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

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I RODNEY WAYNE BURKE Rod” Often a silence has voice and words.” An individualist, Rod” was a quiet member of our class, and yet there was strength in his solitude. Never was this more evident than when he talked, and walked beside you, or just listened. This strength, a disarming smile, and a little bit of time for all the world kept him fairly busy with the extracurricular activity of being a friend and companion. Certainly every member of our class will heartily agree that the extra special something that was Rod” will always be in our hearts and memories. May he always be a devoted student of human nature, for none of us will ever be too old to be a student in that respect. NAUREEN ELAINE CASEY Casey” Whatever she does , wherever she goes, grace orders her actions and follows her movements.” Full of life and one of the busiest players in our play, Naureen will always be remembered as a girl with a great deal of initiative and determination. At the end of her junior year she was chosen to represent our school at Girls’ State and was elected to be one of the two delegates from Massachusetts to Girls’ Nation. She was a participant in Junior Prize Speaking, and the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Casey was a member of the band for three years, orchestra for one, and was accompanist for the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs during her junior and senior years. Naureen also belonged to the Pro Merito, French, History, Camera, Art, Community Service, and Glee Clubs, and was a member of the Netop” and yearbook staffs. She served as chairman of the Music Committee for our Junior Prom, and was chairman of the decorating committee for the Freshman Hop. As always she gave a sterling performance, bringing to us Miss Finch, the straightforward but amiable librarian in the Christmas play. To top it all off, Casey played basket¬ ball for four years and was a member of the tumbling team for one. Naureen, you certainly were a vital part of our class. MARGARET KATHLEEN CASSIDY Kathy” Twas her thinking of others made you think of her.” Kathy” was a tumbler and decorated for our Freshman Hop. She was in basketball intra- murals during her freshman and sophomore years, and she ushered at the Sophomore Social. Kathy” ushered at our Junior Prom and took part in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. She also admirably interpreted Empty Desk in the Fifth Grade” at Junior Prize Speaking. Kathy” was a member of the History and Glee Clubs for three years and was a twirler, being chosen First Lieutenant during her senior year. The Netop” staff and the French and Camera Clubs were honored by her presence in her junior and senior years. Besides all this, she still had time to be a member of the Art and Community Service Clubs all four years. Kathy” was a very busy girl, and she managed to keep a Pro Merito rating. She also acted as chairman for the Armistice Day play. Kathy” had a friendly smile and pleasing personality that will be difficult to forget. MARY EILEEN CASSIDY Eil” The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” Eil,” one of our busiest members, belonged to a good number of organizations — including the Camera, History, Art, Community Service, and French Clubs. She served as secretary of the latter her senior year. Eil” sang with the Glee Club three years, was on the Netop” and yearbook staffs, and participated in the American Legion Oratorical Contest her junior year. She ushered at our Sophomore Social, was head usher at the Junior Prom, and tumbled for two years. She was one of our energetic cheerleaders on the Varsity Squad. With all her activities, Eil,” neverthe¬ less, maintained Pro Merito rating. Eileen will always be thought of as sweet and charming, but most of all as a very good friend. 17

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JEANNINE PRISCILLA MARY BOIVIN Nin” I have loved my friends as l do virtue.” Jeannine was one of those fine girls who was constantly making herself serviceable. She belonged to the Art and Home Economics Clubs, and played intramural volley-ball. She also served as chairman of the refreshment committee for our Junior Prom. A quiet girl with a lovely manner, Jeannine was always doing something worth-while. JANET CAROLE BONZEK Jan” Mind cannot follow it, nor words express her infinite sweetness.” Busy, busy, busy, that was Jan throughout her four years at the Turners Falls High School, and she excelled in not one, but all of the activities she undertook. Jan wore the white and blue uniform of a twirler her sophomore and junior years, and as a senior she was recognized as one of much talent when she was chosen a lieutenant. Her interest in art was manifested during the time she was a hard-working art editor on the Netop” and yearbook staffs, and by a four-year membership in the Art Club. In the cast of Opening Night” Janet portrayed to perfection one of the representatives from the Perth Amboy Society.” An enthusiastic club member, she contrib¬ uted much to the Glee, History, and Community Service Clubs, and also worked in the office and was secretary to Mr. Garrahan. Decorating for the Sophomore Social, ushering for the Junior Prom, and tumbling gave evidence of her social and athletic interests. Janet, you certainly deserve credit for all you did for our class. RICHARD PAUL BORDEAUX Dickie” From a little spark may come a mighty flame.” Dickie” centered his school activities primarily around the sports world. He exhibited his skill and good sportsmanship by playing baseball three years and basketball for two years, cli¬ maxed by membership in the T” Club. Nice going, Dickie,” the class of ’59 is proud of you. JAMES MATTHEW BRAZEAU Jimmy” The secret of success is constancy of purpose.” Jimmy was an active member of the Netop” and yearbook staffs. He participated in the Glee Club and Art Club for three years and in the History Club for two years. Jimmy” was also on the decorating committee for the Junior Prom. His friendliness will always be remembered by the class of ’59. 16

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DONALD CHAGNON Don” No man is free who cannot command himself.” Don” was an able football player on both the freshman and J.V. squads. Although he left school for a time, he returned to graduate with his class, earning the respect of all. More power to you, Don”! FRANCIS HENRY CHAREST, JR. Fran” So much is a man worth as he esteems himself.” Fran was a versatile person and liked by all. He was a member of our football and track teams, and a tremendous asset to the Art Club. Fran also participated actively in the History Club for one year. Certainly, his willingness to help others when needed was appreciated by everyone. BARBARA GERTRUDE CHASE Barb” Teach me half the gladness that brain must know.” Barb’s” friendly smile and sweet personality made her a welcome addition to our class. Her writing ability was recognized when she was chosen a member of the Netop” and yearbook staffs. The Glee Club and the Camera Club were outlets for some of her other talents. Barb” was an usher for Class Day and for Graduation her junior year, and as a senior she served on the refreshment committee for the Freshman Hop. Last but not least, Barb” was one of our highest- ranking Pro Merito students. Truly, accomplishments to be proud of! ROBERT JOSEPH CISLO Cisco” He that’s content hath enough.” Cisco,” although one of the quieter boys of our class, was an active member of the track team throughout high school. He had musical interests which were displayed in the band for two years. Turning his ability toward the academic side, he participated in the History Club for two years, and also managed to fit three years of duties in the Art Club into his schedule. Cisco’s” amiable ways will take him far in life. 18