Franklin Junior High School - Kite N Key Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Students Work Hard But Have Fun All Latin students were required to make a Latin project in the fall this year. Pictured here are students who made an A plus on their projects. Here Mr. Myers points out certain places on a map to several of his students. At this time the class was studying the midwestern states. This year all eighth and ninth grade students had to do a science project. These are just some of the students who turned in a project. The projects were judged by our science teachers and then by out- side judges. Ten finalists were sent to the regionals from Franklin. ffj m " 1

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i Social studies is taught to seventh and eighth grad- srs. Mr. Wilier is telling his history class what rticles to read from their current events maga- zines. The magazines are studied by the history and geography classes. These are just some of the things studied in these classes. 1373400 Educational and Social Experiences 11 students in the eighth grade are required to ake developmental language. This class enables the students to improve their skills in public speaking nd to improve their skills in writing. The student body will long remember this memorable year at Franklin Junior High. To- gether they suffered through homework and attended the various social events. Each minute of the school day was filled with learning, fun and excitement. Not only did the students learn in each of their solid sub- jects but they also found fun and enjoyment in gym class, lunch period and class passing time. The school day also developed high goals for many students. Each student strived to receive good grades and improve his vary- ing interests. The student body also had fun in their events. Two of the dances were very worth- while. Money was raised by the students for the football team and a needy family. Altogether, this year at Franklin Junior High has allowed the students to broaden their knowledge and to improve and learn new skills.

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Our principal, Mr. Plasket, helps Franklin acquire its good record. He helps students and teachers with their daily problems. He has helped Franklin students to achieve respect for their school and to have good school spirit. Mr. Plasket helped and took a real interest in the students, helping them to understand their problems and to get along with their teachers. When the situation calls for it he rules with a firm hand but always has upmost in his mind the welfare of the students. He made a special effort to visit every classroom several times during the year. At all the teachers ' meetings, he presided, giving suggestions, making announcements and dis- cussing improvements for the school. He has made sure all students are in the classrooms at the correct time and also helped in making the seventh graders feel welcome. idministration Guides Over 800 Students Mr. Mathias worked as itaff assistant at school. n his duties one can find a variety of interesting jobs. le serves as a guidance .ounselor and helps many itudents in their problems. ie is also active in working vith the student council. 1