Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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... — ANTHONY N. D’AMELIO 23 Arlington Street Franklin, Mass. TONY” FLASH” “His mouth is stretched in happy grin, Ready to open and merrily sing.” Listen! Do you hear it? Tony is playing his accordion and everybody’s feet want to dance. Fie is the Franklin High School ' s Phil Baker, with his accordion and witty manner. When you find Flash, you usually see, accompanying him, Bruno and Louis; the three are Siamese triplets. Like the three Musketeers they back one another, whether it be a game, fight, or general good time. With this remarkable talent for music, his love of a frolic, and his characteristic grin, Tony will surely take his place in the world. Football 2-3-4, Senior Flop 4, Basketball 3. ALPHA DAVIS 95 Dean Avenue Franklin, Mass. AL” The personification of sweetness, all grace Summ’d up and closed in little.” Presenting Alpha, a gay classmate and a true friend. One of our very dainty misses, Alpha is blessed with a friendly disposition, un¬ obtrusive ways, and a becoming reserve which has a tendency to distinguish her from her far too forward contemporaries and which is, at the same time, one of the reasons why everyone finds her so appealing. If her friendliness and retiring ways have struck a re¬ sponsive chord in our hearts, her singular sweetness has caused them to burst into an unrestrained melody. PALMA ANNE DeBAGGIS 49 Ruggles Street Franklin, Mass. “Quiet, but smiling.” Most of us will remember Palma as the girl who was quiet except when showing some erring classmate how to do a certain Latin phrase correctly. Palma always seemed to have some predilection for Latin (for what reason she never disclosed) and she always engaged in any controversy regarding the subject. All in all, Palma is a great girl, both socially and mentally, thereby warranting our wishes for a happy future. Tibi optima et felicissima fortuna. Hockey 1, Dramatics 1-2, Hallowe’en Party 1, Math. Club 4. DORIS RITA DeJORDY 16 A Street Franklin, Mass. DOT” The better we know her, The better we like her.” Dot joined our class at the beginning of our third year and soon became acquainted with everyone. She is one reason for the vic¬ tories of the girls ' basketball team. Because of her height, Dot was the star jump center and it was with difficulty that an opposing team got the ball by her. She not only excels in fields which require brawn, but stands high in those which require the rarer quality of brains. We hope your winning spirit will enable you to get to your goal in life suc¬ cessfully, Dot. Basketball 3-4, Track 3-4. Page Twenty-Seven

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fa ml KATHERINE PATRICIA COSTELLO 122 West Central Street Franklin, Mass. “KATE” “BOBBY” Quiet and shy at first is she. but soon you ' ll find her good company; With wit unexcelled, dull cares abate, under the magic smile of Kate.” Kate always looks happy; mischievous smile and twinkling eye prove that she isn’t so serious as she at first appears. Sad faces brighten when Kate’s radiant countenance appears. Although she doesn ' t belong to the Glee Club, Kate seems to find the inspiration to sing during History Class. It livens things up a good deal! Never bothering about the tune, she has all those sitting near her trying to suppress their mirth. Kate never has to worry about her marks and will surely succeed with her Irish wit and ready smile. Junior Prom 3, Dramatic Club 2, Hallowe ' en Party 4. PATRICIA CRAY 75 West Street Franklin, Mass. “PAT” As 7 treat my friend so shall I treat my enemy.” When Pat walks by, even if you do not see her, you are con¬ scious of her passage. She is one of those people who, while un¬ assuming, have nevertheless very delightful personalities which make them the joy of all their friends. We all rejoice to see Pat in our midst, and enjoy her quiet presence. If you get to know her well, you certainly will agree that she is a very good friend. All her friends know she will be successful, no matter what she undertakes. French Club 1, Commercial Club 4. FRANCIS CROTHERS 5 7 West Central Street Franklin, Mass. “FRANNY” ‘‘Never trouble trouble Till trouble troubles you.” Franny is a spirited fellow with lots of pep and energy. He seems forever in a red-hot argument. Franny played basketball for four years and was captain in his fourth year. Franny is well-known for his many “Long Toms” that saved more than one game for the home team. He has also played well for our baseball and football teams. He was always the smallest player cn the team but the one with the. most vim and vigor. We wish you luck, Franny. May you never lose your pep. Marshal 2-3-4, Baseball 3-4, Oskey 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Capt. 4, Football 2-3-4, Junior Prom 3, Acquaintance Party 4, Freshman Coach 4, Music 1-2-3. OLIVE CROWELL 4 Maple Street Franklin, Mass. “PICKLES” “Sweet as the freshest breeze at dawn, Gentle as a dove, Thou hast won due admiration Mingled with pure love.” Being the pride and joy of her teachers and the fun-loving com¬ panion of her classmates would be difficult for anyone but Olive. Appealing winsomeness, keen sense of humor, flattering interest in others, unaffected goodness arc just a few of her qualities. We could go on singing her praises ad infinitum (how are we doing, Olive?) but why completely exhaust ourselves when we can sum them up in the one word—Charming. Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Hallowe’en Party 4„ Dramatics 1-2-4, Dra¬ matic Club 2. Page Twenty-Six

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RALPH DeLUCIA 240 Summer Street Franklin, Mass. In all the fields of sports Steadily to the enemy he sends retorts. Which make them sadly view The things they thought they were to do.” Ralph returned here at the end of his sophomore year, from New York, after an absence of four years. He quickly became accustomed to the change and has succeeded in all his classes since. In the two years preceding his return, Ralph took part in all the sports. Here he has continued, playing two years of basketball and football. The future is still a closed book to Ralph, but soon he will fill in the blank pages successfully, we are sure. Football 3-4, Basketball 3-4. JOHN DeNAPOLI 2 7 Washington Street Franklin, Mass. A quiet, unobtrusive lad, is he, 71s anywhere you are apt to see.” Although he is naturally quiet when quiet is the thing, John makes plenty of noise when that is proper. As a freshman he joined the “new band, under Mr. Patty, there to learn to toot the trumpet. In the orchestra he exchanged the trumpet for a banjo, which he strummed vigorously. John has enjoyed these activities very much, as those with him have enjoyed his presence. The future which lies ahead is as yet undecided for John. What¬ ever it may contain, however, his classmates wish him every success. Band 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4. RUTH DOWLING 330 Lincoln Street Franklin, Mass. “DARLING” “RUTHIE” ‘‘Unruffled, calm, and appearance sleek. For these no farther need you seek. Ruth personifies neatness with a capital “N.” Her affable manner draws many to her. She always attends the social functions of the school, a fact which proves she is a faithful backer of the term “school spirit,” and also enjoys the society of her friends. Ruthie is a good sport, playing the game of life fairly and squarely. She is a true friend in times of trouble, doing her utmost to create a cheerful and pleasant atmosphere. Ruth chooses to be a nurse, at which vocation she is sure to succeed. Glee Club 2-3-4, Junior Prom. 3, Bicycle Club 3-4, Treasurer 3, Home Economics Club President 4, Marshal 4, WILLIAM DUMAS 198 East Central Street Franklin, Mass. “BILLY” A mischievous dark-eyed piping Pan, Softly thru the woods he ran. The little fellow in our class was “Billy.” Though he was so quiet that half the time we didn’t know he was about, he held his own in the classrooms. Billy ' s sax playing won him many laurels and he proved a dis¬ tinct aid to the band and orchestra while he played in them. His ardent school spirit prompted him to attend all the games and parties, whether he cared about going or not. He isn’t certain what he is going to do. but we are sure he will succeed. Band 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4. Page Twenty-Eight