Franklin High School - Key Yearbook (Franklin, NH)

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Clfafs, Jlflz. Sometimes, upon the horizon of human relationships, there appears a man whose character is so remarkably fine, whose understanding of his fellowmen is so profound, and whose personal charm is so genuine, that knowing him gives one the feeling of having known greatness. Such a man was Mr. Fred Sumner Libbey, for over twenty-three years our superintendent and friend. When he left us suddenly, in September, the pupils and teachers of not only Franklin High School, but of all the schools in his dis- trict, were shocked and grieved. Mr. Libbey, a graduate of New Hampton School and Bates College, came to us in 1922. Previously he had served as headmaster of high schools in Cam- den, Maine, Epping, WVarner, Berlin, and Danbury, Connecticut. As a testi- mony to the evidence of his outstanding qualities is the fact that he was selected for the position in Epping from a group of forty-six candidates. While in Dan- bury, he was elected superintendent of schools in the Union Supervisory District Seven, including Hopkinton, XVcare, and Hennikcr.

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.gn cqfgzfrzsaiafiolz J .STS I I 3. r at A W h e or-.r,-,-.r-r,-r-r.-giQi Mns. Esrrma D. GRIFFIN As our war-time biology teacher, our home room teacher, and a person who always understood , you truly endeared yourself in our hearts, Mrs. Griffin. We would like to express here our gratitude for all you did for us, and to wish you happiness.

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After coming to Franklin, Mr. Libbey devoted his efforts to the Promotion of our educational welfare. Under his administration the Daniell Iunior High School was established, our new high school completed, our band developed, our sports program expanded, and our new athletic field constructed. Some of his ideas, such as our Christmas banquet, and our Class Day Parade, have be- come traditions. I-Ie was a life member of the National Education Association and served as president of the New Hampshire State Teachers Association in 1905. XVl1iIe in Franklin he was president of the Rotary Club, and at one time was a member of the executive committee of the Golden Rule Farm Association. That he lived according to the credo set forth in this little clipping, always carried in his Pocket, is vouchsafed by every one who knew him. IVIYSELF I want to live with myself and so I want to be lit for myself to know. I want to be able as the days go by Always to look myself straight in the eye. I want to stand with the setting sun, Unafraid to answer for the things I've done. I never can hide myself from meg I see what others may never see. I know what others may never know, I never can fool myself, and so Wfhatcver happens, I want to be Self-respecting and conscience free. Many classes have been guided by Mr. Libbey's benevolent leadership, and it has now fallen to the class of 1946 to express, in farewell, the feelings of them all. NVe are grateful for his life. NVe will honor his memory.