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

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WE HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 DOROTHY PAULINE RENAUD Polly Polly is that dark-haired lass, Liked by all in our class. Polly is one of our little busy-bees. She has spent most of her time in high school singing in the Glee Club but in her freshman year she was in the Home Economics Club. She was in the Community Service Club for three years, the Commercial Club for two years, was usher at junior Prize Speaking and at the freshman hop. During her senior year she was a cashier for Bank Day, secre- tary for the Netop, and was business manager and usher for the senior play. Hairdressing School BARBARA EDITH RICHARD Barb A flashy player on the court: Everywhere she's quite a sport. This little firl is quite an athlete as you can see. Barb played basketball and softball for tihree years and held hockey for one year. She has been in the Glee Club three years, was a twirler one year. Barb was also in the Commer- cial and Community Service Clubs and was on the Netop and yearbook staffs. She played the part of Miss Moorehead in the senior play. She was on the decoratin committee for several dances including the junior Prom and ushered at the sophomore social. Horse-Trainer HELEN ROXANNE SENNOTT Red Our Helen is pert and eute, And she has red hair lo boot. Red was a very busy girl during her four years stay at Turners High. She used up plenty of energy playing basketball three years and strutting around with the band for three years the last year of which was spent as a Lieutenant. She belonged to the Commercial and French Clubs two years, ushered at the sophomore social, was on the decorating committee for both the freshman- senior hop and Radio Shown Cabaret. Hen is also a writer for she wrote our class lvy Poem and Constitutional essay for sophomore year. Red is a mem- ber of the yearbook staff, has been secretary to Miss Porter and worked in Mr. l'ike's ofiice for two years. Also she was Aunt jenny in the senior play. Helen is now employed as bookkeeper at the Montague Inn. Office Work BARBARA GAYNELL SLATE Barb A sparkling member of the band, At acting, too, our Barbsjust grand. Barb's musical abilities are known to the orchestra, band, Swingsters and Glee Club. For three years she has been band librarian. Barbara was in the Latin club for one year, the Community Service Club for three years, and the Commercial and Spanish Clubs claimed her membership. She was on the clean-up committee for the cabaret, the decorating committee for the sopho- more social, and ushered at the Prom, in addition to being one of the alternates in Prize Speaking. We have seen her dramatic ability as chairman of the Christmas play, the maid in the Columbus Day play, and as Mama in the senior play. She was on Netop and yearbook staffs. Dance Musician STANLEY JOSEPH SOBOLEWSKI Stosh A quietfellow, he is by gosh, But what a record has our Sloth, And when I say record I mean just that. Do you know that Stosh had never once been absent in all his four years in high school until he got the mumps this year. And on top of all that he has never been excused either. I think that is a pretty nice record for a senior and I bet no one else in our class Can boast as much. He was a checker at the freshman hop in 1948. Work Page Twenty-three

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WE HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 IRENE MARIE PAULIN Rene Irene is quiet, pretty and sweet, And music follows at her feet. Irene was very musical during her last two years. She played the piano for the Swingsters, clashed the cymbals in the band, and sang with the Glee Club. She was a member of the French and Latin Clubs. Irene belonged to the Home Economics Club and basketball team her freshman year. She was also a mem- ber of the Outdoor Girls' and Community Service Club. She was Pro-Merito. Boston University JEAN VIOLET PIERCE Jeanie Jeanie is quiet but can say, Nice things to all in every way. Jeanie has been a very busy girl her four years of high school. She was on the nominating committee for the sophomore and senior class officers, member of the Girls' Glee Club three years, section leader this year, Commercial Club two years and Community Service Club two years. She ushered at several school dances and was on the decorating committee for the Hallowe'en Pump- kin Prom. Jeanie has shown her talent by being pianist for the Girls' Glee Club and playing for the orchestra. She was on the make-up and costume committee for senior play. Oh, yes, we must not forget, Jeanie was one of those busy office girls in the office for two years. Hairdressing School STANLEY JOHN PODLENSKI, Jr. Pod Toot that trumpet Stanley can, He's our nomination for a one-man band. Stanley was one of our famous musicians, playing in the band throughout his high school days. Stanley is a bit of an athlete, too, having played intra- mural basketball for two years. He ushered at the senior- freshman social and at the sophomore social. General Electric Apprentice School MARILYN TERESA REIPOLD Lyn Serious but always with a smile, Marilyn is friendly all the while. Marilyn was an active member of the Home Economics Club her freshman year, member of the Community Service Club for three years and Commercial Club for two years. She ushered at the Junior Prom, was co-chairman of the refreshment committee at the Pumpkin Prom, and was on the property com- mittee of the senior play. Lyn is also an active member of the yearbook staff. Nursing or Business EDWARD BERNARD REMILLARD Ray With words he may appear at a loss, But he certainly can ride a hoss. Ray joined our class his sophomore year after serving in the navy. 'He didn't take part in many school activities but spent most of his spare time riding horses. Equestrian Instructor Page T 'wenty-two x A

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WE HOLD THE FUTURE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 1949 WILLIAM CHARLES SPAT Bill Wit puts an edge on sense Is true of Bill, not a bil dense! In spite of his outside job Bill has managed very well in getting exercise as a member of the basketball team two years. The band claimed his musical ahility for two years and the Latin and Spanish Clubs captured his language abilities also for two years. He has been usher at practically every class dance and I might add he is a very good dancer himself, also he was a stage manager in the senior play with the part of the Intern, he was a member of the cast in Overnight Guests. The Netop put him to work on its business staff and the yearbook made nim a member of its staff. He was alternate in junior Prize Speaking and is Pro Merito. Worcester Tech. PHILIP JAMES STARK Baron Philip is the class clip, And in physics, he's a pip. Philip played football for two years, basketball for one year, intramural basketball for two years and baseball for one. He was a member of the French Club two years and Glee Club for two years. He played Nels in senior play and ushered at the freshman hop. Draftsman JEAN ANN STRANGE Jeannie Full of knowledge, full of fun, A truer friend: there is not one. jean was in the Home Economics Club in her freshman year. The Art Club, too, claimed her talents, as did the Commercial Club. She was in the Spanish Club for three years. Jeannie ushered at the Prom, and at junior Prize Speak- ing. We saw her as the Duchess in the Christmas play during her senior year. She was on several dance committees, besides being chairman of decorations for the sophomore social. As secretary to Mr. Putnam and Mr. Bourdeau, we find her busy in the typing room during much of her spare time. To top all this jean is Pro Merito. Salem State Teacher's College ROBERT TIBBETTS Bob Bob is quiet and shy, But he is a real nice guy. Robert didn't enter into many school activities. He ushered at several school dances. Bob's hobby is photography and he plans to take up carpentry. Carpentry DONALD TOOLEY DOH The girls all say, Don's just dandy, And as a manager he's really handy. Don has played football for three years and baseball for two. He played basketball as a freshman and was manager of the varsity for the remaining three. In his senior year, Don was on the yearbook staff and was stage manager in the senior play. Besides all this he was an usher at the junior Prom and three years a member of the T Club. Navy Page Twentyfour