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

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JOHN GUY BERGERON JOHN ' ’ John was an adept worker in the shop department winning much recog- nition and several awards because of his excellence in this field. He appeared on television as representative of our school to demonstrate a desk he had con- structed. John generously donated the portable laboratory he built, to the Gram- mar School. At our Junior Prom, he served as a ticket collector. Although a part time job prevented him from taking part in other activities, he won much praise for the school. RAYMOND LEONARD BERRY RAY” Ray” was a member of the Pro Merito Society throughout his high school years, and in his Senior year was chosen President of this organization. Also in his last year, he was chosen Business Manager of the Netop and Yearbook Staff s. His administrative ability was further shown when he was elected class President for two years. During his four years here, he played an active role in sports, holding the position of quarterback and halfback on the Football Team, and was an active participant in baseball and basketball. Due to his athletic ability, he became a member of the T” Club in his latter three years. His musical and dramatic abilities won him parts in Swingin ' High in his Junior year, the Caine Mutiny Court Martial in his Senior year, and the Boys ' Glee Club for two years. In addition, he was a member of the French and History Clubs in his Junior and Senior years, and was on the Senior Play Ticket Committee. DEXTER TIMOTHY BLISS DEX” Ever see a father at his daughter’s wedding reception on the auditorium stage? Well, this was seen the night Dex” presented Edward Streeter ' s Father at the Reception, in the Junior Prize Speaking Contest of 1961, receiving third prize. He was a member of the Boys ' Glee Club for three years. Combining this musical-dramatic training, Dex played Senator Whiffwaff in the musical comedy, Swingin’ High. During his Senior year, he was the Attorney in the one act play, Caine Mutiny Court Martial, by Herman Wouk. Dexter was also a member of the History and Debate Clubs. HENRY FRANK BONZEK YOGI” Yogi” was a guard on the Freshman Football Team and exhibited his skill on the diamond as a second-baseman. As a Sophomore, he continued his base- ball interest by playing the same position on the Junior Varsity Team. Yogi,” who relinquished his time to outside responsibilities during his Junior and Senior years, discontinued his extra-curricular activities, but was able to serve on the Senior Play Properties Committee. 20

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NOREEN ANN BAIRD BAIRD Baird” could be seen among the blue and white of our Twirling Squad for three years. In her Junior year, she served as Co-chairman of the Junior Prize Speaking Ticket Committee and on the Program Committee for the Junior Prom. Her business manner was demonstrated when she ably held the position of Bank Day Cashier for two years. Chosen as usher for the Sophomore Social and Junior Prize Speaking, she admirably fulfilled her tasks. Noreen ably portrayed the part of the flirtatious Corrine in The Egg and I, and was also one of the cast of Swingin’ High. Baird”, in addition, participated in three clubs: Art, Com- munity Service, and Girls ' Glee Clubs. CAROL ANN BAKER BAKE There ' s Bake”, marching snappily among the blue and white uniformed twirlers, in which she participated for two years. Other activities that were included in her interests were the Girls’ Glee Club for two years, the History Club for two years, the Art Club for three years, and the Community Service Club for one year. In The Egg and I, Bake” portrayed Thermometer Tessie. Contributing her services to the class, Carol served on the Junior Prize Speaking Ticket Committee and ushered at the Sophomore Social, Junior Prom, and Junior Prize Speaking. : 1 m PHYLLIS JO-ANN BAKULA PHYLLIS” Phyllis maintained a Pro Merito rating for four years and also participated in many activities. Dramatically, Phyllis was an alternate Junior Prize Speaker and the Mistress of Ceremonies for our first one act play, A Present for Mr. Lin- coln. During her Freshman year, she was chosen as a Freshman Cheerleader and, due to her outstanding ability, was elected Captain of the J. V. squad in her Sophomore year. Phyllis was also an active participant in the History, Art, and Community Service Clubs. In her Junior year, she served on the Junior Prom Decorating Committee and ushered for Junior Prize Speaking and Class Day. Phyllis portrayed Miss Linden in the Senior Play. MICHAEL PAUL BARNES MIKE” As a Freshman, Mike” played third base for the Baseball Team, and as a Junior, he was a center on the Varsity Football Team. Due to an outside job, Mike was unable to continue his extra-curricular activities in his Senior year. However, he was on the Ticket Committee for the Senior Play. 19

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pression for her vitality in cJ for three years. She also found the Camera Club her Senior year. In UUUi the Costume Committee for Senior Play. ' •I NANCY ANNE BRAY NANC” Two gold plumes stood out among our Twirling Squad. One of these was worn by Nancy Bray, awarded to her in recognition of her position as Lieuten- ant Commander. The Netop gives no plumes, but Nancy was an appreciated member. She was a Freshman Cheerleader and a tumbler for four years. In her Senior and Junior years, she belonged to the History Club and was an able manager of the Girls’ Basketball Team. Nanc” was in the Art Club for four years, and she also ushered for the Junior Prom. In addition, Nanc” portrayed Elsie in Call Me Mac, the one act play that was presented for Veterans ' Day, and played the part of Paula in the Senior Play. MICHAEL ROBERT BRAZEAU MIKE” Every Monday and Wednesday morning, Mike” was in the cafeteria, sing- ing along with his fellow Glee Club Members. He was manager of the Basket- ball Team during his Freshman and Sophomore years. As a Sophomore, he was chosen to the Nominating Committee for the Class Officers. Mickey was a member of the Art and Debate Clubs for two years, and the History Club for one. Bongard, a French peasant in the one act play, Call Me Mac, and Ross, in the Senior Play, were both portrayed by Mike”.