Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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yr r ROY EUGENE BELCHER “ Gob ” Bellingham Center “Let the world slide — what care I? ” May we introduce another member of the Bellingham Clan? Or perhaps he needs no introduction. As a dazzling pitcher on the nine, and a clever tackle on the eleven, he made his name as an athlete of note and an all around good sport. However, Roy did not confine his talents to the athletic field, hut found con¬ siderable time to keep up his acquaintance among the fair sex. “ Sheik ” was never given the cold shoulder by any girl, judging from his friendliness to that sex. In spite of his appearance which would lead one to think that he would become a model for collar ads, this Adonis plans on entering the Navy. “ Gob ” will leave behind in school broken hearts, some broken bats, and a host of pleasant memories. Football ’27 28; Baseball ’27, ’28; Hockey ’28; Glee Club ’28. HELEN MAE BENT Summer Street “Teaser” “ She has eyes so soft and blue, Take care, young men, take care. Franklin What a difference time has made in Helen. When she entered High School with the rest of our class, she was a shy, frightened- appearing little girl, whose sweet smiles and blue eyes made many of the manly hear ts of the upper classmen flutter and miss a beat. Helen was one of the best known girls in school. “Teaser” was a good sport and was always ready to join merrymakers no matter what pranks they were up to. She was one of the best athletes and played an important part in basket ball, girls’ baseball, track, and hockey. Best wishes to you in whatever you undertake, Helen. Basket-ball ' 26, ' 27, (Capt.) ' 28; Interclass track ’25, ’26, ’27, ' 28; Baseball ’27; Junior Prom Committee ’27. GERALDINE BIBEAULT E. Central Street “Gerry” Franklin “We are the music makers.” Gerry, the sunshine girl, was always there with a smile and a helping hand when called upon. We feel as if we could sit for¬ ever and listen to her tickle the ivories. All wish her luck in being successful in attending the Conservatory. Popular alike with girls, boys, and older people, “ Gerry ’’ never lacked a companion, no matter where she was going. She was a talented dancer, and was always being called upon to play or dance. “ Gerry ” took good care of her flaming locks and always had a marcel which was the envy of her girl friends. She took part in dramatics and there certainly were some parts which she played to perfection, as at¬ tested by her performance in “ Merton of the Movies.” We wish luck to one of the best sports and one of the truest friends in the class. Dramatics ' 26, ' 28; Glee Club ' 25, ' 26; Hallowe’en Party Com¬ mittee.

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fosmi RAPHAEL COSTELLO Union Street “ Raff ” Franklin, Mass. “ A man he seems of cheerful yesterday, and confident tomorrow.” Here’s Raff, the treasurer of our Class, and an exceedingly pop¬ ular senior. He was a good all around sport and took part in everything which was going on. He was a star second baseman on the diamond and also one of our best at parlor athletics. Raff was fond of night work — we mean in the telephone exchange. He was very apt at mixing strange concoctions in the Lab, and with awe, the rest of us watched him set up intricate apparatus. If Raphael continues at the pace he set in High School we are sure he will hold his own with the best of them. Class Treasurer ’27, ’28; Junior Prom Committee ’27; Dramatics ’27; Baseball ’27, ’28, Capt. ’28; Football Mgr. ’28; Inter Class basketball ' 27 , ’28; Inter Class Track ’27; Band ’26, ’27, ’28. NORMA GERTRUDE BAKER Central Street “ Norm ” Franklin “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Norma was always one of the more Quiet, sunshiny nooks of our class. That js, quiet until you know her and then she was “one of the girls.” Norma’s laughter at times could be heard pealing contagiously from some group of merrymakers. And such laugh¬ ter! It certainly could chase the blues out of every corner and scatter them to the four winds. Norma’s sweet sincerity and love of wholesome fun has won her many friends, friends who will stand by her as she is sure to stand by them. Norma’s plans are at present a little uncertain, but whatever she undertakes is sure to be well done. Glee Club ' 27, ' 28; Track ’27, ’28; Interclass basketball ’27, ' 28. ALICE LAMBERT BEANE Dean Avenue “ Beany ” Franklir “ Stay as you are, Alice, and be loved forever.” Toot! Toot! Here comes Alice, our star athlete. Was it track hockey, basket-ball or base-ball ? Alice would do it. She is going to do it, too, for she has planned to enter Sargent and make ath- letics her vocation. If she does as much for Sargent as she die for Franklin High, she will not have the least difficulty in rising to untold heights. Beany was one of the most popular girls ir High School and found a bevy of friends where ever she went She loved to jolly someone and ' could always find a clever, origina line to toss to an unsuspecting friend. She represented our schoo in the speaking contest in her Senior year, and took part witl great ability in many of our plays. She was a good sport, a gooc dancer, a jolly companion, a good student, and a willing worker What more could be desired? “ Oskey ” editorial staff; Basketball ’25, ’26, ’27. ’28; Inter-class I rack 25, 26, Captain, 27, ' 28; Dramatics ’26, ’27, ’28; Public 27 - . 28: , J ey ’ 26) ’ 27 ’ ’ 28: Inte rclass basketball ’25 -G W, Captain, .8; Baseball 27, Captain; School marshal ’28 ' Junior Prom Committee ’27; Hallowe’en Committee ’27. 3 (juaji

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Franklin J. CHESTER BOWERS Union Street “ Chet ” “ But be yourself— Imperial, plain and true.” Madame Chairman, worthy opponents, honorable judges, ladies and gentlemen, friends and foes, this is “Chet.” You’ve no doubt long admired the curly locks and brown eyes possessed by this young man, and if you have conversed with him, you have surely admired his ready wit. He was the last word in good fellows, and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He had a wonderful ability for managing things, and when there was work assigned for Chester to do, it was always willingly and thoroughly done. He had a way with the fair sex and was on the most friendly terms with all the members of the faculty. Here’s wishing him the best of luck, for the Class of ' 28 will always bet on “ Chet.” Junior Prom Committee ’29; Hallowe’en Committee ’27; Dra¬ matics ’28; School Marshal ’28. PHEBE MYRTLE BRIGGS Main Street “ Briggs ” South Franklin Her quiet and unassuming air — Assures her of a welcome anywhere. Tall, slender, blond, blue-eyed, and smiling sweetly. This is Phebe! She is another member of the South Franklin squad. “ Briggs ” hasn’t made much noise during her sojourn at school, but when she does say something, it’s time to listen. One of her greatest assets is her school-girl complexion with gentle blushes suffusing her countenance frequently. She has a sweet soprano voice although it was rarely that we heard it. Her ability on the track won points for her class at the trackmeets. Although we did not succeed in finding out just what Phebe’s plans for the future are, we know that whatever she attempts will be well done. Interclass Track ’28; Glee Club ’27, ’28. ALFRED FRANCIS BRUNELLI Ruggles Street “Freddie” Franklin “ For he’s a jolly good fellow.” Alfred was one of the hard working college students. He was one of the quietest boys of the class, but also one of the most valuable. He was always fond of dancing school and was to be found there every Thursday night. He was a friend in need, and if it was transportation or money, Freddy’s car was in evidence or his hand in his pocket, always ready to help a fellow out. It wasn’t always fellows that Freddy helped out of difficulties. To many a damsel in distress his car has proven a salvation. He plans on entering Wentworth Institute. Go to it, Freddy. We’re all with you. Interclass Basketball ’28; Band ’27, ' 28; Dramatics ’28; Hal¬ lowe’en Party Committee.