Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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LUELLA E. GATIE “Lee” “Lue” 18 Coutu Street Franklin Virtue : Witty sayings Usually Found: Everywhere Suppressed Desire: To become a nurse Here is the girl who is never lost for words! The running com¬ ments between Luella and Mr. Colbert always had the class roar¬ ing. Lue’s ambition is to become a nurse and we certainly wouldn ' t mind being in the hospital with her as our nurse; there would never be a dull minute then. Activities: Oskey 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Current Events Club 4. JOHN A. GENTILI “ Jackie ” “Seekonk” 89 East Central Street Franklin Virtue: Big broad shoulders Usually Found : Participating in some sport Suppressed Desire: To marry a millionairess On the gridiron, the basketball court, and on the baseball dia¬ mond you will see Jack. He also ranks high in school spirit. As our class president for three years, he did his job to the best of his ability. The year 1949 found him Assistant Marshal at gradu¬ ation. No one person can predict the future, but we know Jack will continue to be one of the best. Activities: Football 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 2-4; Class President 1. 2, 3; Assistant Marshal 3 ; Grand March 3, 4. THERESA GEROMINI “Terry” 61 King Street Franklin Virtue: Sense of humor Usually Found: Making people laugh Suppressed Desire: To travel Here’s the other half of the famous Biscotti-Geromini team. Terry ' s imitations always keep her audience in stitches. Always laughing and cracking jokes, that’s our Theresa. Activities: Glee Club 1. 2; Commercial Club 2: Blue and White Staff 3; Basketball 1-4; Hockey 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Oskey 1-4: Exhibition 3; Fashion Show 2; Literary Club 3. HAROLD GILBERT, JR. “Skip “Ace” 20 Ruggles Street Franklin Virtue: Ability to find a new girl friend every week Usually Found: Playing Canasta Suppressed Desire: To be the manager of a sporting goods store in New York. Making new friends is an easy job for Skip. Just as the rats followed the Pied Piper, so do the girls follow him. His warm smile and friendly manner are known to all and with these at¬ tributes success will most assuredly be his life-long companion. Activities: Boxing Club 1. 2: Yearbook Staff 4; Blue and White 2; Xmas Dance Com. 4 ; Football Mgr. 4 ; Class Play 4.

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ROBERT ERNEST FELCH “ Bob ” 45 7 Chestnut Street Franklin Virtue: Blue eyes Usually Found: Riding his bicycle Suppressed Desire : To become a florist Oh, those beautiful, blue eyes! They belong to Bob. our future floral designer. His retiring manner hasn’t fooled us one bit. To those who really know him. his quick wit and subtle charm are old acquaintances. In the not too distant future we expect to see Bob replacing his bicycle with a spanking new Cadillac. Activities: Service Club 4. DORIS MILDRED FERTITTA “Do” 19 Cottage Street Franklin Virtue: Clothes Usually Found: Riding with Ray Suppressed Desire: To become a photographer “Do” is the girl with the long brown hair, the big brown eyes, and all the clothes. Doris ' s main interest, next to Ray, is photogra¬ phy. She plans to attend a school of photography next year, and we know she will be as popular there as she has been at F. H. S. Activities: Hockey 1; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Bad¬ minton 1-4; Softball 1-4; Exhibition 3; Oskey 1. 2; Band 1; Camera Club 3, 4; Sec. of Camera Club 4. DEAN S. FISH “ Hornpout” 1 10 Union Street Franklin Virtue: Broad shoulders Usually Found: Dreaming about football Suppressed Desire: To become the principal of F. H. S. When you see a pair of big broad shoulders coming toward you, you can always tell who is “wearing’’ them. Dean is one of our stars in football, and he certainly uses them and shows them to advantage on the field. Activities: Football 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4. ARLENE THERESE FITZPATRICK “ Fitzie” 188 East Central Street Franklin Virtue: Sociability Usually Found : Laughing Suppressed Desire: To become a nurse “Fitzie” needs no introduction, for with her jolly laugh and good sense of humor she ranks high among her classmates. With her ambition and ready sense of humor, she is sure to go a long way in any of her endeavors. Activities: Hockey 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Bad¬ minton 1-4; Softball 1-4; Ticket Committee for Jr. Prom 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Sports Club 3, 4; Property Com¬ mittee, Class Play 4.

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JOHN JOSEPH HALLISEY 4 ( ' T ft 1 ex 1 3 School Street Walpole Virtue: His charming wit Usually Found: In the Chevrolet Suppressed Desire : To be able to roam the seven seas” Like a bright new penny, Tex ' s wit has added zest to the French I class. He plans to enter the Coast Guard soon, Roaming the seven seas is his suppressed desire and he ' ll probably become cap¬ tain of his own ship before many moons have passed. Ship ahoy, Tex! Activities: Football 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Grand March 3, 4. MATTHEW EMILE AUGUUSTE HERMANS “Mat” 361 West Central Street Franklin Virtue: Mathematical mind Usually Found : Playing Chess Suppressed Desire: To take up where Einstein leaves off Mr. Einstein, watch out! Mat is our threat to you. Although he joined us only in our sophomore year, Mat has made friends quickly. Who could help but like a grand person like Mat? Activities: Chess Club 3. 4; Junior Prom Com. 3. VIRGINIA BARBARA HOLBROOK Utnnie 1 288 West Central Street Franklin Virtue: Her infectious laugh Usually Found: Waiting for the bus Suppressed Desire: To become a secretary Ginnie ' s” the girl with that enviable quality, a wonderful sense of humor. She can always be counted on for a laugh and also a helping hand. No matter what the Class of 1950 did, whether it was a dance or an Oskey, Virginia was always ready to help out. With her sparkling personality, we know Ginnie will go far. Activities: Jr. Prom Partner Committee 3; Sports Club 3, 4; Freshman Acquaintance Party Committee 4; Commercial Club 4; Baseball 2-4; Volleyball 2-4; Badminton 2-4; Basketball 2-4; Exhibition 3; Oskey Committee 4. ANITA JUNE JOHNSON ' Nita 7 1 Alpine Place Franklin Virtue: Singing ability Usually Found : Running to school Suppressed Desire: To live to see Jan. 1, 2000 ’Nita is that cute girl-around-town that is so well liked by everyone. In the past four years she has lent her talents to many of F. H. S.’s productions and without her they probably would never have been the success they were. Activities: Volleyball 1-3; Basketball 1-4; Softball 1-4; Hockey 1-3; Badminton 1-4; Exhibition 3; Jr. Prom Grand March 3, 4 : Jr. Prom Decorating Com. 3 ; Yearbook. Social Com. Chairman 4; Oskey 1-4; Sports Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Hallowe ' en Entertainment Com. 4; Social Committee 1.