Franklin Community High School - Kite Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

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In cm riam William J. Williams, who was Superintendent of Franklin schools for six years, and who was well known in educational circles of this State, died at Columbus, Neb., December 6, 1900. Since leaving Franklin he had been in the Marion, Ind., schools and for six years had been Superintendent of Co- lumbus, Neb., schools. Professor Williams was born in Ohio June -1, 1815. He was in all re- spects a self-made man and this was an inspiration to all young people with whom he came in contact. Resolutions were adopted by the teachers of the Franklin schools, the teachers of Columbus, Xeb., schools, the Board of Trustees of Columbus and a memorial edition of their high school paper was issued. The funeral services at Franklin were conducted by Dr. Stott and were largely attended. The burial was at Greenlawn. jeesie Brown, Class of 1903 For the first time in many years death visited our school and 1'obbed us of one ol' our brightest and dearest pupils. After a brief illness of fever, Jessie, the only daughter of B. P. Brown, died January -1, 1901. To see a life so full of promise and hope taken at a time when it would seem to be just at its beginning, was a shock to the school and the commu- nity. Many were the expressions of sorrow and condolence, but we feel that her place is still vacant. The funeral services were very impressive, being one of the largest ever seen in this city. Such expressions make us feel that l1er life was not lived in vain. Ora Hlexzmder, Class of 1903 During our last summer vacation occurred the death of Miss Ora Alex- ander. While the sympathy of all went out to the bereaved family, we could not but feel that for her it was a blessing that she could be relieved from her intense suffering. For months she had borne intense suffering with such patience and fortitude that all who visited her were impressed with the sweet influence ol' her character. In the months which she spent in High School she made many friends, who will ever remember her as a character whose influence was for tl1e best and whose example was inspiring.

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. - .. y Gvemng, , l 3 hop 'Chursda ' ' l 1. 1 festlna Lente W f ' ' ' oooa 8 Q Order of Gxercises 2? Prayer. Music. Salutatory- Shooting Stars ............ ...Laura A. Dunlap Music. Melting Momentsw ....... .......... ...... I d a S. Moore Music. Under the Surface . ......... . . . Aurelia Whitesides Music. Influence of Associatesv ............ . ........ .... X 7aledietory Robert M. Parks. Music. Address to the class and delivery of diplomas, by D. Eckley Hunter, Superintendent. Benediction. Following Professor Hunter and Miss Neeley came Professor John H. Martin and wife, in the fall of 1875. The lessons they taught are not forgot- ten. The impressions they made and left Cnet only with their pupils, but with all citizensj as educators and Christian people, will never be eradicated. -fNote.-The unruly pupil fnot high schoolj who was compelled to visit the basement in company with Professor llfartinwas sure to receive impressions that were lastingj Franklin High School has seen bright days and dark days. Was for- tunate and unfortunate during its early years-fortunate in having the very best talent for instructors ttone of whom has since achieved, not only a national, but a world-wide reputation for all that is noble in womanj. Un- fortunate in having to make frequent changes of Superintendents, but dur- ing its darkest days its high standard of etliciency and proficiency was never lowered. Long may it thrive. tMay Wright Sewall. A. B. COLTON. f'5'f'?r'5' During the present year Franklin Public Schools have prospered under the superintendence of Prof. Horace Ellis. Professor Ellis succeeded Prof. N. C. Johnson as Superintendent and has brought to the schools much of the vigor and interest which has characterized his work in other cities. Under his direction a series of Saturday lectures have been conducted by which the teachers and patrons have come in touch with the leading edu- cators of the State. At the suggestion of the Superintendent, the credit system has been adopted in our High School and mid-year promotions throughout the schools. Professor Ellis has been chosen as Superintendent for next year and another prosperous year is expected. 0

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