Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY BEATRICE MERCURIO As a new teacher this year, Miss Mercurio certainly won her share of popularity. Although she teaches three languages, Miss Mercurio and her pupils both speak the same language. Her sense of humor and personality gave her many friends among those who were lucky enough to have her in elass. She certainly deserves our praise. EDITH ROCHE A newcomer to the faculty this year, Mrs. Roche has competently filled the space left by Mrs. Crain, her predecessor. Her classes have been something we have all looked forward to, with their high grade of instruc¬ tion and the witty repartee that accompanied them. May your classes continue to be inspirational to the classes that follow us, Mrs. Roche. FLORENCE BARRY To Miss Barry we owe a multitude of thanks. It was she who took Mr. Walsh’s position, that of teaching Modern History. It was a rugged assignment but she proved herself equal to it in every way possible. At our Christmas Dance she undertook voluntarily to get the wallflower seniors down on the dance floor and she met with much success. She was never without a ready smile and a kind word both in school and out. We will all miss you and hope you will be as glad to have had us as students and friends as we are to have had you as teacher an-d friend. Page Sixteen Nineteen Hundred Forty-five

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THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL LILLIAN ROTH After having left the teaching profession for many years, Mrs. Roth returned to it when she came to F. H. S. two years ago to take over classes in Science and Math. She immediately became very well-liked by the faculty for her co-operation and by the students for her friendly ways. Her classes were always interesting, and they pro¬ vided a good background for the members of our class who plan to take up science of some sort in the future. MISS RILEY Home Economics Miss Riley is always seen with a cheery smile and has a hearty greeting for everyone. She is well liked by all. Besides teaching her domestic science classes, she manages the cafeteria at the school. The Class of 1945 will remember her pleasing per¬ sonality and wonderful disposition. MARY L. DOHERTY Miss Doherty is one of the most respected teachers at F. H. S. We wonder how she could have been so patient with us during our “wild” days, which were very frequent. Miss Doherty saw most of us grow up and has cer¬ tainly been very helpful to us not only in high school but in junior high. Thanks for everything, Miss Doherty; for you we can speak only words of praise! Nineteen Hundred Forty-five Page Fifteen

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THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL MRS. WIGHT Art To our art teacher wb owe our thanks for decorating the gym at our Junior Prom and setting the stage for our theatrical endeavors. Although only a few members of our class have displayed talent in art, from them we have learned how en¬ joyable her classes were. We hope that the future pupils will have the opportunity to know Mrs. Wight as we have. CHARLES W. ANDERSON Perhaps we of the graduating class owe more to Mr. Anderson than we realize. Strict, patient, and fatherly in his methods, he has not failed in giving us an insight into what lies before us. Our gratitude to you Mr. Anderson, and we hope that the following classes may be as thankful for your efforts as we are. ANTHONY PISINI Many of us will not know until we are out of F. H. S. how much “Tony” has done for us. This year he succeeded Mr. Walsh as football and baseball coach. It was also this year that he started a pre¬ induction physical fitness program in our school, this being his second year as physical instructor. As we grunted and groaned while doing our push-ups etc. we wondered to what earthly use could these infernal tortures be put. Then when the girls began voting our manly physi¬ ques found the answer. MRS. RILEY Many thanks to Mrs. Riley not only from the Glee Club for endless, untiring efforts in supervising our musical endeavors, but from the entire student body for some really fine entertainment. May you continue with your work in future years, Mrs. Riley; it will certainly be to the school’s advantage. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Seventeen