Franklin High School - Post Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Mr., Arthur L. Westcott Principal University of Portland, Reed Collegeg M. A. Since 1960, Mr. Arthurl.. Westcotthas supervised the administration of Frank- lin, dividing his time between helping the faculty and student body, and taking care of organizational problems. An active man, Mr. Westcott does not con- fine his energies to school functions, but devotes many hours to outside ac- tivities. Especially interested in youth, he serves as a trustee of Cascade Col- lege in Portland and as a member of the board of the John R. Leach branch Of the Y. M. C. A. near Franklin, for seventeen years he taught Sunday school classes to young adults at his church. Also prominent in outside ed- ucational efforts, he is vice-president of the Oregon Schools Athletic Asso- ciation and spokesman for Portland school administrators in salary nego- tiations. For titty years Franklin High School has provided an opportunity for you and other young citizensot this community to develop and to im- prove academically, socially, cmd physically. Through the titty years of Franklin's existence, many wonderful, dedicated teachers have workeddiligentlyto guide young lives toward becoming the kinds of persons our society needs. Many hundreds of graduates are a living testimony to the opportunity that has existed here for those who sin- cerelydedicated themselves to acquiring an education. Fortunately, the opportunity for improvement has expanded until today there are almost limitless chances tor success in a variety ot areas that were almost unknown tive, ten, or twenty years ago. And now, just as in the past, the keys to success and opportunity are held by you, the student. Parents, teachers, and counselors can suggest, direct, and help, but, in the Final analysis, you must decide by your attitudes, haloits, and discipline what lite holds For you. We at Franklin wish you well in a complex world. Prepare yourseltwell and lite will return your investments multiplied. JZJLAJ

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X m ii, Q1 QV gi? i . . .Throughout Franklin's history, athletics have occupied the spare time of many students. On most Friday evenings during the tall and winter, nearly haltthe studentbody can be found cheering for the football and basketball teams. Within the last ten years, they have been able to root for the basketball team at Five state championships, and see the team take this title twice. During the week, Franklinites may be seen at choir and play rehearsals, at committee meetings for dances and assemblies. 11 f 25. Q, 2, Q J, Q1 H, QQ, 25.5 .V VU.: W ,A Vps Qu' 64, .M 5 3 4 4 50 jg 1 Q W1 V , 1 , . . vig l A vi 4 vi, l o Q o Q Q, if if W ef ev Q. Q sl x N1 xl ll x ll x i V if mf if Y i' Q' lg m m i m 'M nl: fi. 2. 0? l , 2. ii' EM: 1 , ' : .0 : ite' w N N

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Bulletins from the Administration Building are the first order of business on a typical day. Mr. Westcott checks over his letters of correspondence with his C31-1 Courtnier, Mark Clark, Rick Snyder, and John DeVieto secretary, Mrs. Miller. have a chat between periods with the Principal. 13