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

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57A Ljnglflgel' L5 ill CACWQQ of iA8 j7I lZil'l l Ralph E. Winchester Mr. Ralph E. Winchester, principal of Franklin High School, is his official title, but he is better known as Mr. Winchester, friend of Franklin students. He is never too busy to talk over the problems of youth and school with the Bens. He encourages each and every one to come in and get acquainted with him and his office staff. Mr. Winchester has made many line improvements in Franklin during his adminisf tration. He has put in a nutrition period that helps everyone through the long morning. He has speeded up our athletic program by insisting on more coaches so that every boy can have more individual attention. He has encouraged student leaders to take over more of the actual responsibility of running Franklin and has given the court more jurisdiction over wrong doers. All in all his term has been beneiicial in many ways. Ben students owe their allegiance and their friendship to Mr. Winchester and to Franklin and they give both freely and gladly. rinciloa

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Many tales have been told, many songs have been sung, of the trains and engineers that have broken the record: their Sagas have become an important part of the American tradition. Such fabulous personages as Casey Jones and john Henry have been immortalized by be' coming a part of our treasury of folklore. Due to the successful endeavors of this group they have earned a permanent place in the memory of the American people. In like manner the leadership, friendliness, and origin- ality of the Class of Forty-Nine have earned it a place in the annals of Franklin High. For it was this class that originated the idea of a Lil' Civic dance in honor of the Senior B's. The winter class substituted a Hay Day for the accustomed Dress-Up Day, while the summer class put on what was acknowledged to be the best Sweater Day program in Franklin's history. This class also holds the distinction of being the first to put out a class paper, The Hitching Post. It is, therefore, in due respect and honor for their achievements, we of the Almanac Staff dedicate this book to the Class of Forty-Nine. -- -I ' .arm ,,,J,.....a., ,f

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Pa 20l'l'l0l'L JQQIJ tA8 j'l1il'l MHCIBP 60l'lil 0f Orrel Graham Elsa Mae Smith Mrs. Elsa Mae Smith and Mr. Orrel Graham, the Girls' and Boys' Vice Principals of Franklin, have worked hard to make Franklin one of the best schools of the city, and to keep thc school running on a smooth schedule. Mrs. Smith has striven to become acquainted with as many girls as possible, so that she would be able to help them with their problems whenever they need her. Her sincere dcsirc to promote better understanding among the girls has proved successful. As one of her many important activities and responsibilities Mrs. Smith sponsors the Girls' Council, one of Franklinls service clubs. Mr. Graham, through his work with the boys at Franklin, has become an invaluable part of the school. His many responsibilities are far from easy, He has full supervision of all athletic events, and makes decisions on all questions effecting athletic eligibility. He is a friend to all the boys and gives direction to their future by helping them in adjusting their various personal problems. we mncqoa 5 4