Prattsburgh Central High School - Franklinite Yearbook (Prattsburgh, NY)

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FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNIY.-KI. 5 K Q lib fi fi 7' 3. X X Q-Ztffiflflilge 5 M l fflld E. in D- NOTHIQR year has gone by and we again offer for your approval, Cwe hopelb our High School Annual, the l'l tllId'lI'll Pasl. VVe sincerely hope that this number will be received with the same hearty welcome that has greeted the previous issues. This hope has helped to lighten the burden of the staff, which is always heavy, but especially so this year. VVork on this issue has necessarily been rather difficult. This is simply a little more evidence of the loss of Old Franklin. When the school building burned the Pos! was, of course, deprived of its home, and as a consequence, the work has gone forward much more slowly than would have otherwise been the case. XVe do not intend to apologize for what we offer, but merely to invite you to look upon our work with a kindly and encouraging eye. NVe realize that our faults are legion but beg your indulgence. The editor wishes to extend his sincere thanks to the members of the Staff for their hearty co-operation, and to the members of the Faculty for the time and effort which they have expended on the Poxl. It is only through the combined efforts of all of these, and the good spirit that all have shown, that we are able to present this issue of the l'y'tllIA'fI.lI Posl. On February 28, I923, the village and connmmity of Prattsburgb suffered a severe loss. Two old buildings, neighbors and landmarks of the county, the Presbyterian Church and Prattsburgb High School were destroyed by fire. It is unnecessary to go into the details of this fire which destroyed the church, first, and then the school. Of course, it was a disastrous occurrence, and a decided blow to the town. However, we are glad to say that through the efficiency of the officers of the two buildings, suitable quarters have been found, in which to carry on the work of both organizations. Needless to say, the present temporary quarters are not as convenient as our old home was: but they are as com- fortable and convenient as they could possibly be made through untiring forethought, work, and consideration of those in authority. Of course, we miss Old Franklin, as we should miss any old friend, and we rather

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6 FRANKLIN AC.-XDEMY'HlGH SCHOOL ANNY.-XL hate to go by the place where it used to stand, because of the pang of loss that we feel. On the other hand, we have to look forward to a new and better school, which will be far superior to the old building, even though it will not have the same sentiments a11d memories attached to it. All of us must admit that the old school did lack many things that the new one will supply. VVe realize that old things can not go on forever, and that a new better school will rise from the ashes of the old, like the proverbial Phoenix. There is a silver lining to our cloud, and we appreciate that fact the more since we have seen the plans for the very complete and ad- mirable new building. As always, The old order changethngiving place to the new, and we must not waste our time in vain regretsubut urge ourselves forward--to the new work at our hand. Vl'e feel that a word of appreciation is due our principal, Mr. Comstock. The fire has undoubtedly meant more inconvenience and trouble to him, than to anyone else closely connected with the school. However, he has allowed this to make no difference in his work, which has gone on very successfully, as it always did in the fold quarters. Mr. Comstock has procured excellent results, during the time that he has been with us. VVhen he came here three years ago he stepped into a place that was sorely in need of a guiding hand. He has filled that place as well as any man possibly could, as is clearly shown by the wayiu which school is conducted. Under his leadership, tl1e obstacles which now lie in the way of every student and teacher, will be overcome, we feel sure, and this difficult period of readjustment will be successfully spanned. Mr. Coin- stock will continue to act in his present capacity of principal during the year 1923-'24, which fact is a matter for congratulation for the district. The personelle of the faculty for the coming year will be nearly the same as that of the year which is almost finished. Every teacher has been re-engaged with the exception of Miss Rayton, instructor in Biology, History and Chemistry. VVe shall miss her very much, as she has been with the school for three years and is extremely well liked. She is an excellent teacher and we are very unfortunate to lose her. However, she is to be congratulated upon her new position, and our best wishes go with her. All of the faculty have given sincere and hearty co-operation to the principal in order to overcome the inconveniences of the present arrange- ments. It is due to them in a large measure that school work has moved along so smoothly in spite of hindrances. The outlook for the coming year is indeed bright, under the leadership of such an eflicient and capable faculty. NVe wish to take advantage of this opportunity to say a word of thanks to everyone in town who has aided us in overcoming the difficul- ties of our situation. Especially we thank the Odd Fellows and the Grangers, who so kindly gave us the use of their halls, at great inconven- ience to themselves. Vl'e do appreciate their kindness, and hope to be able at some time to show our appreciation.