Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1955 volume:

THE OSKEY Editor-In-Chief PATRICIA O ' NEIL A distant Editor CLEMENTO CAPORELLI FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL OSKEY STAFF SPORTS STAFF Joseph Daddario Joyce Davis Mae Swanbeck Alfred Yadisernia ART STAFF Shirley Delcarte Hagop Eknaian Deborah Doe LITERARY STAFF K 1 j WSff jm Literary Editor Louise Fish Patricia Polastri Patricia Lawton Ann Hutchinson Helen Fitzpatrick Judy Eastman Domenic Macaione Willard Higgins CLERICAL STAFF Marlene Andrew ' s Rosemarie Gosselin Roberta Dube Barbara Crandall Nancy Vozella Donald Lewinski ADVERTISING STAFF Arthur Nolan Joseph Chelotti Charles Lindsey Linda Conley Patricia Polastri Janice Ficco Joan Dickens Jean Forgit Bethia Marena Janet Gianetti Philip Doherty Jeanne Garelick Assistant Editors Phillip Johnson Nancy Fleming A ■:::P •m ■mu IHBl DEDICATION We the class of nineteen fifty-five respectfully dedicate this yearbook in appreciation to Mr. Charles R. Masi whose drive, helpful advice, and ex¬ perience enabled us to make this year¬ book successful. trophies ■% FACULTY MESSAGE TO SENIORS From BENJAMIN D. THOMAS, Superintendent As you graduate from Franklin High School my sincere wishes are: that your future efforts meet with success; that you may be of great service to mankind; and that you may always be a source of worthy satisfaction to yourselves. G0O GO ' S CO’S MESSAGE TO SENIORS From JAMES J. DOHERTY, Principal On this, your graduation, your principal and your faculty congratulates you on the successful completion of your work here, and extend to you every best wish for success and happiness in your later life. To all of you, good luck and God Bless You! GOOG0OG0O J. MURRAY STEVENS Submaster, Holy Cross, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, Ed.M.; Chemistry, Physics. GEORGE H. COLBERT Boston College, Ph.B.; Bridgewater Teachers’ College, Ed.M.; History, Civics. MARY L. DOHERTY LILIAN ROTH Hyannis Teachers’ College, B.S.; English, Syracuse University, A.B.; Biology, Algebra. Commercial Geography. MARY G. SHAUGHNESSY Our Lady of the Elms College, B.S.; Boston University, Summer Courses; Latin, English. HENRI C. BEANE Roanoke College, A.B.; Speech, English. MARY L. MARRS Emmanuel College, A.B.; History, Civics. CLARA M. LODI Salem Teachers’ College, B.S. in Ed.; Boston University, Ed.M.; Commercial Subjects. CHARLES R. MASI Fitchburg Teachers’ College, B.S. in Ed.; Industrial Arts. BEATRICE M. MERCURIO Boston University, B.S.; French, Spanish. HERMAN R. LANTNER Providen ce College, Ph.B.; Mathematics, Gen¬ eral Science. GLADYS G. TAYLOR Skidmore College, A.B.; Radcliffe College, A.M.; Mathematics, Vocational Guidance Di¬ rector. ROSEANN D. SHUBER Framingham Teachers’ College, B.S. in Ed.; Household Arts, Cafeteria. DOMINIC J. BONANNO Boston Teachers’ College, B.S.; Industrial Arts. PRISCILLA POND Boston University, B.S.S., Ed.M.; Commercial Subjects. ALICE L. BEANE Sargent College for Physical Education; Marywood College, B.S.; Boston University, Ed.M.; Girls’ Physical. Health Education. ELLEN B. DONAHUE Massachusetts School of Art, B.A.; Hyannis State Teachers’ College, M.A.; Art. I ANTHONY V. PISINI Dean Academy; University of Connecticut. Extension Courses; Boys’ Physical Director. MARIE S. RILEY Boston University, Summer School; Glee Club. ATTENDANTS SENIORS OYCE DAVIS Typical High School Students Joseph Daddario, Jr. 36 Fales Street “Joey” Virtue: Ability to get along with others Vice: Temper Suppressed Desire: To judge a beauty contest Usually Found: Directing a group Favorite Saying: “Where’s Breed today?” Joe is a born leader. We have seen in¬ stances of this at our class meetings. With his ability to get along with other people, his success is in the bag. Activities: Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Base¬ ball 2-4, Captain 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Sports Club 1, 2; College Prep Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Dramatics Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Dancing Club 3; Student Council 4, Vice President 2, 4. Robert Edward John Genoa 60 Washington Street “Muscles” Virtue: Physique Vice: T-shirts Suppressed Desire: To become Mr. America Usually Found: With Joe D. Favorite Saying: “Smartin’ up” Here’s our class president. Not only that, but he’s one of our best football players. Bob is known to all, and his personality and friendly nature have made him many friends. Best of luck to you, Bob, from all of us. Activities: Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Sports Club 1, 2; Sportsman’s Club 3. llte; Mae Ellen Swanbeck 344 Pleasant Street “Bitsey” Virtue: Sociability Vice: We question this Suppressed Desire: To travel around the world, and meet people Usually Found: Anywhere but at home Favorite Saying: “Yea” Here’s “Bitsey.” Voted best all round, she is good at all sports, she is a good student and she is a wonderful friend to all. Stay as you are, Mae, and you are sure to succeed. Activities: Field Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Softball 1-4; Dancing Club 3; Camera Club 1, 2; Dra¬ matics Club 3, 4; Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Blue and White 4; College Prep 4. Richard D’Amico 57 Wachusett Street “Dick” Virtue: Athletic Ability Vice: Teasing Suppressed Desire: To be a coach Usually Found: In Mr. Doherty ' s office Favorite Saying: “Ya” Dick is just what his name implies—a friend—to one and all. Say, Dick, do you plan to take over Mr. Doherty’s job? You’re in that office enough. We’re just teasing you (for a change)—The best always, Pal. Activities: Football 3, 4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 3, 4; Sports Club 1; Glee Club 3; Dancing Club 3. f -i Marlene Andrews 34 Winter Street “Andy” Virtue: Cheerfulness Vice: Silliness Suppressed Desire: To own a red convertible Usually Found: With Roberta and Barbara Favorite Saying: “That’s cute” You can always find Marlene laughing at something or other. That’s the way to be, Marlene. Stay that way always and you will be ever happy. Activities: Camera Club 1; News from Home 2; Dancing Club 3; Blue and White 4; Oskey 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Volleyball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 2-4; Basketball 4; Driver Training 4. Barbara Ann Teresa Arcaro 130 Cottage Street “Barby” Virtue: Willingness to help Vice: Stubbornness Suppressed Desire: To get married Usually Found: Working in Grant ' s Favorite Saying: “You don’t say ’ Barbara is a girl who really deserves the best. With her attitude and friendly manner we know she will always be happy. May all your wishes come true, Barb. Activities: Glse Club 3; Oskey 1; Stitch and Gather Club 1; Blue and White 4; Cheer¬ leader 1; News from Home 2; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball, Badminton 1-3. Jean Austin 262 Union Street “Jeannie”—“Blondie” .Virtue: Musical ability Vice: Chewing gum Suppressed Desire: To marry young Usually Found: Writing letters Favorite Saying: “Oh, Bart! Get that.’’ Jean seems always to be having a good time. She is a talented clarinet player and she did a fine job in the band. Good luck, Jean. Activities: Band 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Grand March 3. Peter Bartelloni 10 Anthony Street “Pete” . . . “Skull” Virtue: Athletic ability Vice: Skipping school Suppressed Desire: To play football Usually Found: In the pool room “Skull” is our most popular boy and one of our best football players. Good luck always in the future, Pete. Activities: Football 1-4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1-4; Sports Club 1; Golf 1-4. Jean Bartolomei 20 Marvin Avenue “Jeanie” Virtue: Eyes Vice: Talking with her hands Suppressed Desire: To marry a doctor Usually Found: Complaining Favorite Saying: “You farmer” “Jeanie” can always find something to complain about but we all know she’s only kidding. She is really a swell classmate and friend. Activities: Prom Committee 3; Bowling 4; Blue and White 3, 4; Basketball 2-4; News from Home 2; Camera Club 1. Priscilla Bederian 17 Nason Street “Honey” . . . “Pris” Virtue: Hair Vice: Temper Suppressed Desire: To dance Usually Found: Roll Land Favorite Saying: “Don ' t beat me! Priscilla is one of the best-liked girls in our class. We are sure that with her personality she will go far. Activities: Glee Club 1-4; Dancing Club 3. I Matthew Bissanti 49 Dean Avenue “Chug” Virtue: Curly hair Vice: Laziness Suppressed Desire: To be a success Usually Found: Around town Favorite Saying: “Don’t know do ya?” “Mat” mak( s up for his size with his friendly manner and sense of humor. Best of luck to a swell guy. Activities: Football 2-4; Band 1-4; Basketball 1, 2; Golf 2-4. Elton L. Blanchard 67 Crocker Avenue “Alan Ladd” Virtue: Amiability Vice: Silliness Suppressed Desire: To go to college Usually Found: Teasing Favorite Saying: “Care” Elton, what a crazy guy. He has the ability to make anyone laugh without half trying. Don’t forget us, Elton. We’ll never forget you. Activities: Math Club 1, 2; Dancing Club 3; Glee Club 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 4. Arthur Breed 347 Summer Street “Sonny” Virtue: Brains Vice: Skipping school Suppressed Desire: To graduate from college Usually Found: In a green “Chevy” Favorite Saying: “You ain’t” Here’s the Barrymore of F.H.S. What a bang he was in the class play. Loads of luck, Sonny. Activities: Football 2, 4; Basketball 1-4; Archery 3; Glee Club 2-4; Math Club 2; Class Play 4. Robert Brothers 1279 Pond Street “Peanut” Virtue: Smile Vice: Crazy laugh Suppressed Desire: To own a big ranch Usually Found: At the First National Favorite Saying: “Indubitably” Meet “Peanut,” our shortest but peppiest boy. He is full of vim, vigor and vitality and besides all that he has a great sense of humor. Would you say he’d succeed? We would. Activities: College Prep 4; Math Club. Delores Brunetti 78 Arlington Street “Dee”—“Del” Virtue: Sociability Vice: Quietness Suppressed Desire: To be fabulously wealthy Usually Found: With Barb Favorite Saying: “How about that?” Delores is one of our quiet members, but with her friendly nature she is welcome in any group. Activities: Basketball 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Softball 2-4; Volleyball 2-4. Deann Bruno 9 North Park Street Virtue: Femininity Vice: Quietness Suppressed Desire: To travel Usually Found: With Joan Favorite Saying: “M-m-m I like you, too” Everytime we see Deann she is smiling. We know she will always succeed if she keeps this smile. Best of every¬ thing, Deann. Activities: Glee Club 3, 4; Dancing 3; Blue and White 4; Dramatics 4; Prom Committee 3. Joan Marie Cameron 437 King Street “Smiles” Virtue: Clothes Vice: Stubbornness Suppressed Desire: To own a Ford convertible Usually Found: Arguing with Mr. Beane Favorite Saying: “Dig-out” “Smiles” is her nickname and we think it applies. She is always smiling. In the three years she has been here she has made many friends. Our best wishes go with her. Activities: Dancing Club 3; Ring Committee 3; Dramatics 4; Volleyball 3; Badminton 3, 4; Bowling 4; Grand March 3, 4; Glee Club 4. Clemento Caporelli 93 Cottage Street “Eddie” . . . “Lover” . . . “Speedy” Virtue: Curly hair Vice: ’41 Ford Suppressed Desire: To have all his honey¬ moons in Venice Usually Found: In the diner Favorite Saying: “I knewed it all the time” “Eddie” is the boy with the line and the dancing feet. As a matter of fact he sings too, not to mention his guitar and harmonica playing. Could there be more? Our crystal ball predicts a shiny future, “Ed.” Activities: Co-Editor yearbook 4; Glee Club 1-3; Grand March 1-4; Oskey 1-4; Class President 1-3; Student Council 4. Joanne Carlson 125 East Central Street “Rusty” Virtue: Red hair Vice: Temper Suppressed Desire: To marry a flyer Usually Found: Bowling Favorite Saying: “What do you say?” Here s ‘Rusty’ with the pretty red hair. Her smile and her good looks will make her future bright we know. Activities: Blue and White 4; Camera Club 1, 2; Danc¬ ing Club 3; Basketball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Field Hockey L 2; Volleyball 1-4; Bowling 4; Softball 1-4; Prom Committee 3. Joseph Chelotti 41 Marvin Avenue “Joe” Virtue: Appearance Vice: Stubbornness Usually Found: With the boys “Joe” is one of the best-mannered boys in our class and has set a very good example for others to follow. Best of luck, Joe. Activities: Band 1-4; Dancing Club 3; College Prep 4; Dramatics Club 4. r ' Linda Mae Conley 47 Marvin Avenue Virtue: Smile Vice: Stubbornness Suppressed Desire: To manage the Boston Red Sox Usually Found: At a baseball game Favorite Saying: “What a farmer!” Here is our number one Red Sox fan. She would like to manage them and prob¬ ably could if given the chance. Linda’s bright smile makes her well liked by all. Activities: Camera Club 1; News from Home 2; Dancing Club and Math Club 3; Dra¬ matics Club 4; College Prep 4; Badminton, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball 1-4; Oskey 1-4; Grand March 3, 4. m Mary Cornell 521 Turnpike Street, Natick, Mass. “Mamie” Virtue: Cheerfulness Vice: Inability to tell time Suppressed Desire: To go to college and take up space Usually Found: Telling a joke Favorite Saying: “That’s cute!” “Mamie” came here in our Sophomore year and every¬ one immediately liked her. Besides being our best dancer she has contributed fun and spirit to the class. The best of everything, Mamie. Activities: Bowling 5; News from Home 2; Dramatics Club 4; Dancing Club 3. Barbara Crandall 27 Cottage Street “Barbie” Virtue: Petiteness Vice: Shyness Suppressed Desire: To live in Florida or California Usually Found: With Marlene and Roberta. Favorite Saying: “Oh, come on” Barbara may be small in stature, but she is bubbling over with personality. Good luck, Barbara. Activities: Camera Club 1; News from Home Club 2; Dancing Club 3; Blue and White 4; Dramatic Club 4; Oskey 2-4; Yearbook Staff 4; Volleyball 2-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Grand March 3, 4; Driver Training 4. Geraldine Dangelo 81 Wachusett Street “Geri” Virtue: Friendliness Vice: Combing her hair Suppressed Desire: To be an Airline Hostess Usually Found: Talking Favorite Saying: “How about that?” “Geri” is the girl who has a smile for everyone. She wants to be an airline hostess. May you fly high and happily, Geri. Activities: Dancing Club 3; Driver Training 3; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Softball 1-3; Badminton 1-3; Hockey 1, 2; Stitch and Gather Club 1; Bowling 4; Oskey 2. Joyce Corinne Davis 12 Winter Street Virtue: Neatness Vice: Temper Suppressed Desire: To own a pink house Usually Found: With Anne Favorite Saying: “Such is life” One of the most popular girls in the class, Joyce can always be found having a good time with her friends. We wish you the best; you deserve it. Activities: Basketball 1-4; Hockey 1, 2; Softball 1-4; Blue and White Literary Editor 3; News from Home Club 2; Dramatic Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Oskey Staff 4; Grand March 3, 4; Bowling 4. Shirley DelCarte 459 Pleasant Street “Lee” Virtue: Jolly nature Vice: Talkativeness Suppressed Desire: To be a secretary Favorite Saying: “My goodness me!” “Lee” always has a smile and a friendly hello for everyone. With her ability and friendly manner we know she is headed straight for success. (P. S. Did you borrow the nickname from Liberace?) Activities: Camera Club 1, 2; Blue and White 3, 4; Year¬ book Staff 4; Volleyball 1-4; Hockey 1, 2; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-4; Basketball 1; Junior Prom Committee 3. Joan Marie Dickens 76 Dean Avenue “Toots” Virtue: Eyes Vice: Giggling Suppressed Desire: To be a successful nurse Usually Found: With “the gang.” Favorite Saying: “I don ' t know” Joan ' s friendly manner has won her many lasting friends. With her sense of humor and pleasing personality, she’s sure to be a very successful nurse. Activities: Bowling 4; Dramatic Club 4; Oskey 3; Volleyball 1-3; Badminton 3; Bas¬ ketball 3; Hockey 1; Glee Club 1; News from Home Club 2; Dancing Club 3. Deborah Doe 92 Park Road “Debby” Virtue: Cuteness Vice: Blushing Suppressed Desire: To be the first woman president of the United States Usually Found: Babysitting Favorite Saying: “Kutcher-fiker” Debby is one of the favorites in our class. She is also one of our best artists. Debby has done, without a word of complaint, most of the art work for our social events. Good luck to a swell classmate. Activities: Hockey 1, 2; Camera Club 1; News from Home Club 2; Dancing 3; Dramatic Club 4; College Prep 4; Volleyball 1-4; Badminton 2, 3, 4; Prom Com¬ mittee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Grand March 3; Bowling 4; Basketball 1-4; Oskey 1, 2. •• i Philip Doherty 311 Main Street “Phil” Virtue: Sociability Vice: Temper Suppressed Desire: To have a girl harem Usually Found: In a grey Ford Phil is a happy-go-lucky sort of fellow. He is always on the go or doing something interesting. Keep this frame of mind, Phil, and you’ll go right on to success. Activities: Baseball 2; Basketball 3, 4; Band 1-4; Dra¬ matics Club 4; Prom 3; Dancing Club 3; College Prep Club 4; Orchestra 3; Oskey 2. Donald Douglas 25 King Street “Donny” . . . “Doug” . . . “Sam” Virtue: Courtesy Vice: Not being around Suppressed Desire: To travel Usually Found: Stobbart’s Nursery Donny is one of the quietest boys in our class. He is also one of the nicest. We all know he’ll succeed in his ambitions, and our best goes with him. Activities: Camera Club 1,3; Prom Commit¬ tee 3; Grand March 3. Roberta Margaret Dube 11 West Park Street “Ro” Virtue: Good nature Vice: Giggling Suppressed Desire: To get married Usually Found: With Marlene Favorite Saying: “No kiddin’ ” We don’t hear too much from Roberta but she is really a lot of fun when you get to know her. We hope your suppressed desire comes true, “Ro.” Activities: Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1-4; Softball 1-4; Stitch and Gather Club 1; Dancing Club 3; Blue and White Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Driver Education 4. Judy Eastman 282 Main Street “Jae” Virtue: Dependability Vice: Positiveness Suppressed Desire: To go to Italy Usually Found: With Trisha Favorite Saying: “It’s unfair!” Judy was voted best actress and we know why. You did a wonderful job in the class play. We understand you want to be a nurse. Who would mind being sick with you around to nurse him back to health? Activities: Oskey 1, 4; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Softball 1-4; Bowling 4; Badminton 1-4; Hockey 1, 2; Blue and White 4; Driver Training 3, 4; Grand March 3, 4; College Prep 4; Class Vice President 3; Oskey Staff 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. Hagop Eknaian 126 Cottage Street “Hag” Virtue: Sociability Vice: Loudness Suppressed Desire: To own a pool room Usually Found: In the Billiard Parlor Favorite Saying: “Don’t steam me, kid” Hag is always arguing with Mr. Masi (all in fun we know). With his bright smile and sense of humor we know he will suc¬ ceed. Activities: Baseball Manager 1; Basketball Manager 1-4; Oskey Staff 4; Prom Com¬ mittee 3. Janice Ficco 39 Alpine Place “Jan” Virtue: Disposition Vice: Quietness Suppressed Desire: To be happy always Usually Found: With a group of girls Favorite Saying: “Oh, you . . .!” Jan is the girl with the nicest smile. She really de¬ serves it because she never does anything but smile. Stay that way, Janice, and you will always have as many friends as you have at F.H.S. Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Badminton 1-4; Hockey 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; “Oskey Staff 4; Oskey 1, 2; Blue and White 3, 4; Dancing Club 3 ' ; Glee Club 1; News from Home Club 2. Louise H. Fish 110 Union Street “Fishie” Virtue: Sense of humor Vice: Temper Suppressed Desire: To learn the Highland Fling Usually Found: Telling “Funny” stories Favorite Saying: “You know what I mean” Here is one of our best classmates. She has the ability to make anyone laugh and usually does. Her humor and her good sportsmanship make her well liked by everyone. The future looks bright, Louise. Activities: Hockey 1, 2; Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Softball 1-4; Bowling 4; Glee Club 4; Oskey 1-4; Prom Committee 3; College Prep Club 4; Girls’ State Alternate 3; Oskey Staff 4; News from Home Club 2; Math Club 3; Dramatics Club 4. Helen Fitzpatrick 60 Dean Avenue “Fitzie” Virtue: Hair Vice: Tardiness Suppressed Desire: To be a nurse Usually Found: Arriving at 8:25 Favorite Saying: “Don’t know do you?” Meet our most popular girl. Fitzie is full of fun and has personality plus. She can’t help but succeed in the nursing career she wants to pursue. We know she will be a hit with her patients just as s he is for us. Activities: Field Hockey 1, 2; Volleyball, Bas¬ ketball, Badminton 1-4; Softball 1, 2, 4; Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 1; Dancing Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 2; Freshman Cheerleader. Nancy A. Fleming 136 Pleasant Street “Nan” Virtue: Long curly eyelashes Vice: Shyness Suppressed Desire: To have a maid Usually Found: Doing something for someone else Favorite Saying: “Oh crumb!” Nancy is the youngest member of our class, but one of the most intellectual. With your ability, Nancy, we have no doubts about you. The best of luck in the future. Activities: Social Committee 1; Hockey 1, 2; Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball 1-4; Softball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Camera Club 1; News from Home Club 2; Blue and White Busi¬ ness Manager 3, Editor 4; Co-Business Manager of Year¬ book 4; Driver Training 4. v _ Jean Frances Forgit 83 Crescent Street “Jeanie” Virtue: Clothes Vice: Exaggeration Suppressed Desire: To always be happy Usually Found: Dreaming about college Favorite Saying: “It’s been an age” Jeanie is the girl with personality plus. Everyone is her friend. Jean has been talking about going to college for years now. Well, the time has finally come. We hope it’s everything you expect it to be. May your future be bright. Activities: Camera Club 1; News from Home Club 2; Dancing Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; College Prep Club 4; Basketball, Volleyball, Softball 1-4; Badminton 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Grand March 3, 4; Bowling 4; Oskey 1, 2, 4. Jeanne Garelick 28 Lincoln Street “Jeannie” Virtue: Co-operativeness Vice: Singing Suppressed Desire: To travel Usually Found: Driving a different car Favorite Saying: “There’s a thrill” Jeanne is always willing to volunteer for anything. She takes part in all activities and usually enjoys herself. When you become famous, Jeanne, don’t forget your ’55 class¬ mates. Activities: Camera Club 1; Dramatics Club 3, 4; News from Home Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Student Council 4; Grand March 3, 4; Basketball, Badminton 1-4; Soft- ball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Oskey 1, 3, 4. Albert M. Gianetti 115 Summer Street “Chet” Virtue: Cuteness Vice: Stubbornness Suppressed Desire: To enlist in the Army Usually Found: In Costello’s Favorite Saying: “Never happened” “Chet” knows what a good time is because he always seems to be having one. May your troubles be few and your joys many, “Chet.” Activities: Football 2, 3, 4; Sportsman Club 3; Glee Club 2. Janet Gianetti 115 Summer Street “Jan” Virtue: Eyes Vice: Talking too fast Suppressed Desire: To grow long fingernails Usually Found: With the “Kids” Favorite Saying: “You’re so pretty!” “Jan” is one of our majorettes and does a swell job. She always has a friendly hello for everyone which makes her well liked by all. Activities: Cheerleader 1; Majorette 2-4; Camera Club 1; News from Home 2; Dancing Club 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Softball 1-4; Bowling 4; Hockey 1, 2; Grand March 2-4; Oskey Staff 4. Charles Gifford 63 Dean Avenue “Ezza” Virtue: Friendliness Vice: Loudness Suppressed Desire: To make a million dollars Usually Found: In Costello’s Favorite Saying: “Gee, what a grouch” How one boy can cram so much activity into one day we’ll never know. “Ezza” does it. He is always doing something. Life cer¬ tainly isn’t dull for him. Good luck, “Ezza.” Activities: Football 4; Baseball 2-4; Ring Committee 3; Band 1-4; Sports Club. Rosemarie Elizabeth Gosselin 98 Hill Avenue “Posie” Virtue: Eyes Vice: Shyness Suppressed Desire: To be a secretary Usually Found: On her way home Favorite Saying: “Hey!” Posie, where have you been? We haven’t seen you around very much all year, and we missed you. Posie wants to be a secretary. We all know you’ll make it. Activities: Camera Club 1, 2; Driver Training 3, 4; Blue and White 3, 4; Oskey Staff 4; Volleyball 2; Softball 1-3. Raymond Heaton, Jr. 61 Crocker Ave. “Hunkey” . . . “Ray” Virtue: Sociability Vice: Height Suppressed Desire: To hunt in Maine Usually Found: At Cooks’ Favorite Saying: “Care?” Ray is always full of fun. He has many friends and will always be remembered by us all. Here’s wishing you good luck always, Ray. Activities: Sportsman’s Club; Math Club. Willard S. Higgins III 34 Winter St. “Billy” Virtue: Good looks Vice: Forgetting his assignments Suppressed Desire: To lead a normal life Usually Found: Doing his Trig problems Bill joined us during our junior year and he immediately gained the friendship and respect of all his classmates. Billy had the lead in our class play and did a magnificent job. We’re all rooting for you to be a suc¬ cess in life too. Activities: Oskey Staff 4; College Prep 4. Jane Hipple 112 Pleasant Street Virtue: Manners Vice: Not being around enough Suppressed Desire: To marry a millionaire Usually Found: With Jean Favorite Saying: “Gee Whiz” We sure missed Jane’s bright smile and friendly greet¬ ing during the first half of the year. We all wish you the best of health always, Jane. Activities: Bowling 4; Volleyball 1-3; Field Hockey 1; Badminton 1, 2; Basketball 1; Blue and White Club 4; Dramatics 4. Barbara J. Holmes 219 Union Street “Barb” Virtue: Friendliness Suppressed Desire: To go places Usually Found: Talking Favorite Saying: “Don’t know, do you?” “Barb” is one of our personality girls. She has many friends and her friendliness lends a good atmosphere where ever she goes. Activities: Glee Club 1-4; Dancing Club 3; Prom Com¬ mittee 3; Grand March 3, 4; Badminton 1. David A. Hosford 54 Crocker Avenue “Dave” Virtue: Helpfulness Vice: Never being around Suppressed Desire: To be a draftsman Usually Found: Simmons’ Motors Favorite Saying: “I need some gas” David is the fellow who will do anything for a friend, and everyone is his friend. With his initiative Dave’s success is “in the bag.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 4. Anne Marie Hutchinson 66 Winter Street Virtue: Peppiness Vice: Temper Suppressed Desire: To travel Usually Found: With Joyce Favorite Saying: “I guess so” Anne is always on the go-go-go. As one of our best cheerleaders for three years, she has really spurred the athletic teams on. Anne is one of the nicest kids in the senior class with no huts” about it. May you always be happy, Anne. Activities: Camera Club 1; News from Home Club 2; Dramatics Club 4; Hockey 1, 2; Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Softball 1-4; Bowling 4; Prom Committee 3; Grand March 3, 4. Phillip E. Johnson 255 Main Street “Phil” Virtue: Height Vice: Shyness Suppressed Desire: To be Phil’s partner Usually Found: Playing basketball Keep looking up, up, and up, and you’ll finally see him. That’s right; it’s Phil, our tallest boy. He has also been one of the business managers of this Oskey. You did a swell job, Phil, and we know you’ll always do a swell job. Activities: Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3; Archery Club 3; Dra¬ matics Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4. Inez Kell 240 East Central Street “Tillie” Virtue: Sewing ability Vice: Quietness Suppressed Desire: To take a trip to Georgia Usually Found: Sewing Favorite Saying: “Pardon me and all them behind me” We don’t hear too much from Inez. She is one of our quietest classmates. She can usually be found transforming a piece of cloth into something very pretty. Your class¬ mates give you their very best wishes, Inez. Activities: Softball 1; Junior Prom 3; Stitch and Gather Club 1; Volleyball 1; Dancing Club 2. Shirley Margaret Kennedy 42 Alphine Road “Jelly Bean” Virtue: Sociability Vice: Talking Suppressed Desire: To take a trip on the U.S.S. Cavalier Usually Found: In Mrs. Shuber’s room Favorite Saying: “Don’t you know it” Shirley is a great kidder, is full of pep and energy, and can make anyone’s day bright. Success will be yours, Shirley. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Dancing Club 3; Driver Training 4; Prom Committee 3; Oskey 1-4; Badminton, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball 1-4; Hockey 1, 2. Joyce Lanphear 42 Fisher Street Virtue: Friendliness Vice: Talking at the wrong time Suppressed Desire: To own a baby-blue convertible Usually Found: Laughing Favorite Saying: “You dirty bird” Although Joyce joined us only at the beginning of our junior year, we feel we have known her always. With your ability to make friends, we know you will always be happy. Activities: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Blue and White 3, 4; Oskey 3, 4; Grand March 3, 4; Dancing Club 3; Bowling 4. Sallie Laviolette 796 Pond Street “Lucky” Virtue: Wit Vice: Chewing gum Suppressed Desire: To be a nurse Usually Found: At Kearney’s Favorite Saying: “How ’bout that?” Sallie can usually be found making some¬ one laugh. Her sense of humor will be a great asset to her in the future, which we are sure will be a happy one. Activities: Volleyball 1-3; Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Stitch and Gather Club 1; Dancing Club 3; Blue and White 3; Prom Committee 3; Driver Train¬ ing 3, 4. Patricia Lawton 30 Winter Street “Pat” Virtue: Willingness to help Vice: Loudness Suppressed Desire: To become a nun Usually Found: First in the lunch line Favorite Saying: “I didn’t do it” Here is another of the famous “P. L.’s.” Patty has done a lot for the senior class. She is always ready and eager to help no matter what the job. Thanks a lot, Pat, and good luck. Activities: News from Home Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton 1-4; Grand March 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4. Joanne Leary 24 Pinehurst Street “Jo” Virtue: Femininity Vice: Passing notes in study hall Suppressed Desire: To become a nurse Usually Found: Going to Boston Favorite Saying: “Is it not?” Meet our cutest girl. You really deserve the title, Joanne. We know that with your looks and friendly manner you will go far. The best of luck always. Activities: Dramatics Club 4; Basketball 1-3; Hockey 1, 2; Volleyball 1-3; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1, 2; Blue and White Club 3; News from Home Club 2; Grand March 3, 4. Donald Louis Lewinski 313 Plain Street “Lu Lu” Virtue: Good looks Vice: Quietness Suppressed Desire: To join the Navy Usually Found: At home Favorite Saying: “I don‘t know” Donald doesn’t seem to be around very much, but when he is he livens up any group. The best of everything in years to come, Don. Activities: Camera Club 1; Dancing Club 3. Charles Lindsey 112 Union Street Virtue: Brains Vice: Wise-cracks Usually Found: Fooling in class Charles is the fellow who is never at a loss for words. With his quick wit and friendly attitude he is sure to reach the top. Activities: Band 1-4. Domenic Paul Macaione 23 Garfield Street “Dom” Virtue: Appearance Vice: Sensitive Suppressed Desire: To copy Mr. Stevens Usually Found: Studying Favorite Saying: “Wanna bet?” Dom wants to be a chemist. It will be hard work, but after all you were voted most intellectual. You are a sure success, Dom. You deserve the best. Activities: Social Committee 1; News from Home 2; Sportsman’s Club 3; Driver Training 3; College Prep Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Oskey Staff 4. Robert Mahan 163 East Central Street “Bob” Virtue: Good nature Vice: Always opposing Suppressed Desire: To be wealthy Usually Found: With the “fellas” Bob is always smiling. No problem is too big for him to cope with. With such a good nature we aren’t worried about him. Activities: Football 2-4; Dramatics Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Bethia Marena Lincoln Street “Beth” Virtue: Hair Vice: Freckles Suppressed Desire: Not to be so silly Usually Found: Running to catch her bus Favorite Saying: “Hurry up” Beth is always thinking of the other fellow first. Her thoughtfulness and consideration of others will carry her far into the world of success. Activities: Softball 1; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1-3; Hockey 1, 2; Oskey 2-4; Blue and White 4; Oskey Staff 4; Dramatics Club 4; College Prep Club 4; Dancing Club 3; News from Home Club 2; Stitch and Gather 1. Anne Marie Marguerite 17 Worsted Street “Maggie” Virtue: Figure Vice: Temper Suppressed Desire: To always be happy Usually Found: At the movies Favorite Saying: “How ’bout it?” Anne is one of the friendliest members of the senior class. We know this will be a great asset to her in the years to come, wherever she goes. Activities: Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1-3; Bowling 4; Volleyball 1-3; Hockey 1, 2; News from Home Club 2; Badminton 1-3; Dancing Club 3; Oskey 1, 2, 4. Arthur Massicott 400 East Central Street “Art” Virtue: Good looks Vice: Not being around enough Suppressed Desire: To join the Navy Usually Found: “Hamming” Favorite Saying: “Jackie” Oh, look, here’s our favorite “ham” (radio that is). Arthur is the boy who isn’t around enough but is always there when you need someone to do something for you. We know that with your determination you can go far, Art. Activities: Band 1-4; Dancing Club 3; Driver Training 3; Social Committee 1. Shirley Mastromatteo 21 Howard Street “Musty” Virtue: Complexion Vice: Silliness Suppressed Desire: To take a trip to Europe Usually Found: Having a good time Favorite Saying: “How ’bout it?” “Musty” can always be found having a good time. She will have happiness wherever she is. Activities: Bowling 4; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-3; Hockey 1; Badminton 1-4; Softball 2; News from Home Club 2; Oskey 2. Catherine Ann Melo 60 Oak Street “Cathy” Virtue: Friendliness Vice: Blushing Suppressed Desire: To get my driver’s license Usually Found: With the girls Favorite Saying: “Gee Whiz” “Cathy” is one of the quiet ones in our class. She is well-liked by all. With your personality, Cathy, you will surely make a great nurse. Activities: Volleyball 1-3; Basketball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-3; Field Hockey 1, 2; Glee Club 1; News from Home 2; Dancing Club 3; Blue and White 4; Prom Committee 3. Arthur M. Nolan, Jr. 30 Milliken Avenue “Jake” Virtue: Vanilla cokes Vice: Dislike of the opposite sex Suppressed Desire: To shoot a deer Usually Found: Making up a trig test Favorite Saying: “I didn’t do my homework ' “Jake” is a loyal friend to all those who know him well. He really is a hard worker and success and a happy life are a sure thing for him. (P.S. Do you really hate girls. Art, or is that just a front?) Activities: Radio Club 1; Math Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; College Prep Club 4; Advertising Committee 4; Sportsman’s Club 3; Class Treasurer 1. Donald Ober 167 Union Street “Donny” . . . “Don” Virtue: Curly hair Vice: Laziness Suppressed Desire: To be a millionaire Usually Found: In Ober’s Express truck Whenever you see Donny, he is driving around town in an express truck or in a green car—but not alone. He has gained many friends at F.H.S. and we wish him the best. Activities: Band 1-4; Oskey 1, 2; Dancing Club 3. Patricia O’Neil 13 Church Avanue “Trisha” . . . “Pat” Virtue: Brains Vice: Quietness Suppressed Desire: Not to be known as Anne Usually Found: Working on the yearbook Favorite Saying: “Sterling” “Trisha” really snagged the honors this year. She was voted most respected, most intellectual, and most likely to succeed. Need we say more! We are proud to have her as a member of the class of ’55. Activities: Volleyball 1-4; Field Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-3; Bowling 4; Ring Com¬ mittee 3; Glee Club 1; Oskey 4; News from Home Club 2; Dramatic Club 3; College Prep Club 4; Co-Editor Yearbook 4. Ronald Pasquantonio 65 Summer Street “Pesky” Virtue: Personality Vice: Procrastination Suppressed Desire: To own a Cadillac con¬ vertible Usually Found: Just driving around Ronny always has a smile. We are positive that he will always be happy if he continues to have this happy-go-lucky manner. Activities: Sportsman’s Club 1; Glee Club 1. Rodney Anthony Pisani 6 Ray Hill “Rod” Virtue: Smile Vice: Noisiness Suppressed Desire: To beat Skull at pool Usually Found: Playing pool Favorite Saying: “Don’t know do you?” Rod doesn’t say much but his friendly smile is a welcome sight anywhere. Good luck to a fellow we’ll never forget. Activities: Football 4. Patricia Ann Polastri 54 Marvin Avenue “Patty”—“Pat” Virtue: Voice Vice: Different moods Suppressed Desire: To have a brother Usually Found: Singing Favorite Saying: “Gee Whiz!!” Here’s one girl we are sure will make good. Pat may be the quiet type but when you get to know her, she is a loyal friend. May all your troubles be small ones, Patty. Activities: Oskey 1-4; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Camera Club 1; News from Home 2; Dancing Club 3; Math Club 3; Dramatic Club 4; College Prep Club 4; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Softball 1-4. Gloria Jane Porembski 95 Union Street “Glo”—“Do-Da” Virtue: Brains Vice: Positiveness Suppressed Desire: To travel Usually Found: With Barbara Favorite Saying: “Oh, no!” Gloria has brains, personality, and poise. Need we say more? We don’t think so. The best always, Gloria. Activities: Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball, Bad¬ minton 1-4; Prom Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Stitch and Gather Club 1; News from Home Club 2; Blue and White 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Girls’ State Represen¬ tative 4; Oskey 1, 2; Grand March 3, 4. Kevin Barry Rafferty 211 Chestnut St. “Kev” Virtue: Eyes Vice: Bluffing Suppressed Desire: To live in Medway Usually Found: In Medway Favorite Saying: “Carole” Kevin is the good-looking boy who is welcome in any group. With his personality we know he will always be happy. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3; Sports Club 3; Football 2; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 2-4. ‘ f Y t Rosemary Rappa 36 Alpine Place “Roe ” Virtue: Friendliness Vice: Chewing gum Suppressed Desire: To go to Europe Usually Found: With “Musty” Favorite Saying: “How ’bout it?” Rosemary is very quiet, but she is always willing to do her part. She is very popular with us all. She is sure to succeed in the future. Activities: Bowling 4; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-3; Hockey 1; News from Home 2; Badminton 1-4; Baseball 2. Gail E. Sawyer 53 Fales Street “Blondie” Virtue: Teeth Vice: Laughing at the wrong time Suppressed Desire: To own a Cadillac con¬ vertible Usually Found: At Roll Land Favorite Saying: “Well what do you know?” A sunny smile and a pleasant laugh. Put them together, that’s our Gail. She always seems to be happy. This attitude has gained her many friends and will surely continue to do so. Activities: Basketball 1-4; Bowling 4; Vol¬ leyball 1-4; Hockey 1, 2; Badminton 1-4; Glee Club 3; Dancing Club 3; Driver Train¬ ing 4; Stitch and Gather Club 2; Prom Com¬ mittee 3; Softball 1, 3. Esther Mary Shaw 184 Union Street “Tiny” Virtue: Sociability Vice: Talking too fast Suppressed Desire: To own a yellow Cadillac convertible Usually Found: With Shirley Favorite Saying: “How ’bout that” Little Esther with the big heart, that’s our girl. Don’t ever change, Esther. We like you just the way you are. The best always. Activities: Glee Club 1-4; Oskey 1-4; Driver Training 3; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Field Hockey 1, 2; Soft- ball 1-3; Badminton 3. Joanne Showlskis 127 Plain Street “Marilyn” Virtue: Artistic ability Vice: Walk Suppressed Desire: To own a 1955 Pontiac Usually Found: Drawing Favorite Saying: “Footsie, Footsie!” Joanne is one of the newest members of our class. Many of us got to know her through the wonderful art work she does for us. Best wishes, Joanne. Activities: Oskey Staff 4; Basketball 3; Badminton 3; Blue and White 3. David Alan Smith 96 Summer Street “Smitty” Virtue: Musical ability Vice: Talking Suppressed Desire: To play college football Usually Found: Teasing the girls Favorite Saying: “How about that” Who’s that boy with the long line talking to the girls? Why that’s our “Smitty” of course. Where else would you find him? We, the humble literary staff, predict a fine future for you, David. Activities: Band 1-4. Carmela Socci 19 McCarthy Street “Carmie” Virtue: Neatness Vice: Quietness Suppressed Desire: To travel Usually Found: At home Favorite Saying: “Heaven’s sake!” Carmela is another one of the quiet ones in our class. Besides that she is an excellent seamstress. Keep up the good work, Carmela, and your dreams will come true. Activities: Volleyball 1, 2; Field Hockey 1; Badminton 1; Dance Club 3; Blue and White 4. Carol Swanbeck 19 Lincoln Street Virtue: Red hair Vice: Never being around Supressed Desire: To travel Usually Found: Walking Favorite Saying: Hey We see bright red hair and a sunny smile. Sure enough, it’s Carol. Her friendliness will always be a big asset we know. Best wishes always, Carol. Activities: Camera Club 1, 2; Dancing Club 3; Blue and White 4; Driver Training 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bad¬ minton 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Bowling 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2. Rose Marie Vignone 75 Washington Street t n • rosie Virtue: Sociability Vice: Not being around enough Suppressed Desire: To always be happy Usually Found: With Geri D. Favorite Saying: “How about that” Although we don’t hear too much from Rose, we know that with her friendly attitude success is bound to be hers. Activities: Bowling 4; Basketball 1-3; Bad¬ minton 1-3; Blue and White 4; Camera Club 1; News from Home 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2; Driver Training 3; Dance Club 3. i g: Nancy Vozella 50 Beaver Street “Sully”—“Be Bo” Virtue: Peppiness Vice: Talking too fast Suppressed Desire: To own a pink Cadillac convertible Usually Found: Talking to Frannie Favorite Saying: “Go, Go, Go” Nancy is really full of pep and energy. Where she gets it all we don’t know, but she never seems to run out. You are always sure of a good time with Nancy around. Activities: Hockey 1, 2; Bowling 4; Oskey 2-4; Volleyball 1-4; Softball 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Badminton 1-4; Hallo¬ ween Dance Committee 2; St. Patrick Dance Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Grand March 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 1; Cheerleader 1, 3, 4; News from Home 2; Dancing Club 3; Dramatics Club 4. Norma Marie Vozzella 14 Alpine Place Virtue: Sense of humor Vice: Walk Suppressed Desire: To be able to talk without using her hands Usually Found: Having a good time Favorite Saying: “Wait for me” Norma is a happy sort of person with a fine sense of humor. She wants to be a nurse and we are sure she will be one of the best. Activities: Hockey 1-3; Softball 1-3; Basketball 1-4; Vol¬ leyball 1-3; Badminton 1-4; Bowling 4; Camera Club 1; News from Home Club 2; Dancing Club 3; College Prep 4; Dramatic Club 4; Blue and White 4; Prom Committee 3; Oskey 1-4. Beverly Wiggin 208 Union Street “Bev” Virtue: Pleasing personality Vice: Being hard to find Suppressed Desire: To buy a car Usually Found: Listening to Jean B. “Bevie” is a good natured, hard worker, and life is certainly not dull with her around. The best wishes of the class of ’55 are with you always. Activities: Camera Club 1; Blue and White 3, Co-Editor 4; News from Home Club 2; Prom Committee 3. Frances Ann Wrenne 35 Raymond Street “Franny” Virtue: Singing voice Vice: Soft-speaking voice Suppressed Desire: To be a nurse Usually Found: Riding around Favorite Saying: “It’s a great life if you don’t weaken” You see “Franny” either out on the field cheering our team on or riding her horse. Frances plans to go into nurses’ training after high school. We know you’ll make a great nurse, Fran. Activities: News from Home 2; Dancing Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Volleyball 1-3; Basketball 2, 3; Badminton; Oskey 1-4. Alfred Yadisernia 12 Marvin Avenue “Freddy” Virtue: Neatness Vice: Dislike of the opposite sex Suppressed Desire: To play baseball for the Red Sox Usually Found: With the boys Favorite Saying: “Ya goin’?” Freddy is another one who says he doesn’t like girls. They can’t be that bad, Fred. He is a well-liked member of our class by girls and boys alike, and we know success will be his. Activities: Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Oskey Staff. Kenneth Yankee 11 Green Street, Medfield “Ken”—“Kenny” Virtue: Laugh Vice: Practical joking Suppressed Desire: To be a flyer Usually Found: Driving Favorite Saying: “Gee, what a grouch” Ken is one of the most traveled boys in the senior class. First he’s here, then California, now he’s back at F.H.S. again, and we’re sure glad of it. The best of luck always, Kenny, wherever you are. Activities: Band 1-4; Camera Club 3; Oskey 2. Pauline Yoder 829 West Central “Paulie”—“Yo-Yo” Virtue: Friendliness Vice: Not being around enough Suppressed Desire: To own a car Usually Found: Working Favorite Saying: “Don’t beat me!” The Seniors of ’55 will always remember Pauline for her friendly manner and willingness to help. We know that with her outlook on life that she will be happy always. Activities: Stitch and Gather 1; News from Home Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Volleyball; Hockey 1. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ACKNOWLEDGMENT We, the Class of 1955, wish to express our apprecia¬ tion to all who in any way helped to make this yearbook a success. Especially do our thanks go to Miss Marion Holmes and to Mr. Tom Galvin who gave both willingly and generously of their time and help whenever they were needed. ACTIVITIES STUDENT COUNCIL This year, for the first time in the history of Franklin High School, a Student Council was formed. Early in the fall an election was held, and the chosen members drew up a constitution. Then the Council began its work. It has started out well, and will no doubt be an even greater success in the years to come. GLEE CLUB CAMERA CLUB BLUE AND WHITE STAFF NEWS FROM HOME CLUB COLLEGE PREP CLUB DRAMATICS CLUB CREATIVE WRITING CLUB BAND PROJECTOR CLUB FIRST AID CLUB Ilf mM • Jg Er 4 ' 1 MM FRESHMAN CLASS ■4 - : ■HBhhhbmB kmi o ,’-3 «TF. ass ' . SOPHOMORE CLASS JUNIOR CLASS Sherman Chevro et Co. DRIVER TRAINING MAJORETTES ATHLETICS Best Athletes Coach —PISINI Co-Captains—PETE BARTOLOWI and BOB GENOA FOOTBALL SUMMARY The Franklin High football team, although winning only two, tying one, and losing six, displayed plenty of fight and spirit during the season. The team finished up winning two out of their last three games, beating Uxbridge, losing to Ashland, and trimming Medway Thanksgiving Day. Seniors on the team are Co-Captains Bobby Genoa and Pete Bartelloni, Joey Daddario, Dick D’Amico, Sonny Breed, Elton Blanchard, Charles Gifford, Bob Mahan, Chet Gianetti, Bob Pisano, Matthew Bissanti and Fred Yadisernia. The annual Gridiron Club Banquet was held December 14, 1954, at the Parmenter School. Awards were made to outstanding lineman Pete Bartelloni; runner-up Chet Gianetti; outstanding back Dick D’Amico; runners-up Bob Genoa and Joey Daddario. F.H.S. Opponent 14 Westwood _ 14 6 Mansfield _ 26 0 Swansea _ 12 0 Northbridge _ 64 0 Foxboro _ 15 0 Milford _ 19 6 Uxbridge _ 0 0 Ashland _ 14 13 Medway _ 0 F.H.S. FOOTBALL TEAM—1954 F.H.S. f ootball ES ElFpQ HD ROBERT GENOA JOSEPH DADDARIO R, CHARD D’amjco PETER BARTELLONI VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Basketball 1954-1955 MIDLAND LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Franklin High School’s crack basketball team which swept through the season with a phenomenal nineteen and two record, winning the last fifteen games straight including ten straight in the Midland League, won the championship for the first time since they entered the league eight years ago. The boys on this year’s team are Co-Captains, Phil Johnson and Dick D’Amico; Fred Yadisernia, Joey Daddario, Kevin Rafferty, Paul Costello, John Aimone, Roy St. John, Phil Doherty, and Pete Bartelloni. All the boys did a great job. The Dennis W. Howard trophy which Bellingham has held for six years was also retrieved by the winning of the two game series with them. Franklin also broke a scoring record by notching 91 points in the second game of the series. t ™ED yadisernu JOEY DADDAEIO DICK D’AMICO PHIL JOHNSON Kevin Rafferty PHIL DOHERTY JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM Managers Coach and two Co-Captains The Senior girls although they broke even as far as the score stands had more than their winning share of fun. Mae Swanbeck, Patricia Lawton, Nancy Fleming, Janet Gianetti, Esther Shaw, Joanne Carlson, Nancy Vozella, Helen Fitzpatrick. Gloria Porenrb- ski, Roberta Dube, Judy Eastman, Patricia O’Neil, Joyce Lanphear, Marlene Andrews, Gail Sawyer, Sally Laviolette, Joyce Davis. Franklin_14 Franklin_ 7 Franklin_12 Franklin_17 Alumni _29 Norwood _23 Framingham _10 Framingham _16 To our cheerleaders go the thanks which they deserve. They cheered our teams on with enthusiasm and vigor. They showed true school spirit at every game, and we are all proud of them. Most Respected WILLARD HIGGINS PATRICIA O’NEIL Best Dressed RICHARD D’AMICO JEAN FORGIT Best Looking RICHARD D’AMICO JOYCE DAVIS W ittiest CHARLES LINDSEY LOUISE FISH MARY CORNELL Most Likely To Succeed JOSEPH DADDARIO PATRICIA O’NEIL ARTHUR BREED Absent from picture Cutest RICHARD D’AMICO JOANNE LEARY Best All Around JOSEPH DADDARIO MAE SWANBECK Best Dancers MARY CORNELL CLEMENTO CAPORELLI Shortest ROBERT BROTHERS PATRICIA LAWTON Tallest PHILLIP JOHNSON ROBERTA DUBE Most Pleasing Personality CLEMENTO CAPORELLI PHILLIP JOHNSON HELEN FITZPATRICK Best Mannered MILLARD HIGGINS JEANNE GARELICK MAE SWANBECK Most Intellectual DOMENIC MACAIONE PATRICIA O’NEIL Best Line DAVID SMITH JOAN CAMERON Best Actor—Actress WILLARD HIGGINS JUDY EASTMAN Best Voice CLEMENTO CAPORELLI PATRICIA POLASTRI Peppiest ROBERT BROTHERS MARY CORNELL Most Musical CLEMENTO CAPORELLI JEANNE GARELICK Best Natured MATTHEW BISSANTI BEVERLY WIGGIN Noisiest HAGOP EKNAIAN MARY CORNELL NANCY VOZELLA Quietest DONALD DOUGLAS CARMELA SOCCI jHj Ik H KiSISBp Silliest HAGOP EKNAIAN MARLENE ANDREWS Most Sociable Neatest RICHARD D’AMICO Absent from picture JOYCE DAVIS Class Artist CLEMENTO CAPORELLI Absent from picture JOANNE SHOWLSKIS MAE SWANBECK Absent from picture ARTHUR BREED Best Smile WILLARD HIGGINS JANICE FICCO Brother and Sister NANCY VOZELLA RICHARD D’AMICO Most Popular Juniors MIRIAM SIMS JOHN PRINCIPESSA NANCY SIMON ' ■-V ' • . Most Popular Sophomores SANDRA LONGLEY EDWARD BISSANTI Most Popular Freshmen BUZZY HOWARD PATRICIA TULIS SUPERLATIVES BOY GIRL Most Popular Peter Bartelloni Best Looking Richard D’Amico Did Most for F.H.S. Joseph Daddario Most Respected Willard Higgins Best Athlete Richard D’Amico Most Sociable Arthur Breed Best Dressed Richard D’Amico Best Dancer Clemento Caporelli Best All Round Joseph Daddario Cutest Richard D’Amico Most Likely To Succeed Joseph Daddario Arthur Breed Class Bluff Kevin Rafferty Class Tease David Smith Tallest Phillip Johnson Shortest Robert Brothers Most Pleasing Personality Phillip Johnson Clemento Caporelli Most Intellectual Domenic Macaione Best Mannered Willard Higgins Best Line David Smith Best Actor—Actress Willard Higgins Best Voice Clemento Caporelli Most Musical Clemento Caporelli Peppiest Robert Brothers Neatest Richard D’Amico Typical High School Student Willard Higgins Quietest Donald Douglas Noisiest Hagop Eknaian Silliest Hagop Eknaian W ittiest Charles Lindsey Best Matured Best Smile Class Artist Brother and Sister Most Popular Freshman Most Popular Sophomore Most Popular Junior Matthew Bissanti Willard Higgins Clemento Caporelli Richard D ' Amico Buzzy Howard Edward Bissanti John Principessa Favorite Pastime Favorite Sport Favorite Social Event Favorite Song Favorite Hangout Favorite Course Favorite Orchestra Favorite Longing What F.H.S. 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DAVID PINSKY Phone 228 or 229 Compliments of Compliments of DR. C. LINCOLN DANA DOLLY ' S FASHION LOUNGE Compliments of BENNY ' S WILLIAM F. CARBERRY Oil Service Compliments of FUEL OIL OIL BURNERS RANGE OIL OIL BURNER SERVICE SMITH ' S NEWS STORE 16 Depot Street FRANKLIN, MASS. Office Tel. 225-W Home Tel. 225-R LIBERTY Compliments of ROMEO ASSETTA GROCERY Don Genoa Fran McGuire Compliments of A. C. ALUMINUM CO. MITYGUD BAKERY PRODUCTS 36 Ruggles St. Franklin, Mass. CAPLAND ' S CLOTHING SHOE STORE Compliments of Bates, American Girl, W. L. Douglas, Enna Jettick, and Child Life Shoes VAN ' S RESTAURANT VAN HEUSEN SHIRTS HOLEPROOF HOSIERY GUYER HATS CLEANING AND PRESSING 8 Main Street Tel. 998 Franklin Compliments of Compliments of SOL ' S WAR SURPLUS JOSEPH ' S BEAUTY SALON Compliments of DR. RAYMOND D. MERCER O.D. 82 Emmons Street Franklin Compliments of MIMEOGRAPH A FRIEND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Mimeograph—Spirit—Lithograph Supplies and Papers PORTABLE AND STANDARD TYPEWRITERS 860 Main St. Worcester 10, Mass. Phone PLeasant 4-4171 PARMENTFR REDS, INC BRUNELLI ' S MARKET BRUNELLI ' S DINER DEAN ACADEMY AND JUNIOR COLLEGE Founded 1865 COLLEGE PREPARATORY Business Administration Liberal Arts Advertising Art Interior Decorating Community Recreation Architectural and Engineering Drawing Home Economics Merchandising Secretarial Science Medical Secretary Executive Secretary Fashion Design and Illustration FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 Compliments of Compliments of Attorney HARRY W. VOZELLA WOMEN ' S STORE Compliments of Compliments of JOHN DEERE 140 CLUB FRANKLIN PAINT CO Compliments of DR. WALTER CROWLEY Compliments of Compliments of NORFOLK JEANETTE COUNTY SANTORO TRUST COMPANY FRANKLIN AUTO SERVICE BROWN ' S SERVICE STATION Compliments of jpsr? 4 FRANKLIN MILL STORE Compliments of HARRY SHEPHERD WHITE STAR CAFE Plumbing and Heating WRENTHAM, MASS. FRANKLIN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CO. Remodeling—Fitting—Tailoring On all Types of Garments Suits Pressed While U Wait One-Day Dry Cleaning Service Depot Street Franklin Telephone 666 MAZZONE THE TAILOR On the Bridge Franklin I Compliments of HOWARD ABBOTT HARRY PRINCE RALPH COOK SONS SPONSORS DeCesare ' s Barber Shop A. J. Pisani Stewart Press Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nasuti Seniors as Juniors AUTOGRAPHS, PLEASE LITHOGRAPHED aqConr K4e(e YEARBOOK DALLAS • TEXAS BASEBALL Franklin High finished its baseball season with an impressive 9 and 5 record. Four of these losses were to powerful Milford and Northbridge High Schools. The team would not have been victorious without our four senior boys backing it up. They were Captain Joey Daddario, Dick D’Amico, Fred Yadisernia, and Charles Gifford. Not to be left out of the glory are underclassmen John Principessa, Bob Pisano, Marino Bartolomei, and Ronnie Taddeo. We’re sure next year’s team will be a championship team, and we wish them the best of luck. • •v ■ ' 3 RAY SCHOOL Grade 3 May, 1946 Members of the Class of 1955 in this picture include: Nancy Fleming Charles Lindsey Carol Swanbeck Beverly Wiggin Philip Doherty Sally Laviolette Joseph Daddario Robert Brothers Jean Forgit Donald Lewinski Alfred Yadisernia Nancy Vozella Jean Bartolomei Domenic Macaione Joseph Chelotti Deborah Doe Louise Fish Jane Hippie Gloria Porembski FOUR CORNERS SCHOOL Grade 1 May, 1944 Members of the Class of 1955 in this picture include: Albert Gianetti Arthur Nolan Raymond Heaton Kenneth Yankee lanet Gianetti Frances Wrenne Norma Vozzella Rosemary Rappa Janice Ficco Rarbara Holmes Helen Fitzpatrick Nancy Vozella Mae Swanbeck Linda Conley David Smith I Mm, m ■ Jr • - J s M wrai . ' ,■— _ ___ __ . a CLASS HONORS GRADUATION EXERCISES CLASS DAY SPEAKERS CLASS OFFICERS COMMENCEMENT WEEK Senior Ball Saturday, June 18. 8:00 P.M. Parmenter School Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday, June 19, 7:00 P.M. Charles F. Frazer Auditorium Rev. Trueman J. Menadue Alumni Banquet Senior Class Night Tuesday, June 21, 6:30 P.M. High School Gymnasium Wednesday, June 22, 7:00 P.M. High School Gymnasium Commencement Exercises Thursday, June 23, 8:00 P.M. High School Gymnasium Class Motto “To Thine Own Self Be True” Class Flower Red Rose Class Colors Blue and White CLASS OFFICERS President _ Vice President Secretary _ Treasurer _ _Robert Genoa Joseph Daddario _Mae Swanbeck Richard D’Amico V aledictorian Salutatorian First Essay .. Second Essay Third Essay . Fourth Essay CLASS HONORS _Patricia O’Neil Nancy Fleming Gloria Porembski Domenic Macaione _Louise Fish _Charles Lindsey CLASS DAY SPEAKERS Class History _Beverly Wiggin Class Oration -Mae Swanbeck Class Prophecy - Jeanne Garelick Class Will ... - Willard Higgins Gifts to the Class -Arthur Nolan Class Song -Patricia Polastri and Linda Conley •v . m t rr rt . ‘‘T � Wj ' T Sr . ’ -t vV A ' xtx- £ Oskey, 1955 Oskey, 1955 Library Media Center Franklin High School Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 W ' ' dL _ OSKEY. FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL I955-C.2 55528