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

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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

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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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.xdclminid frafion Our counsellor, registrar, librarian, and school secretary, with their staffs, round out the administrative staff who work so faithfully toward the betterment of Franklin High School. Mr. Hoist, with the able assistance of Mrs. Foster, watches over the records of every Franklin student to make certain they have enough credits to graduate and subjects of the right sort to continue in whatever field they might choose. Head of the counselling staff, his advice is appref ciated by students and parents alike. Mr. Miller and Miss Adenaur, his assistant, keep track of the attendance and citizenship records of the Bens. Bef sides being registrar, Mr. Miller acts as sponsor of the Student Court and advisor to the Almanac Staff. Mrs. Sandlie has charge of the information in the school, since she oversees the library. Along with taking care of all outgoing and incoming books, Mrs. Sandlie finds time to put out special displays for every important occasion. Mrs. Bardon keeps Franklin in touch with all the other high schools in the city by letter and phone, the telephone switchboard is in her office. Mrs. Feldbaum passes out all the books which the school provides the students and sees that they are returned at the end of the year.