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

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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

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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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BARBARA KOSTECKY Moe” - Goodness is a special kind of truth and beauty.” Moe” could usually be found every Monday and Wednesday afternoon in the trombone section of the band. She also participated actively in the Art Club and History Club. More than willing to serve was Moe”, for she was on the Sophomore Social Decorating Committee and ushered for the Junior Prom. Certainly Moe’s” dry humor added sparkle” to many of our class activities. MARCELLA ELIZABETH KOSTECKI Marcella” No wealth is like the quiet mind. Marcella was one of the quieter girls in our Senior class. This, however, did not interfere with her participation in the History Club. She also showed her artistic ability by serving on the decorating committees of the Freshman Hop. Marcella showed her worthiness by being a bank day cashier and a secretary to Miss Reum. JOHN STANLEY KOZIK Little bodies have great souls.” During his high school years, John divided his talents between music and dramatics. He played the tuba in the band, and the stringed bass in the orchestra and Swingsters. John joined the Glee Club in his Senior year. He won first prize in Junior Prize Speaking with a portrayal of a convicted criminal in The Last Mile”. John received acclaim for his outstanding performance in the first one-act play of the year, Where the Cross is Made” in which he played the part of Nat Bartlett, the son of an insane sea captain. In the Senior play, John demonstrated once more his dramatic versatility in the role of Herman Glogauer, an eccentric motion picture magnate. John was co-student director of the band his Senior year and a member of the Netop and Yearbook Staffs. WANDA MARCELA KRAUZ Wanda” A quiet tongue makes a wise head.” Wanda”, a quiet, but efficient and friendly person, gave much in the way of spirit and service to various activities. As an aid in various drives put on by the Community Service Club, she showed her worth, but her greatest achieve- ment was being chosen co-editor of the yearbook and editor of the Netop through her fine ability. Besides the full-time job of editor, Wanda managed to become a member of the Art, History and French Clubs. Wanda’s contribu- tions were an asset to our class. 28