Coggon High School - Rocket Yearbook (Coggon, IA)

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“FRANCIS KINLEY” '■‘Life has been good to me because I have not had to face some of the bitter tragedies others have had to contend with. The world has been good to me; I just h®pe I can do something for it. These words were written by Francis Kinley at the beginning of his junior year. They express the wholesome philos- ophy of a boy who, had he lived, could and would have done much for his world. Francis, unlike most boys going out for an activity, not only was a partici- pant in this activity but gave so much of himself that he excelled. -This is why the 1964 Rocket Annual has been dedicated to Francis Kinley, who would have been a member of the 1964 graduating class. Francis participated in many activities and held several offices. Among them are the following: F.F.A. member President of F. F. A. Vice Pres, of F.F.A. Secretary of F.F.A. District F. F. A. President and Reporter F.F.A. State Vice Pres. F.F.A. Speech Contest President of Student Council F ootball Basketball Baseball Member of school band Honor Roll Student Division I rating at State Speech Contest Division I rating at instrumental contest 4-H President President of county 4-H council Freshman creed speaking Parliamentary Procedure Team Public Speaking Member of the Catholic Youth Organization