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

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JAMES DANIEL HARTNETT Jim” The only way to have a friend is to he one. In spite of his outside responsibilities, Jim contributed much to our class. For three years, he lent his voice to the Boys’ Glee Club. Jim ' s musical interests and abilities made him a compe¬ tent worker on the music committee for our Junior Prom. How Jim loved life, and how life loved him! ERNEST MALCOLM HASTINGS Bub ' ’ The greatest admiration gives rise not to words, but to silence.” Ernest spent his spare time working, and therefore, had no time to participate in our school activities. However, the spark he added to our class was appreciated by all. WILLIAM LUTHER HASTINGS Bill” For he is merry, happy, and gay, and we’re glad he wandered our way.” Bill, a shy boy around the school, has certainly been a credit to the class. He played football his freshman year and was in the History and Art Clubs. Bill was kept conscientiously working outside of school, and therefore was not able to participate in many extracurricular activities. PAUL ORSON JANOS Nothing is more becoming in a great man than courtesy and forbearance.” Paul was a quiet member of our class whose chief interest was his main job — school work. Although limited in extracurricular activities because of a part-time job, he nevertheless found time to blend his voice with the Glee Club for two years. He was an active member of the History Club and also managed to put in two years on our prized tennis team. We will never forget him and his eagerness to respond in the classroom. 25

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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

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JOHN HOWARD KILGOUR Rin” Wit and wisdom are born with a man.” Jovial Rin” was connected with almost all of our school activities. As number 58” on the gridiron for four years, he was an integral part of the team. He also contributed his athletic abilities to the track team and the T” Club. In the dramatics department, his hilarious interpre¬ tation of And Then I Fainted” in Junior Prize Speaking, and his splendid portrayal of the fuming Colonel Purdy” in Teahouse of the August Moon” were acclaimed by all. Turning to the musical side, Rin” was spotlighted as the male vocalist of the Swingsters” for two years, and for one year his clear, bass voice was blended with the Boys’ Glee Club. Last but not least, he was an enthusiastic member of the Camera, French, History, and Art Clubs. Rin,” was always ready with a jest, and is proudly claimed by the class of ’59- GAIL EDITH KOVALSICK Gay” Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.” Gay” was one of our most sincere and studious classmates. She contributed greatly to all the organizations of which she was a member. The Camera, History, Art, Community Service, and Glee Clubs will back up this statement. She was a very active member in the musical realm at Turners Falls High School, adding her talents to the band for four years, the orchestra for three, and to the Swingsters,” of which she was also vocalist. Her performance at Prize Speaking thrilled all. She was also a prominent member of the Netop” and yearbook staffs. A credit to our class — a credit to all she knew. VIRGINIA ANN KROL Ginger” A sweet girl who is always cheerful and energetic.” To begin a happy career in high school, Ginger” played in the band her freshman year. She was a member of the Home Economics and History Clubs. At the Junior Prom, Ginger” was one of our gracious ushers. Her talent for the business world was well demonstrated by her position as bank day cashier and as secretary to Miss Crean. Ginger” will always be remembered as a true classmate and friend. EDWARD GEORGE KUCZEWSKI Eddie” Great thoughts, great feelings come to him, like instincts, unaware.” No small paragraph can easily summarize the vitality and leadership that is so much a part of Eddie. As a senior he held the distinguished position of Editor-in-Chief of our Netop” and yearbook. Eddie portrayed, and very well indeed, Sakini” in Teahouse of the August Moon.” He still found time to justify his position as president of the Art Club. Besides doing outstanding work in the History Club, Eddie narrated for our half-time band shows. All this, and he still was able to attain the honor of Pro Merito. As a junior he captured second prize in the Junior Prize Speaking Contest with his memorable The Perfect Forty-two.” To round out his third year he was co-chairman of decorations for our colorful Junior Prom. Eddie’s faithful presence has been an inspiration to all, and we can sincerely say that our class will never forget the guiding hand he has lent in making our class a more ■closely working group. 26