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

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GEORGE RAYMOND FISETTE He started to think as he tackled the thing that couldn’t be done, and he did it.” Activities have always been a prominent part of nearly every student’s program, and George was no exception. In addition to being an important member of our Netop” and yearbook staffs, he ushered at our Sophomore Social and found plenty of time for playing on both the freshman and varsity tennis teams. Because of his dramatic ability, George was chosen an alternate Prize Speaker, and portrayed Mr. Wadsworth, the principal, in our Christmas production, Our Miss Brooks and the Christmas Carol.” His interest in science was not to be overlooked. Yes, George was an all-around classmate, never ceasing to lend a helping hand in making our under¬ takings successful. RONALD JOSEPH GIGNAC Jigger” In his laugh we find a friend so honest and so true.” Intrepid and determined, he looked quietly and with open mind always forward. Jigger” proved his point by excelling as an athlete. A four year man in football, basketball and baseball, Jigger” struck home with his versatility and eager cooperation on gridiron, gymnasium floor, and baseball diamond. This without fail led to membership in the T” Club. He ushered at the Junior Prom, and was a member of the History and Glee Clubs. Above all he was able to build a quality product from which we, his friends, could all benefit, a strong character that makes the man who always faces forward. DOROTHY MURIEL GMYREK Dottie” But always time for giggling and ever ready to smile.” A pleasing personality added to an enthusiastic spirit, the result — Dottie. One of the vivacious cheerleaders, she managed to be an efficient secretary to Miss Teed. A member of the cast of Our Miss Brooks and the Christmas Carol,” she portrayed the good-natured, likeable character of Jane.” Junior year found Dottie” decorating for our Prom and ushering at Gradua¬ tion. She contributed her domestic ideas to the Home Economics Club, and her wise judgment to the senior class nomination committee. The class of ’59 is proud to claim Dottie as a member. EDWARD LOUIS GRANT, JR. Eddie” All things come round to him, who will but wait.” A quiet boy is Eddie,” but only to those who do not know him well. Although he has not entered into as many activities as we know he would have liked to, he still found time to play on the freshman football team. In addition, he was an active member of the History Club. Eddie” helped in his own way to make the class of ’59 a success. 23

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I ROSEMARIE CHRISTINE DUNN Rowie” She is just bubbling over with enthusiasm and mirth, and is a sure cure for the blues.” An active girl around the school, Rowie” has demonstrated her twirling ability in the band and has also proved a success in basketball and tumbling. Having a flair for dramatics, she effectively characterized the high-strung and fluttery music teacher, Miss Audubon, in the Christ¬ mas play. She also found time to participate in the Art, Community Service, History, and Glee Clubs. Mr. Galvin found Rowie” a very efficient secretary and, following this trend, she was a capable bank day cashier during her senior year. She ushered at numerous dances and was on the make-up committee for our first play, Opening Night.” We’re sure the members of our class will never forget Rowie” because she was a true friend and classmate. BARBARA CLAIRE DZEIMA Barb” She who has a thousand friends, has not a friend to spare. As one of our peppiest cheerleaders, Barb” could be seen every Saturday during the football season, cheering the boys on to victory. In fact, her ability to compose and shout out those rousing cheers won her the honor of co-captain in her senior year. As a senior, Barb” was also a member of the Netop” and yearbook staffs, a petite actress with a varying style and knowing smile in our Christmas presentation, Our Miss Brooks and the Christmas Carol”; she served capably as Mr. Bourdeau’s secretary. Her activities in the Art, History, Community Service, and Home Economics Clubs, as well as ushering at the Sophomore Social and the Junior Prom, kept Barb a busy girl through her four years at the Turners Falls High School. CLAIRE SIMONE EMOND Clarabell” May the joy which you give others find its way, back to you.” Claire was a quiet, but much esteemed member of our class. During her sophomore year, she belonged to the Art Club, and also was a member of the Community Service Club for four years. In her freshman year she took an active part in the Home Economics Club. Claire, we all wish you the best of luck. NANCY JEAN FIELD Nanc” Touched with human gentleness and love.” Nanc” took an active part on the Netop” and yearbook staffs and belonged to the Glee Club for three years. During her junior year she ushered at Class Day and Graduation, and in her senior year was secretary to Mrs. Barclay. Nanc” was certainly a classmate well worth having, and in looking toward the future, she has our sincerest wishes for the best of luck. 22

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BARBARA GRAVES Barb” Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Barb’s” reserved manner was her outstanding trait. Her academic efforts were rewarded by membership in the Pro Merito Society. She was an indispensible part of the Netop” and year¬ book staffs. Musically inclined, she lent her talents to our band, orchestra and Glee Club. Barb” displayed balance, skill, and co-ordination in her tumbling acts. Listed among the members of the History Club, Barb” also managed to usher at the Freshman Hop. For her outstanding abilities, and her dignified manner, we respected Barb”! BARBARA ANN GREENE Barb” It is better to have one friend of great value than many friends. As a member of the basketball team, Barb displayed her athletic talents in this capacity for three years. She proved her dramatic prowess by her splendid portrayal of the overly worried Marge” in our Christmas production. She was also a member of the History, Community Service and Home Economics Clubs, and served as president of the Camera Club her senior year. For two years Barb served as a capable bank day cashier and in her junior year she was an usher at our Junior Prom. Barb, we can never forget your terrific personality, but please don’t ever cut an inch of that beautiful hair. LAWRENCE NOEL GRIMARD Greek” Let each man have the wit to go his own way.” Greek” was seen taking part in many activities at the Turners Falls High School. He was business manager of our Junior Prize Speaking, treasurer of our History Club in his senior year, and one of the winners in the magazine drive. He played basketball and football for three years and was a member of the track team for two. He was a member of the T,” French, and Art Clubs, and also was on the nominating committee for our class officers. Greek’s” interests and accomplishments were ' many, and it was this versatility that won him innumerable friends. MARVIN RICHARD HAIGIS Dick” It is not what he has nor what he does , which directly expresses the worth of a man, but what he is.” A well-liked person, and an outstanding athlete, Dick called the signals on our varsity grid¬ iron, displayed versatility on the baseball diamond for a season, gave a swift performance on the track, and displayed his leadership qualities as captain of the maneuvers on the basketball floor. The T” Club climaxed his all-around athletic ability. He added his fine tenor voice to the Boys’ Glee Club for three years. He was a member of the Art Club, and was appointed chairman of the clean-up committee for our Junior Prom. Dick’s personality, ambition, and character, when introduced to the world, will bring success in all his endeavors. 24