High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 9 text:
“
My ibear griencla 0K lLe graduating CZIM GRADUATES of the twelfth and thirteenth class, you are more fortunate than those who have preceded you. You are more fortunate in that, while you face induction into one of the Armed Services, your term of service will probably be far shorter than that of those who have preceded you. Certainly the end of hostilities in Europe is in sight; and while no right-rninded person would attempt to forecast the date for cessation of hostilities in the Pacific area, the likelihood is that, once the combined power of Great Britain, China, France, and the United States, and we all hope, Russia, is brought to bear on the Japanese enemy, the collapse of Axis resistance will soon be completed. By the use of the word soon , I do not mean to suggest that a few days will suffice to bring about Allied victory; nevertheless, the war cannot possibly go on as long as it, has. On this score. I rejoice for you who may be able to live normal civilian lives in the relatively near future. Likewise, I am happy at the thought that those who preceded you in the Armed Services will soon be back with us to work for the betterment of society in general and for the Benjamin Franklin High School. Your job when the war is over Will be to help build a better world at peace. How we shall do that, no one can say; but it is my conviction that an application to normal civilian pursuits of the principles of social living which you have learned at Franklin High will result in more satisfying lives for all. I hold this out to you as an ideal worth striving for. In conclusion, I want you to know that you have not only our best wishes for success and safety in the days ahead, but also our assurance of help, if you need it, at any time when you feel this school can be of service to you. Good luck to you all! Sincerely yours, CHAS. H. WILLIAMS Principal
”
Page 8 text:
“
Mam W awed J1. W; ipal Princ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
”
Page 10 text:
“
Mr. Martin .57 joAnJon Sponsor TWELFTH AND THIRTEENTH CLASSES FRANKLIN ALMANAC PageB
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
