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

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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

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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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Joey” JO ANN KRUGER A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. A large and friendly smile accompanied Joey” through her four years. In her freshman year she was in the Home Economics Club, and for two years she sang in the Glee Club. She also participated in the History and Art Clubs. One of the camera bugs, she was also in Camera Club, and for two years she played volleyball. A good and cheerful worker, she was an usher for Junior Prize Speaking and on the decorating committee for the Junior Prom and Fresh- man Reception. As one of our bank day cashiers, Joey could be seen every Tuesday morning making her rounds. Her three years in Community Service, proved even further her willingness to be of help whenever necessary. GARY PURLE LAMOUREAUX Lammy A man of many accomplishments he And a first rate athlete is known to be. Gary, one of our all-around athletes, was on the football squad four years, track team three years, and baseball team three years. Lammy” was the basket- ball manager and a determined, hard-hitting back on the Indians’ team. Besides his athletic ability, he was an interested member of the Glee Club, and as a result was chosen president his Senior year. History, Art, and T Clubs were also on Gary’s list of activities. Along with being chosen a Prize Speaker for his dramatic ability, Lammy” also won the role of Lawrence Vail in the Senior Play. Gary was truly a man of great wealth when it came to friends. BRENDA ANN La PALME Brenda” What people say you can not do, you try and find that you can. Brenda, with her quiet manner was a definite asset to our class, as was shown by her membership in the Community Service Club, the Art Club, and the History Club. Lending an active hand in decorating for the Sophomore Social proved Brenda’s willingness to work with others. RUTH ANN LAPAN Ruth” Joy rises in her like the summer’s morn. With a reserved air, but with a twinkle in her eye, Ruth ably worked for the Community Service, History, and Art Clubs. She displayed her musical interests through two years’ participation in Band, and one year in Glee Club, while her ever-willing desire to help was shown in her work on numerous committees for socials and the Prom. 29