Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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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.

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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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PAUL WESLEY JONES “ Jonesey Buck Virtue: Willingness to lend a helping hand Usually Found: At Walton ' s Radio Shop Suppressed Desire : To become a radio repairman We didn’t see too much of Jonesey this year because of his work after school. Here ' s hoping he doesn ' t blow up too many radio sets. Activities: Band 1.2; Camera Club 3; Driving Club 4. VALERIE JOAN LAWRENCE ‘‘Joan 4 1 Washington Street Franklin Virtue: Blue Eyes Usually Found : At home Suppressed Desire : To become a secretary Joan is friendly, pleasant and always ready to greet all with a smile. Her close friends know her to be a good companion with a sense of humor. Good luck, Joan. Activities: Commercial Club 3; Badminton 1-4; Volleyball 1-4: Basketball 1-4. JANICE THERESA MacDONALD “Jan 5 7 Cross Street Franklin Virtue: Dimples Usually Found : Looking for her clarinet Suppressed Desire: To finish her nursing course Look for a happy grin and a pair of dimples, and you will find Jan behind them. Jan is interested in sports, particularly baseball, the Red Sox, and Ted Williams. She is also an excellent clarinetist and the only girl member of the F. H. S. band. With her initiative and ability we know she will go far. Activities: Band 1-4: Field Hockey 1-4; Volleyball 1-4: Bas¬ ketball 2-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-4; Prom Ticket Com¬ mittee 3. GEORGE LANDRY Gee Gee” 159 East Central Street Franklin Virtue: Personality Usually Found: Uttering a witty saying Suppressed Desire: To live in California The personality kid himself! Gee Gee” may be small in stature, but he certainly makes up for that in everything else. No matter what he undertakes he always does it well, whether it be playing first baseman for our baseball team or lending his acting talents to some F. H. S. production. Good luck, Gee Gee,” in whatever you may do. Activities: Baseball 1-4; Basketball 2, 3: Freshman Acquaint¬ ance Party Com. 4; Grand March 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff. Edi¬ torial Com. 4; Jr. Prom Committee 3.