Franklin Central High School - Liberanni Yearbook (Franklin, NY)

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decorated by the juniors with Christmas trees and lights. It was by far the best dance of the year. V The Sophomore Dance was held February 6. Burt Boyce's orchestra furnished music for round and square dancing. Roy Robbins, in behalf of the Junior Class, sold large quantities of ice-cream and pop. Everyone enjoyed himself, and seeing the faculty square-dance .was a treat that many of the fortunate crowd witnessed. On April 9, the seniors held a Balloon Dance. Everyone danced round and square dances, to the music of Boyce's orchestra. Ice-cream and cookies were sold. The guests and faculty especially enjoyed the dance, as did many of the student body. On May l, the Freshman Frolic was held. Boyce's orchestra furnished the music from eight to twelve. The gym was cleverly decorated with green crepe paper, green balloonsjand a freshman clown adorned the center of the stage. Cookies and punch were served, and everyone had a good time. The annual Senior Ball was given on May 21, to the music of Ollie Nelson's orchestra. The Sym was gaily decorated in the Senior Class colors, blue and white. Formal gowns added a colorful note. ' Com encement Week will be marked by the usual social events of Senior Reception and Alumni Banquet.

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HVUJIBILHCE MPEAHKHNQEJ During the course of the school year, each class under the guidance of Miss Linzy, presented in assembly a number of memorized selections. The eight best speakers from the entire group of twenty-six contestants spoke in the auditorium on the evening of February 3. Then the two best speakers from this group went to South New Berlin for the sectional contest, on February 8. Those participating in the Prize Speaking Contest, February 3, were: Honora Wilson, Joseph Giudice, Carolyn Peake, Francis Patrick, Howard walwanis, Frances Worden, Helen warren, and Edward wurfer. A great deal of talent in the art of public speaking was displayed by this group. Carolyn Peake and Edward Wurfer were given first prizes of five dollars. They journeyed to South New Berlin, on February 8, but they did not 'carry home the baconn, though they spoke very well. WUIHIE CIDTTIHIEHZ WHEE MAXNW On December 20 a large audience of parents and friends gathered in the gym to see the play, NThe Other Wise Manu, by Henry Van Dyke. The play was directed by Mrs. Law. The plot of the story was Artaban's search for the star of Bethlehem. Everyone present was impressed, not only by the acting but by the scenery and costumes as well. It was one of the best plays of the year. The principal characters were: Everett Goldsmith ------------ Artaban Lawrence McGrath ------------- Addus Elsworth Griffon ------------- Rhodospes Edward Wurfer ---------------- Abgarus Edward Sickler - -------------- Marsena Francis Patrick -------------- Tigranas Kenneth Simmons -------------- Centurion Ethel Bridgman ------------ ---Captive Maid Carrietta 0'Hara ------------- Lady of Bethlehem Rev. Meredith Dallman -------- Reader