Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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GERTRUDE BUCKINI Lincoln Street “ Gert ” Franklin “Deep in thought and word and deed.” This demure and quiet Miss is “Gert,” another one of those wise people whose actions speak louder than their words. In spite of her quietness, Gert certainly did her bit to help the class along and was never heard to refuse when asked to help. “ Gert’s ” quiet friendliness was given to many and it was indeed a privilege to know her. Wherever she goes, we know that her pleasing ways will make the very best of friends for her. Through her high school course “ Gert studied business and we understand that she will continue along this line. Here’s the best to you, “ Gert! ” HELYNE JEAN CHILSON Dean Avenue “Shrimp” “ Unc “Chilly” Franklin “ Small of stature, quick of wit. “Shrimp” was a little girl; but oh my! She proved to us that good goods do come in small packages. This blue-eyed blond was the “ petite ” member of the class and was among the ranks of the business students. Wbat she lacked in quantity she made up in quality. Whenever there was good fun on hand, Chilly was right on hand also, but never did the atmosphere lose a speck of heat by her presence. Helen attended Dean for a while, but her attraction for High School was so great she came back. There’s no place like F. H. S., is there, Shrimp? We aren ' t sure of Helen’s ambitions, but we do know that she has “ hope§.” Hallowe’en Committee ’27; Interclass Track ’26, ’27, ’28. EVERETT CLYDE CONNOR Plea sant Street “Cut” Franklin A smile for each — a friend for all. “ Cut ” was the fellow with the original Democratic spirit — to nearly everyone whom he saw, he gave the glad hand and a hearty “ Hi-a-kid.” He was a man of travel, and knew every town in the vicinity and had many “acquaintances.” Everett started at the bottom and is now working his way up in the Great Atlantic and Pacific Company. His favorite pastime was eating A P caramels. “ Cut ” wants to be a man of business and plans on entering business school. Tend to business, “ Cut,” and we are sure success will be yours. Band ’27, ’28; Chorus ’27, ’28; Boys’ Glee Club ’28; Public Speaking ’25.

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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.

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MILDRED CORBETT Dean Avenue “ Milly ” Franklin “ The world knows nothing of its greatest women.” Allow me to introduce Milly. Indeed she is a business woman. One never sees Milly wandering aimlessly about the corridors. She is always going somewhere and she’s always in a hurry to get there. They say she is a wizard at typing! Her shy wit has made many close friends for her and she is always a welcome addition to any group of girls or boys. We hear she has accepted a posi¬ tion at the Franklin Yarn. Go to it, Milly! Won certificates from Underwood and Royal Typewriter Com¬ panies. The best in the school. JOSEPH B. CROWLEY East Central Street “ Joe ” Franklin “ A glass of fashion, and the mould of form.” “Joe was generally known as “that cute Senior with the darl¬ ing smile ” but he wasn’t afraid to get it mussed in football, basket¬ ball, or baseball, and he was a three letter man. “Joe” was mostly to be found in Medfield, as he didn’t believe in patronizing the home industry. He was very fond of homework, especially French, as it took his mind off “the more trivial things of life,” and gave him a chance to go to the library, where we all studied so hard. Joe is sure to make good wherever he goes, we are con¬ fident of that. Baseball ’27, ’28; Football ’27, ’28; Basketball ' 28; Hockey ’27; Dramatics 27, 28; Band 28; Ring Committee ' 28; Junior Prom Committee. (Chairman) CLARA ELLEN CRUISE Union Street “ Cruisie ” Franklin “A friend to all, and a grand, good sport.” Clara is another one of our modern flappers of ’28 and also a “ Grand good sport.” A dance was Clara’s joy. No wonder. Who wouldn’t like a dance when one had all Clara’s partners. Cruisie did her best to keep pep in the class. She also helped her class athletically, as well as socially, strong proof of which was found in her black eye which she obtained in hockey. She is so well known that few words are needed to tell about her. Anything else you’d like to know about Cruisie, ask “ Mutt,” for she surely can tell you. Class Treasurer ’25, ’26; Interclass basketball ’25, ’27, ’28; Hockey ’26, ’27, ’28; Junior Prom Committee; Dramatics ’25, ’26, ’27, ' 28; Glee Club ' 25, ’26, ’27; “ Oskey ” Finance Committee ' 28; Track ’25, ’26, ’27.