasion she always seems to win.” Rye, the class secretary, has shown her active interest in all school activities by becoming a member of the Girls’ Glee Club, French, Latin, Art and the War Service Clubs. She is on the Netop and the year book staffs. Her essay won in the contest this year at Massachusetts State Tournament. Voted D. A. R. candidate by the class. Her love of gym- nastics is ascertained by her membership in the drill team and twirling. She is also an excellent actress, having participated in the Columbus play, as well as being chosen to play the part of “Ellen” in the senior play. An excellent fashion designer, Phyllis is planning to continue in that field by going to art school after graduation. Vesper George Art School PATRICIA JEAN GARNEAU “Patty” “A pleasing personality wins a person many friends.” Patty was one of the most active members of our class. She was class treasurer for three years, twirler for two years, cheer-leader three years and sang in the Girls’ Glee Club for three years. She was a member of the Art Club and Spanish Club for two years, took part in junior prize speak- ing and was a member of the Netop staff for one year. Fitchburg State Teachers College ROBERT GEORGE KNIGHT “Knighty” “ Knighty is like the men of old With the women he is brave and bold.” Knighty, our historian, is a boy who was in almost everything. He played football four years, baseball two years, basketball four years and track two years. Yes, quite a record. He was in junior prize speaking as well as playing the leading male part in the senior play. He was in the American Legion Contest his junior year. Also, to top this off he is in the Aeronautics Club. Massachusetts State College after Mt. Hermon Page Nine

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‘WITH FAITH WE CANNOT FAIL” TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1946 MISS HELEN McGILLICUDDY We, the Class of 1946, Sincerely thank you, Miss Helen McGillicuddy , For all your efforts in guiding us Through our High School days. You ' ve been our leader .these past four years, You ' ve stood by us, through joy and tears, And now that it ' s time to say, Farewell, We want to say, ‘‘We think you ' re swell. Page Eight

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“WITH FAITH WE CANNOT FAIL” TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1946 EDNA CYNTHIA BAIRD “Sis” “ Tall and graceful — “Sis is known wide As o ' er the dance floor she doth glide. Sis was a member of the Home Economics Club her freshman year, helped the War Service Club to maintain its high degree of reliability and added a clear note to the Glee Club for two years. She ushered at Junior Prom, junior prize speaking and graduation and was also on the decorat- ing committee for various dances. The Art Club claimed a great deal of Sis’s time as she was a member her entire high school course. Work ADELINE BERNICE BANASH “Ad” “Vivacious, gay and on the go Ad ' s the girl who’s in the know!” Ad has been in the Latin and Spanish Clubs for two years and in the nr Service Club for three years. As for sports — she was on the drill team, tumbling team and belonged to the O. G’s. She participated in the senior play and did a grand job and she also was on the year book stall. Massachusetts State College MARGARET ANNA BANE “Peggy” “ Glamorous and charming is she, And also Pro Merita to he!” Peggy was in the Commercial Club for one year, Spanish Club for two years, Girl ' s Glee Club for four years, Home Economics Club and War Service Club for three years. She ushered at graduation and served on several committees for dances. She belonged to the O. G’s. was a twirler for three years, drum majorette and vocalist with the Swingsters for three years. Peggy did quite a bit in dramatics. She took part in two one-act plays, placed first in junior prize speaking and took part of Judy in “Junior Miss.” She also is a Pro Merito. Work JOYCE ELAINE BARTLETT “Bart” “ Bart ' s the girl loved by all Especially in Basketball!” Bart was a member of that active organization of perfect secretaries, the Commercial Club and she sang sweetly in the Glee Club. She helped out on the different dance committees and was a member of the girls’ basketball team. Work ALMA THERESA BEAUBIEN “Beau” “A little shy, but loads of fun, Beau’s well liked by everyone. Beau was a member of the Latin and French Clubs for three years and a member of the Art Club during her junior and senior years. She was also a member of the drill team and that sporty gang, the O. G’s. Beau was on the decorating committee for several dances. She wrot e the music for the class song. Massachusetts State College Page Ten