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

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4 History of Graduating Class, Winter 192-l Away back in the years past many, many, long, years ago ffour to be exactb there happened at Franklin High School a thing which has never been nor ever will be equaled in the life of any high school in the country. On January 23rd, 1920, a large group of young men and women assem- bled at Franklin High School to become enrolled as Freshmen in this growing institution. That memorable day will never be forgotten by students of the past, present, or future. A term passed and they advanced to the high and mighty grade of A9. During this last term they were represented on the Student Council by john Hill and Helen Van Vleck. Some of the class members joined clubs while others had already broken into athletics. ln the spring of l92 l, when they became Sophomores, it was found that many had fallen by the wayside because of sickness, change of residence or, even scholarship. During the Sophomore year the class was represented in practically every organization and athletic activity in Franklin. Again in the spring of 1922 came the transition to the noble state of Juniors, with the roll numbering only S5 at the beginning of the third year. Yet this was not disheartening, for the class could take as its slogan. 'iQuality, not Quantity. Ah! At last the time, long-anticipated, and heralded with band selec- tions, big guns, and bouquets of roses, had arrived. The fatted calf was killed and the mantle of the Seniors fell upon the class! The Class of S '23 had just been graduated, and the Class of W '24 had moved up to take its place, thus making entrance into the mighty realms of Seniordom. Far from being a dead bunch, before the class had organized during the first five weeks, there had been held a hardtime party, at the home of Paul Spencer, where overalls and red bandanas, and weeds not yet called for by the Salvation Army were much in evidence. The second five weeks arrived with the class still not organized, not because they were slow, but because of a faculty ruling which prohibited their forming until the end of the first ten weeks. However, that did not stop the round of activities, for there was a mountain hike up the Arroyo Seco with a wienie bake in the evening. Organization week saw Paul Spencer elected as president: Margaret Hitch, vice-president: Jean Williamson, secretary: Virginia King and Cameron Coyle, treasurersg and Audrey Lippitt, social chairman. r The term advanced and the time arrived for the annual party given by Hi

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the Senior B's to the departing Senior A's. ln the estimation of many, the affair was the best party ever given to any Senior class. ln September, I923, the class entered on its final lap of the four year's journey through Franklin. At last the two classrooms were combined and both boys and girls went together to 402. Paul Spencer was re-elected as president, but the remaining officers were new, Ruth Mattingly was elected vice-presidentg Alice Karhn, secretaryg David Lee and Ethel Twait, treasurers: and Betty Davison, social chairman. The first social function as Seniors was a beach party at Santa Monica, where wienies were roasted and the conces- sions at Ocean Park looked into very thoroughly. Then came the great argument of the year, Colors. Arrangement fol- lowed arrangement until they were finally chosen, red and white. Then the matter was dropped as it was hoped, forever. Things went along fairly smoothly until a business meeting at the house of Cameron Coyle, when the long forgotten color question was again brought up, and the decision made to revote on the question the next day. This time red and white was defeated and orange and silver won. fThank good- ness, that question was settled forever.J Shortly afterwards practice on the songs for graduation was started and then for the first time came the realization that the end was really in sight. A Senior A party was held in the gymnasium on January 4, with Betty Davison working hard to make the party a big success. Because of the cele- brity and greatness of the Senior A's, the Senior B's decided they would ap- preciate greatly the honor of feteing them. January the l8th was the date set, but the celebrations did not end there, for on Monday, January 27, just four days before commencement, the class went to the mountains for a final good time. A class history would be far from complete without mention of the classroom teachers, Miss Jessup and Mr. Montgomery, who were with the class both at the start and the finish. An expression of class sentiment toward them would read something like this: They have stuck by us and fought for us. and two better teachers cannot be found. We, the class of W. '24 will never forget them and their precepts will be the guiding principles of our lives. To the teachers who have helped the class along its course at Franklin High is extended thanks for their words of advice and gratitude for the pleas- ant four years spent at our Alma Mater, Franklin High School. Mr. SniH:en, Boys' Vice-Principal, also holds a warm place in the hearts of the members of the class, for he was one of the B9 teachers who started them on their way and it was only by his counsel and friendship that many were so well started. The class takes great pleasure and pride in including Mr. Sniffen in the family of W '24. 17