Franklin High School - Almanac Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Q as D583 095 'U 0 mcse 'Us 'fm 0961? 160 um if f Q - K J 6 ' Q. '::.'.,-. X63 1 . -- ci 1 2 Q ii in w7ii' 5 ' U :v,ilW,- 3, Jill! in 4 -,1 t Editorial RANKLIN has come to a very critical period. She is chang- ing from a small school to a large one. From the start she has grown steadily, but never so rapidly nor in such proportions as at the present time, and never has the enlargement extended to so many departments. Of course. the new gymnasium is the most conspicuous proof of this development, but closely following are other irrefutable proofs, the new equipment in the Agriculture and Gymnasium departments, the increased number of students, the new members on the faculty, the new athletic field, the higher average our teams have brought home, and the en- larged Annual. The growth of Franklin may be approximated by the Almanacs alone, for each year the book is larger, each year it gives evidence of the increase in school activities and the progress in every department. With the well-known Franklin spirit we have endeavored to make this Annual better than any before it,fjust as Franklin always strives to profit by her former mistakes and attempts to bring each undertaking closer to perfection than the last. ' We have tried to show you, dear reader, the unquenchable, joyous spirit of the Franklinite along with the serious, level-headed, sportsmanlike deter- mination to play the game through, whatever it may be. We have attempted to show the gay, social side of the school life as well as the athletic activities. In short, we have tried to record the activities of all the departments and societies of Franklin. It is with a great deal of gratitude that we wish to thank the members of the faculty for the help they have given the staff in the publication of this Annual, for, without them, it would not be what it is. ' Each member of the staff has been of invaluable aid in the compilation of the Almanac. We would like to give a special write-up for each one, but space permits only personal mention as follows: Nevin Packard, Editor-in-Chief, Le Roy Hitchcock, Associate Editor, James Blohm, Business Mariager, Helen Van Sittert, Arty Margaret Wallace, Associate Artg Ralph Hutchinson, Advertisirigg Clifford Hill, Sportsg Jocelyn Crichton, Associate Sports, Anna Fitzhugh, Literary ,' Florence VVilliams, Alurrmi, Ethyl Severin, Caleridarg Oella Lowman, Organizationsf Lee McLur- man, Departirieritsg Mary Katherine Moore, Senior Literary, Brenton Sumner, Picturesj Harold Axe, Jokesg Myra Kinch, Societyg Robert Taylor, Classes. :i:v1:Pl4?l45l4Pl4:iw -lO-

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Foreword DITORS of annuals are always asking for something differ- ent , so the writer of the fore-word has this year ventured into verse, and dedicates the verses to the class of Summer '21, worthy sons and daughters of Franklin, and exponents of the Franklin spirit. ,l f 12,4 . ew, V , , g 9.zw.1f ,xl H, Ap, 4' JUST FRANKLIN Yon stately columns and gleaming walls, Rising mid terrace and shrubbery green, NVhich morning greets with gladsonie call And high-noon bathes in glittering sheen, XVhich evening clothes with garments spun From the last red rays of the setting sun, VVhile sheltering hills, friendly, nigh, Through Songbirdls note and Night-winds sigh Seem to say- In quiet rest till dawn. Our watch we keep. ls this Franklin? Ah, no! Just Franklin's home. Dawn comes, and then full flood of light. W'ithin the swinging doors there pass NVith glad, quick step and faces bright, Each stalwart lad and winsome lass. There hist'ry spreads abundant store Of noble deeds and classic lore Art, Science, letters' ancient learning Beckon to buoyant youth, aye learning To rise from good to best. Is this Franklin? Ah, no! just Franklin's sons and daughters. Days come, days go, from morn till e'en There seems to move, to breath, to brood, In form intangible, unseen, . A throbbing life, whose soul renewed From year to year makes each seem best, To play and study lends a zest, Of teachers, pupils, make warm friends As each his earnest effort bends For good of all. ls this-this shape unseen, Franklin? Ah, no! just Franklinis spirit! VVhat then is Franklin? NVhy, just this,- Columns and walls of stately beauty, A throng of learners whose youth is bliss, A spirit exalting task and duty, Blent all in one. The years may come, the years may go, These three abide. 'Twill aye be so XVhile life is life and youth is young, From loyal hearts will e'er be sung The praise of Franklin,-just Franklin!

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