Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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NEIL FRANCIS MICHAEL McGROARY “Mac” “Neilsy” 4 3 Oak Street Franklin Virtue: Will power to resist feminine temptation Usually Found: Peddling papers Suppressed Desire: To be a history teacher Quiet and reserved, but with a hidden sense of humor—this is the best way to describe Mac. Flow about the secret of your will power, Neil ? Activities: Band 1 ; Aquarium Club 2; Hallowe ' en Party Com¬ mittee 4; Oskey 3,4. EDWARD D. McNALLY “Big Ed 30 Marvin Avenue Franklin Virtue: Winning smile Usually Found: In the office Suppressed Desire: To own a string of race horses Personality plus and a winning smile make it impossible for one to be angry with Ed. Hats off to the future owner of Lincoln Downs. Activities: Baseball 1,2; Football Mgr. 2; Knitting Club 2. BARBARA ANN NASUTI “barb” 35 Alpine Row Franklin Virtue: Pretty face Usually Found: Talking on the telephone Suppressed Desire: To be a lawyer’s secretary Barb seems to be the quiet, shy type who blushes at almost anything. She may be always blushing, but as for the rest— well, we ' ll leave that up to you. Activities: Volleyball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-4; Hockey 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Exhibition 3: Fashion Show 2; Jr. Prom Decorating Com. 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Sports Club 3, 4; Oskey 1, 2, 3; Social Com. 1; Commercial Club 3; Freshman Acquaintance Party Com. 4; Jr. Prom Grand March 3, 4. FRANCIS OBER “ Frannie” 167 Union Street Franklin Virtue: Posture Usually Found: Riding in Ober ' s truck Suppressed Desire: To have straight hair “The mail must go through;” and so it does, thanks to Fran¬ nie. You can usually find him in the little green truck between Franklin and Woonsocket. Please notice those lovely curls. The girls in the Senior Class all envy Frannie. Are they “for real,” Frannie, or are you another TONI twin? Activities: Oskey 4; Boxing Club 1 ; Camera Club 2; Current Events Club 4.

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Franklin JOHN FRANCIS MORRISSEY “Kato” 149 West Central Street Virtue: Personality Usually Found: As an entertainer Suppressed Desire: To be able to retire at the age of twenty-one Kato ' ' is another one of the boys who made such a fine show¬ ing on the gridiron. His spectacular jaunts down the field thrilled young and old alike. To retire young is his main ambition, but we think that comedy is his proven vocation. Kato, a fine athlete, a sparkling comedian, and a grand guy—we salute you! Activities: Football Mgr. 2; Football 3, 4; Jr. Prom Com. 3; Grand March 3, 4; Baseball Mgr. 3; Freshman Acquaintance Party Com. 4. LAWRENCE EDWARD MOR RISSEY Larry 128 Emmons Street Franklin Virtue: Excellent vocabulary Usually Found: With Neil Suppressed Desire: To be an airplane mechanic Larry is one of the shy boys in our class. He very seldom has much to say, but when he does he puts the rest of us to shame. Where did you ever learn those 25 cent words, Larry? Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN ANTHONY McCARTHY “ Mac” 13 Church Avenue Franklin Virtue: Joviality Usually Found: Arguing with Riparco Suppressed Desire: To be in the U. S. Air Force Mac ' ' is that good natured Irishman with the catchy laugh. His easy manner is his greatest asset and has won him a host of friends in F. H. S. When his ambition is realized and he’s flying high up in the clouds, we hope he’ll think back once in a while of all the good times he ' s had with the Class of 1950. Activities: Band 1, 2. Joseph f. McDermott “Joe McQue” 74 Dean Avenue Franklir Virtue: Eyes Usually Found: With Leo Suppressed Desire : To own a Cadillac L.ook for Leo and you’ll find Joe. Usually, you’ll find mis¬ chief. too. This famous combination is at the bottom of every practical joke staged in F. H. S. Joe can never hide his guilt. His dancing green eyes seem to sparkle with mirth and are a definite give away. Owning a Cadillac seems to be his suppressed desire and. if we know Joe. he will! Activities: Baseball 3, 4; Band 4; Oskey 4; Grand March 3, 4.

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KATHLEEN M. OBER “Kay” “Kathy” Walpole Common Street Virtue : Nose Usually Found: Catching a bus Suppressed Desire: To travel Kay’s quiet and retiring manner topped with a sweet desposi- tion has a way of charming everyone within her view. She moved to Walpole during her senior year, but she continued to attend school at F. H. S. Kay isn ' t quite sure what she wants to do after she graduates, but we know she’ll succeed no matter what she undertakes. Activities : Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-4; Hockey 1-4; Oskey 1, 3, 4; Sports Club 3; Treas¬ urer 4; Exhibition 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Grand March 3, 4; Commercial Club 3. WILLIAM ANTHONY O ' NEIL “Bill” “Willie” 4 Corbin Street Franklin Virtue: Keen mind Usually Found: Playing with his electric trains Suppressed Desire: To be a locomotive engineer Don’t be fooled by the electric trains. Bill has probably figured out a way to make them jet propelled. Each of us wishes him the best that life has to offer. Activities: Band 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Editor 4; Junior Prom Committee 3 ; Ring Com. 3. JOHN ROBERT PADULA “Skat Back” “Wor” 261 Cottage Street Franklin Virtue: Personality Usually Found: Getting admittance slips from the office Suppressed Desire: To play professional football Johnnie is another one of our many helpful classmates and another one of our football stars. His ability in shop always had him running around working on different committees, paint brush and hammer in hand; and his ability in football always had him running around on the football field with the pigskin in hand! Activities: Football 1, 3, 4, Mgr. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Prom Decorating Committee 3; Oskey 2. 3. 4; Christmas Dance Com. 4; Freshman Acquaintance Party Com. 4. HARRY PAKSARIAN “ Gunnar ” “Uragook” 5 8 Arlington Street Franklin Virtue: Ambition Usually Found : Dreaming about elevated shoes Suppressed Desire: To be six feet tall Harry is small in height only. In every thing he does he excclls. We’ve always said that nice things come in small packages. Activities: Freshman Acquaintance Party Committee 4; Ser¬ vice Club 2, 3, 4; Movie Committee 3; Business Mgr. of Year¬ book 4.