Franklin High School - Laurel Leaf Yearbook (Franklin, NC)

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CLASS POEM Come, old Senior pals, pride of F. H. S. Our class is headed for point success. Four years have we knelt as wisdom’s fair shrine, Begged of her humbly to gild and refine. Elated we stand in confident pride, Facing the future whatever betide. At times the grade has been stony and steep, Our’s not the spirit to pine and to weep. Onward and upward, earnest endeavor, “Try” as our watchword now and forever. Wise were our tutors, they lead us aright, With love as our star and truth as our light. Serene were they, patient, thoroughly, strong, Their’s was the battle, our’s the victory song. Dear senior friends, though our ways here sever, Let Cardinal and White live on forever. The happy free days of high school are gone, Years heavyfooted may now lead us on. Where shall we go in this world so wide? Ah, feet are reluctant where trails divide. Though none may be rich and few may be great, A rousing cheer for class ’28. ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM.

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CLASS HISTORY The class of ’28, like all people, has made a history. This history may be divided into four distinct parts or chapters. Each chapter lead¬ ing upward and forward to the final goal—graduation. The scenes and facts which compose this history are indeed worthy ones, which stands out in the eyes and minds of this small band very distinctly. However, these facts probably are very different from the dreams and aspirations of some of us. The sterling page of the first chapter commences, when this brave and gallant band of youth entered the columns of F. H. S. in dire search of an education. Their ideals were high and cast upon that ultimate end —education, although they were out for the one hundred mark strong. Some of this beloved band fell by the wayside, some sought other in¬ stitutions of learning, some were pierced by cupid’s dart. There were steep hills and stony paths to be trodden during the first part such as, getting acquainted with new school mates, a different curriculum of study and learning how to study, but all those who were earnest workers surmounted these difficulties and thus ended a splendid and glorious year in high school. During the second part those who returned came with a still greater desire and determination to strive harder for the purpose they had set out—to receive a high school education. In this period this band furnish¬ ed a host of material for the athletic teams, literary societies and the various other school activities and as in all other cases the struggle was successfully waged. The third chapter starts with a greater pride and zeal than ever be¬ fore. We had come a great distance over the stormy sea, although we had encountered severe battles such as, English and Math., but these we mastered with heads held high. Indeed it was a bright and happy moment which ended the third period. Upon this last and final chapter of our history do we like to linger and read. It is with pride that we think of ourselves as Seniors, and yet this pride is mingled with regret when we realize this is our parting day at F. H. S. The struggle is about, ended, the shore is in sight, but too much can’t be taken for granted for we may have trouble. Not only in the class room and literary work has the class of ’28 made a record to be envied, but also in athletics. We have contributed liberally to all the teams and have produced some of the best athletes the school has ever had. Listen, class mates as we go to our respective places in life after graduation let us look back with tender feelings on our high school days spent together and forever remember each friendshio formed here. Let us ever hold dear to F. H. S. and to each other with loyalty and devotion. Let us strive to attain a higher goal in life. May we be master of our fate and carry with us the spirit and aspirations which we have gained here. MARGARET E. ANGEL. Page Twenty-two

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CLASS PROPHECY This morning as I glanced over the front page of the famous New York Times, published by the noted editor, Thomas Henson, I noticed several paragaraphs which greatly interested me. I thought of the class that graduated from Franklin High school, May, 1928 of which I was a member—now only ten years ago. I re¬ ceive very few copies of The New York Times without noticing some¬ thing of some member of our class. I decided to go over the copies of the last few months, before I began my office work, and see how many of my class mates had been fortunate enough to obtain personal mention in the noted columns of this paper. Here are some of the extracts I collected: Cunningham beauties—Nell, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Martha Pearle Cunningham—noted for their beauty, musical voices, and toe-clan ing, gave a wonderful show at the famous Idle Hour Theatre of Franklin, North Carolina last night. “Little Boss,” the heavy weight champion—Robert Curtis, acconv paniecl by Mrs. Curtis, one time Elizabeth Slagle, motored to New York last week. There he defeated his opponent in forty-five seconds. Honored guest at White House- President Louis Young received Admiral Philip Newman as a guest at the White House last week. Dead—Ethel Calloway attempted a flight to Mars—plane fell and she died immediately. Drowned—Gladys Pannel tried to walk the Pacific ocean, by means of her faith, as the Disciple Peter walked the Sea of Galiilee. New prohibition officer elected—George Carpenter—taster of Georgia line liquids. Great masterpiece entitled, “Cure for Laziness”—written by the all ready famous author, Alexander Stewart. Angels Hospital of Franklin, North Carolina to be congratulated up¬ on obtaining the efficient Cabes—Alex Cabe, as laundryman, has no equal in the United States; Hazel Cabe, competent of cooking for kings and princes; Annie Cabe, janitoress, makes everyone feel as if they were in paradise instead of a hospital. Injured for life—Multi-millionaire, Cecil Ledford, walked knock-knee d —fell down and broke both hips. , Signs contract World-wide contractor. Ross Zachary, going to build dog kennel for King of England’s royal dog. k inally flew—Mattie Wilkes, known as “Buzzard”—started by plane for Greenland and landed in unknown space. Great Ministers sail for Africa—Rev. Sam Rogers and Rev. Wilbur Teague—America’s two most widely known ministers decide to give up homes, friends, civilization, all, in order to carry Christianity to darken¬ ed Africa. Slayers of women caught—Elmer and William Crawford—$500,000 reward each—Two reproductions of Slippy McGee—After years of out¬ witting policemen, detectives, and other officers. No longer an Angel—The former Miss Margaret Angel poisons hus¬ band and thus relinquishes her claim to the title “Angel.” Page Twenty-four