Franklin High School - Key Yearbook (Franklin, NH)

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BEN AMIN ST. ACQUES CHARLIE MIQRRILI, onx BARRY ANDREW DESNOYERS J U22 Ma .Ala-yzvics I .vluihl and ffl'1't1lIIA'tf flzuf lift' 'zuus lft'l1llf-V,' I iunkr, and found Ilmf lift' was Duty. These boys, if such they can still be called, have, during the last few months, left the immediate presence of our class, to represent us and to carry our standards forward in the fight for the continuance of those opportunities to which we have always been accustomed. They, for us, have put aside all boyish ideals for a man's role. They, for us, have made the decision which led them to forego the events connected with the formal service of graduation. Instead of wearing a graduation robe on june 21, they will be wearing the garb of Uncle Sam's fighting men, and their actions will be fitting to their uniforms. Of this, there is no doubt, for, were they not ready and willing to go when they were called? Were they not anxious to prove to the world that America has made of them fellows with plenty of fighting material? Those on this Page were the first to go from our class. Others may go now even before graduation. Still many more will be called immediately after the close of school. We are sure, because we know our fellow classmates, that they will join the struggle as ably as those who have already gone. With them all, go our best wishes for good luck and prayers for their safe-keeping. CZERARD JALBERT ARMAND ROURDEAU XVILLIAM SMART lNlURRAY XV111T15HxcAn

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DORIS V. THIBODEAU Dot l uitlzfulm'.vs and sincerity are the highest thing.r. ' Knitting Club 45 Girls' Cooking Club 42 Junior Prom Committee 3. Doris is :1 girl worth knowing, although she has been with us only a year. Her quiet manner and fine work have won her many friends. ROBERT TILTON Ile is not uf many 'w0rd.r, but rlteerfulf' Camera Club. Robert is well known to us for his quietness and good be- havior in class and is a very dependable person and a worthy friend. HELENA VAN KOERT .-I girl 'worth while is ll girl 'with a smile. Puppet Club I1 Camera Club 31 Glee Club 1, 2, 3g Dramatics Club 1, 3: Swing Club I, 2, 3, 41 Knitting Club 43 Bowling Club 32 Hockey F, 3 ', 4 g Basketball 21 Cheerleading I, 2 ', 3 ', 4 'g Year Book Staff 42 Junior Prom Committee 3: Senior Banquet Committee 4Q Drum Majorette 41 Winter Carnival Committee 1, 2, 3, 41 Music Festival 25 Golf 2, 3g Ski Team 2, 33 Junior City Officer IQ Senior Play Cjune Madl 4. W'ho has ever seen Helena when she is not smiling? llelena has been to us a good pal, with a sunny disposition, possesses loyalty, pep, and good sportsmanship. JOHN XVICSCOTT Johnny His friend.: . . . he has many His favs . . . has he auy2 ' Victory Club 4. Johnny's cheerful grin and quite good looks have found him a place in the hearts of his classmates. A great fellow and we wish him all success. PAULINE FRANCES VVOODXVARD Polly l'SoffIy speak and .rzecetly .rmilc. Swing Club 3, 41 Knitting Club 4Q Victory Club 45 Needle Craft I. Polly is truly one of our quiet girls. We have often heard that, the best work is done in the quiet , You should do some splendid work, Polly. fTXTvardedT1:etter

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Qfass cyisto my We opened the heavy oaken door and stood there facing Mr. Memory. A whimsical smile played around his lips and he fingered a desk calendar absently. I suppose you came to see my masterpieces?', he asked. He Walked over to a rough fieldstone fireplace and looked up at a familiar scene captured in oils. An old fir tree standing on the left was reaching out its gnarled arms pro- tectingly over the pleasant scene. Students were standing in friendly little groups in front of the gym door. Some of them were waving to Miss Rowell, who was smiling back through the glass. No one was burdened with books. It wasn't hard to guess that this was our first day as Freshmen. Mr. Memory turned to us. This one to the left of the fireplace is one of my favorites. Do you remem- ber the dancing class party?,' The young ladies in their Hrst evening gowns looked happy and animated in the candlelight. The couples who had been through the reception line were meeting at the gay little tables to exchange dances. Just looking at that scene brought back the feeling of happiness and excitement that was prevalent that evening. 'Tm sure you will remember this one, said our host, as a faraway look came into his eyes. There before us on the canvas, we saw a great hall filled with people. There was a solemn look on the faces of the young people in the foreground, paralleled only by the look of pride and contentment that played across the faces of the parents that filled the hall to capacity. Looking at that masterpiece, we could see more than a group of young people. We saw, pictured there, the spirit that had followed us all through our Freshman year. We were now eager for more of these pictures and our host, sensing our mood, led us across the spacious room. Portrayed before us this time was a winter scene. Banks of snow framed a small pond. The sides of the pond were packed with throngs of eager young people on skates. In the foreground, several girls were streaking across the ice. It was not hard to recognize Rachel and Marthe in the lead. The picture was captioned Winter Carnival , but we need- ed no title to bring to our minds the pep and energy that was so much a part of our class that year. As we turned our gaze from the wall, he pointed silently toward the floor. Standing on a marble pedestal, beneath the picture, was a gold statuette awarded to our class for the first time that year and not once did we relinquish it, until we left the portals of Franklin High. A smile played around Mr. Memory's lips. Yes, he, too, knew what a stubborn will our class had.