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

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WE HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 DOROTHY J OSEPHINE KUMINSKI Dotty She wears a smile the whole day through She's got a sense of humor, too. Dotty was in the Home Economics Club for one year, the Commercial Club for two years and the Art Club for three years. She decorated for several dances includin the junior Prom and ushered at Graduation and Class Day in '48 and at the freshman hop. Dotty also played basketball her freshman year and sold tickets at our football games. Secretary CARL KURTGIS 'flung Karr' Karl was the man of the hour, In athletics, he was a man of power. Carl came to us in our freshman year. He missed freshman football but played three years of varsity. He was a member of the T Club for three years. Besides playing football, King Karl ran track and played freshman basketball. His spare time was spent helping his father in the restaurant. Nichols Junior College JOAN GERTRUDE LANFAIR Joanie Our Joan as typist is really jine, For her future 'tis a very good sign. Joanie, formerly of Greenfield, joined our class our junior year. Although she had a rather late start she was active in many of our clubs. Among them were the Commercial and Community Service Clubs in which she was a mem- ber for two years and the Art Club that claimed her abilities for one year. Her main interest, however, centered around the typewriter. She certainly can pound out some neat letters on that machine. Miss Little and Miss Lindsay, moreover, were very fortunate to have Joan as their secretary. She was also on the decorating committee for the Junior Prom and a member of the girls' hockey team. Travel JEAN EILEEN LEMERLIN Jeanie J eanie's the girl with the reddish hair, Just go to the Riverview, you'lljind her there. Jeanie spent a very busy four years in high school. Among her activities are the Art Commercial, Glee, and the Home Economics Clubs. She also ushered at last year's Class Day and Graduation exercises as well as the freshman hop. We often found our Jeanie selling tickets at the football games. Topping oil all this Jeanie was one of Mr. Weiner's snappy twirlers. Secretary ROBERT LITCHFIELD Bob Crash, rattle, bang-What in tarnation! Nothing but Bob's poky, ventilated contraption. Bob came to Turners at the start of our junior year. In spite of this, he and his jalopy contributed greatly to our class. Litch played two years on our light weight football team and was a member of the T Club. In dramatics, Bob did a line job in Over Night Guest and was an alternate in Junior Prize Speaking. Also he sang in the Glee Club. Undecided Page Nineteen

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WE HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 ARTHUR CHARLES HOUSMAN Artie Here's the boy that's always gay, For Artie is fun in every way. Art has played football and basketball for four years, baseball for two years, and track and intramurals for one year. Artie was in the French Club for two years, being elected Vice-President his junior year. He was in Latin Club for two years and also in the Art and Glee Clubs. He was Editor-in-chief of the Netop his senior year and was also on the yearbook staff. Artie ushered at the junior Prom and several other dances and was on the decorating com- mittee for the Junior Prom. He also took part in junior Prize Speaking and was a Pro Merito. Artie was a very good actor, appearing in several plays and was an electrician for the senior play. Math Teacher VALDA RUTH JILLETTE Val Val is our very jolly lass Who never lets a good laugh pass. Val, the gal with the hearty laugh, has been very active during her stay at T. F. H. S. Val was a member of the band for two and a half years: Glee Club for three years, part of which she served as librariang Spanish Club for two years: Latin Club one year: Commercial Club two yearsg and Community Service Club for three years. She was also an Outdoor Girl and ushered at the sophomore social. She was on the Netop and yearbook staffs and three teachers claimed her as their capable and efficient secretary. Val did an excellent job in the Columbus Day play and the rest of her time was claimed by senior play as Jessie With all this Val still kept up in her studies as she was Pro Merito and an honor essayist. Policewoman MARIAN KENDROW Mickey A little shy toward some, 'tis true But not when Mickeys' fond of you. Mickey is a quiet girl who hails from Gill. Still, she found time to lend her voice to the Girls' Glee Club for two years, and to Miss Clark's Latin Club. She was also in the Art Club for one year, and the Commercial Club for two years. Marian was on the decorating committee for the sophomore social and ushered at Graduation and Class Day. Besides all this, she still found time to be a very able secretary to both Miss Clark and Mr. Pike. Air Line Hostess ELEANOR KOBLINSKI Cobb Blonde, charming, and quite petite Our Eleanor is very, very sweet. Eleanor was in the Home Economics Club for one year and in the Com- mercial Club for three years. She was assistant cashier for Bank Day and a secretary in Mr. Pike's office. Cobb was on the refreshment committee for the sophomore social and was also one of our faithful ticket sellers at baseball and football games. Work JULIA ANNE KOZLOSKI Julie Her smile is known everywhere N o gloom prevails when Julie's there. julie played basketball in her freshman year. She was a member of the Latin Club for one year, the French Club for one year and the Art Club or two years. julia was one of the gracious ushers at the sophomoze social and at Junior Prize Speaking. Besides this, she was on the yearbook staff. Nursing Page Eighteen

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WE HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 HENRY MALEK Henu Our Henu is tall and shy, But there never was a nicer guy. Henu was left tackle of our great freshman football squad. He was a member of the Spanish and Art Clubs for three years and the Latin Club for two. In the dramatics department, Henu was the soda clerk in the senior play and played the part of Bill in Christmas for the Duchess. He also ushered at the sophomore social and was on the yearbook staff. Worcester Tech LAWRENCE EDWARD MCALLISTER Muckles M uckles is neat, shy and tall, He carries a word of good cheer lo all. Muckles was a member of the Art, Latin, and Spanish Clubs for two years. During his two years in Spanish Club he was vice-president the first year and president of the second. Larry ushered at the sophomore social, freshman hop, and the Junior Prom. Muckles was on the Netop and yearbook staffs. He was also on the production staff for the senior play and on many nominating com- mittees. Photography School RICHARD CHARLES MCCLARY Archie A friendly guy, but not too bold, Yoilllfind he's gol a heart of gold. Archie was quite a busy boy. He was a member of the Latin Club for two years, the Spanish Club for three years, the Glee Club for one year and the Art Club for three years. He was elected as treasurer in his senior year. His freshman year he played in the Intramurals and in the band. Archie was also quite proficient in sports. He played baseball for two years, track for two years, basketball for four years and served as manager of the football team for two years. He ushered at several dances. He decorated for the Junior Prom. A member of the yearbook and Netop business staffs he was also a stage manager of the senior play. Aviation ERNEST MILONAS Tossie He's full of laughter, and full of cheer, A good friend 'who will always be near. Tossie was originally a member of the class of '48 but because he moved to Manchester, N. H. in October of 1946 and later returned to Turners, he lost a year. Ernie played varsity football for three years, baseball for one year, and intramural basketball for four years. He was a member of the T club for two years and the Spanish and Latin Clubs for two years. Tossie was also on the yearbook and Netop staffs. Mount Olympus University HENRY MLECZKO Spike Basketball and baseball claim his speeds These are the best of his many deeds. Spike has been very active in sports. He has devoted four years to playing basketball and was co-captain his senior year. His last three years he played baseball. He was ticket taker at the junior Prom and is a member of the T club. Work Page Twenty