Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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John Dowling “Johnny” Lincoln Street, Franklin, Mass. “Innocence is thine.” There are some people who, while not created to create any great stir in public life, make their influence felt, nevertheless. Johnny is one of our enthusiastic classmates. He went out for football and showed his ability in holding the line. Not only has he proven his ability along athletic and scholastic lines, but he has established himself as a very capable associate business manager for the Year Book. We know that anything that John undertakes will be just what he intends to make it. Band 1-2-3-4; Music 1-2; Chorus 2; Associate Business Man¬ ager “Oskey” 4; Football 2; Baseball Manager 1 ; Track 1-2; Editorial Committee Oskey” 4. John Clifford Feeley “Chff” East Central Street, Franklin, Mass. 7 would I were a butterfly.” John Clifford has been cruising among us for the last four years at F. H. S. He’s always been quiet, as the class goes, but he’s un¬ mistakably there.” One might think from his size and meekness of aspect that in about two or three years, he should be able to play marbles for “keeps.” Don ' t let appearances fool you. He may be small, but he ' s got a load of athletic ability condensed in his frame. He went out for football for four years, and in his fourth year he came into his own; he engineered the team through a successful season, and continued to prove that the age of miracles is not yet extinct. We know he’ll make good at anything he tries, but wouldn’t he look brutal in a “Chief of Police” outfit. Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2-3; (Mgr.) 4; Interclass 4 years; Baseball (Manager) 3; Track-Interclass 1-2-3-4; Dramatics 3-4; Band 1-2-3-4 (President). Marshall Francis Ficco “Mush” “Musko” 3 5 Alpine Place, Franklin, Mass. “A friend to all, and a grand good sport.” Toot! Toot! Here comes “Musko,” one of the numerous big guns of our class. As is signified by his name, “Musko” was an all¬ round athlete and sure did his best wherever he was, whether on the gridiron, diamond, or basketball court. He always entered into the spirit of whatever was happening or whatever required his services. Strange to say, “Mush” seems to have acquired a great deal of common sense, for it is very seldom we see him in the presence of a member of the “weaker sex,” altho’ for a time he wore “green,” a very signi¬ ficant emblem of the freshman class. Never mind, “Mush” — keep up the good work and success will be assured. Football 2-3-4; Baseball 3; Interclass Basketball 4; Track 1-2- 3-4; Glee Club 2-3. Ethel Fisher “ Fishhooks ” ” Eth” East Central Street, Franklin, Mass. “It takes life to love life.” Nobody is blue when Ethel’s around, for she brings sunshine in spite of herself. Always jolly — the blues are just not in her vo¬ cabulary. A proven athlete, too, as was shown by her record in inter- dass sports and on the varsity basketball and hockey teams. In a way peculiar to herself, she has delighted us with her clever singing and dancing skits. Her athletic ability is not her only virtue, for she has shown us her talent along dramatic lines. Just take a look at the activities below and tell us what she missed. Dramatics 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-4; Varsity Basketball 4; Varsity Hockey 2; Track 1-2-3-4; Stunt Night 3-4; Hallowe’en Party 3-4; Interclass Sports 2-3-4; Editorial Committee Year Book 4. T wenty-Four

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Everett Denning Midget” Peck Street, Franklin. Mass. Small of Stature, Quick of Wit.” That ' s Midget. Any new wise cracks that you want to know? Ask Midget ; he’ll tell you. A real jolly good fellow, never too tired or too lazy to give a few points in the up-to-date slang. Midget spends his afternoons laboring in one of the First National Stores, and he certainly is an expert along that line. Who knows? He may be a manager some day. He also starred in managing football and basketball teams, so all in all he is extremely capable as far as managing is con¬ cerned. Best of luck to you, Midget,” in anything you may do! Manager Football 3-4; Manager Basketball 3; Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 3; Interclass Track 2-3; Marshal 3-4; Interclass Basketball 1-2-3-4. Orlando D ' Errico Luns Ruggles Street. Franklin, Mass. Live while you live and Die and be done with it.” This is Orlando, better known to all as Luns. His radiating personality will certainly be missed next year. Luns has been in the Band several years and has certainly helped to make it the success we know it is. Most of us see Luns on the street afternoons and he always has a ready Hi” or something to that effect for all. Some have wondered what the attraction is in Medway, but we’ll not go into that. Luns has been in several High School activities, always show¬ ing a good deal of enthusiasm. Luns doesn’t know what he is going to do next year, but here’s wishing him the best luck in the world. Band 1-2-3-4; Operetta 4; Literary Club 1-2-3. Francis Richardson Desper Dusty” Uncas Avenue. Franklin, Mass. It is the quiet worker who succeeds.” Francis is one of the two boys who stuck to shorthand and type¬ writing, and his ability in commercial work was very apparent. Dusty was one of the industrious boys who worked after school, and we understand that he is a very efficient business worker. Francis was also a dependable man on the football and track teams. Many times his playing and running have helped F. H. S. to victory. Our best wishes for success go with you, Francis. Football 3-4; Track 1-2. Nichola Carmin Dl Paola Nick Alpine Place, Franklin, Mass. Large was his bounty and his soul sincere.” Nick came into our class at the beginning of our Senior year. Before coming here, he attended school in Florence, Italy. After he had been here only a short time he wrote for the Blue and White a very interesting article on his former school life. As a marshal in front of the Senior rooms, Nick was the man to subdue the on- rushing mass. We don’t know just what Nick” intends to do. but whatever he does, the class wish him all the success in the world. T wenty-Three

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3 . Stanley Fleming “Stan Oak Street, Franklin, Mass. “Answer promptly and get it over. Stan was another quiet boy in our class. We remember the day when Miss M. Shepard, our English teacher, waited two minutes for him to speak. In his senior year, however, he developed into a fast boy with his Ford Sedan. He certainly did step on the gas while riding on the roads near the school. Stan was very prominent in our High School Band. He went out for band for three years. We do not know whether he has yet chosen his life work, but we know that in his quiet manner he will succeed. Track Meet 3; Band 2-3-4; Orchestra 1. Margaret Anne Goodwin “Peg “Punk 8 1 West Street, Franklin, Mass. Still water runs deep. Peg was a member of the business class and tickled a typewriter with the best of them. At present she is occupying the position of stenog for Attorney Lee C. Abbott. Keep it up, Peg. What lawyer wouldn ' t envy the one who had this little ray of sunshine around? The four years of her company were pleasant ones for us all, for, to a high degree she understood the fine art of friendship, and if you have a true friend, what more can Heaven give you? Year Book Editorial Committee 4; Glee Club 1-2-3; Operetta 4; Track 1-2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Flallowe ' en Committee 1-2-3; Interclass Basketball 1. Alice Hale Alice Main Street, Franklin, Mass. “Silence is Golden.” Alice was one of our brightest students. She was the valedic¬ torian of our class. She was one of our quiet high school pals. She was not particularly athletic, but she was an energetic student. She ' was popular with those who really knew her and highly respected by those who were less familiar with her true self. Alice was quite a beauty, too, with her smooth skin and heavy golden curls. Here’s to your success for the coming years, wherever they may lead. Music 3-4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Horace Mann Lit. So¬ ciety 1-2-3; Oskey Editorial Committee 4. Francis Lewis Hamant “Hammy” “Fran East Central Street, Franklin, Mass. “Silence is Golden. Hammy has been one of our quietest classmates — seldom heard of or from, but always calm, serene, and good-natured. In his quiet way he has taken part in many school activities, including base¬ ball, band, and orchestra. In the latter two activities he deviates some¬ what from his usual quiet course in life. You see, he plays a saxo¬ phone. Fran has always been a good worker. He sticks faithfully by his studies and in his spare time labors as usher in the local play¬ house. During his first two years at High School he was a member of a certain obscure and much defeated basketball team labelled Com¬ ets. We don ' t know his plans for the future, but we wish him suc¬ cess in everything he undertakes. Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Marshal 2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Interclass Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4. T wenty-Five