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

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JOHN MICHAEL KAWECKI John” Happy am I, free from care, why aren’t they all contented like me?” John attended T.F.H.S. his Senior year and proved to be a worthy member of his class. His activities included the History and Art Clubs, the Debating Team, as well as the Yearbook and Netop Staffs. Dramatic ability enabled John to portray the cultured Colonel Pickering in the fifth act of Pygmalion”. He also starred in the role of Jerry Hyland, an experienced vaudeville trouper in the Senior Play. PATRICIA ANN KELLS Kellsie” She’s most always smiling and gay with a few serious moments each day.” Kellsie” showed her fine school spirit by being a member of the cheer- leaders for four years, starting o ff as a member of the freshman squad, continuing with the J.V.’s and with the Varsity Squads. She was a peppy member of the Tumbling Team for four years also. As a sophomore Pat ushered for the Sophomore Social and as a junior was a member of the program committee for the Prom. For two years she was a Library aid and a member of the Camera, Community Service, History, and Art Clubs. In addition, Kellsie’s” talents were well appreciated on the Netop and Yearbook Staffs. Pat’s bubbling personality, without a doubt, left to many a heavy heart. PATRICIA ANN-MARIE KENNEDY Pat” Warm heart, sparkling with fun, she’s sure to win you before she ' s done.” A welcome addition during our Junior Year, Pat” rapidly made up for lost time. Her fine dramatic abilities were well-exemplified for she was an alternate for Junior Prize Speaking, personated a parlor-maid in Pygmalion”, and won for herself the coveted role of Susan Walker, a young hopeful actress, in the Senior Play. Athletically speaking Pat” was a valuable member of the girls’ basketball squad. Her contribution to the Art Club and Yearbook and Netop Staffs were a result of her fine school spirit. Last but not least, Pat’s” fine exuberance added spark to the twirlers. CAROL LYNNE KENNEY Red” Her smile is like the beaming sun, and friends to her are easily won.” With a flash of red hair and twirl of a baton, Red” as our. spirited drum majorette, led the band during her Senior Year. Red’s” abilities were many and varied for she played volleyball, tumbled, and was on the girls’ basketball team. In addition she was a member of the Art, History, French, and Camera clubs. Musically speaking she played violin in the orchestra. Red’s” sincere desire to serve her class resulted in her being chosen an usher for Junior Prom and Freshman Reception. In the dramatics department Carol was a prize speaker her Junior Year, as part of the Christmas program delivered a mono- logue, and earned for herself the coveted position of assistant to the coach for our Senior Play. She also was on the Netop and Yearbook staffs during her Senior Year. Red’s” fine charaaer and sincere interest in others made her a wonderful classmate and friend.

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GAIL PATRICE HIGGINS Gail” Loyal in friendship in all she does sincere.” A very active girl, Gail carried the spirit of T.F.H.S. with her throughout high school. As a sport’s enthusiast she played basketball three years, co-captain- ing the J.V.’s her junior year, participating in tumbling two years, and was seen as one of our snappy Varsity Cheerleaders, after being on the Freshmen and J.V. squads. She also contributed much to the Netop and Yearbook. Her mem- bership was welcomed in the History, Art, Camera, French, and Community Service Clubs. Gail participated in the American Legion Oratorical Contest her junior year. Her dramatical abilities were demonstrated by her placing third at Junior Prize Speaking for an excellent portrayal of the The Barretts of Wimpole Street”. Despite all these activities she remained a member of the Pro Merito Society. Truly a versatile and likable member of our class! ANNE SANDRA HILLIARD Anne” With never a frown, always a smile, to know this girl is well worth while, Anne” gave freely of her musical talents to the Band for four years, and showed her athletic ability by participating in tumbling her senior year, and volley ball her sophomore year; she was also a member of the Art and History Clubs. Although small in stature, Anne’s” pep and enthusiasm, demonstrated by her participation on dance committees, made up for her size. JOHN JASIENOWSKI Jas” Friendly but shy with a twinkle in his eye.” Jas , a quiet, but very friendly boy, has certainly been a credit to our class. He worked conscientiously outside of school, and therefore was not able to participate in many extracurricular activities, although he was on the Junior Prom committee. Surely Jas” will be remembered by the spark he added to life. CAROL ANN KAVANAUGH Kavy” Never without a smile, always doing something worth while.” If a giggle was heard in the corridor, you could be sure that Kavy” was nearby. Her interest in school activities was shown by her membership in the History and Art Clubs. Carol’s helpfulness made her welcome on the various committees on which she served. None of us can forget her snappy cheerleading and sparkling personality. t 25

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JOHN KOBERA Johnny” All things come round to him, who will but wait. Johnny ' s” interests at T.F.H.S. were widely varied. Sportsminded, he played basketball, baseball, and was manager of the football team for his Freshman and Sophomore years. He was a member of the History Club, French Club, and Art Club of which he was treasurer his Sophomore year. Johnny’s” artistic touch was well-appreciated also, for he served on all the school dance committees during his four years at T.F.H.S. BARBARA ELLEN KONSEVICH Barb” A smile for all, a welcome glad, a jovial coaxing way she had.” As a peppy twirler, Barb” ably fulfilled her responsibility as the lieutenant of this group. She was active in the Girls’ Glee Club and also participated in the Art, History, and French Clubs. She served as a charming usher at the Sophomore Social, Junior Prom, and Freshman Hop, and was in the orchestra one year. Friendly and exuberant. Barb’s cheerfulness was well appreciated. JOHN JOSEPH KOPINTO Jas” He is a quiet hoy, yet one of the most capable we know.” Good narured and willing to lend a hand, Jas” was a friend to everyone. Jas” worked in the afternoon, so he didn’t find it possible to join in too many extra-curricular activiti es. However, Jas” played football as a Freshman and always supported the school in all its functions. RICHARD KOSCINSKI Slush” A man’s true wealth is the good he does in this world.” Slush” was very busy participating in many activities at T.F.H.S. Besides being a member of the Art and History Clubs, he also was librarian of the Boys’ Glee Club. A musical-minded individual, Slush” played in the band for two years. His dramatic abilities were proven by his being chosen an alternate for Prize Speaking, and by his portrayal of Jack in Pop Reads the Christmas Carol”. His co-operative spirit was shown when he ushered at the Junior Prom arid managed the basketball team for one year. To top this all, Richie’s quick wit and cheerful smile made him a well-liked member of our class. 27