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

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BONNIE LAMOUREAUX Gracious, willing and kind is Bonnie with another thinking mind.” One of our peppy varsity cheerleaders, Bonnie’s middle name should have been energy. In her senior year she was elected president of the Girls’ Glee Club, served as a competent member of the Netop” and yearbook staffs, and portrayed Cornelia Otis Skinner in the play Opening Night.” As a junior Bonnie was an alternate prize speaker and was selected as the alternate for Girls’ State. She belonged to the French, History, Community Service, and Art Clubs and still found time to be numbered in the Pro Merito Society. In addition, she was in the orchestra for four years, and also a capable librarian for two years. Bonnie was chairman of the reception committee and also served as an usher for our Junior Prom. Bonnie, your many achievements and friendly manner have made you a classmate that we are proud to have and to know. JOHN WILLIAM LAPINSKI Loupin” Our thoughts and our conduct are our own.” Loupin” was one boy who followed the statement, Work over pleasure.” Despite his afternoon commitments he still managed to be on our football team. He also proved his athletic ability by high jumping with the track team for two years. RAYMOND FRANCIS LAWLOR Ray” Education for fuller living.” Versatility is the characteristic of Ray. In the athletic field he played football, basketball, and belonged to the track team. To show his speaking and acting ability, Ray was chosen an alternate in Junior Prize Speaking and portrayed Alden Blodgett in the Columbus Day Play, Opening Night.” Ray was also one of the class artists — what would we have done without his talents on the decorating committees of the Sophomore Social and Junior Prom? During his four years as a member of the Art Club, Ray was both treasurer and vice president. The French and History Clubs also boasted him as a member. Despite all these activities, Ray found the time to work in the afternoons, but still achieved the high rating of Pro Merito. GEORGE THOMAS LeBLANC Jeorge” His ways are winning and full of wit.” Our class comedian, Jeorge,” was almost always seen with a smile on his face and a little twinkle in his eyes. Those fumes drifting out of the lab” were often a result of Jeorge’s” scientific efforts. The humor you gave us will certainly be treasured by all in the class of ’59. 27

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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

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DAVID LAWRENCE LEVEILLE With never a frown always a smile, to know this fellow is well worth while.” It was unfailing high spirits that placed Dave among the highest in our class. The enthusiasm and quiet determination with which he undertook every task made him a valuable member of our basketball team for two years, track team for one year, and football manager for two years. However, it was a disarming smile and the thoroughly honest desire to make friends that con¬ tributed to the versatile student of many interests that was Dave Leveille, a member of the Boys’ Glee Club and History Club. This was our own inimitable Dave, every inch of his smile, every spark in his personality. ELLEN LOUETTA LIVELY l say little, but when time shall serve, then I shall smile.” During Ellen’s freshman year, she was a member of the Art Club and the Home Economics Club. Although Ellen’s extracurricular activities were not numerous, her integrity and spirit earned for her a fitting place in our class. DAVID LOVELAND Dave” His good sportsmanship and tenacity of purpose made him respected by all.” Baseball-minded Dave” was an active member of the team for three years, and played tennis his freshman year. Dave was a member of the History Club his junior year, and nominating committee for Class officers his senior year. In addition, he ushered at both the Sophomore Social and Junior Prom. Dave’s keen sense of humor and agreeable personality were certainly out¬ standing. ROBERT JOSEPH MARTIN Farmer” Happy am I, from care I’m free, why aren’t they all contented like me? Bobby was a student who, while holding down a job, managed to remain active in a number of activities and excel in each. Athletics being the main interest of his high school life, he par¬ ticipated in football and track for four years as well as basketball and baseball for three years each. Farmer’’ proved to be an outstanding player and fierce competitor. We, the class of ’59 salute you! 28