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

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Mr. George F. Wrightson A river flows swiftly, it passes quickly by, hardly noticing those standing on its banks. So we passed through our high school years without time for a second glance at anyone. People and events thus passed so quickly might soon be forgotten. One person, however, will remain a part of us. We shall not forget the words and the guidance — we shall not lose the memory of Mr. Wrightson. More than a figure or a face, we will remember his pride in our school and the high aims he has in- stilled in us. Because he did more than stand on the banks of our river, because he taught us as only he knows how, he is now a part of us . . . and most important, he is the part that will lead us to our greatest achievements.

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OUR GUIDE The course of every river, from its source as a trickling mountain brooklet, to its end as a mighty current feeding the sea, is shaped and guided by some in- tangible force. Without the hand of fate to chart a path of majesty and power, the river would lack direction and purpose; it would never reach its destination. Throughout our high school years, our course has been directed not by fate, but by the respected advice of a teacher, counselor, and friend. As we entered high school, a tiny brook, insignificant and weak, he prepared the way for us, guid- ing, encouraging, shaping us into the pow- erful river we are today, and leading us into the ocean of life. At every set of rap- ids, or steep falls, he was there, to answer our questions and chart our course. With- out the help of Mr. Frederick Oakes how could our course to the sea have been so fruitful? 9