Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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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

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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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GUY EMERSON Park Road, Franklin, Mass. “Emma” A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men.” Usually a model student, but sometimes a mischievous one is Emma, one of the class comedians. His innocence after an outburst deceives the most discerning teacher. Alone, he is the quietest of the quiet, but when he is with his own special friends, his wit readily bubbles out in all its glory. Classes are never dull when Emma is at his best. In athletics, students have a great time watch¬ ing Emma hopping up and down cheering the team. Next year he plans to attend college and we are sure that Emma will attain his desired goal. Basketball 1-2-3, Baseball 3, Co-Captain 4, Hockey 4, Class President 3, Football 4. SUSAN ELEANOR ESTES Scott Hill Road Bellingham, Mass. “SUE” How wise and calm she seems to be, So quiet—we shall never know.” Susan comes from the quiet little town of Bellingham and brings a lot of its good qualities with her. She is about the quietest girl in school, but like all non-talkative people she works. Susan has la¬ bored industriously for our journals, especially the Oskey, but no one realizes that, because she never says a word about what she has done. The last year, however, Susan learned to do a new thing, blow her own horn. She joined the band, and was a very valuable addi¬ tion. High credit for her list of “deeds.” Melting Pot 1, Band 4, Math. Club 4, “Blue and White” 4, Hallowe ' en party 4, Oskey 4. HAROLD FREDERIC FALLS 30 Fales Street Franklin, Mass. “PETE” Handsomeness is not a snare. When calmness added makes a pair.” Pete is what is known as a good fellow. He is friendly to every¬ one and is a good pal. As for his classes he gets along very well in them, having little trouble with any assignment. He also has an eye and an aim, as his pitching for four years on the baseball team shows. He has been the team ' s standby and the Blue and White will miss his steady pitching. Next fall Pete intends to enter college. Good luck and good ball. Pete. Baseball 1-2-3-4. Basketball 4, Hallowe’en Party 3, Marshal 1- 2-4. JOHN FITZPATRICK Dale Street Franklin, Mass. “JOHNNY” Steady buzz and steady drone, He murmurs along in an undertone.” Johnny was our senior debater. No matter how many were on the other side, who they were, or what the question was, he could always be depended on to give a fight. Fight he would until the opposition gave up or admitted he was right, as not infrequently happened. In spite cf this tendency, he was always cheerful and never held a grudge more than a few minutes. Upon finishing school, he plans to attend the “First National Col¬ lege.” Hallowe ' en Party 2, Jr. Prom, (decorating committee) 1-2-3. Page Twenty-Nine