Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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ROBERT FRANCIS BOURBEAU Chestnut Street “Red” Franklin “Look for the Woman.” There’s no need to introduce “Red” as lie ' s so well known. You could easily distinguish Robert by his red hair, and the fact that he towered above everyone else. “Red” w : as especially pop¬ ular with the opposite sex, and he was continually writing letters to his fair friends. “Red” was also one of those “Athletic boys.” He played on the basketball team with great success. We don’t know what we’d have done without “Red” as our center. “Red was also a mem¬ ber of the football team and did his share in winning games. We hope “Red” will be as successful in life as he was in making the basketball and football team. “Oskev” Financial Committee: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band (Drum Major) 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Dra¬ matics 3. FLORENCE WILLIAMS BAKER “Flossy” Franklin, Mass. “Speech is silver, Silence gold.” Quiet and demure, yet full of fun is “Flossy.” For four years she has “stood by,” a loyal and loving classmate. Always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to classmates in distress ; such will be the memories of Flossy.” There is a rumor that she plans to attend a Business College and it seems quite probable, for Florence is an able business scholar. She may be considered as one of the best all round pals, for she has a true heart and makes a true companion. In her four years at Franklin High School she has won many friends and we are sure she will continue the same way throughout her life. Track 2. PHILIP NICHOLAS BAIONA Lincoln Street “Phil” Franklin “Dancing the whole night long.” “Phil” didn’t enter our ranks until our Sophomore year, but he soon became popular, as shown by the fact that he was elected Vice-President of our class the Junior Year. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, and when there was work to be done he was right there. His favorite pastime was dancing and singing, and perhaps he’ll be with Ziegfeld some day! Who knows? Every Friday “Phil” rushed for the 2:17 train for Boston. We wondered what the attraction was. Philip expects to go to Fitch¬ burg Normal, and become a teacher. We’re wishing him the best of luck for one of the “Best!” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Football 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Prize Speaking 4; “Oskey” Financial Committee; Ring Committee 4. [ 25 ]

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NORMA MAYBELLE TRACY Winter Street “Norm” Franklin “Love, sweetness, goodness in her person, shine.” All stand! Meet Normal You don’t know who she is? Well, she’s one of the most dependable and most active members of our class. She was our prize dancer, and took part in all the dancing programs of the high school, and also of “Fannie’s.” As our class secretary—well—need we say more? We wonder if those are “Frat” pins that Norma is adorning herself with? We are informed that they are speed pins—that she has received for her excellent typewriting ability. “Congratulations.” We hope that “Norm” will he as successful a secretary in business as she has been in high school. Junior Prom Committee; Ring Committee 4; Dramatics 3; “Oskey” Assistant Editor-in-Chief 4; Class Secretary 4; Interclass Basketball 1 ; Freshman Acquaintance Committee; Lit Club; Marshal 3, 4; Junior Dance Committee 3. JOHN AUSTIN 430 East Central Street “Johnnie” Franklin “By the work one knows the workman.” “Oh, who’s that? What’s he going to do? Is he the “Cat”?” Such were the many exclamations and screams upon Johnnie’s en¬ trance in “The Cat and The Canary.” Although Johnnie didn’t turn out to be the “Cat,” we sure haven’t recovered from the scare he gave us that night. As you have probably guessed, Johnnie ' s special line was dra¬ matics, and could he act? About the only time we ever saw “Johnnie” was when plays were in preparation, for he was one of the few industrious boys in our class and managed to skip off right after classes every day. And his evenings were very much occupied,—but not by work. “Johnnie” will not need us pushing him to succeed in what ever work he will take up, but we’ll be there just the same. Dramatics 2, 3, 4. CHARLES AVADANIAN “Charley” Bellingham “Silence, mother’s genius.” Charley was surely a quiet boy to everyone who knew him. Ever since we entered High School Charley has been interested in woodwork and every annual exhibition of the students’ work shows Charley leading the class in this art. Charley is always con¬ sulted by his fellow students when there is any doubt in their mind as to how to proceed. Charley intended going to Fitchburg Normal but I believe he has found a position as cabinet maker in which he can work up to the height of prosperity which he de¬ serves. In this work we all wish him the best of luck. Glee Club; Hallow r e’en Dance Committee. [ 24 ]

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MARION BARTLETT Franklin, Mass. Marion was one of the quiet people of our class, but even though she was quiet she always saw the funny side of things. Marion was one of the hard-working General Course girls. She excelled in sewing and cooking. The dresses she made al¬ ways were sew r ed to perfection, to say nothing of being good looking. What a good house-wife Marion will make some one! Marion always took part in our inter-class track meets and her good work helped us out a lot even though we can ' t boast of winning. We hope Marion w r ill have a happy career—we wish her lots of luck for whatever she undertakes. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track. JOHN CLAPP Union Street “Johnny” Franklin “A Smile for each—A Friend for all.” Johnny entered High School in our class and has proven worthy of his station all along. During his High School career he has led the track team for four years. If he was not always cap¬ tain he was high scorer. Johnny also has played basketball for three years. His last year was broken up because of injuries to his foot. During our Junior year he held the office of Treasurer at the removal of Richard Lynn from town. After graduation he intends to go to school at Mercersburg, and as this school spon¬ sors track we believe Johnny will sail right through to success, for which he has our best wishes. Basketball 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of the class 3; Ring Committee 4; Orchestra Committee Junior Prom; Editorial Staff. MADELEINE CLARK School Street “Mad” Franklin, Mass. ‘‘Laugh and the World Laughs With You.” This holds true for “Mad” because the whole class always laughs with “Mad” when she bursts out “all of a sudden.” “Mad” not only furnished laughter for the class but furnished her brains for the intellectual side of it. She never went out for Athletics much, but always a “Good Sport” in all the track meets, taking her part in the bag race and the three legged race. “Mad” may be a fortune teller, a teacher, or a director’s as¬ sistant of a jazz orchestra. Who knows? Whatever field you do try, “Mad,” we wish you loads of luck. Shakespearian Club 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Dramatics 4; Financial Committee for the Oskey.” [ 26 ]