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

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ROBERT DEMPSEY Bob” To understand everyone makes him what he is. Bob devoted most of his time to sports. During his Freshman and Sopho- more years he showed his first interest for sports in football as a fullback. He has been the basketball team’s competent manager for three years. By the end of the year, he proved his athletic ability further as a third baseman for baseball throughout his years in high school. In addition to these, Bob was selected to be a member of the Glee Club, and contributed his artistic ideas to the Art Club. By ushering for our Junior Prom and Socials, he showed his true school spirit. JEANNE FRANCES DESAUTELS ”Desi” Full of knowledge, full of fun, a truer friend there is not one. Efficient, witty, intelligent, and all-around good friend, that’s our Jeanne. Known for her love of, and ability in sports, ”Desi” couldn’t be missed as the fast-moving forward on the Girls’ Basketball team. Also proficient in the music department, she was a member of the orchestra and Swingsters for one year, and a four year band member, being a co-student director the last year. How- ever, her interests didn’t stop there, but included Art Club for one year, French Club, Community Service Club, and the History Club, of which she was treasurer her Senior year. Because of her ability and versatility, Jeanne was also the feature editor of the Netop and Co-Editor of the Yearbook. Despite her busy schedule, Desi, maintained a high Pro Merito rating. Truly a helpful attribute to the class of ”60,” this girl. ■WALLACE JAMES DESAUTELS Wally” ' This world belongs to the energetic. Dribbling down the basketball court for a lay-up, zig-zagging down the field for a touchdown, or scooping up a ground ball, Wally could be found participating in most sports. As a reward for his athletic endeavors, Wally was a member of the ”T” Club. In other activities he belonged to the History and Art Clubs, and ushered for various school dances. Dramatically, Wally mrned in an excellent performance in Junior Prize Speaking, which earned him fourth prize, as well as in the one-act play, Where The Cross Is Made.” to KATHLEEN DEVENEY Kathy” A constant friend is rare and hard to find. Although Kathy” didn’t join us until her Senior Year, she immediately found a place in our class due to her warm personality and eagerness to help. Her conscientious endeavors made her a truly respeaed and enthusiastically welcomed member of the class of ’60.

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JUNE LILLIAN CROSSMAN June” Those who bring sunshine to others cannot keep it from themselves. With a cheerful word and a helping hand, June proved herself to be a friend indeed. Displaying many and varied interests, she was a member of the Art, History, Camera, and Glee Clubs. Her by-word was generosity, as she worked diligently for the Community Service Club and Netop and Yearbook staffs. Athletically inclined, she was a tumbler and a competitive guard on the Girls’ Basketball team. Endowed with the gift of quick-thinking, she was also a member of the Debating Club. Versatile and likeable, that’s June, a class- mate to be proud of. WAL ' TER AN ' THONY CYHOWSKI Silo” A young man who blushes is better than one who turns pale. Silo” was a sportsman in the true sense of the word because of his good- naturedness, interest, spirit, and teamwork. He could be found throughout his high school years rebounding on the basketball court, throwing his blazing fast ball on the diamond, or tackling hard as the captain of the football team. He was also a member of the Art Club, of which he was Vice-President. Laughing and friendly, one in a million, that boy. WILFRED DAIGNAULT, JR. Junie” He is a friend who will always be sincere and whose heart is ever true and kind. As a steady end for the football team, and as a member of the baseball team, Junie” showed his athletic prowess. He also displayed his artistic flair by participating in the Art Club and decorating for various dances. A member of the History and Camera Clubs, as well as the Netop and Yearbook Staffs, Junie” was also a participant of the T” Club. A ready and willing classmate, this boy. CLAUDIA MAE DAVIS Dede” She who has a thousand friends, has not a friend to spare. Ever since Dede began high school she showed her cheerful personality in many ways. Her interest for music was shown in playing the flute for four years in the band and being a member of the School’s Glee Club for three. She showed her cultural interests by being a member of various clubs. Among them were the History, Art and Camera Clubs. Dede also helped a great deal on the Netop and Yearbook Staffs in her Junior and Senior years. Beside these, she demonstrated her athletic ability by playing forward on the Girls’ Basketball team her junior year. She was also chosen to usher for our Junior Prom, Prize Speaking, and Sophomore Social. Dede will certainly be remembered as one of the cheerful persons of our class. 18

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Ronnie RONALD PAUL DOBOSZ Make way for this man, he ' s one in a million. It was Ronnie’s friendly manner and dynamic personality that made him popular amongst everyone. Ronnie offered his athletic talents to football and basketball for two years, track for three years, and he capably managed the baseball team for one year. This enabled him to be a prominent member of the T” Club. To show a variety in his many interests, Ronnie participated in the History and Glee Clubs, the latter of which he was elected Vice-president during his Senior year. A tremendous classmate and friend, this is our Ronnie, truly a great addition to our class. DONALD FRANKLIN DREWSKI Don Born with the gift of laughter” Don was very aaive during his four years at Turners. He was on the football and track teams for one year, and the ski team for three years. He took part in various school organizations including the Glee Club and French and History Clubs. Being an avid shutterbug,” Don belonged to the Camera Club, and was the student photographer for the Netop and Yearbook. A very energetic person, was this boy. PETER JAMES FISK Pete Truth is the highest thing that man may keep. Pete” was busy every minute of his four years. If the steady beat of a drum were heard, Pete” was nearby. He played in the band four years, the Swingsters three years, and the Orchestra two years. Pete was aaive for one year in the newly formed Chess Club and he was on the Sophomore nomi- nating committee. We will all remember Pete for his cheerfulness and great sense of humor. VIRGINIA ANN FLYNN Ginny” Sincerity is not art, it is heart.” Ginny” was one of our little heard, but much seen classmates. She showed her co-operativeness as Chairman of the Refreshment Committee for the Freshman Reception. Ginny” participated in the History Club for two years, was a member of the Art Club for four years, and served as a Bank Day Cashier. Although she was kept quite busy, Ginny” managed to be a helpful member of the Community Service Club and still maintained Pro Merito standing. 20