Franklin High School - Molecule Yearbook (Franklin, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1970 volume:

DEDICATION It is with a deep sense of gratitude that the Senior Class dedicates this memoir of its final year at F.H.S. to all those who have contributed to the well-being of the school. To the teachers of F.H.S. for their never-endingpatience with us and for the unbelievable amount of time and effort they have donated to the molding of our lives. To the administration and School Board for their great wealth of understanding and concern for our education. To our parents who have given us courage and inspiration during the wonderful, and not so wonderful times at F.H.S. To the townspeople, who have supported us wholeheartedly in all our school projects and activities and have been an unlimited source of encouragement throughout our learning years. To our trusty janitors and bus drivers, our devoted music instructors and faithful sports' coaches, and to the patrons for their generous support of this publication. To these fine people and all those we have failed to mention we dedicate this yearbook and sincerely thank them for helping us make this, our final year, our finest year. Class of '70 STANDING, L-R: Philip Bouchard, Barbara Bates, Brian Lo- thian, Debbie Tittemore, Larry Bishop, David Clark. SIT- TING, L-R: Diane Pierce, Annette Breault, Brenda Gates, Margaret LeClair, Anne Dandurand (Not Shown). WE SENIORS OF FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL FRANKLIN, VT. CLASS OF 1970 PRESENT . . . REFLECTIONS Editor-in-Chief, ANNETTE BREAULT Associate Editors, BRENDA GATES DIANE PIERCE Sports, DEBBIE TITTEMORE MARGARET LeCLAIR Activities, BARBARA BATES Classes, ANNE DANDURAND Business Managers, LARRY BISHOP BRIAN LOTHIAN PHILIP BOUCHARD DAVID CLARK Advisor MISS MARJORIE C. DEWING COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER - REP. ROBERT T. STAFFORD My very best wishes are extended to the 1970 graduates of Franklin High School. Good Luck to each of you in your future endeavors. And a special word to all the students, faculty and parents who have been associated with Franklin High School: The spirit which you have instilled in this fine institution will survive and flourish for decades to come. PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE OUR FINAL YEAR OUR FINEST YEAR Dear Seniors: During the fall of 1966 you were initiated into Franklin High School. So was I. It has been a pleasure and a privilege for me to have been associated with you during these last four years. You have not disappointed me nor your teachers and parents. From your first days as freshmen to your last days as seniors your responsible leadership has enriched the lives of all who have come in contact with your class. Congratulations on your fine achieve- ments. Good luck in- your future endeavors. This yearbook, Franklin’s first and last, is a fitting memorial to the class of 1970. Sincerely yours, John F. Desrochers Principal FACULTY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY BACK, L-R: Mr. R. Guerrina, Mr, T. Brainerd, Mr. S. Strong, Mr. J. Desrochers. FRONT: Miss M. Dewing, Mrs. G. Mullen, Miss L. Gates, Mrs. E. Clark. What’s in the Thermos Johnny Baby? Once in the Morning Does it! Our Trusty Janitors' Gladys and Gabby MR. JOHN DESROCHERS Principal SENIORS CLASS OF 1970 Graduation: June 11, 1969 Franklin Town Hall 8:00 P.M. Motto: Still Achieving, Still Pursuing Class Colors: Purple and Gold Class Flower: Yellow Rose LARRY DAVID BISHOP LARRY” Baseball 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3,4, Treasurer 1, President 2, Molecule Staff 3,4, Class Plays 1,2,3 4, Yearbook 3,4. Honors: Basketball Co-Captain 3,4, Boys’ State Delegate 3, Class Marshall 3, NEDT - Top Ten Percent. Ambition: College. BARBARA ANN BATES BARB Basketball 2,3,4, Softball 1,2,3,4, Cheerleading 1, Glee Club 1,2,3,4, County Music Festival 3,4, Library Aide 1,2, Mole- cule Staff 3,4, Neighborhood Youth Corp 2, Class Plays 1,2,3,4 Safety Patrol 1,2,3, Yearbook 3,4. Honors: Graduation Usher 3, Maple Queen Delegate 3. Ambition: Airline office work and marriage. PHILIP NORBERT BOUCHARD PHIL” Molecule Staff 4, Plays 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Entered Franklin High School in 1969. Ambition: Modern Dairy Farmer. ANNETTE MARIE BREAULT FRENCHIE Glee Club 1,2,3,4, County Music Festival 1,2,3,4, Molecule Staff 3,4, Class Plays 1,2,3,4, Safety Patrol 3, Yearbook 3,4. Honors: Girls' State Delegate 3, Maple Queen Delegate 3, SNO-BALL Alternate 4. Ambition: Secretarial Work. DAVID ALAN CLARK DAVID Baseball 1,2,3,4, Molecule Staff 2,3,4, Class Plays 1,2,3,4, Safety Patrol 2,3,4, Yearbook 2,3,4. Honors: Jingle Bell Ball Prince 1, Safety Patrol Captain 4. Ambition: Unknown. ANNE MARIELLE DANDURAND ANNE Glee Club 4, Molecule Staff 4, Yearbook 4, Entered Franklin High School in 1969. Ambition: College. BRENDA KAY GATES GATESY BABY” Basketball 1,2,3,4, Softball 1,2,3,4, Vice President 1, Student Council Secretary 3,4, Student Council Rep. 3,4, M. V. U.S.C. Rep. 3,4, M. V.U.S.C. Secretary 4, Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Counr Music Festival 1,2,3,4, Molecule Staff 2,3,4, Class Plays 1,2, 3,4, Yearbook 3,4. Honors: NEDT Top Ten Percent 2, SNO BALL Delegate 3. Ambition: To study Math at UVM. MARGARET ANN LECLAIR MAGGIE” Basketball 3, Softball 3,4, Cheerleading 1,2, Glee Club 1,2,3, 4, County Festival 2,3,4, Library Aide 1,2, Molecule Staff 3,4, Neighborhood Youth Corp 4, Class Plays 1,2,3,4, Safety Patrol 3,4, Yearbook 3,4. Honors: Senior Class Marshall 3, Basketball Manager 4, Cheerleading Co-Captain 1, Cheerleading Captain 2, Jingle Bell Ball Princess 1. Ambition: College. BRIAN ROY LOTHIAN BRIAN Baseball 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Class Plays 1,2,3,4, Presi- dent 1, Treasurer 2,3,4, Molecule Staff 3,4, Yearbook 3,4, Honors: NEDT Top Ten Percent 2, Boys’ State Alternate 3, Senior Marshall 3, Basketball Co-Captain 3,4. Ambition: Col- lege and Aeronautical Engineering. DIANE JEAN PIERCE PIERCEY Basketball 1,2,3,4, Softball 1,2,3,4, Student Council Sec. 1, S.C. Rep. 2,3, M.V.U.S.C. Rep. 2,3, Pres. 4, Glee Club 1,2,3,4, County Festival 1,2,3,4, Molecule Staff 1,2,3,4, Class Plays 1,2,3,4, Safety Patrol 1, Yearbook 1,2,3,4. Honors: Citizenship Day Delegate 1, Girls’ State Alternate 3, Graduation Usher 3, SNO-BALL Del. 4, All-State Music Festival 4. Ambi- tion: To live. DEBORAH JEAN TITTEMORE DEBBIE Basketball 1,2,3,4, Softball 1,2,3,4, Secretary 1,2,3,4, Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Cty. Music Festival 1,2,3,4, Molecule Staff 3,4 Class Plays 1,2,3,4, Yearbook 3,4. Honors: All-State Music Festival 4, Olivetti Underwood Award of Merit 2, Senior Marshall 3, Jingle Bell Ball Princess 2. Ambition: To become a secretary. DAR Good Citizenship Girl. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1970 In the fall of 1958 the first grade room of Mrs. Vera Riley was blessed by the arrival of twenty-six in- nocent little cherubs, clad in new clothes and carrying awkward new lunch boxes. Of these, only six en- dured the twelve years of agony with the graduating class of 1970. That year holds memories for us all. For instance, the trials of Debbie T. as Brian L. sat behind her tugging at her ringlets; or Mrs. Riley’s ex- clamation I thought I smelled that stinkin' gum ; and the time that Diane P. forgot to wear her undies to school. Yes, we certainly started off on the wrong foot under the evil eye and in constant fear of Mr. Harris, THE PRINCIPAL. We progressed into second grade with fourteen members in the class, Margaret L. joining us. Here un- der the instruction of Mrs. Alice Goodhue we learned cursive writing - writing that year was a necessity, be- cause in order to go to the bathroom you had to write your name on the board first. The trouble was - that sometimes it took too long to write your name. Isn’t that right, Brian? Poor Mrs. Goodhue! In 1960 she was again greeted by our not so innocent faces. Third grade was a year of girls chase the boys, snow-forts, a class play, and a magnificent game called skyjets, which was in- spired by a book on our brand new round reading table. It was also a year of rivalry between Diane P. and Brenda G. over Brian L. They'll never forget the time that Brenda brought 500 to school so Brian would kiss her. In 1961 we were the responsibility of Mrs. Juanita Malone. Some of us considered her our nicest teacher. She taught us long division and how to make mud hogans. It seemed to be a year of parties - not only Halloween, Xmas, and Valentine's Day parties but also birthday parties for teacher and students. Amidst our merriment, however, was tragedy; Larry B., who was apparently accident-prone, fell on the ice and cracked open his knee. We all suffered mental anguish until he recovered. In grades five and six, the entire class learned the process of boiling water for Mrs. Ross' tea. These two years were accented by our daily posture exercises and our newly developed interest in dancing (5th grade was the year of the twist and the Beatles). Due to severe illness on the part of Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Mae Gates was our teacher for the first part of sixth grade. During this time emphasis was placed on art and creative writing. Also we were joined that year by Barbara Bates, whom we enthusiastically welcomed by an arm-breaking game of red-rover. Yes, our elementary years were trying, rewarding, and impossible to forget. To Annette they were especially challenging since English was foreign to her. And to highlight each year was a trip to Gramby Zoo. In the fall of 1964 we ascended the worn wooden stairs of Franklin High School with marked hesitation. Suffering under the false illusion of assiduous studying, complete silence, and iron-handed teachers whose glee was in assigning homework, we were gripped by fear and apprehension as we took our seventh grade seats. Within a minimum period of time, however, our ingenious minds learned the ropes of high school life and with the addition of David Clark we sailed through our 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, gaining and losing classmates. This, our last year gained us two new members, Philip and Anne, making our total membership eleven. It has been a short year filled with copious responsibilities and hilarious experiences. We can't believe that we are finally seniors and that graduation is upon us. In conclusion; good luck, friends; thank you faculty; and good-bye F. H. S. CLASS WILL DIANE P. wills her mouth to Diane Greenwood and her sex appeal to Madeline Domina. ANNE D. leaves her French accent and techniques to Steven Strong. DEBBIE T. bottles up her laugh and bequeaths it to the science lab as a supplement for laughing gas. DAVID C. wills his trusty alarm clock to David Couture, who has already displayed a need for one. MARGARET L. leaves her lengthy skirts to Susan Sherrer (also her blouses). May they be used to their best advantage. PHILIP B. passes on his driving and parking ability to Miss Dewing. ANNETTE B. leaves her ideas for fund-raising (car washes like they have in Highgate, etc.) to the Juniors. BRENDA G. wills her innocence and purity to James Sartwell, whose soul is already far gone. LARRY B. leaves his good looks, his intelligence, and his distaste for liquor to the Junior boys. BARBARA B. leaves her long legs to Darlene Greenwood so that she can make the track team at Union 7. BRIAN L. wills his sarcasm to Stephanie Forty and his self-control to Kim Lothian. CLASS PROPHECY DEBBIE TITTEMORE - Dwight and Debbie, who own and operate IBM with their five little IBM computors, are presently revising Dr. Spock's book on Baby and Child Care. They expect this to be a success due to the popularity of their previous book Easier Said Than Done . Best wishes, Dwight and Debbie, in your duo-career. ANNE DANDURAND - Anne, married to a Martian, now lives on the second floor in an unknown city on Mars with their 25 little Martians, each owning a spaceship and happily raiding other planets. BRIAN LOTHIAN - Brian, after one week of naval training, was dishonorably discharged from the academy for hiding a Wave under his bed. Following this unsuccessful endeavor, Brian gave up girls and, after touring the world, is now happy, raising kangaroos in Australia. DIANE PIERCE - Diane while actively studying psychology at Harvard, was convicted of organizing a com- munist plot to overthrow the country - following her involvement in an anti-air pollution movement. At present she is awaiting trial for the death penalty in a New York prison. Pray for her!!! LARRY BISHOP - Larry, combining his two foremost interests - basketball and women, became successful as coach of the world renowned Bouncing Bunnies. Due to Larry's newly developed methods of exercise and muscle control, the team has far surpassed the Globe Trotters in all aspects. In his leisure time, Larry occasionally condescends to play with the girls. BARBARA BATES - Barbara graduated with honors from Vassar, where she majored in education. She now teaches mathematics in the Brainerd Institute of Technology which adjoins the Missisquoi Valley Union High School. Barbara spends her leisure hours in intelligent conversation with her husband. BRENDA GATES - Brenda, after being expelled from U. V. M. , became the chief cook at Tatro's Tea House. Upon gaining 50 pounds, she had her mouth amputated. From there Brenda rose to fame, starring in horror movies. ANNETTE BREAULT - Annette, recently declared the most photogenic woman in the world, is influential and admired throughout the fashion world. Due to the arrival of quintuplets, however, Annette was forced to give up her career to take on the responsibilities of motherhood. DAVID CLARK - David has gained prestige as producer of television commercials for General Motors. When away from cars, female proteges, and the set, David checks up on his privately owned rubber factory, operated on the isle of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. MARGARET LeCLAIR - Margaret, following two successful years with Larry's Bouncing Bunnies, was knocked unconscious in a dramatic attempt to rebound a ball. For six months she lay in a coma suffering from severe brain damage. Diane P., nearing her execution, requested as her last wish that her brain be left to her dying friend. After the brain transplant, Margaret carried on a successful campaign under Richard Allen and be- came Vice President of the U. S. A. PHILIP BOUCHARD - Philip, after an unsuccessful attempt at Vermont Tech., returned home to his father's farm. From there, Philip collaborated in a conspiracy to poison all artificial milk on the market. This un- derhanded endeavor resulted in the restoration of the dairy industry. Philip became rich and prosperous as the most successful farmer in Vermont. THOSE WERE THE DAYS Diane Margaret Anne CLASSES THE SEVENTH GRADE MIKE GRUTEKE our special 7th grader SEVENTH GRADE BACK: V. Johnson, B. Bishop, A. Lothian, R. Menard, S. Rainville, J. Mullen, T. Hammond, J. Dewing, D. Wetherby, C. Richard, D. Wedge, D. Bushey, FRONT: M. Ouintin, D. Greenwood, L. Bamum, M. Desroches, R. Gates, J. Godin, S. Ploof, G. Messier, J. Mercier, Inquiry during Science Class, with Mr. Brainerd. JUNIOR HIGH HOME EC. 7th and 8th BACK: M. Quintin, S. Ploof, V. Johnson, D. Durenleau, B. Menard, J. Godin, E. Wedge, A. Rainville, D. Richard, J. Hammond, B. Barnum, D. Greenwood, D. Bushey. FRONT: L. Barnum, B. Bishop, M. Desroches, G. Messier, J. Mercier. 7th GRADE READING BACK: K. Benjamin, C. Richard, D. Scott, J. Mullen, S. Rainville, T. Hammond, A. Lothian, J. Godin, J. Mer- cier, D. Wedge, J. Dewing, D. Greenwood, D. Wetherby. 8th GRADE BACK: D. Durenleau, C. Godin, R. Davis. P. Gates, W. Elwood, T. Messier, B. Barnum. FRONT: D. Richard, S. Bates, J. Hammond, G. Forty, A. Rainville, B. Me- nard, E. Wedge. FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN CLASS BACK: D. Greenwood, M. Mullen, M, Rainville, S. Ploof, E. Erno, B. Fregeau, A. Breault, G. Gates, H. Bushey, M. Dandurand, C. Rainville. FRONT: P. Pierce, B. Barnum, B. Richard, Z. Scott, B. Gokey, A. Davis, J. Corey, M. Columb, D. Greenwood. SOPHOMORE CLASS BACK: A. Bishop, G. Rainville, R. Sartwell, D. Couture, C. Magnam, H. Olmstead, D. Menard, A. Quintin, B. Forty, K. Lothian. FRONT: B. Chaf- fee, S. Dufford, B. Lothian, T. Malone, M. Ploof, B. Barnum, C. Pierce, J. Scott. BACK, L-R: B. Lumbra, J. Sartwell, J. Tatro, J. Breault, E, Corey, T. Richard, G, Gates. T. Columb, I. Elwood, D. Larose, G. Scott. FRONT: M. Domina, A. Rainville, S. Scott, S. Forty, G. Bouchard, B. Richard, S. Sherrer, J. Bouchard. JUNIORS Moment of Inspiration! JUNIOR CLASS ACTIVITIES STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL: BACK: S. Rainville, G. Rainville, T. Messier, FRONT: T. Richard - Vice-President, J. Tatro - President, B. Gates - Secretary, M. Mullen - Treasurer. NO PHOTO AVAILABLE UNION COUNCIL: J. Tatro, B. Gates, S. Scott, R. Richard, C. Magnant. BOYS’ BASKETBALL L-R, BACK: J. Tatro, B. Lothian, T. Richard, B. Freqeau, E. Emo, G. Gates. FRONT: A. Davis, M. Mullen, Z. Scott, G. Rainville, G. Gates, L. Bishop, J. Sartwell. Pre-Game Strategy Sink it, John! GIRLS’ BASKETBALL L-R, BACK: M. Pierce, C. Pierce, D. Pierce, B. Bates, A. Rainville, S. Scott, G. Bouchard. FRONT: R. Johnson, B. Bamum, S. Forty, S. Sherrer, D. Tittemore, B. Lothian, B. Gates. Captain Debbie on her way up! Choosing a uniform. BOYS’ BASEBALL L-R, BACK: J. Sartwell, G. Scott, I. Elwood, T. Richards, G. Gates, R. Sartwell. L-R, FRONT: L. Bishop, B. Lothian, B. Bamum, J. Tatro, D. Clark. GIRLS’ SOFTBALL L-R, BACK: B. Gates, D. Pierce, B. Bates, A. Rainville, G. Bouchard, M. Leclair. L-R, FRONT: S. Forty, D. Titte- more, S. Scott. JUNIOR HIGH SOCCER TEAM L-R: C. Pierce, B. Fregeau, P. Gates, R. Morton, R. Gates, G. Gates, A. Davis, S. Ploof, T. Messier, M. Dandurand, R. Sweet, Z. Scott. CHEERLEADERS L-R, BACK: J. Hammond, D. Richard, B. Chaffee, P. Pierce, B. Gokey. FRONT: D. Green- wood, V. Johnson, L. Bamum, B. Barnum. On to Victory Franklin Rollout Sophomore play Quiet Home Wedding CHRISTMAS PARTY Here Comes Santa! The Cool School Choir Waiting for Santa Claus. SENIOR SUPPER Training for Marriage! Dieting? THE BAND BACK ROW, L-R: R. Gates, C. Richard, C. Rainville, B. Barnum, M, Rainville, S. Rainville, P. Gates, B. Forty, C. Pierce, S. Forty, M. Pierce, B, Barnum, P. Pierce, L. Barnum. FRONT ROW: J. Mercier, J. Scott, V. Johnson, S. Ploof, A. Rainville, M. Desroches, B. Barnum, D. Richard. MUSIC MOLECULE STAFF L-R, 3rd R: M. Mullen, P. Bouchard, D. Larose, B. Lothian, T. Malone, J. Tatro. 2nd R: M. LeClair, A. Dandurand, B. Bates, D. Tittemore, J. Scott, S. Dufford. 1st R: S. Sherrer, B. Bates, A. Breault (Editor), D. Pierce, S. Scott, S. Forty. Rolling The Press. Picking Up The Pieces. FRANKLIN JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL OUR FINAL YEAR OUR FINEST YEAR HISTORY PAST . . . PRESENT . . . FUTURE . . . SCHOOL HISTORY FRANKLIN ACADEMY (about 1908) The first settlers of our small town, then called Huntsburgh, being intelligent men and realizing the great importance of education, had foresight in the establishment of schools. In the charter of the town there were made three grants of land for education purposes - one for the University of Vermont, one for the first County Grammar School, and one for the schools of the town. At the early date of 1795, six years after the first man, Samuel Hubbard, had settled here in Huntsburgh, the first school was taught by Josiah Allen, in a log house. It was a small school situ- ated near the original Hubbard home, where the Clarks now live. Schools were taught then in log buildings or in homes. The few schools were sup- ported by contributions, Squire Hubbard paying half. The district system started with two districts, the north and the south, with a school in each. These multiplied, until in 1860 there were 14 build- ings accommodating 525 pupils. Both our schools and our schoolhouses compared favorably with those of other towns. The first high school was an academy, a brick building comfortably situated. Later a wooden school building was built on the park by the Congre- gational Church. Franklin Academy was incorporat- ed in 1849 and went into successful operation the next year with Mr. Smith as first preceptor. Some of the principals following him were ex-Governor Roswell Famham, Professor A. M. Butler, Miss M. A. Pomeroy, and Charles W. Gates. This school was very popular for a while. When the academy started there were, besides the principal and his as- sistant, four teachers, one of French, two of music, one teaching piano, and piano and seraphine, which was an early keyboard reed instrument of which the melodeon is a portable variety. There was also a teacher of painting and drawing. The total enrollment for the first year was 190 pupils. Of these 60 per cent were from out of town. They came in great numbers from Franklin County, from other counties, and a few from other states. Franklin's oldest living alumnus, Mr. Burton W. Olmstead, 1901. Some of the subjects taught then which are no longer offered were mental philosophy, botany, geology, surveying, Greek, and later, German. There were two literary societies, the Debating Society in charge of the principal, and the Literary Association which had weekly lectures. Tuition was charged for each subject. Board could be had at $1.25 a week, and rooms at reason- able rates. The regulations were somewhat more strict than they are now. The principal had full authority over the students. No student was permitted to leave town during term time. They could leave their rooms during study hours by permission of the principal, but were expected to stay in their rooms. This brings to mind a little episode: Principal Charles Gates used to practice calling around after 8 o'clock in the evening to see if his orders were obeyed. One evening when Herbert Comings hap- pened to be visiting two young ladies, Mr. Gates' step was heard on the stairs. The girls immediately hid Herbert in the closet, Mr. Gates’ call was short and Herbert soon emerged from the closet, supposing that he was undiscovered. The next morning after scripture and prayers, Mr. Gates ordered Herbert Comings to stand up. Mr. Gates then proceeded to ask him, in front of the school, why, on the oc- casion of his visit to the two young ladies, had Herb- ert hidden in the closet and neglected to take his hat. This, of course, greatly embarrassed him and Mr. Comings said that never again did he leave his hat around. Another regulation of the school was that the students should go to church on the Sabbath, and I hear that a principal amusement of the young gentle- men was to go to church and walk home with the girls. At first there were four terms in a school year, but later, three terms. The boys would go during the terms when they had the least farm work to do. During the fall and spring terms a Teacher's Class was formed for those who intended to teach in the winter or summer. The academy was not divided into classes, but one went until he thought he had had enough educa- tion; then, if he wished, he could take a teacher's test and teach on a permit. Public examinations were held at the close of the fall and spring terms, to which patrons and friends of the school were cordially invited. As for recitations, the motto was, Be thorough instead of rapidly 'getting through the book'. By 1899 our academy was called a high school and housed the grades also. At this time graduation was held; tuition was paid only by those living out- side of town; the high school curriculum included the Latin-scientific course, the English course, and the Teachers' course. The total number of pupils in the high school was 29. Entrance examinations were required. The aim of the school was to pre- pare its pupils for entrance to college, for teaching, or for life itself. In the early 1900's a Military Academy held forth for three or four years. Athletics were started. FRANKLIN TODAY The boys wore uniforms, had military drills and Manual of Arms. They had a basketball and ai ase- ball team. At the close of the spring term, the Cadets went camping for ten days at Silver Lake (now Lake Carmi). There was much controversy over a new school building. Many people voted against the new build- ing because it would cost too much, and people looked out for themselves first. Finally, our present school was built. It was opened in 1910. The old academy was cut in two and part of it became the house in which Joe Bouchard now lives. There was no graduating class in 1910, but in 1911 the institu- tion became an accredited high school. Several illustrous people have come from our school. Anna R'well Hacket, Wilma Powers Ole- phant, and Myron Powers have been foreign mis- sionaries. Gordon Titemore was the Principal of Burlington Business College for many years. George Foss was the father of a congressman from Chicago and a governor of Massachusetts. Several have been high ranking army officers, ministers, doctors, and a great number of teachers. Among our principals there have also been im- portant people. Our second principal. Roswell Farnham, was an ex-governor; Charles W. Gates later became our governor; and G. Leland Green was the first principal of the Vermont State School of Agriculture in Randolph and later president of an agricultural college in Rime, Georgia. Occasionally there has been talk of giving up the school. One man protested because he had a large family and could not afford out of town tuition for all of his children. The school was kept and from his family there are two foreign missionaries and four teachers. Again, the question of Franklin's joining a Cen- tral School is being debated, but the idea was sound- ly defeated in a spirited town meeting in 1958. How- ever, the issue will doubtless recur, and must be met with determination if Franklin is to keep its own school. Abridged from Essay by M. Priscilla (Dewing) Gates '46. LATER HISTORY ADDENDUM As the rural schools closed one by one, the cen- tral school became too crowded, and in 1950 an ad- dition, consisting of five class rooms and a large basement room - later used for a lunchroom - was built. A commercial course was started in 1949, and many of the graduates from this course have become efficient secretaries. Now, as the pupils from Franklin High prepare to join with those of Highgate and Swanton, next September, in the new Missisquoi Valley Union High School, there are six full time high school teachers, besides the principal, a music teacher, a band director, a driver training teacher, and a teacher's aide. Onward to Missisquoi Valley Union High School GOLD PATRONS Dr. Boyd E. Ashton Mr. and Mrs. Herman Benjamin Anthony Brainerd Mrs. Eunice Clark Class of '70 Class of '71 Class of '72 Class of '73 Class of '74 Class of '75 John F. Desrochers Majorie C. Dewing Mr. and Mrs. Hubert W. Gallup Lucile A. Gates Richard Glidden Seth Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kazzuba and Girls Lois M. Marcet, Elem. Coordinator F.N. W. Clifford Morton Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mullen David S. Samson Olin D. Samson, M. D. Mr. and Mrs. Renwick F. Scott SILVER PATRONS Anonymous Shirley G. Barnum Bruce Benjamin Claire Bouchard Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gates Robert S. Greene Robert Guerrina Merriman D. Hull Lucille Lothian Helen McDermott James and Sylvia Messier Burton W. Olmstead James A. Richard Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Richard Arlene A. Sargeant Rita Magnant Selby John S. Stanley Marion Toof Marion Waters REGULAR PATRONS Richard Allen Mary Pierce Beatte Louise Bouchard Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Breault Gladys Fillier Conrad Gaboriault Alice E. Goodhue Beulah Greenland Bernice Hanna Douglas Harrod Esther Willard Kinney Florence Mullen Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lothian Janet Magnant Suzanne Horskin Miller Charles Pierce Roswell Ploof Joyce A. Poissant Ethel R. Preston Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rainville Ruth Rashaw Vera J. Riley Helen M. Russell Emerson Shedd Joann Therrien Mr. and Mrs. Max Tittemore Leo T. West, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Wright ADVERTISERS CARMAN’S STORE FRANKLIN TELEPHONE 4A COMPANY Dial, Extension Service, Etc. Franklin, Vt. East Franklin, Vt. w CLARK HUBBARD Compliments of Dealer in quality Canadian Cows, Cattle, Horses McDermott’S INC. Phone 285-7013 We Buy and Sell Enosburg Falls, Vt. 933-2144 BENJAMIN AND DEWING LIME SERVICE Bulk Spread Lime Fertilizer GILBERT A. DEWING, Owner Rt. 3 Enosburg Falls, Vt. Call Anytime 285-4321 Congratulations to the PEASCO FEEDS Graduating Class of 1970 LAKE CARMI A. D. PEASE GRAIN CO., INC. AMUSEMENT, INC. Franklin, Vt. Burlington, Vt. 05401 Compliments of Compliments of CURTISS THE BREEDING SWEET SHOP SERVICE JACK BOUDREAU St. Albans, Vt. Tel. 524-5455 Franklin, Vermont DICK WRIGHT, INC. FORD SALES FORD GIVES YOU BETTER IDEAS 1. LUXURY 2. VALUE 3. PERFORMANCE 4. ECONOMY IT'S THE GOING THING! FRANKLIN, VT. TELEPHONE 285-7501 ANDY BONNEAU INC. Compliments of BLOUIN BROS., INC. SKI-DOO The Light Footed Snowmobile Dealer in Petroleum Products Enosburg Falls, Vermont Enosburg Falls, Vermont 05450 Phone: 933-4415 Telephone: 933-4420 CHAMPLAIN CITY FEED and LUMBER Co. CHEVROLET INC. Mobile Homes New and Used Cars VA and FHA Approved Homes Lower Newton St. St. Albans, Vermont 05478 Tel. 524-2136 JEAN-MARIE LAROCHE DRUM HILL MAPLES Enosburg Falls, Vermont 05450 Telephone: 933-4455 Maple Syrup Highgate Center, Vermont Phone: 868-4877 CHARLES N. MULLEN HEATING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Franklin, Vermont Telephone: 285-7783 AGWAY COMPLETE FARM SERVICE FEED - SEED - FERTILIZER FARM SUPPLIES SILOS and FARM BUILDINGS AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT AGWAY YOUR HOME AND GARDEN STORE Enosburg Falls, Vt. Telephone: 933-4313 524-6767 Compliments of Compliments of HANDY PONTIAC CADILLAC JOE KITTY’S ABC STORE BUICK INC. Staple and Fancy 191 Lake St. St. Albans Groceries and Meats Vermont 05478 Highgate Center, Vt. Telephone: 524-6531 Telephone: 868-4409 THE BARGAINING VOICE OF 10,000 DAIRY FARMERS EASTERN MILK PRODUCERS CO-OP FRANKLIN COUNTY LOCAL ENOSBURG FALLS, VT, TEL. 933-2313 ,tRC Oc V V RILEYS ABC STORE Franklin, Vt. 285-7791 Serving the people for the past 43 years with fine Groceries - Meats - Fruits. - Frozen Food - Paint - Drugs - Footwear - Hardware - Tobacco - Candy - Riley's General Store in Franklin says thank you for the business given them. OSCAR - FAY MARILYN - GERRY Congratulations: SALLY - STEVEN Class of 1970 t 'yljtvt DUSSAULT A. C. MULL CO. REAL ESTATE Vitamin and Mineral Dairy Pre-Mix INSURANCE SERVICE Livestock Nutritional Consultant PAUL O. BERTRAND PAUL E. DUSSAULT Real Estate Broker 13 Congress Street St. Albans, Vt. 05478 Swanton, Vt. 868-4094 Tel. 524-3174 Res. 524-4568 J. A. FEELEY AND SONS, INC. Contractors F or WELL DRILLING Authorized Agents Sta-rite Products Highgate Center, Vt. Phone 868-7725 Or 868-7766 LEMNAH BROTHERS C ong ratulations to the Class of 1970 HONDA SALES HARRISON WRIGHT 205 Lake Street St. Albans, Vermont Franklin, Vermont Tel: 285-7691 Have You Tried ETHAN ALLEN Milk in 1 2 gal. and quarts Homogenized or Non-Fat BUTTER-COTTAGE CHEESE Orange Juice Light Cream - Heavy Cream at your favorite store Subsidiary of the St. Albans Coop. Creamery SWEENY HARDWARE INC Kyanize Paints Varnishes Enamels Electrical Appliances Black Decker Power Tools Housewares 20 South Main Street St. Albans, Vt. 524-4783 COMPLIMENTS ALAN BENJAMIN of D rilling - Bla sting Tree Removal SKEELS WEIDMEN Snowplowing and Removal GRAIN Franklin Vt. SWANTON, VT. 285-7013 COMPLIMENTS of DON TRAHAN THE NYE AGENCY FARM EQUIP. NUFFIED Sales and Service Representing Cooperative FIRE Insurance Association of Vermont DION-OWATTONA SIMPLICITY Lawn and Garden Equipment Middlebury, Vt. RT. 7 NORTH SWANTON, VT. CONGRA TULA TIONS TO FRANKLIN JR. - SR. HIGH ON YOUR FINEST YEAR PEOPLES TRUST COMPANY Member of F. D. I. C. St. Albans, Vt. CLASS RINGS • COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS PERSONAL CARDS • TROPHIES • CLUB PINS • DIPLOMAS SAWYER W. LEE 40 Brewer Parkway, South Burlington, Vermont, Telephone 4-6250 ALSO REPRESENTATIVE FOR TAYLOR-MADE YEARBOOKS SCHIBI FARM SUPPLY CO. Compliments of ■ ST. ALBANS HI ELECTRIC ■ ■ ■ APPLIANCE CO. Make Our Store Your Head- quarters for Machinery, Supplies, and Service. Phone 524-2976 Crest Road St. Albans, Vt. Everything Electrical Lakeview 4-2159 82 No. Main St. BENJAMIN’S GARAGE H P HOOD SON M. H. BENJANIN, Proprietor Electric and Acetylene Welding General Repairing Country Procurement Manufacturing Plant St. Albans, Vermont Franklin, Vt. Tel. 285-7013 PAULINE’S O. C. McCUIN BEAUTY SALON SONS Highgate Center, Vt. Appliances - Radio - T. V. Sales and Service 868-7074 Highgate Center, Vt, 868-4730 By Appointment Only Compliments of BOUCHER We wish to thank EQUIPMENT our advertisers and COMPANY we hope that our readers © will patronize them. 868-4184 Swanton, Vt. AUTOGRAPHS TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY