Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1945 volume:

V . franklin library YEAR BOOK 1645 •• ' •y -; f THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY STAFF Business Manager JOHN McNALLY Art Chairman FRED PECCI Editor-in-Chief WILLIAM FARRINGTON Literary Editor CHARLES ANDERSON, JR. Editorial Committee Social Chairman CARL SCHLUNTZ Advertising Chairman GEORGE RAWNSLEY Girls’ Sports NANCY DOHERTY Literary Advisor MISS HOLMES Boys’ Sports DANIEL LYONS Class Advisor MISS DeBAGGIS Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Five DEDICATION Through our four years in Franklin High, it has been the guiding hand of Miss DeBaggis that has helped to hold us clear of the dangers and pitfalls that lurked along the way. Our favorite teacher and ever helpful friend, her help and advice have been of immeasurable aid to us. For all this we are deeply grateful— more so, in fact, than any written word can express. Our gratitude comes from deep with¬ in our hearts and will be felt there always. With this thought in mind, we, the graduat¬ ing class of 1945, do hereby dedicate this yearbook to Miss Palma DeBaggis, our most competent, most deserving class advisor. dPZrthur c lsD. S ale AMHERST A.B. HARVARD ED.M. Superintendent uf Schools (James J]. Doherty HARVARD A.B. Principal uf High School Gharles i7. Eraser Harvard and Hyannis Summer Schools FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY JOHN RODGERS The quiet, unimposing member of the faculty, Mr. Rodgers has an intense concern for our welfare which has made him well liked and respected by all, during the past four years. His high standards and ideals have inspired us to greater heights in our scholastic achieve¬ ments. It is with the greatest reluctance that we leave one of our truest friends behind us. MISS BEANE Health Education, General Math., Girls ' Physical Director In “Beanie” we found both a teacher and a friend. As the girls’ physical director she was wonderful, and her classes proved as enjoyable as they did helpful. Al¬ ways ready to give a helping hand, she chaperoned at many of our social hours, directed the Grand March at our Junior Prom and in every way she could she made our high school years happy ones. We know that the future classes will admire her as much as we do. MARION E. HOLMES An English class and teacher that one looks forward to! That is the reputation that our popular head of the English Department has won and lived up to. Miss Holmes’ warmth, personality, and true and lively interest in the welfare of her pupils make it so. May she always uphold our ideal of a “student’s teacher” Page Twelve Nineteen Hundred Forty-five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL J. MURRAY STEVENS Mr. Stevens’ all-around knowledge has helped out many of us when we needed sound advice. When one goes to his classes or has an informal talk with him, one is sure to come out with helpful ideas. Surely, when we look back at our days at F. H. S. we will appreciate even more what Mr. Stevens has HENRI C. BEANE Mr. Beane is one of the most popular members of the faculty. He is known mainly for his excellent basket¬ ball teams. Some of the teams he has produced have been included among the finest of the state in Class B. He has helped make basketball the most popular high school sport in F. H. S. Mr. Beane and his teams have helped popularize Franklin’s name throughout Massa¬ chusetts. Although Mr. Beane is known as our basket¬ ball coach, he ' s also well-known as our successful athletic director. The ease with which Mr. Beane handles his classes makes everyone feel comfortable and in a state of mind ready for study. It isn’t any wonder that he has so many A pupils. MISS DeBAGGIS English , Latin, and Italian Miss DeBaggis, our class advisor, is one of F. H. S.’s most popular teachers. Her classes are always as enjoy¬ able as they are educational. As our competent Latin teacher she made many of us realize that Latin is an important as well as an interesting language. We will miss you, Miss DeBaggis, and long remem¬ ber you. We know that future pupils at F. H. S will appreciate you as we did. Nineteen Hundred Forty-five Page Thirteen THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL MISS EDITH Z. ROSE What’s personality? It’s that indefinable something which radiates from Miss Rose’s face. She never could stress enough the importance of having a pleasing per¬ sonality. If her students use her as an example, they are sure to be successes! “Cute” is the word for EZR. Strangers think her a student, and who wouldn ' t? Your constructive suggestions and helpfulness, espe¬ cially with the Commercial group, will not be forgotten, Miss Rose. BERTHA NICHOLS If you ever had Miss Nichols as a Home Room teacher, you know that she does have a sense of humor despite all you might have heard. Miss Nichols deserves the Purple Heart for what she went through with the Seniors this year, but we can only thank her. Under her supervision, the Commercial Department has progressed, and she has sent many members of our class into the business world with valuable training. MARY L. MARRS With us for three of our four years in Franklin High, Miss Marrs has had a personal interest in each and every one of her pupils which will long be remembered by the graduating class of 1945. Much can be said and written, but the main part of our gratitude must remain unexpressed, for it can only be felt. Our thanks to you, Miss Man’s, for what you have done for us. Page Fourteen Nineteen Hundred Forty-five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL LILLIAN ROTH After having left the teaching profession for many years, Mrs. Roth returned to it when she came to F. H. S. two years ago to take over classes in Science and Math. She immediately became very well-liked by the faculty for her co-operation and by the students for her friendly ways. Her classes were always interesting, and they pro¬ vided a good background for the members of our class who plan to take up science of some sort in the future. MISS RILEY Home Economics Miss Riley is always seen with a cheery smile and has a hearty greeting for everyone. She is well liked by all. Besides teaching her domestic science classes, she manages the cafeteria at the school. The Class of 1945 will remember her pleasing per¬ sonality and wonderful disposition. MARY L. DOHERTY Miss Doherty is one of the most respected teachers at F. H. S. We wonder how she could have been so patient with us during our “wild” days, which were very frequent. Miss Doherty saw most of us grow up and has cer¬ tainly been very helpful to us not only in high school but in junior high. Thanks for everything, Miss Doherty; for you we can speak only words of praise! Nineteen Hundred Forty-five Page Fifteen FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY BEATRICE MERCURIO As a new teacher this year, Miss Mercurio certainly won her share of popularity. Although she teaches three languages, Miss Mercurio and her pupils both speak the same language. Her sense of humor and personality gave her many friends among those who were lucky enough to have her in elass. She certainly deserves our praise. EDITH ROCHE A newcomer to the faculty this year, Mrs. Roche has competently filled the space left by Mrs. Crain, her predecessor. Her classes have been something we have all looked forward to, with their high grade of instruc¬ tion and the witty repartee that accompanied them. May your classes continue to be inspirational to the classes that follow us, Mrs. Roche. FLORENCE BARRY To Miss Barry we owe a multitude of thanks. It was she who took Mr. Walsh’s position, that of teaching Modern History. It was a rugged assignment but she proved herself equal to it in every way possible. At our Christmas Dance she undertook voluntarily to get the wallflower seniors down on the dance floor and she met with much success. She was never without a ready smile and a kind word both in school and out. We will all miss you and hope you will be as glad to have had us as students and friends as we are to have had you as teacher an-d friend. Page Sixteen Nineteen Hundred Forty-five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL MRS. WIGHT Art To our art teacher wb owe our thanks for decorating the gym at our Junior Prom and setting the stage for our theatrical endeavors. Although only a few members of our class have displayed talent in art, from them we have learned how en¬ joyable her classes were. We hope that the future pupils will have the opportunity to know Mrs. Wight as we have. CHARLES W. ANDERSON Perhaps we of the graduating class owe more to Mr. Anderson than we realize. Strict, patient, and fatherly in his methods, he has not failed in giving us an insight into what lies before us. Our gratitude to you Mr. Anderson, and we hope that the following classes may be as thankful for your efforts as we are. ANTHONY PISINI Many of us will not know until we are out of F. H. S. how much “Tony” has done for us. This year he succeeded Mr. Walsh as football and baseball coach. It was also this year that he started a pre¬ induction physical fitness program in our school, this being his second year as physical instructor. As we grunted and groaned while doing our push-ups etc. we wondered to what earthly use could these infernal tortures be put. Then when the girls began voting our manly physi¬ ques found the answer. MRS. RILEY Many thanks to Mrs. Riley not only from the Glee Club for endless, untiring efforts in supervising our musical endeavors, but from the entire student body for some really fine entertainment. May you continue with your work in future years, Mrs. Riley; it will certainly be to the school’s advantage. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Seventeen RELIGION For the second year classes in re¬ ligion for the high school pupils of Franklin have been held by the clergy of the town. The instruction for the Catholic pupils is under the direction of Rev. George Gray, and the pupils of Protestant denominations are in¬ structed by Rev. Gordon C. Capen, Rev. Warren G. Hunt, Rev. Trueman J. Menadue, and Rev. Holger N. Schluntz. The classes are held on Tuesday morning of each week from 10:20 to 1 1:20, at which time the Catholic and Protestant students g o to their respec¬ tive churches. The purpose of this religious teach¬ ing is for the development of the stu¬ dents morally as well as intellectually. That this program is a success is attested to by the apt response of the pupils to the instruction given them. Rev. George Gray The members of the clergy are to be congratulated on the fine interest rhey have displayed in this year ' s achievement. We want to extend our best vishes for the continuing success of this program. For it is now, more than ever, that we need the spiritual guidance necessary to aid us in the struggle to preserve that which our relatives are trying to secure for all time. That thing is peace. Rev. Gordon Capen. Rev. Warren Hunt, Rev. Holger Schluntz Rev. Trueman Menadue Page Eighteen Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL FORMER TEACHERS LT. GEORGE H. COLBERT U. S. Navy LT. GORDON FITZPATRICK U. S. Navy ROBERT HANCOCK LT. HOWARD C. ABBOTT U. S. Army LT. DOROTHY LINDBLAD HOWARD LAUNDRY U. S. Army Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Nineteen THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL FORMER TEACHERS ALICE WIGG1N MARGARET M. BAILEY PERS1S CRAIN PRISCILLA B. POND JAMES M. WALSH JOSEPH DEPASQUA Page Twenty Ninlteen Hundred Forty-Five SENIORS THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL Glass Officers JOHN GERALD JOHNSON President 255 Union Street Franklin “JERRY” And to uphold and cheer the rest, I ought to do and did my best “Jerry” has been our class president for the entire four years, and he has done a wonderful job. Great athletic ability and an all-round personality mark “Jerry” as one of the most popular boys in our class. We hear that “Jerry” has chosen the Navy. F. H. S.’s loss is the Navy’s gain. Our sincere best wishes to you, “Jerry” Class officer—President 1, 2, 3. 4. Football 1, 3, 4. (Co-Captain) Basketball 1, 2. Basel all 1, 2. Junior Prom Committee 3. Hallowe’en Party Committee 4. Year Book—Literary Committee. Blue and White— (Boys Sports) 3. Oskey (Production) 4. Salvage Committee 1, 2. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4. Junior Traffic Corps 3, 4. CHARLES WILLIAM ANDERSON 7 Milliken Avenue Franklin “CHASE” For he’s a jolly good fellow, That nobody can deny An outstanding member of the class for sure, Charlie’s good humor and friendliness to all has been evident through all our years of schooling. Wherever it may be, in class, on the stage, or outside of school, “Chase’s” per¬ sistent “live and learn” attitude is something that we can always be expecting, even on the gloomiest days. Treasurer for his Junior year, and Vice-President for his last year, Charlie also held a sizable part in every production in Franklin High School. All this just goes to show that “Chase” doesn’t owe us a thing, other than financially. Junior Prom Committee 3. Yearbook (Editorial Chairman). Salvage Committee 2. 3- Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4. Oskey 4. War Savings Committee 3. Junior Traffic Corps (President) 4. Treasurer 3. Vice- President 4. page Twenty-Two Nineteen Hundred Forty-five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL VIRGINIA MAE YANKEE Secretary 207 Peck Street Franklin “GINI” She could steal an hour atvay” After talking with “Gini” for five minutes, you could easily understand why she was voted wittiest girl. She always has a clever comeback or remark that adds to the conversation. “Gini’ ' has also added to the success of the Oskey by utilizing her vocal talent and to the class play by using her dramatic ability. “Gini” plans to go into secretarial work after gradua¬ tion. We really envy her future employer. Junior Prom Committee 3. Ring Committee 2, 3. Blue and White 1. Commercial Club 4. Oskey 1, 2, 3, 4. Social Committee 1. Dramatics 4. Glee Club 1. ANNE FRANCES DOHEF TY T reusurer 119 Hillside Road Franklin “NANCY” A smile full of sunshine’ . “Nancy” needs no introduction, for with her friendly smile and witty remarks she ranks high among her classmates. She is the most popular girl of our class in the classroom and the dance floor as well. She showed excellent ability in dramatics having the leading part in our class play. “Nancy” left us in our Junior year to attend school in Cambridge, but she returned in the beginning of our Senior year, and everyone was certainly glad to wel¬ come her back. Like many of us “Nancy” hasn’t decided upon her career but we know that she will be successful. Class Officer—Treasurer 2, 4. Freshman Acquaintance arty 4. Hallowe ' en Party 1, 2, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 4. Yearbook—-Girls ' Sports 4. Oskey Show (Production) 1, 2, 4. Dramatics I. 2, 4. Librarian 1. Social Committee 1, 2. Glee Club 1, 4. Honor Roll Committee 2. Nineteen Hundred Forty-five Page Twenty-Three FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY ROBERT J. ACCORSI 338 West Central Street Franklin “BOB” ' ' Happiness is from within” “Bob” was a quiet and unassuming member of the class of ’45, but always a willing helper. “Bob’s” guitar playing and singing certainly helped our Oskey this year just as it did last year. No matter how early one came to school, it was sel¬ dom that he got there ahead of “Bob”. Whatever his plans for the future may be, we know that “Bob” will be sincere in his undertaking. Oskey 3, 4. RICHARD APALAKIAN 429 Union Street Franklin “APPY” A great sport and friend to all ” On first meeting him, one might think that “Appy” is a drone. This is just the opposite of what is true about him. In the first place, “Appy” is a scholar in the true sense. That he is a good student is shown by his getting one of the honors. He seems to have found the perfect formula for getting good marks, he calls it home¬ work while we have another name for it, and it is be¬ cause he does it that he is so smart. And in the second place he is pretty handy with a basketball and is no slouch with a catcher’s mitt. “Appy” finds much in life to laugh at, and, although he is no “eager beaver,” we know that success is just a matter of time for him. So it is with a sense of security that we say “More power to you.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Yearbook Staff (Editorial Committee). War Savings Committee 4. RICHARD ARCHER 94 Main Street Franklin “DICK” “ARCHIBALL” His time is forever, everywhere his place” “Dick” has a smile that is really infectious, and he Jhas used it to his best advantage, making fast friends with both sexes at F. H. S. He is a familiar figure on the dance floor and has also been active on the athletic field. “Dick” has always helped out when asked, and he proved himself to be a real asset to the class. He is now attending radio school in Boston We are sure that he is succeeding there, too. Junior Prom Committee 3. Football 4. Oskey 3, 4. Dramatics 4. Page Twenty-Four Nineteen Hundred Forty-five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL MARY ARLENE BARDOL 227 Union Street Franklin Happy and gay, carefree all day . Arlene is one of our wittiest girls with a happy and cheerful disposition. She was a member of various athletic teams in high school and was an ardent supporter of the boys’ teams. Always ready to have some fun we seldom see Arlene without a smile on her face. Her sparkling personality without a doubt is the reason for her popularity. What she plans for the future she has not said, but we wish her good luck and success in her special field of endeavor. Junior ' Prom Committee 3. Blue and White 2. Oskey 1, 2, 3. HENRY G. BARTOLOMEI 36 Hutchinson Street Franklin “LEFTY” To laugh once a day keeps the doctor away”. “Lefty” is a very avid sports fan and a very good athlete. He excelled as pitcher and co-captain of the baseball team, as well as a sub forward on our excellent basketball team. “Lefty” knows sports inside out, and anyone that argues with him on sports is usually left on the shorter end. “Lefty” is awaiting call from the Navy since he passed the Navy tests with flying colors. We are sure “Lefty’s” future will be safe in Uncle Sam’s hands, and we wish him Good Luck and Godspeed. Footbcll (Manager) 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Junior Traffic Corps 3, 4. ALBERT P. BASSIGNANI 83 Alpine Place Franklin “AL” In sports he has gained A good share of fame . What! Did you say, “Who is ‘Al’ Bassignani?” (Aside) Can you imagine that? He doesn’t know “Al” Bassignani. “Well, listen closely, and I’ll tell you.” “Al” is Franklin High’s contribution to the sport world. If you have seen him in action, you know why. He starred on our football, basketball, and baseball teams. He was co-captain of football and gained honor¬ able mention in that sport in the selection of the annual all-scholastic team of the state. This is only one of his long list of sport honors. Football 3, 4. Basketball 3, 4. Baseball 3, 4. Class Day Marshal 3. Nineteen Hundred Forty-five Page Twenty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY BARBARA HELEN BEDERIAN 17 Nason Street Franklin “BARB” Have a smile for everyone you meet” “Barb” joined our class when we were Juniors and since then we have learned what a wonderful girl she is. “Barb” was always seen at the high school athletic and social events. She was always willing to do any¬ thing for the benefit of the school. It has been rumored that “Barb’s” interest is in the Navy.-Can this be ????? To you, Barbara, we wish every success and happi¬ ness. With your sunny disposition you can’t fail. Junior Prom Committee 1, 2. Freshman Acquaintance Party 1, 2. Hallowe ' en Party 1, 3. Girls ' Sports 4. Librarian 3. Social Com¬ mittee 1,2. ELAINE BELLEVILLE 93 Washington Street Franklin ”Cute, petite, and always neat” Elaine was chosen as the best dressed girl in our class statistics, and since she made most of her clothes she is to be congratulated all the more. Her personality is a great asset and her sense of humor is a joy to everyone. She is a grand sport, and a genuine friend. To her, we wish good luck in future life. Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3. Oskey Show 1, 2, 4. Social Committee 1. RAYMOND J. BERGHELLI 27 Alpine Road Franklin “BOGEY” “TARZ” Just keep rolling along” The artist of our class, “Bogey” has one of the most appealing personalities known. Beneath what appears to be a rather sleepy exterior, a cauldron of vim and verve is ever boiling. Friendly, a firm believer in Iris convictions, Ray will be outstanding in the memories of his classmates for many years to come. Junior Prom Committee 3. Yearbook (Art) 4. Page Twenty-Six Nineteen Hundred Forty-five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THERESA BIANCHINI 94 Elliot Street Norwood “SPEEDY” Shy at first, but a good sport when known” Theresa always seemed quiet but that is only when you don’t know her. By her friends she was missed in our Senior year when she moved to Norwood. We soon learned, early in our high school career, that she possessed great musical ability. She played the violin in the orchestra, and we hear that she is a mem¬ ber of the Norwood High School band and orchestra. Our best wishes to a former classmate; may you al¬ ways find luck and happiness. Hallowe ' en Party 4. Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. NORMAN JAMES BISHOP 47 Worsted Street Franklin “BISH” A friend that satisfies” Norman is a very good-natured boy. If anyone has seen him angry, I certainly should like to know of it be¬ cause it’s so unusual. “Bish” was a member of our baseball team He could always be counted upon to get his share of hits. “Bish” is well liked by all his classmates, and that isn’t hard to understand if you know him. I know that, with such good nature, success will be his in the future endeavors. Basket ' -all (Manager) 3. Football (Manager) 3. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Junior Traffic Corps 3, 4. BRENDA LEE BUCHANAN 61 Hillside Road Franklin “BRENNIE” Tall and stately and serene” We will always associate “Brennie” with her work in the class play. As Mrs. MacIntyre, she did a grand job which won her the title of best actress. “Brennie” has been present at many of our social events, and she is outstanding in athletics. She has al¬ ways been ready to do her share and a little more. “Brennie” plans to attend Allegheny College in Penn¬ sylvania. She has our hearty wishes for success in the future. Junior Prom Committee 3. Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Oskey 1, 2, 3. 4. Dramatics 2, 4. War Savings Committee 2. Secretary 2. Nineteen Hundred Forty-five Page Twenty-Seven THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL LORRAINE CLAIRE BUCHANIO 17 Howard Place Franklin She is pretty to u alk with And witty to talk with From a shy, quiet Freshman Lorraine has changed into a popular and energetic Senior. Voted the most so¬ ciable girl, Lorraine seems to be always surrounded by a crowd of friends, especially at lunchtime when she sold the lunch tickets to the boys. She has been a loyal rooter at all the sports events and rarely has missed a dance at F. H. S. Best of luck to you, Lorraine, in your chosen career. EILEEN CHARLOTTE BUKIS “BLONDIE” Elm Street Franklin Glowing with haste and happiness’’ Little has b een heard from Eileen during her four year stay at F. H. S., but nevertheless we have been ever conscious of her presence, for her cheery smile and cor¬ dial greetings were as much a part of “Blondie” as her blond hair. Although everybody labels Eileen as “the quiet type,” we have reason to believe that she is far more less reserved when not liampei ' ed by school routine. We, in the know, are led to believe that “Blondie’s” cheery smile and sunny disposition will float her safely past any snags that may endanger her future. DONALD CARLSON 230 Union Street Franklin “DON” l will dance my way to Heaven’’ We never have to inquire to find out who is the person whistling the latest song hits. “Don” is one of the most likable fellows in our class because of his spar¬ kling personality and his always-ready-to-help manner. “Don” was chosen the best boy dancer. At every social hour he was right there with all his tricks. It is a pleasure just to watch that boy dance. If the Navy is your choice, “Don,” then we know you’ll succeed, you just can’t help it. Junior Prom Committee 3. Plallowe’en Party 4. Yearbook Staff 4. Dramatics 4. Page Twenty-Eight Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ERMINIA MARY ANN CAbALI 323 West Central Street Franklin “MINNIE” “MIN” “DOLLY” Su eet, studious, and sincere A success in any career! Our most outstanding student, Erminia is also tops in personality. Although quiet and reserved, she is always ready to take part in the fun. Voted man-hater of the class, “Minnie” says she “doesn ' t hate them TOO much!” Whatever the case, we know her personality is a treat to all. Always keep that smile, “Minnie,” and best of luck at Fisher’s next year! Commercial Club (Social Committee) 4. War Savings 4. Oskey 4. Valedictorian. LLOYD KENNETH DAVIS Elm Street Franklin “HIMIE” Eat, drink and be merry For tomorrow we graduate. Ever reminding us of the fact that he was the spark of the F. H. S. engine, “Himie” added many hilarious moments to our stay at Franklin High. One of the best dressed boys of the school; “Himie’s” carefree manner, combined with a roving sense of humor, leads us to be¬ lieve that he will go a long way along life’s perilous road. Junior Prom Committee 3. Blue and White 3. Oskey 1, 2. Sal¬ vage Committee 3. Junior Traffic Corps 4. MADELYN HELEN DEMARZI 3 Union Street Franklin A friend to those who knew her , Madelyn is the type of girl who doesn’t have too much to say, but when she does it is put forth dramatically. Another business student, her efficiency and willingness are appreciated by her classmates. With her big brown eyes that say a lot and her peek- a-boo bangs, Madelyn makes a very cute picture! Although we don’t know what she intends to do next year, we wish her the best of luck. Commercial Club 4; Oskey 2, 3, 4. Nineteen Hundred Forty-five Page Twenty-Nine FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY THERESA DiMARZO 31 Peck Street Franklin “TERRY” Let the rest of the ivorld go by”. Here is a girl with a personality all her own. Tho’ she was rather quiet in school those who know her well can vouch that she was far from quiet outside. She is the kind of a girl who is ever ready to give a helping hand where it is needed and she is always ready to have a good time. As we all know “Terry” has a lovely voice and every year come “Oskey” time she was called upon to sing. She hopes to have vocal lessons some day. Who knows perhaps we will hear her on the radio in the near future. Best of luck “Terry”. Girls’ Sports 1. Oskey Show 1, 2, 3, 4. Librarian 1. Glee Club 1. HERBERT R. DENAPOLI 136 Washington Street Franklin “HERB” “HERBIE” A good sport is one who plays the game!” The only boy in most of his classes, Herbert has proved to be the grandest sport about it. Undoubtedly he doesn ' t mind it at all, but sometimes he wonders if the ribbing he has to take is worth it! Herbert might be leaving us soon to go into the service. We hope it won ' t be before graduation anyway. We will surely miss you, “Herb,” but we all have good hopes for you in the future. Commercial Club 4. HENRY EKNAIAN 126 Cottage Street Franklin “HERKY” ' ' Lanky and tall is this friend to all”. “Herky” is always grinning and joking. When the boys get together, he’s usually the life of the party. He is popular with both sexes. He was a member of our excellent basketball team, and he could always be counted upon to score his share of baskets. Everyone envies “Herky” because he’s got a car. (It has a unique color.) He certainly gets around with it. “Herky” plans to enroll t Boston University and be¬ come an accountant. If his marks in his mathematic courses mean anything, he certainly will be a success. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 2. Dramatics 4. Librarian 3. Page Thirty Nineteen Hundred Forty-five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY WILLIAM DWIGHT FARRINGTON 128 Pleasant Street Franklin “BUCK” ' ' Always willing to do more than his share” s ' That is Buck all right, willing to do two fellows’ work rather than have something he is assoc iated with, fall through. It was not until this year that his talents were fully revealed. This year he did very well in his studies and went out for football. He also demonstrated his prowess as an actor and did a wonderful job in the class play. Buck took a stab at journalism by becoming editor-in-chief of this yearbook and to him goes much of the credit for its success. In addition to all this, to him went the class oration. After school, Buck is thinking of trying for Annapolis. But whatever he does he can be depended on to do a good job. Football 4. Yearbook Staff (Editor-in-chief) 4. Salvage Com¬ mittee 1, 2, 3. Orchestra 2. Dramatics 2, 4. LOUISE FFIANCES FELCH 65 Maple Street Franklin Quietly she goes her way Although Louise doesn’t say much, she thinks plenty. She is (one) of the type “once a friend, always a friend. ” Perhaps she may appear quiet, but to those who know her, she is certainly merry enough. Louise’s flashing smile can be seen from way off, and her pleasing manner will not soon be forgotten. We hope Louise will have a happy career. Oskey 4. Librarian 3. ROBERT ANTHONY GEROMINI 272 Washington Street Frail ' in “VITAMIN” Oh, for the life of the ancient bard, With its wine, women, and song It appears that “Vitamin” is one of the promising young Thespians our class seems to have produced. Aside from his acting, Bob was also active in the athletic field, with two years of football, baseball, and an interested part in the basketball schedule to his credit. Strange, isn’t it, how he finds time for all this and Dean too? Bob’s easygoing friendliness leads us to believe that he will linger long in the hearts and memories of his classmates. Freshman Acquaintance Committee 4. Hallowe ' en Party Com¬ mittee 4. Basketball scorekecper. Oskey 3. Salvage Committee 1, 2. Dramatics 1, 3, 4. Senior IIop Committee 4. Social Committee 4. nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Thirty-One THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL MARIANNE E. GREENE 143 Emmons Street Franklin “SQUEEKY” Soft-voiced and calm, of disposition mild May we present Marianne—the Shirley Temple of the class. Her dimples are the envy of all the girls, and she is also lucky enough to possess a satin-smooth com¬ plexion. Marianne, among other things, is noted for her smiling countenance. Here’s hoping she’ll always retain her sunny smile and good nature. Hallowe ' en Party Committee 4. Oskey 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 1. Glee Club 1. SHIRLEY LOUISE HEALEY 21 Thayer Street Franklin None but herself can be parallel” “Are you going to the game?” This was always Shir¬ ley’s question during her four years at High School. During her Sophomore year, Shirley was chosen as a cheer leader and in her Senior year became the captain of the group. In our recent class statistics, Shirley was voted our “Best Girl Dancer,” a title she thoroughly deserves. We wish you the best of everything, with your per¬ sonality how can you fail? Girls ' Sports 1, 2. 3. 4. Junior Prom Committee 1, 2, 3. Hal¬ lowe ' en Party 2. Oskey Show 2, 3. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. Dramatics 4. Social Committee 1. CORINNE ELEANOR HODGES 84 Crescent Street Franklin “CONNIE” “GIGGLES” “HODGIE” Like a picture in a book, Pure and peaceful is her look.” Meet Corinne—the quietest and sweetest girl in the Senior class. Her delicate face reflects the purity and calmness of her character. The saying “You can’t tell a book by its cover” applies to Corinne. Those of us who are well acquainted with her know that she can be a “reg’lar little cut-up” when she wants to be! Best of luck in everything you do, “Connie”! Commercial Club (Advertising Agent) 4. Oskey 4. Page Thirty-Two Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY FLORENCE MABEL HOMER 211 Maple Street Franklin “FLO” “FLOSSIE” “FLOPSY” Always ready, always there, Always willing to do her share. Here we have Florence, salutatorian of the class, and one of the finest and most ambitious girls in high school. President of the Commercial Club, Florence never leaves a stone unturned. Her efficiency and alertness are no¬ ticed by friends and outsiders alike. “Flo” is very much interested in art and would like to be a dress designer. Smooth sailing, Florence! We know you will succeed. Junior Prom Committee (Art) 3. Commercial Club (President) 4. Librarian 3, 4. War Savings 3. Glee Club 2. Oskey 4. Salutatorian. RUTH LAUNDRY 33 Metcalf Street Franklin “RUTHIE” A cheery smile and a sunny disposition’ That is Ruthie all right. With a smile that never seems to wear out, she goes about her daily chores with a pleasant word for all. Although she is not the shyest girl in these parts by a long shot, she sometimes makes a lot more sense than some of our more notorious flappers. She can be depended on in a tight spot to keep a cool head and keep her wits about her. We all wish you the best of luck both here and hereafter. Basketball 1, 3. Baseball 1, 3. DOROTHY ELEANOR LLOY 450 Union Street Franklin “DOT” “RED” Vim, Vigor, and Vitality “Dot” was always in the limelight at F. H. S., her gaiety and mirthfulness were always making friends for her—especially among the male sex. “Dot’s” athletic ability was outshone only by her social life. Her badminton and basketball prowess was especially noticeable. Let’s hope that “Dot” will always be a “sport”. Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Thirty-Three THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL DANIEL LYONS 2 Charlotte Court Franklin “DINT” “Danny” was the smooth-playing, sharp-shooting cap¬ tain of this year’s high-powered basketball team. He has compiled a record on the court through his four years of high school that stamps “Dinty” as one of the best basketball players that have come out of F. H. S. His being an athlete didn ' t affect his social standing, for “Danny” is popular among both male and female. We don’t know what he has planned for the future, but with him go our best wishes. Foootball 3. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain 4. Yearbook Staff— Boys ' Sports -t. Blue and White Reporter 2, 3. DONALD RAE MacCORMACK 216 School Street Franklin “TONA” “RED” “MAC” Never in a rush, never in a hurry, No one ex er sail’ him scurry” “Red” has really “gotten around” during his four years at Franklin High. Being athletically inclined, “Tona” made the football team and was also a member of this year’s very successful basketball team. These activities did not keep him from being present at socials and aiding the class by serving on various com¬ mittees. “Tona” plans to enter the Navy, preferably as a cook. Here’s hoping he doesn’t get in a “stew”. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Salvage Committee 2, 3, 4. Dramatics 4. SHIRLEY ANNE MAHONEY 36 Pearl Street Franklin “SHIRL” ”A girl with a very pleasing smile. Making everything she does worthwhile.” Shirley is a girl with many friends. Though she enjoyed a good time at all the social events, it did not keep her away from her studies. Shirley always had her homework done and was willing to lend a hand helping her fellow classmates. Shirley plans to become a nurse. With her pleasing personality how can she fail? We certainly envy the hospital that is going to get her, and we wish her every success. Junior Prom Committee 2. 3. Freshman Acquaintance Party 1, 2. Hallowe ' en Party 1, 2. Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Oskey Show 1, 2, 3, 4. Dramatics 4. Honor Roll Committee 2. Senior Hop Committee 2. Page Thirty-Four Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY ANN BARBARA MARTELLO 65 Wachusett Street Franklin Little, but O my!” Ann is a girl with many smiles and many friends. She has been a staunch supporter of the F. H. S. athletics, whether we had a winning team or not. Ann’s plans for the future are not known, but we wish her the best of luck. As she was one of our cutest girls, she was also very popular. Ann has lovely clothes and never was there a time when she didn’t look her best. Junior Prom Committee 3. Hallowe ' en Party Committee 3. JOHN E. F. McNALLY 30 Marvin Avenue ■ Franklin “88” “MAC” ' ' Laugh your troubles away” Whenever there was a crowd rushing into the audito¬ rium, you could be sure that the old master of the ivories himself was entertaining. Wherever John played, he managed to draw a crowd with his playing—or was it his smile? The constant good humor of old “88” kept classes as well as social events going. Whether or not “Mac” sells Chevrolets as in high school, we wish him future success. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Party 4. Hallowe ' en Party 3, 4. Yearbook Staff—Business Manager. Oskey Show 1, 2, 3, 4. Salvage Committee 1, 2, 3. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Senior Hop Committee 4. Social Committee 1, 2, 3. War Savings Commit¬ tee 1, 2, 3. ANTHONY MINNICHELLI 75 Wachusett Street Franklin “TONY” “Happy am l, from care I’m free, Why aren ' t they all content like me?” Tony’s popularity can be proven by just one glance at the statistics page. His humorous antics and his ease at making friends made him an envied fellow by all his classmates. Tony joined us in our Junior year and soon everyone realized what an all round good fellow he is. Always ready to help he took an active interest in school activi¬ ties. “Tony” had the honor of being given a scholarship to Boston College. We certainly have reason to be proud! Junior Prom Committee 3. Dramatics 4. Senior Play Committee 4. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Thirty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CHARLES FREDRIC MITCHELL 110 West Central Street Franklin “CHARLIE” He dares to laugh loud and free” Charlie was one of the carefree members of our class and yet he always kept his marks up to par. He took part in all school activities, being always ready to do more than his share. As our capable war stamps chairman he kept the school’s quota very high. (Also it may be added that it proved very helpful when he longed to miss some class he had forgotten to prepare for.) Charlie plans to attend Syracuse next year to study Journalism. Our best wishes to a grand fellow. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Party 4. Hallowe ' en Party 1, 2, 3, 4. Yearbook—Editorial Committee, Ring Committee—2, 3. Blue and White 3. Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4. Social Committee 4. War Savings Committe (Chairman) 3, 4. Junior Traffic Corps—Secretary 4. Class officer—Vice President 3. JAMES MORRISSEY 149 West Central Street Franklin Heave bo me hearties” Jim is one of the two boys who left in the middle of the year. As he is in the Navy, the amphibs to be exact, it won’t be long ' before he and others like him will march down Tokyo’s main street. Being a good fellow in school and out, he made many friends. This may have been be¬ cause he is not the type of fellow who is continually trying to bully someone around all the time. We all pray, Jim, that you and all your buddies will come home again alive and unharmed. MARIE MUCCIARONE 123 Cottage Street Franklin Good nature and good sense are her companions” Many a girl at school has envied Marie her pleasing personality. She is a true friend to all who are lucky enough to know her. Friendly to everyone she meets she can always be depended upon in time of need. Marie was a staunch “rooter” at all athletic events and could always be seen at the social hours. Here ' s to the girl with a wonderful disposition, one who never is seen cross, and who never is too busy to do some favor for her friends. Our best wishes go your way, Marie. Junior Prom Committee 3. Flallowe ' en Party 2, 3. Basketball 2, 3. Librarian 2. Social Committee 1, 2. Page Thirty-six Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL RALPH NASUTI 35 Alpine Row Franklin “NAGA” Never trouble trouble” Here is the easiest-going member of our class. Never been angry or in bad spirits, “Nagga” is a friend to all. Although he didn’t go out for football till his senior year, “Naga” proved a valuable asset to our line with his 180 pounds. Let’s hope that Ralph’s smile never dims, for it will mean a lot on life’s weary road ahead. Football 4, Salvage Committee 1, 2. CATHERINE MARY O ' CONNELL Grove Street Franklin ’’’Never trouble trouble til trouble troubles you” From somewhere comes a burst of laughter and in the center of a group you are sure to find Catherine. Her endless questions in Salesmanship have branded her as witty. She always furnished us with a great deal of merriment, and though she appears quiet, don’t you be¬ lieve it for a minute! Just what Catherine later intends to do is unknown, but we wish her the best of luck. ALFRED JOHN PECCI 11 Arlington Street Franklin “AL” “FREDDIE” ' He strikes a happy medium” A sloppy dresser and a lousy baseball player, with a very grouchy disposition—well, “Freddie” is just the opposite. (Ha, I scared you, didn’t I, “Freddie”?) “Freddie” is our baseball co-captain, and he’s a pitcher’s nightmare because he can really slug that ball. He is a really “sharp” dresser, and all the boys envy him for the way he can match his colors; maybe that is why he was tops in his art classes—or vice versa. I know success will be “Freddie’s” with all his talents. Hallowe ' en Party Committee 4. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Yearbook Staff (Art Chairman) 4. Junior Traffic Corps 4. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Thirty-Seven THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL DONALD S. PIDGEON 12 McCarthy Street Franklin “FLAPPER” “BIRD” ” Ve must have reason for speech, But we need none for silence” “Flapper” is one of the more quiet members of the class, but he did come out with his share of clever re¬ marks and help to the class. This last year he has been a “here today, gone to¬ morrow” student, but he always managed to come back to school the day he was slated to be taken off the register. We don’t know what your future plans are, “Flapper,” but we’re betting on you. Junior Traffic Corps. JAMES PROULX “JIMMY” For God and Country’’ “Jimmie” was one of the first of our classmates who left us in our Senior year to join the Army Air Corps. From all reports he is doing as good a job with Uncle Sam as he did in high school. We never had a chance to get really acquainted with “Jimmie” because he had an “outside interest”. Yet he always had a cheerful “hi” for everyone. We’ve missed you, “Jimmie”, and tho’ we are proud of you we sincerely hope that you will be back home very soon. GEORGE WILLIAM RAWN5LEY 20 Garfield Street Franklin “SPEEDIE” A ' speedy ' felloiv in more ways than one, Fie never left a thing undone” Who says business and pleasure don’t mix? “Speedie” seems to be doing pretty well for himself. He’s always in the center of activity, yet his name appears on the honor roll every time. “Speedie” is a born actor and was in quite a few plays during our Senior year. The part of the “Villain” in “Young April” was a noted contradiction to his charac¬ ter, for wc all know “Speedie” is well-liked by everyone. Good luck and good hunting, “Speedie”. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Committee 4. Hallowe ' en Committee I, 2, 3, 4. Yearbook 4. King Committee 2, 3, 4. Oskey 3, 4. Dramatics 3, 4. War Savings Committee 2, 4. Second Essay. Page Thirty-Eight Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL LENA MARIE RECCHIA 11 Wachusett Street Franklin “LEE” Seen, but seldom heard Here is the quiet member of the Recchia family and also a girl with a pleasing personality. She possesses a little of Lfly’s humor and believes in working for what she wants. Like her sister, Lena is reliable and certainly can be depended upon. You’d never know they were sisters— they ' re so friendly toward each other! We haven’t found out what Lena expects to do when she leaves high school, but we know that whatever she attempts will be done well. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Committee 4. Commercial Club 4. LILLIAN A. RECCHIA 11 Wachusett Street Franklin “LILY” “LIL” Let the u orld slide—what care I? Is she witty? Is she carefree? You bet “Lily” is! She and sister Lena are twins, but they are as different as night and day. “Lily” is never too busy to crack a joke and she has an answer for everything. She isn’t too fond of home¬ work, but then who is? An active member in the Commercial Club, “Lily” is known for her dependability and reliability. We are uncertain just what “Lily’s” intentions are for the future, but we wish her the best of luck. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Committee 1. Hallowe ' en Party Committee 4. Commercial Club (Secretary) JOSEPHINE ROSSETTI 40 McCarthy Street Franklin “JO” Actions speak louder than words.” This time old adage applies well to Josephine. Being diminutive both in stature and in voice, she neverthe¬ less makes up for it elsewhere. These are not idle words because a look at her report card will show no lack of etlort in that direction. She is not all bookworm either and her shyness does not keep her from making friends, nor is she usually associated with a grudge. In closing we give you our best wishes for a successful life. Freshman Acquaintance Committee 4. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Thirty-Nine FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY RACHEL RAYMOND SANBORN 78 Hillside Road Franklin “RAY” A face with gladness overspread . Our class is fortunate to have in it people who are clever in the things that count. “Ray” is one of the few who already has started her future work while in high school. She is interested in merchandising and during the summer and week-ends she has had a position along this line. In the fall she hopes to enter the Chamber- lain School in Boston. We know “Ray” will make a suc¬ cess of her future because of her diligence. Dramatics 4. Librarian 4. War Savings Committee 2. BARBARA SANCOMB 10 Farrington Street Franklin “BARB” Her face is her fortune” However difficult a task that confronted our class might be, Barbara was always willing to undertake it. With a cheerful smile, she would accomplish it as if it were nothing hard or unusual. Her willingness to serve and her sparkling wit have won her many friends since she entered F. H. S. in our Freshman year. Her beauty also has won her the title of prettiest girl. Barbara plans to become a nurse, and we are sure that she will make an excellent one. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Committee 4. Hallowe ' en Party Committee 3. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Yearbook Staff 4. Ring Committee 2, 3. Oskey 1, 2, 3. Dramatics 4. Social Committee 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Secretary 3. VIRGINIA GLORIA SANTORO 62 Lewis Street Franklin “GINNY” The silent are successful “Ginny” is one of the quieter members of our class. Always interested in athletics, she has participated in all girls’ sports and is usually seen at the boys’ athletic activities. To “Ginny” we wish the best of all good things. Commercial Club 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Page Forty Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CHARLOTTE ANN SCAPPATICCI 16 A Street Franklin “SCAPPY” ' ' The better we know her, The better we like her.” Good luck can’t help but come to Charlotte who certainly deserves it. Tho” she has been rather quiet during our high school years she proved a reliable friend to all. Charlotte was voted our best girl athlete and she certainly was. In basketball or badminton she was ex¬ cellent. She was captain of the winning Senior Girls’ basketball team, and her team did her credit. Charlotte’s pleasant manner is a quality which will go a long way in her chosen profession. Our best wishes to an all-round girl. Junior Prom Committee 3. Girls’ Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Librarian 4. CARL LEWIS SCHLUNTZ 183 Main Street Franklin ' ' Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” Carl was very well liked by both his fellow class¬ mates and teachers. The reasons for his popularity were his good-nature and his efforts as a student. Carl could always be depended upon to help with any endeavor of the class. For three years he was an active member of the dance committees and was also a familiar figure on the dance floor. In his Senior year Carl played on the football team and soon became known as a clean, honest player. Wishing you all the luck in the world, Carl, we know you’ll be a success in your chosen field of endeavor. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Party 2. Hallowe’en Party 3. Football 4. Yearbook—Social Chairman, Dra¬ matics 4. Social Committee 2, 3, 4. Junior Traffic Corps 4. THE OSKEY EDWARD SHALJIAN 431 Union Street Franklin “EDDY” Patience is a virtue” “Eddy” is Mr. Rodgers’ right-hand man. If you have seen “Eddy’s” projects in manual training, you know why. “Eddy” took the Thompson Press course, and he surely must have learned something there to make some of the tools he did. “Eddy” seems to have a natural ability when it comes to handiwork. He is an equally good scholar. “Eddy” says he wants to be a machinist. I don’t see how he can fail with his qualities, do you? Junior Prom Committee 3. Baseball 4. Junior Traffic Corps 4. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Forty-One THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL EVELYN IVA SHORES 30 Falcs Street Franklin “EVY” Friendly toward all and very sweet, A girl like ' Evy ' can ' t be beat’’ “Evy” is the quiet type of girl but don’t let that fool you; she’s loads of fun and enjoys a good time. She lias attended most of the games and dances during her four years of high school. Her willingness to help others at any time shows her excellence in kindness and helpfulness. “Evy’s” plans for the future point toward the secre¬ tarial field and we hope that every success be hers. Junior Prom Committee 3. Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3. 4. Yearbook Staff 4. Commercial Club—Treasurer 4. Oskey Show 2, 3, 4. Dra¬ matics 4. Librarian 4. Glee Club 1, 2. MARJORIE MAE SIMMONS 101 Cottage Street Franklin “MARGIE” “MIDGE” If I shoot at the sun, l may hit a star “Margie” is the most versatile member of our class. She has combined social activity and scholastic achieve¬ ment throughout her four years at F. H. S. to monopolize the statistics page. A glance at her activities will show that she was always kept busy serving on some committee as well as being faithful to sports and socials alike. “Margie” plans to attend Fisher School where she will undoubtedly succeed. Best of luck! Yearbook Staff (Literary Editor) 4. Commercial Club (Vic -- President, Social Committee) 4. Oskey 4. Honor Roll Committee 2, 3. Dramatics 4. ARLENE SULLIVAN 431 Washington Street Franklin “SULLY” Hi ho, hi ho, it ' s of] to Washington I go’’ Yes, Arlene, like Mr. Smith, is going ' to our nation’s capital. She was one of a group who passed a Civil Service exam, and she is going to do secretarial work at the Pentagon for the duration. Arlene is one of those schools who knuckles down to business during school hours, and then after school she gets away from the grind and gets her share in of giggles and squeals as all femmes must do. She too has done a good deal of acting in these past years and is a real trouper. As Arlene has a level head on her shoulders and knows her way around, life should not prove to be such a battle as some others will find. Yearbook Staff 4. Oskey Show 1, 2. Honor Roll Committee 2. Dramatics 4. Page Forty-Two Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL JOSEPH TERO 24 Oak Street Franklin “JOE” All work and no play Make Joe a very dull boy’’ Joe is a boy, as most young men are, and, as most boys do, likes a good time. This, however, does not de¬ tract from his capacity as a student as is shown in his being in the top part of the class scholastically. So, being neither saint nor sinner, he becomes just a normal fellow who is trying to get ahead in this tempestuous world. Because he is quick on the uptake, he can more than hold his own with the jokesters with whom F. H. S. seems to abound. Although his eyelids droop occa¬ sionally, his sense of fair play and alertness will stand him in good stead in the years to come. War Savings 4, Junior Traffic Corps. LUCY JOAN VERNA 65 North Park Street Franklin Shy of manner, quick of wit” A “friend indeed” is Lucy. One of the more conscien¬ tious members of our class, Lucy’s sparkling good humor coupled with her intense regard for others make her an ideal personality. Active in sports and on committees, Lucy has been a great help to us during these past four years. An “all¬ round good fellow” is our gal Lucy. Junior Prom Committee 3. Girls ' Sports 4. ANTHONY MICHAEL VIGNONE 105 Union Street Franklin “DUKE” Sometimes I’m happy We’re sorry that we haven’t space for all of Tony’s nicknames, but it would be an impossibility to list them. As “Duke’s” interests ran from music to meat-cutting, so do his names. We’ll all remember how Tony almost stole the class play with only a few lines. This exemplifies “Duke” in everything he does. His plans for the future include college, and to him we extend our best wishes. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Committee 4. Hallowe’en Party Committee 4. Oskey 2, 3, 4. Salvage Committee 3, 4. Dramatics I, 2, 3, 4. Social Committee 2, 3, 4. War Savings Committee 2, 3. Junior Traffic Corps 2, 3, 4. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Forty-Three THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL GORDON WIGGIN 38 Oak Street Franklin “GEORGE” We hope that “Wiggie” never becomes sophisticated, because his fresh invigorating humor is such a boost to us all. If there ever was anyone to pull you out of the depths of gloom, such is Gordon. Gordon, ever-popular with the girls, has been getting his “higher education” at Dean Junior College. We know that “Wiggie’s” personality will carry him a long way in the years to come. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Salvage Committee 3. MARION FRANCES WOODWARD 72 Dean Avenue Franklin “WOODIE” Her face is fair, her heart is true.’’ If you are looking for some fun, you need not go far because you have it right with you when Marion is around. By her friends she is well liked because of her witty remarks and good humor. Marion was seen at all the high school dances and athletic activities. She was always ready to give a helping hand when asked to. We like Marion for her friendliness and accommo¬ dating personality. May she continue to climb the ladder of success. Junior Prom Committee 3. Basketball 1. 2, 3. Honor Roll Com- JAMES WRENNE 35 Raymond Avenue Franklin “JIMMY” Short but seldom silent’’ “Jimmy” joined the class in our Sophomore year and since then he has become well-liked by everyone. For his size, “Jimmy” made a lot of noise so we never forgot he was around. “Jimmy” had a hard time keeping awake in some of his classes, but then we all have our drowsy moments. “Jimmy” is now attending the Maritime Academy in Maine, training for the Merchant Marine, and we ' re con¬ fident that he’ll get along as well there as he did at F. H. S. Baseball 3, 4. Page Forty-Four Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ROBERT C. YANKEE 424 East Central Street Franklin “BOB” “ZIGGY” The young man with a horn” “Ziggy” is our A No. 1 trumpet player. He certainly brought back memories of the late Bunny Berrigan with his solo of “I Can’t Get Started” in the Oskey. On top of his musical abilities, “Bob” was a fine student, respected and admired by both classmates and teachers. “Bob” is usually quiet and reserved, but when he starts with his puns—watch out! Whether “Bob” intends to become a pharmacist or a musician, we are sure he will succeed. Junior Prom Committee 3. Freshman Acquaintance Committee 1. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. ROSE ZAKARIAN R. F. D. Box 224, Union Street Franklin “RO” Quiet but efficient” Rose is the deceiving type. Outwardly she seems quiet and reserved, but we know that she can make plenty of noise within her own crowd. Rose is always carrying an armful of books. Whether she studies them or carries them for exercise, I don’t know. If she studies all those books, I don’t see how she can possibly fail to be a success. Girls’ Sports 4. EARL MANN 65 Union Street “MUSCLES” Franklin To those who do not know him, Earl seems shy and retiring, but he can be really full of fun and pep. (Ask Miss Mercurio.) Earl is very modest about his own accomplishments and he does not divulge his plans for the future, but to him we extend our best wishes. Junior Prom Committee 3. Junior Traffic Corps. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Forty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY PAGE FORTY-SIX Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS STATISTICS Boy who did the most for F. H. S.GERALD JOHNSON Girl who did the most for F. H. S.BARBARA SANCOMB Most Popular Boy.ALBERT BASSIGNANI Most Popular Girl.NANCY DOHERTY Most Respected Boy.CARL SCHLUNTZ Most Respected Girl.MARJORIE SIMMONS Best Boy Athlete.ALBERT BASSIGNANI Best Girl Athlete.CHARLOTTE SCAPPATICCI Best Looking Boy.ALBERT BASSIGNANI Best Looking Girl.BARBARA SANCOMB Best Natured Boy.ANTHONY MINNICHELLI Best Natured Girl.MARIE MUCCIARONE Most Sociable Boy.DANNY LYONS Most Sociable Girl.LORRAINE BUCHANIO Best Dressed Boy.LLOYD DAVIS Best Dressed Girl.ELAINE BELLEVILLE CHARLOTTE SCAPPATICCI Best Boy Dancer.DONALD CARLSON Best Girl Dancer.SHIRLEY HEALEY Best All-Around Boy.DANNY LYONS ALBERT BASSIGNANI Best All-Around Girl.BARBARA SANCOMB NANCY DOHERTY The Noisiest.LLOYD DAVIS The Quietest.CORINNE HODGES Cutest Boy.ANTHONY MINNICHELLI Cutest Girl.MARJORIE SIMMONS Wittiest Boy.GORDON WIGGIN Wittiest Girl.VIRGINIA YANKEE Boy Most Likely to Succeed.ANTHONY MINNICHELLI Girl Most Likely to Succeed.MARJORIE SIMMONS Best Actor.ROBERT GEROMINI Best Actress.BRENDA BUCHANAN Typical H. S. Boy.CARL SCHLUNTZ ANTHONY MINNICHELLI Typical H. S. Girl. .MARJORIE SIMMONS Woman Hater.EDWARD SHALJIAN Man Hater.ERMINIA CASALI Class Bluff.JOHN McNALLY Class Tease.GORDON WIGGIN Most Popular Freshman.DONALD CATALOG Most Popular Sophomore.JOHN CARLSON Most Popular Junior.JIMMY McDONALD Favorite Sport.BASKETBALL Favorite Longing.VICTORY Favorite Social Event.JUNIOR PROM Favorite Dance Piece. CONFESSIN Favorite Orchestra.LOUIS PRIMA What F. H. S. Needs Most.CO-OPERATION What F. H. S. Needs Least.HOMEWORK Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Forty-Seven £o � l r o: uiSr o U f n more l©gt, Popular Junior mm mm 988 . favorite .longing Bluff Teaae Boy who did the most for F.H.S Girl who did the most for F.H.S, THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AS JUNIORS Page Fifty Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SONG TUNE— ' Let Me Call You Sweetheart With mingled joy and sadness We have come to say goodbye To happy, joyous schooldays We have spent in Franklin High, To teachers and to schoolmates Who will always be our friends For soon we all must scatter Where ' er God may send. Our high school days are over, With memories we are filled. Of games, and plays, and dances To which we oft have thrilled. Now we start life ' s journey The end we cannot see But the class of 1 945 Will successful be. —Words by George Rawnsley Page Fifty-Two Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY The History of the United States is highlighted by four great struggles, namely, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the First World War, and the Second World War. The History of the Class of 45 can be compared to that of the United States because we, too, have gone through four major con¬ tests. These are our Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years at Franklin High. On a cool September morning in the year 1941, we were ushered into the auditorium. Here we met the person who was to be our commanding officer, Mr. Doherty. He promptly gave us our orders and told us what no s expected of us during our four years at Franklin High School. As the first few weeks went by, we were baffled. We, like any other freshman class, walked into wrong rooms, made blunders, and in the long run did nothing constructive to benefit the school. The Freshman Acquaintance Party was held in our honor and we were officially welcomed into the school. We elected class officers and those honored were: Gerald Johnson, Presi- ient; Charles Anderson, Vice President; Charlotte Scappaticci, Secretary; ond Gordon Wiggin, Treasurer. Miss DeBaggis was elected class advisor. The rest of the year passed without further trouble and we looked forward with keen anticipation to becoming wise sophomores, or as some folks might say, to enter into that stage of development when one is inex¬ perienced but self-assured. When we came back to Franklin High this year we were confronted by nany changes in the faculty. Mr. Doherty left to become Lieutenant Doherty ; f the Army Air Forces, Miss Marrs replaced Mr. Colbert who entered the Navy, Miss Bailey replaced Mr. Fitzpatrick who also entered the Navy, Miss Nichols took over Mr. Hancock ' s position and Mr. Walsh became athletic :oach. Mr. Frazer was elected to fill the principal ' s chair during Mr. Doherty ' s absence. Mr. Frazer, as usual, assumed his new responsibility jnd carried on admirably. Mrs. Roth took over his teaching duties. Mr. bbott also left this year and his classes were taken over by Mr. DePasqua. Naturally, so many changes caused some confusion, but soon all was smooth sailing again. The class election for this year resulted in Jerry Johnson again being our President; David Sullivan, Vice President; Nancy Doherty, Treasurer; and Brenda Buchanan, Secretary. Spurred on by the encouragement of our success as freshmen and sopho¬ mores, we faced our third major contest with pride. The new faculty members this year were Mrs. Crain, Miss Riley, and Mr. Pisini. Miss Lindblad heard the call of the Army and Mr. Laundry accepted a position at Nantucket. The highlight of the year was the Junior Prom. The decorations con¬ sisted of three panels, one representing the past, one the present, and one the future. At this time I would like to thank Miss Beane and Mrs. Wight for their valuable assistance in helping to make it a success. Miss Beane coached us in the grand march and Mrs. Wight shared her ideas and skill in decorating the gym. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Fifty-Three THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL I his year Jerry Johnson was again elected President and we were beginning to think he and President Roosevelt were having a contest. Charles Mitchell was elected Vice President; Barbara Sancomb, Secretary; and Charles Anderson, Treasurer. As our Junior year drew to a close, we looked forward to our last year at Franktin High. We reulized the responsibility that had been placed on our shoulders and were prepared to bear these responsibilities to the best of our ability. At last we had acquired the knowledge and dignity to assume the responsibility as leaders of the student body of the school. We would set the example for the underclassmen to follow. We were Seniors. At this point I shall pause to pay a tribute to a teacher who gave long and valuable service to Franklin and its Youth. Miss Wiggin retired at the close of our Junior Year. Although we regret that she will not be included among the regular faculty members, we arc assured that her spirit will always be here at Franklin High. I understand that she is making plans so that a long cherished dream to travel and live a carefree life may be realized. Best wishes to our dear friend for Happy Dreams come true! We welcomed a group of new teachers to the faculty list this year, namely, Miss Barry, Miss Mercurio, Mrs. Roche, and Miss Doherty. The class officers for this year were as follows: Jerry Johnson was elected President for a fourth term; Charles Anderson, Vice President; Virginia Yankee, Secretary, and Nancy Doherty, Treasurer. The annual Oskey show had as a background a night club scene. It was a great success and everyone enjoyed his part in its production. At this time I would like to thank Miss DeBaggis, Miss Beane, and Mr. Frazer for their appraisable assistance in making this show possible. Mr. Doherty returned to Franklin High this year to resume his duties as principal. We all feel that the Army ' s loss was our gain and we were glad to welcome him back. During our Junior year members of our class became active in the athletic program of the school. Jerry Johnson and Al Bassignani were out¬ standing in football and Al went on to become one of the all sports stars. As Seniors, these two boys were again the spark in back of the football team. The highlight in the athletic activities during our Senior year was the basketball game between Franklin and Nantucket at Franklin. Coach Howard Laundry of Nantucket was our physical instructor during our first two years at Franklin High and we were happy to welcome him back to Franklin. His team played host to our boys later in the season and provided a great experience for the Beane-men. The extra curricular activities throughout our four years at Franklin High were augmented by members of our class. These activities included orchestra, glee club, dramatics, and assemblies, etc. It was during our Senior year that the nation was saddened by the death of President Roosevelt. During our four years at Franklin High we saw the beginning of the war for the United States and the ending of the war with Germany. We realize now that we are living in one of the greatest periods in the history of the United States. And so we draw the curtain on our high school career. As we look back into the past we realize that these last four years have been the happiest and most important years of our lives. As we go on in life we will look back with fond remembrance to our years at Franklin High. These years will never be forgotten by any of us. Page Fifty-Four Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL TO OUR POSTERITY We, the class of 1945, of Franklin High School, in the County of Nor¬ folk, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, realizing that our end must come in due time, but being of sound and disposing mind, do hereby make, publish, and declare this document to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills heretofore made by us. First:—Due to circumstances beyond our financial control, we desire that those to whom we owe debts will not hold us accountable for them, and re¬ member that although we glittered, we had no gold. Second:—We hereby bequeath all our properties, securities, bonds and cash, in the manner set forth in the body of the Will. Therefore we bequeath: TO THE TEACHERS: TO MISS DeBAGGIS—An orchid for her work with our class. TO MR. STEVENS—A job as chemist in that new plant, “Clark, Cutler McNally ' s . TO MISS MARRS—An ideal history class that knows when the War of 1812 was fought. TO MR. PISINI—Eleven muscle men for his football team next year. TO ALL THE FACULTY—We leave our sincere gratitude for their guidance and inspiration during our four years in F. H. S. We shall always be grateful to them. TO THE JOVIAL JUNIORS: TO J IM McDONALD—A bottle of peroxide so he won ' t be confused with the MacCormack brothers. TO AL D ' ANIELLO—A new car, made from “no-squeak plastic. TO JOE BROWN—A book of jokes, so he won ' t be “Blue . TO “OUCH D ' AMELIO—A job as Frank Sinatra ' s stand-in. TO ESTHER CHITTICK—A copy of that old song hit, O Johnny! TO THE REMAINING JUNIORS—A book written by the Seniors, Our Interpretation of F. H. S. Rules, (with slight revisions by Mr. Doherty). TO THE SOPH ISTICATED SOPHOMORES: TO JIMMY DOHERTY—A fan, installed in the auditorium, so he won ' t have to dust off his trumpet for orchestra rehearsals. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Fifty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL TO JOHN CARLSON—A bottle of wave-set, to keep his curls in place. TO JEANNETTE SPENCER—A carrot. Jeannette seems to go for car¬ rot-tops . TO CARLO GEROMINI—The right to replace Bob Geromini as the Vitamin Flintheart of F. H. S. 10 I HE REMAINING SOPHOMORES wc leave the desire that they follow in our footsteps as a wonderful class. TO THE FRIVOLOUS FRESHMEN: TO JEAN LLOY—The right to install a stable at the high school, so she can ride her horse to school. TO DONALD CATALDO—The privilege of replacing Ai Bassignuni as Franklin High ' s No. 1 Glamour Boy . TO BARBARA RISTAINO—A ration book for dances, so the other girls may have their share. TO THE REMAINING FRESHMEN: We leave each fre shman u yo-yo to keep them occupied in their spare time. • Lastly, we hereby appoint Gravel Gertie as the sole executor of this, our last Will and Testament, thus revoking all former documents drawn by us, and in witness thereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal, this twentieth day of June, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty- five. CLASS OF 1945 GERALD JOHNSON, President CHARLES ANDERSON, Vice-President We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do certify and claim that on this 20th day of June, 1945, the testators above named subscribed their names to this instrument in our presence and hearing, declaring the same to be their last Will and Testament, and requested us to affix our signatures hereto, as witnesses to the execution thereof, which we hereby do in the pres¬ ence of the testators and each other on the day of this Will. Witnesses: R. U. KIDDIN ' MAL NUTRITION IMA IMBECILE ANNE HOWE Scribe—JOHN GERALD JOHNSON page Fifty-Six Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY CLASS PROPHECY TIME—June 21st, 1960 PLACES—California, New York, and Boston After working hard for fifteen years, 1 decided to take a trip to Cali¬ fornia and take a little rest. Before leaving my office in Boston, I rummaged through my recent letters to see, if possible, if I could drop in on some friends during the trip I was to make to the West Coast. The first one we picked up was Al Bassignani ' s recent letters telling me he had opened a swanky bachelor ' s club at the corner of Hollywood and Vine Streets. Upon my arrival at the Oskey Club, I found that it was like something out of Esquire. Al hadn ' t changed much during the past fifteen years—he was older, but very prosperous looking. Richard Apalakian was doing re¬ search on the mentality of women under the guidance of Al at the club. While we sat and talked, we tuned in the radio just in time to hear the 2 nd of the Hit Parade with Dick Archer singing the most popular song. At 10 p. m. the news broadcast came on with Norman Bishop giving the high¬ lights on the news of the world and Fred Pecci ' s latest events in the sports world. We left the club and walked down Hollywood Boulevard and dropped in for a snack at the Hi Toppers club, where we were greeted at the door by Lorraine Buchanio who proved to be the hostess. The waitresses were none other than Marie Mucciarone, Ann Martello, Shirley Healey, Elaine Belleville, Arlene Bardol, and Louise Felch. All were as attractive as they had been in 45 . Mellow music filled the air—it was the music of Jerry Johnson and his band, comprised of John McNally, Tony Vignone, and Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Fifty-Seven THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL PROPHECY Continued Robert Yankee, with Gordon Wiggin as their crooner and Madelyn DeMarzi js their tap dancer. Sitting at a table opposite us were Brenda Buchanan and Rachel Sanborn talking over their next speaking tour in the current ;opic, Women Should Be in the Home . Looking around, we saw another group who were familiar to us. Lloyd Javis, Henry Bartolomei, and James Wrenne were waiting to put on their juggling act for the evening. At the same table, the guest artist for the evening was Robert Accorsi, the second Gene Autry. After chatting for some time with them, we found out that some of the members of the class of ' 45 were located in New York City. Among them vere Charles Anderson and William Farrington, running a shop on Fifth venue for the best-dressed men. How swanky the shop was when we realized Farrington charged me $10 for a necktie. Next door there was a store for + he smart set women of the day, run by Barbara Bederian. In Grand Central Station rushing for the train to get to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for the opening day races were Dan Lyons, Robert Geromini, 3 nd Raymond Berghelli. Getting on the train in Connecticut were Marion Greene, Corinne Hodges jnd Florence Homer going to the convention for vocational guidance. They vere leaders in this field. In Cherry Webb ' s in Providence, R. I., we met Evelyn Shores, Theresa Bianchini, Virginia Yankee, and Arlene Sullivan. All were holding top oositions with Nancy Doherty as their buyer in New York and Europe. We found that two other Franklin girls were located in their dispensary. They vere Barbara Sancomb, head nurse, and Shirley Mahoney, assistant. Page Fifty-Eight Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL PROPHECY Continued The train stopping in Franklin brought back many pleasant memories jnd we found ourselves leaving the train and walking down the Main Street. The town was somewhat different. It had grown and was very prosperous- ' ooking. The stores were larger than they had been and the Tero and Shaljian grocery store was the largest. Meeting Joe outside his store, he informed me that they had a chain of stores throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Coming out of the store were Eileen Bukis and Theresa DeMarzo, rushing home to get supper ready for their husbands. Outside the Post Office, Herbert DeNapoli and James Morrissey were home on leave from the Navy and were talking over their fifteen-odd years of excitement on the seas. Continuing along toward the High School, we met Rose Zakarian, Lillian and Lena Recchia, and Ruth Laundre all taking their children out for a walk. The High School building still looked the same except for a few ad¬ joining buildings which had been added. The grass and bushes were well- kept after all these years. The principal standing in the doorway was Carl Schluntz, still the same with his friendly smile, talking to his assistant prin¬ cipal, Speedie Rawnsley. We talked over the old times and I told them of the fellows and girls we had met on our trip. It seemed funny to be sitting : n the teachers ' room on a friendly visit. There correcting his papers was Donald Carlson, the Math and History teacher at Franklin High. We took the 8:30 train for Boston. Sitting down in the seat in front of js were Marion Woodward and Charlotte Scappaticci. We turned the seats around and talked about old times in Franklin, Marion and Charlotte are hostesses in the Latin Quarter. Marion said that she had met a good many of our class while she was working there. She said the feature for the week was the international star, Dot Lloy. The head cook there was Donald Mac- Cormack with Donald Pidgeon as second cook. Frequent visitors were An¬ thony Minnichelli and Charles Mitchell, Boston ' s successful businessmen. With this information I decided to pay a visit to the Quarter. Leaving the station, we taxied to the club and there we met Ralph Nasuti just returning Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Fifty-Nine TIIK OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL PROPHECY Concluded from his cattle ranch out West. After spending part of the evening there we left and went to the new Copley Plaza and behind the desk was Earl Mann, manager. The housekeeper was Catherine O ' Connell. Sitting in the lobby was James Proulx who is now the head of the Hub Air Station in East Boston. In the dining room at breakfast the next morning Josephine Rossetti, Virginia Santoro, and Lucy Verna were hurrying to get the train for Washing¬ ton, to make a report on the housing conditions in Boston. Upon arriving back at my office changes in the personnel had been made. My new secretary to my surprise was Marjorie Simmons, whom I later found was as efficient as she had been in High School. Prophet—HENRY E. EKNAIAN. Page Sixty Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS GIFTS CHARLEY ANDERSON—A suitcase to carry his lunches in. DICK APALAKIAN—A book on How not to be bashful . BARBARA BEDERIAN—A note book to keep her well supplied. BRENNY BUCHANAN—Three cheers for her fine performance in Young April . DONNY CARLSON—We give him Barbara B. What ' s more to be said? NANCY DOHERTY—Glue to keep her eyes from fluttering. HERKY EKNAIAN—A picture of his car, so he can take it to bed with him. BILLY FARRINGTON—A portable chair so he can take it easy the rest of his life. MARIAN GREENE—Dark glasses to dim the lights in her eyes. JERRY JOHNSON—To him we give thanks for all he ' s done for F. H. S. JOHNNY McNALLY—A record that tells him how handsome he is. SHIRLEY MAHONEY—A spyglass so she can keep her eyes on George. EARL MANN—We give him wo, he supplies the mann, then he has what he wants. CHARLEY MITCHELL—A needle for this sharpy. SPEEDY RAWNSLEY—A song, Come to me, Mahoney. RACHEL SANBORN—A piece of string to tie up her troubles. BARBARA SANCOMB—We ' ll give her nothing; she has everything. CARL SCHLUNTZ—A star. He is Stellar . LUCY VERNA—A thought, for the kindness she has always shown. ZEKE VIGNONE—A diploma stating him to be a full-fledged wolf. JIMMY WRENNE—A Varga girl. Here ' e someone he won ' t mind escorting to her seat. ZIGGY YANKEE—An air pump. Now he can use his lips for something else while playing. MINNIE CASALI—A report curd full of E ' s so she ' ll know how the others feel. CORINNE HODGES—A penny for the thoughts she has shown towards others. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Sixty-One THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS GIFTS Continued JO ROSSETTI—A pinch to wake her up from her day dreams. MARGIE SIMMONS—A dish. She ' s a swell one herself. EVIE SHORES—A flashlight to help her find her way home at night. GINNY YANKEE—A box to keep all her silly chatter in. HERBY DeNAPOLI—Power to be like Tyrone. MADELYN DeMARZI—A tap on the back for her performance on taps. FLO HOMER—A donkey; she still believes we ' ll have a Republican Presi¬ dent some day. CATHERINE O ' CONNELL—A lamp to light her way to happiness. LENA RECCHIA, LILLY RECCHIA—A slice of bread for Lena. A dab of butter for Lillian. May they always be as close. GINNY SANTORO—An introduction to Fred Astaire . ARLINE SULLIVAN—A traveling salesman to meet the farmer ' s daughter. BOB ACCORSI—A stool to sit on while he milks the cows. DICK ARCHER—A guitar to keep his hands occupied while serenading his girl. ARLENE BARDOL—A chicken; she ' s just as spry as one. LEFTY BARTOLOMEI—We ' re going to let him in on the secret that girls do exist. AL BASSIGNANI—A piece of ice. He can deliver it to Dean Academy next fall. ELAINE BELLEVILLE—Something to stop her from vamping all the men. (We haven ' t found him yet.) RAY BERGHELLI—A girl ' s kiss. Maybe that will raise his voice. NORMAN BISHOP—An anchor to keep him from floating away when a certain girl smiles at him. LORRAINE BUCHANIO—A robot to pick up the fellows that her feminine wiles mow down. EILEEN BUKlS—A shield, she really blinds people. HIMIE DAVIS—Some plain clothes so we can ' t hear him coming. TERRY DeMARZO—A battleship. Terry likes the Navy. Page Sixty-Two Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS GIFTS Concluded LOUISE FELCH—Lots of luck in the future. BOBBY GEROMIN i—A fish hook; it wi 11 go with the I ine he has. SHIRLEY HEALEY—A tip on How to be a good waitress . RUTH LAUNDRE—An eraser to erase all her troubles. DOT LLOY—A ride to North Attleboro. Ah love! DANNY LYONS—A ball to remind him to stay on it. DONNY McCORMACK—A promise that we won ' t mention his red hair. ANNIE MARTELLO—A new comb; she ' s bound to wear out the one she has. JIMMY MORRISSEY—He already has what he wants (or should we say it has him). MARIE MUCCIARONE—A top; she gets dizzier every day. NAGA NASUTI — A valentine so the girls will know his middle name is Rudolph. ALFRED PECCI—He made the hits and the runs, we ' ll give him the misses. DONNY PIDGEON—A jar of molasses to slow him down. J IMMY PROULX—A command. Carry on. CHARLOTTE SCAPPATICCI—An order for Scappaticci. A-la-mode. EDDIE SHALJIAN—An elastic band to help him with the snappy comebacks he doesn ' t give. JOETERO—A halo. GORDON WIGGTN—A doll to take the place of his Dean girl (for a while anyway). MARION WOODWARD—A whistle to get her used to them. ROSE ZAKARIAN—A green fern for a sweet rose. —Anthony Minnichelli. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Sixty-Three THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL PERSEVERANCE—WHAT IT MEANS TO US WILLIAM FARRINGTON Class Day Oration Certainly one of the most domineering factors in our lives is the desirable trait of perseverance, that stick-to-itiveness with which we can conquer any¬ thing, without which we become just another cog in a great vocational wheel. Without perseverance, what would have become of our own great men such as Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Henry Kaiser, Dwight Eisenhower? These men, each a genius in his own field, would have been just ordinary men if it had not been for their indomitable will and determination to advance in spite of heavy odds. Theirs was and is a perseverance to be envied and copied by any and all of us. I call these men geniuses because they are, most undeniably. And yet, what do they possess, that any other person does not. Let us, for the sake of clearness, look into the lives of geniuses, and find what qualities make them such; make them better men, in a vocational sense, than the next man. Of course, it is true that talent is a necessary item, but then, who among us has not a talent for at least one, possibly more, specific fields? Who among us has not the inborn necessities of a successful career somewhere in their makeup? There is not one living soul that cannot boast of at least one, possibly yet undiscovered natural ability. Hand in hand with that inborn talent which is characteristic of genius goes something else, a lordly self- confidence, a faith. It is characteristic of the genius that he believes in his mission and in his powers though recognition from the world be long withheld. Page Sixty-Four Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY CLASS ORATION Continued Genius, then, is talent developed to the nth degree, plus certain inner possessions which we call character . The genius is the man who fulfills his fancies. Calculating the odds against him, he perseveres in the development of his natural gifts. Passing through stages of growth and change, he acquires those abilities which enable him to transform his imaginings into facts. One thing a genius is not. He is not a mythical being whose mind does not work like that of the average man. Nor is he one endowed with miracu¬ lous powers enabling him to produce successful commercial enterprises, sci¬ entific theories, poems, masterpieces of art, mechanical inventions, great business organizations, and theories of government with the ease of a Hou- dini shaking rabbits out of a hat. Like other men, geniuses differ in many ways, in stature, in disposition, in habits of work. On the other hand, certain qualities are common to them all and are not possessed to anything like the same degree by other men. It is reasonable to suppose that these things make the genius. Follow from the beginning to the end of the life story of any genius and you will find these truths. He picks a goal that has to him a mean ing all its own. He gets his schooling. He makes it hard. He hangs on, shaping the powers within him by the fires of his own troubles, defeats and victories. In sickness or in health, in sorrow or in gladness, he rises to the occasion, ex¬ ultant, confident that out of his own brass he can hammer the unique in¬ strument that will make his dreams come true. Perhaps, to really narrow it down, we can identify a genius by these seven points: Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Sixty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS ORATION Concluded First, the genius, like all the rest of us, is born with a natural aptitude. It may or may not be marked from the start. Second, he discovers what his bent really is. As with the rest of us, this discovery may come early, or it may come late. Third, he develops that aptitude, trains his abilities to a high degree of effectiveness. Fourth, he persists in the application of those abili¬ ties. Fifth, he applies himself with never failing enthusiasm under all sorts of conditions. Sixth, he applies himself with such concentrated energy and mental power that flashes of insight or genuine inspirations come to him; these are productive of ideas that facilitate his labors and benefit himself and his work. Seventh, having counted the cost, he has faith that his end will be achieved if he pays the price. Identically the same seven traits are characteristic of all successful men and women in every field, from Pupin, Ammann and Tesla to G. A. Tarver, to Beeman, to Brasher to Markham, Robinson, Barnard, Einstein, Edison, and Ford. The difference is simply one of degree, and perhaps mainly Dne of intensity. Though we may not hope to scale the heights of genius, each of us jccording to his ability in his chosen field, we can use our technique. If they jsed it, why not we? Few men fail in their true aims for lack of natural ability. Many fail for want of persistence. Some quit when they find themselves in easy be rths, and others when the going gets rough. In either case, the result is the same: The quitter never wins. No man ever made his dream come true, whether a dream of empire r of wealth, of business or of art, or of breeding small-mouthed black bass Dn the old village mill site, without hitting and hurdling or plowing through rough places. Converting your imaginings into facts is both a deliberate and jdventurous process. Manage it with the knowledge, the self-training, the techniques and the skill of a human engineer, and you will find your life and vork full of surprises and rewards, of lucky breaks and happiness. Remem¬ ber, God helps them that help themselves. Page Sixty-Six Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL HONOR STUDENTS COMMENCEMENT DAY HONORS Valedictorian—Ermin ia Casali Salutatorian—Florence Homer First Essay—Marjorie Simmons Third Essay—Richard Apalakian Second Essay—George Rawnsley Fourth Essay—Edward Shaljian CLASS DAY HONORS Historian—Robert Yankee Class Will—Gerald Johnson Prophecy—Henry Eknaian Class Gifts—Anthony Minnichelli Class Oration—William Farrington Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Sixty-Seven i Hf K r If jHMH FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY FOOTBALL Thirty boys reported to Coach Pisini, among them seven of last year ' s starting team. A rugged but clean playing team was developed and really started to show promise when the season ended. The best game of the year was the Mansfield game in which we were beaten by a single touchdown. The boys really showed their power in the last half by scoring two touchdowns and causing a crack” Mansfield team many worries. The big gun and sparkplug of the team was Co-Captain Al Bassignani who stood out in every contest. He was a real triple threat to every team we played. A great team is expected next year as only two starters are graduating. Next year ' s captain is Pete Bartelloni. FOOTBALL SQUAD Co-Captains: Bassignani and Johnson. Sweater Men: Co-Capt. Bassignani, Co-Capt. Jerry Johnson, Robert Gcromini, Donald MacCormack, Carl Schluntz, William Farrington, Ralph Nasuti. First Team: L. E., Enzo Bartelloni; L. T., Alfonse Potenza; L. G., Larry Martello; C., Tony D ' Amelio; R. G., Bill Cornetta; R. T., Mike D ' Angelo; R. E., Pete Bartelloni; Q. B., Al Bassignani; R. H. B., Sully Cugno; L. H. B., Bob Gcromini, Nick Santoro; F. B., Jim McDonald, Jerry Johnson. Reserves: Mucciarone, D ' Aneillo, Velluti, B. D ' Angelo, Ciarocco, Carl¬ son, Farrington, Nasuti, Schluntz, Tucci, Keefe, MacCormack, Stutman, Di- Camillo. Page Seventy Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL With last year ' s graduation and boys leaving school for work, Coach Pisini had to pick almost an entirely new team of baseball. Undoubtedly Co-Capt. Lefty Bartolomei, and Charlie McNally will handle the pitching assignments this year. Both saw much service on the mound last year. The infield will be made up of McDonald, Lyons, Cataldo, Simmons, Stutrnan, Doyle and Keefe. Cornetta, Anderson, and Apalakian will split the backstopping duties. In the outer garden will be Co-Capt. Fred Pecci, Norman Bishop, Edward Shaljian, Matt Borruso, Jerry Dacey, and Charlie Anderson. The team is made up mainly of underclassmen, and the experience should come in handy for later games. SCHEDULE April 28—Norwood at Norwood May 4—Medway at Franklin May 8—Bellingham at Franklin May 1 1—Medway at Medway May 15—North Attleboro at Franklin Muy 22—Dean at Fletcher Field June 1—Bellingham at Bellingham June 5—Millis at Franklin June 6—Norwood at Franklin May 25—North Attleboro at North May 29—Millis at Millis Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Seventy-One THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Last year ' s graduation affected this year ' s team a great deal. Six boys graduated last June leaving only two of the original varsity to report for practice. But under the able coaching of Mr. Beane a rangy and fast club was developed. The team turned in an impressive record of 17 wins against 4 losses, losing 3 games to Class A teams. The most thrilling game of the year was the one when we played Malden here. The game was close during the first half and at the end of the half Malden was leading 20 to 18. We started off the second half with new life and spirit and really went to town, and with all five players clicking like real champs we took the lead, 28 to 26, and the game, 48 to 34. Many faithful followers and most of our opponents seemed to think that F. H. S. deserved a bid to the Tech Tourney, and all were disappointed when no invitation was received. The First Team: Captain, Danny Lyons, R. F.; Herk Eknaian, L. F.; Al Bassignani, C.; Sully Cugno, L. G.; Pete Bartelloni, R. G. Utility Men: Jim McDonald, Lefty Bartolomei, Dick Apalakian, Tona MacCormack, Gordon Wiggin. Page Seventy-Two Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY m JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL This year ' s Junior Varsity boasted a team of twenty-five players, mostly sophomores and freshmen. The experience that these boys received this year is going to help many of them who will be varsity men next year. The J. V. ' s record was 1 2 wins and 6 losses. The standouts of the J. V. team were Charlie McNally, Enzo Bartelloni, Malcolm Sederman, Arthur Keefe, Kilk Carlson, Jerry Dacey, and Nick Santoro. Junior Varsity: Charles McNally, Jerry Dacey, Mai Sederman, Enzo Bartelloni, Kilk Carlson, Arthur Keefe, Nick Santoro, Alden Mucciarone Victor Pisini, Horace Mazzone, Bill Cornetta, Danny Anderson, Tony Velluti, Warren Petitt, Dom Allegrini, Al Potenza. Freshman Team: Sunny Doyle, Donald Cataldo, Roger Simmons, Bayliss Howell, Bob Dion, Julius Carelick, David Lincoln, Bogie Sampson, Lenny Cody. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Seventy-Three THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ' SPORTS Again the girls made a wonderful success of intramural sports and again the perfect turnouts were enough to prove the advantages in the program. The purpose of this system is to give every girl a chance at every sport. We used the same point system as had been used in previous years, namely: Volleyball, 20 points; Badminton, 20 points; Basketball, 20 points; Softball, 30 points; Posture, 30 points. VOLLEYBALL: 150 girls took part in this year ' s tournament. The girls divided into teams: Spars, Waves, Victory Gardeners, Wacs, First Aiders, etc. The Victory Gardeners were the victors, winning five with no losses. Runner-ups were the Spars who won four and lost one game. BASKETBALL: Popular as ever, basketball went over in a big way this year. Senior Blue and Sophomore Blue went thru the season without a loss and therefore played the final game. The spirited Sophs lost with a close score of 22-20. Just think, one little basket. Pretty good for Sophs. Freshmen turnouts were fun and the girls showed marked im¬ provement at the close of the season. Frosh I won all i ts games. BADMINTON: Badminton tournaments were limited to doubles this year, but they were perfect. By process of elimination by defeat the final match was played between Juniors, J. Martin and E. Chittick—Seniors, C. Scappaticci and D. Lloy. The Juniors came through with flying colors and two thrilling games. Scores were 15-10 and 5-2. Freshmen showed promise—M. Chittick and E. Pisani were defeated in the finals by L. Edmunds and R. Picard. SOFTBALL: These games were played in May and June by all classes set up in leagues, but the schedule was not completed at the time of printing. Proof of the health in Athletics is found in the perfect specimens at the right; various winners and runner-ups with group pictures of softball en¬ thusiasts. Thanks to Beanie from the Seniors for four funfull and wonder¬ ful years in physical . NANCY DOHERTY, Girls ' Sports Editor. Page Sev enty-Four Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five ftunn c. r s - Up ft unners- up W ? ? ers S o F r 8 A L L ftumers - Up THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE CHEER LEADERS It has been said that this year ' s cheerleaders were the best Franklin High ever had, and we ' re inclined to agree, but definitely. Under the leadership of Shirley Healey, the only Senior, there were four Juniors, Audrey Brunelli, Joan Martin, Gloria Meservey, and Barbara Ken¬ nedy, and two Sophs, Jeanette Santoro and Barbara Pa Midi no. The spirit, enthusiasm, and loyalty of this year ' s group were unsurpass¬ able. Let ' s hope that in future years there ' ll be more like them. NANCY DOHERTY, Girls ' Sports Editor. Page Seventy-Six Nineteen Hundred I-ohty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The orchestra was fairly small this year, but it has certainly done a wonderful job. Our orchestra within the orchestra, Jerry Johnson, Johnny McNally, Jerry Cad oret, and Bob Yankee, proved a great hit and came through whenever needed. Mr. Stevens loses these boys this year but we certainly hope he ' ll find more like them. The orchestra played for various school activities, such as our assem¬ blies, the Oskey, the Class Play, Class Nite and Graduation, as well as for outside affairs. Many members will return as veterans next year, and that fact alone guarantees the orchestra every success we may wish it. Violins—Peggy Eastman Madeline Cook Trumpets—Bob Yankee Carl Ajemian Jim Doherty Reeds—Jerry Johnson Trombone—Frances Rich MEMBERS Piano—Claire Revell Marion Mucciarone Lois Johnston Janet Garelick John McNally Drums—Jerry Cadoret Page Seventy-Eight Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL s ws ■ , y . WMI n .� MmUMM —� W a - m u tmmmm - � � «£ I I(W W® ? £ • . « ■« J-.. ■ ■ : WJM ®--. f ' %■ ;v fMW IW UWMWWBgt! M as W 1W « m « «w THE GLEE CLUB The members of the club were few this year, but those who did belong were faithful. The work accomplished was inspiring, and the Club presented many fine programs. Most notable was the Christmas Cantata, presented at the Christmas assembly. The girls and Mrs. Riley are certainly to be congratulated for their con¬ scientious work. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Seventy-Nine THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE COMMERCIAL CLUB—1945 The officers are as follows: President.Florence Homer Vice-President.Marjorie Simmons Secretary.Lillian Recchia Treasurer.Evelyn Shores Publicity Agent.Corinne Hodges The social committee is made up of Erminia Casali, Virginia Yankee, and Marjorie Simmons. Its duty is to plan social programs in order to raise money for the scholarship and also to provide some recreation for its members. During the school year 1944-45, the Commercial Club held the follow¬ ing events: September.Food sale October.Candy sale in cafeteria November.Thanksgiving Dance December.Christmas Party February.Trip to Boston, Fisher School March.Bowling meet in Milford May.Dance to crown May Queen June.Presentation of scholarship The purpose of the Commercial Club is to raise $100 to present to the person in the Club who most deserves it. This serves as an initiative for the students as each one has an equal chance to win. Page Eighty Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY SHOW The Oskey Club was presented by the Senior Class on the afternoon of April 25 and in the evenings of the 26th and 27th. A night club was used for the background of the show. The program of dancing, singing, orchestrations, and skits was enjoyed by a capacity crowd upon each presentation. The talent of the Seniors and underclassmen helped to make pur pro¬ duction a complete success. The show was under the capable leadership of Mis.s Palma DeBaggis, Miss Alice Beane, and Mr. Charles Frazer. Nancy Doherty,- Margie Simmons, Bob Yankee, Jerry Johnson, and John McNally were the members of the Oskey Committee. This committee put in much time and effort toward the success of the show. Jerry Johnson, Master of Ceremonies, did an excellent job in introducing the various performers. The orchestra, of which he is a member, did much for the putting over of the show. We really enjoyed putting on the show, and we hope that future classes will have as much luck at it as we did. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Eighty-One THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE Under Ihe capable leadership of Charles Mitchell, the sale of War Sav¬ ings Stamps has once more reached its high goal. Assistant Chairman George Rawnsley contributed greatly in reaching this goal. A captain was elected from each home room to collect money and take orders for stamps once a week. The sales of stamps up to the first of May reached a total of $31 49.50. We of Franklin High School were glad to do our part in helping the war effort. Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five Page Eighty-Three THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE CLASS PLAY We tried something new this year, and put our Class Play on in Feb¬ ruary rather than during Class Week in June. A play committee comprised of Bob Geromini, Nancy Doherty and Anthony Minichelli was chosen and they selected Young April as your Class Play. The comedy proved to be very successful and we entertained a capacity crowd despite the rough weather. The cast consisted of: Brenda Buchanan William Farrington Nancy Doherty Robert Geromini Marjorie Simmons Anthony Minichelli Barbara Sancomb George Rawnsley Shirley Healey Shirley Mahoney Anthony Vignorie Virginia Yankee Charles Anderson Rachel Sanborn Evelyn Shores Charles Mitchell Gordon Wiggin Donald McCormack Daniel Lyons Donald Carlson Robert Yankee Henry Eknian Page Eighty-Four Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THE OSKEY FRESHMAN INITIATION Not satisfied with the usual hand-shaking at the annual acquaintance party, we Seniors wanted to give the Trembling Freshmen a truly hearty welcome, to make them feel a part of F. H. S. After a class meeting shrouded in mystery, the Seniors came forth with a plan which is destined, no doubt, to become a tradition. Several days before the Freshman event, orders were posted. The net result was that on Friday, October 6, 1944, Freshman girls arrived at school in pigtails, skirts and sweaters inside out, and no make-up on their once dignified faces. The boys of the class came with bright ribbons in their hair, ear rings on their ears, and pants rolled up to the knees. Throughout the day hilarity reigned intermingled with agonized cries as Seniors forced Freshmen to bow down or open a door and shopping bags overloaded with books broke open while their wide-eyed owners looked on hopelessly. At lunchtime the energetic Seniors conducted in the gym a beauty con¬ test for the Freshmen boys. The bell rang before a winner was selected, but in that way no feelings were hurt. (The tactful Seniors!) After much debate, it was decided that the Freshmen should be allowed to change into their finery for that evening ' s party. ' Refreshments, entertainment under Doc ' s direction, and music by Mai Camp ' s orchestra quickly made the Freshmen forget their grievances of the day. Page Eighty-Six Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL i I sV%, THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR CLASS President, Alfonso D’Aniello Vice-President George Hutchinson Secretary, Gloria Mcservcy Treasurer, Albert Palumbo Page Eighty-Eight Nineteen Hundred Forty-Five THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL c lutographi THE OSKEY FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL Autograph i J W ' rtrf. t) - THE SENTINEL PRESS, INC. 15-17 East Central Street Franklin, Mass. ★ Small printing orders such as office forms and stationery, wedding invitations and announcements, etc., receive the same care and attention as the larger and more intricate ones. We are proud of our work¬ manship and use every means in our power to see that the standard of quality we have set for ourselves is strictly maintained. 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