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

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NAVIGATION From them we learned not only the basic academic material, but also the virtues of perseverance, patience, and sportsmanship. Our success has come through their un- failing efforts to lift us from our pitfalls and from their constant plea for better and bigger results. We would now hke to acknowledge the splendid work of our Board of Naviga- tion, our faculty. 13 Seated from left to right: Miss Crean, Miss Clark, Miss Little, Mr. Garrahan, Miss O ' Brien, Mrs. Martin, and Miss Argy. Standing from left to right: Mr. Donovan, Mrs. Reidy, Mr. Oakes, Miss ■Withington, Mrs. Barclay, and Mr. Bush.

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KAREN ANN SULLIVAN Karen” The darkness blossoms into light.” Small but energetic, Karen proved to be a very active classmate. As a speedy guard or nimble tumbler, Karen displayed her athletic abilities. Endowed with a sense of respon- sibility, she was chosen to be vice-president of the class. Karen was also an active participant of the Girls’ Glee Club, as well as the French, History, Art, and Community Service Clubs. Karen, always eager to help, ushered for Class Day and Graduation, decorated for the Junior Prom, and was a member of the Netop and Yearbook Staffs. WILLIAM HENRY MARTINEAU Bill” He fills his lifetime with deeds, not with inactive years.” Billy” whose fine leadership and unwaver- ing integrity inspired us for three years, was a great asset to our class as our able President. The business manager of the Netop and Year- book, Billy devoted much time and effort to the success of these activities. Dramatically, he was a fine Prize Speaker and was selected to portray Dr. Higgins in the first one-aa play, Where the Cross Is Made” His sense of responsibility resulted in his being chosen to represent the school for Boys’ All-State, the University of Massachusetts Traffic Conference, and was Good Government Day Representa- tive. Bill was also honored as the recipient of the Harvard Book Award, ' presented to an out- standing member of the Junior Class. He participated in the French, Glee, and History Clubs as well as being a flashy ball-handler on the basketball squad. CAROL FRANCES PETRIN Petie” And a girl makes friends without half trying.” Where activity was, Petie” could be found. She was a member of the Band, of which she became librarian, and played outstanding bas- ketball for the J.V. and varsity squads. Bub- bling with enthusiasm, Petie” could be found most any afternoon participating in the Art, Community Service, French, or History Clubs. Respected for her warm generosity and fine hu- mor, she was chosen to be our class secretary during her junior and senior years. As an active participant of the Glee Club, Petie” was elected its secretary, and represented this activity in the Regional Concert. With friendliness as her trademark, she ushered for Class Day, Gradua- tion, and was on several dance committees. Carol was also a member of the Netop and Yearbook Staffs, and belonged to the Pro Merito Society as well. Truly a rernarkable and versatile girl, this one. A Jl PHYLLIS RUBIN Fi” ' Tetit in size, great in mind A sweeter girl you’ll never find.” Versatile, helpful, and smiling continually — this was Fi”. Proof of these facts can be found in her positions of historian of the class. Vice President of the Girls’ Glee Club, and Turners Falls Girls’ State Representative. With unceasing energy she worked for the Commu- nity Service Club, headed the Junior Prom ushering committee, and served on the Netop and Yearbook Staffs. Her varied interests also account for her membership in the Art and j joty Clubs. Despite this busy schedule, Fi maintained a Pro Merito rating and al- ways had an extra minute for a friend in need, 15 outstanding member of the class of KAREN MARY WESTON Wessy” I am wealthy in my friends.” Here, there, everywhere best describes our busy class treasurer. Musically Wessy” was a member of the Orchestra, Swingsters, Band, of which she was secretary, and Glee Club, of which she was librarian. She also was music chairman of our Junior Prom. Athletically she participated in varsity basketball for two years and volleyball for one year. Her versatility was displayed in the Art, History, French, Camera, and Community Service Clubs. With enthusiasm she served on the Netop and Year- book Staffs and ushered for various activities. Yet all this didn’t keep her from holding a Pro Merito rating. We’ll always remember Karen as a true friend with a warm and friend- ly personality.