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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1925 volume:

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NY 14873 The jfvgnklin Zlcahemp ilailib Svdjgul Qnnual 'Q 'Q' Q Q , 'vf gif.. ,- . '- ', .A , 'l'0 'PHE MAN! H.-kI'l'Y DAYS SI'I'2N'l' IN OLD FILKNKLINQ' AND T0 'PHE MANY NURIC T0 BE SPIGN1' IN OUR WNEXV FRANKLIN, YYIC lH'Illlf.'.Vl'E THIS, OUR l'0S'l ' x X PRE ' r PRINTHKI K :mmvlm Qt ummm -IV G vif51',Q K L' aa ,w ul TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication ........ ........... Editorial ........... Franklin Post Staff .... Sophomore Notes ..-- Faculty .......... Senior Class .... Senior Notes - junior Class ..... Junior Notes .................. ..... Freshman Notes ................... A Senior's Advice to the Sophomores Sophomores Advice to the Seniors .... A Freshman's Advice to the Juniors -- Senior Prophecy ,................. Senior VVill ...... Boy Scouts ....................... Our Gang ......................... The Search for the Fountain of Youth Uncle John and Aunt Nancy Invest in The Robbery ...................... A Trip on the Prattsburgh Creek --- A Radio Capture ................. The Agricultural Department ..... A Fairy Story .............. Billy Raccoon ................. The Mysterious Cave ............ A Little Advice to the Freshmen .... Humor ......................... School Horoscope - ............. Alumni Department ............... Announcements for the School Year -- Advertisements ................... a Radio STAR! AND STRIP!! FUIIVII HR RAYHUND IULVII 14 NONE t PRATTSIURG, NY 14873 ---l -5 --- 7 --- 7 --- 8 - --- 9 ----1O -----11 -----11 -----12 -----13 -----14 -----14 -----15 -----16 -----17 -----18 -----19 -----2O -----22 -----23 -----24 -----26 -----27 -----28 -----29 L .... 30 ----31 -----33 -----34 -----37 -----46 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 5 EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Edited and Published by the Pupils of Franklin Academy, Praftsburgh, New York This issue of the Post is unique in that it is the first to be publish- ed from our new home. We are especially anxious that it measure up to the standard of its former fellow- posts, in order that it may well be worthy of its honor. VVe hope that this issue will be received as heartily as have all the other numbers of our annual. The preparation of the Post was not begun until later than usual this year. thus giving the staff less time in which to prepare it. Neverthe- less we are satisfied that we have done our best and we realize that it is not altogether the Staff that is responsible for our success. VVe sincerely wish to thank the teachers for their hearty coopera- tion and also the pupils who have aided us in any way. We also wish to thank the merchants who have responded so generously to our call for advertisers. The editor wishes to express her thanks to the members of the Staff for their splendid exhibition of school spirit during the preparation of the Post and to the faculty who have given so unsparingly of their time and advice. Not since 1824 has there been a new school building erected in Prattsburgh. If the disastrous fire of 1923 had not occurred, no one can ever tell when one would have been built. Far be it from us to say that the fire was not a great calamity, but just as far be it from us to mourn the fact that we have had to erect a building such as that now the home of F. A. No more complete contrast could be found than that existing be- tween the two buildings, for the one was old fashioned, roomy, pleasant, with the comfortable appearance of a home and yet with all the peculiar- ities of one also. The new building would never remind one of a home, unless the viewer be a native of Auburn, for it is made of stiff red brick, has steel trim, and makes compact and efhcient use of every atom of space, even to the lockers set in the wall. All these things are modern and businesslike to the Nth degree. VVe loved the atmosphere and influence of old Franklin, which were- acquired by time and work. We loved the inspiration and the feeling it excited in all its pupils. And because we loved these things we loved old Franklin itself. For our school was not a building, it was not the 6 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL structure which burned, it was that very influence and atmosphere we thought so much of. lt may take time for New Franklin to acquire the staid and sombre tone of older daysg nothing can be dignihed without the proper surround- ings. But may we go on in the futuiieias ive have in the past, holding to the ideals and aspirations of our Alma Mater and making them as much the aims of new Franklin as they were of old. There has been no break in our school life, we merely continue it in different surroundings, ,-iiii...-i-1- The students and faculty wish to express their sincere thanks to Mr Comstock, for the ideal way in which he has stood by the school for the last two years. lt has been that long since he has had an organ- ized school with which to workg but he has kept the school going, despite the fact that classes have had to be held in any available place. Now we are finally settled in our new building, we wish to extend our thanks to all those people who have made that building possible, and also to the man under whose direction we first entered it. f E H lin t A up ' -ll 'ff' 7- X5 s :V 'ii' 3 '!- 52 A : ':2 E f !.?.1fY,' il 6 .g A i - X-4g.'.'l'Qg,tf bmo hx -P'-lvl jr K 'VM 0 ' l Franklin Post Staff 1 Left to right. shlmlilu:--l'0NP'l'ANFIG IIAIIDICICN, Alumni Iflllllorz IIELHN 1'0DI!'l'CN'K n Joki-nz UAWI.-Kl.Il'1l. FONINIC. lhlllnvsn !lIlllIllEl'I': RICHARD RINHROSE, AKYICUIIUTIII3 HALF!! HOR'I'0X, Llh-rnry: AIl'I'Ill'll RINGRUSIC, 'I'r01nulrerg I-EDITH HIANDD, l.m-rm-yg FIKAXVESH .ll,I.I4IS. Ailvertlslug' ,lHllllH'l'l'Q VYENlllfZl.l. HALL, Agn lh-pt. sl'1lfQ'l'T'l XRJURIIC Yi Y GI'll,IlICR, .K rl: lS.ll!l'Il.l.l'2 IIURIHCN, Phohmg MARION FORD, Jllkru: DIEIIYA WY ii IKRIIN, Ellllor-Ill-t'hl0l'g DIAIGIUN URBAN, :xllYl'l'tlNIllg'2 Illtlll- LAII .'lNSI.l-IW. I'Il0t0s: XIX!!! DIC.-X RIADYIG. I'h0t1ls: JAN! l'IiI l'l.,iIlli, Ari. THE SOPHOMORE NOTES By EDITH BLOOD, '27 When our Freshmen Class entered High School in the fall of 1925, we, like all other Freshies, thought we were quite important. Most Freshmen are shy and inexperienced, hut there were two or three ex- ceptions in our class. liven from the very lirst there was little which these few did not dare to do. Neither their nzunes or wild t ?l occupa- tions will he mentioned here because if some things were known, trouble might immediately ensue. ln February, 1925, our Sophomore Class was organized. 'llhc Oi- iicers elected were as follows: lidith Blood, reelected president: Germznne Yan Aiiilmiirg, sceretary and treasurer. Cold and white were chosen the class colors, with the white rose as our Hower. XYe truly hope that at the end of our four years we shall he found true to our motto, Ad astra I-er asperaf' FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL T S FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL . . ..- ...w..4.L.-4 Faculty In-ft to right, standing-NIRS. HOR'l'0N, 5th und 6th Grades: SIR. BRINDISI, Algebra, Che-mlntry mul Athletics: MR. t'0MS'l'0I'K. Principal, History and Geometry: Mr. s'l'00llllll, Agriculture: MRS. I-IIBBARD, Zh-al and 4th tiralles. Seated-NIRS. 0I.Nl'1Y. 7th null Nth tirmles: MISS HARRIS, French and Latin: fill IIICIDXYIX, English und lllulmzyz MISS FLAHlCR'l'Y. lst anal 2nd Grades. I T' XP 4,35 5 n 1 x QR --1. , 9 4 Q ufiiig E51 :i:v:l9- 1 SS FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 9 v , .: ' - S My 6 I ,D X-.wx Senior Class lwfl tn right, Htzlllellllg'-FUNS'l'ANl'I1I IIXRDICICN, liAXl.ll.ll'lll FUNINIG. l'reMllll'lli3 MR. l'0llS'l'lN'K, I-'llvllltp .lllvlsnrz AR'l'lll'll IKINUIKOSE. sl'llfl lI1l'l':l L.-S H .1 Y SLE Y, YI l'll.Y A YY l're-ulclellt. VON b'l'.kXt'l12 t'on nh-'Q the Insu IIA R lll-IIC N- 1 '0nnil ' thnt known not woe- wlth muny n IIPIIII we nll know ll fllllflhifll' tm- t'nnnie'u the- Inns H1-r hobby is IIN 'Prlpplng tha- llgl GA ll I-21.1 I-Il. Nl- nllnply unll POSIXIG- SIN-Q-:l0y hlm Shun-lu-y n lwuvnn. hy lllliii llls unme'll change tn llc-nm-nn His fum- in Illu- NYQ- In-lla-xv that All'l'lIl It IMNGRUSIG- Art Art's our uni- nnul only hlnnlle Hn-'u very ve-ry may Ilnt when n girlie In vonm-rn1-d H1-'su on-I1-ome wlth jny. 0 INRIKICX, Sl'l'I'l'fll'l'Q'j MARY lll1IAllL0l'l'I, YIQP- Blfil LAII ANSLEI'- llllly lla-nIxlh's somewhat hushful -it In-mat tlunt'n what wa-'ve henrd lint when one In-vomvs llvqnnlntc-ul llnshl'ul's not the word. DIELYA N'Alllll'IN- Mol Little Nh-lvn with ey:-A of hluo Nnlsy. happy und nlwnyn true Xl'hnt ln tht- world would tht- Seniors do lYlthnut hs-r lmlublo and vlt-ve-run-nn too MARY TIICAIIIAOYIC lInry's thc- one thnt'n mlld and nu-ek Mary 1-nn-we nothing for n nht-lk Sllllll1'S dlllpgently, ull thc' wtwk It's ull whulom that she Meeks. 10 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SENIOR NOTES MARY DEARLOVE, '25 It was on February the fifth, immediately after the January Re- gents, that the Seniors met to organize their class, which was composed of six members. The following officers were chosen: President, Gamaliel Conineg Vice-President, Beulah Ansleyg secretary and treasurer, Melva NVarren. The class colors chosen were green and white, with the white rose as the class Howerg the class motto, Carpe Diem, -seize the op- portunity. With the above competent officers in our class we were bound to succeed in everything we did. The first undertaking was certainly a success, as the movie which we put on was well attended both nights, and we were all well pleased with the proceeds. just what will be done with the money is not yet decided, for although we were unable to raise enough to take a trip during Easter vacation, we have not given up the hope of spending it to a good advantage in june. On May the twelfth, the first senior party was held at the home of Mary Dearlove and all reported a good time. even if Arthur was a little tardy in arriving with his belated cake. The evening was spent with games and singing and, A romance in a nutshell. Of course our class will have more good times before the end of the year, one of which is in the near future. Cur class was presented passes for a movie in Bath, by Harold Lee, and we all appreciate this kindness and expect to see a fine play. XYe feel that we have reason to be proud of being the first class to graduate from the New Franklin Academy and after we graduate. may we always think with pleasure of the days spent here. ,i- AUSTIN- Whan:'s the difference between ammonia and pneumonia? DICK- Search me. AUSTIN-Why, ammonia comes in bottles and pneumonia comes in chests. . PAUL- I asked F'orence C85 if I could see her heme. HORACE- What did she say? PAUL- She said she would send me a picture of it. PROF- Name an island possession of the U. S. MARIAN CREAN-Huh? Why a-- PROF.- Correct HAZEL- Why is Ralph so narrow minded? GAMALIEL- Why, he was puttin his mind on his book one day, and someone closed the book. PROF.- You can't sleep in class. CONNIE- I know it, l've been trying for half an hour! PROF.- Did you knock them cold in the Latin quiz? MISS HARRIS- Yes, zero. TEACHER- What state is Chicago in? STUDENT- Awful. FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 11 Junior Class lm!! to right. Nhlnilimr-AGNES URBAN, NIR. BRINDISI, l Il1'Illfy Advisor: RALPH H0ll'l'0N. I'resl1Ie-nt: JOSEPH BAILEY, FRANIWZS ALLICN. S0Il'l'llvl5A'll'll1l1l': INIRDIGN, HAZEI. IIROXYN. Nlfllrlllld IROLOSON, lll4Il'l4AH IHIOVVN. JUNIOR NOTES lhe tlass meetings which are held ex ery other Tuesday night are By BEULAH BROWN, '26 IIIS years junior class is a rather small but a very loyal band. always attended by a wide-awake, interested troop. Rarely a member fails to make his appearance and if so it is because Of a good reason. Our class organized the last part of March, under the supervision- of Mr. Brindisi and the following officers were elected: president, Ralph Horton: vice-president, Agnes Crean: secretary and treasurer, Isabelle Borden. VVC retained the same motto Finis coronat opus which we selected 12 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL when we were freshmen. The class flower selected was the white rose and the class colors chosen were purple and white. This sensible Junior class, at the very start, united with a spirit which urged them to forget the parties and remember their lessons. It appears that most of the other classes forgot that parties and studying are an ill-mated pair but the faithful juniors remembered. 'Tis easy now to figure out how we Juniors succeed in carrying home such splendid report cards. Probably if the other classes carried out our formula they could do almost as well. Everyone knows that a hike in the fresh air is far better than any patent medicine that was ever advertised. Naturally it did not take our enterprising junior class long to realize this fact. XYith this wise thought in mind combined with various others, we started off one fine May day for a walk. In the end we found ourselves clustered about a fire while our weiners were roasting away therein. Of course, the whole class was there for the Juniors usually are when they plan anything. For you know that when we Juniors were freshies we planned to become Juniors in two more years and thus following our wise motto and using a cooperative spirit we are what you know us to be, juniors l1- FRESI-IMAN NOTES By COYLA DAVY, '28 When the class of '28 entered high school they were considerably noticed, because of the large number of bright looking pupils. Our class is really the brightest that ever has graced the study hall of Franklin Academy. Perhaps there are some that are not as bright as the others but they sit up and look intelligent. - That is more than any of the other freshman classes have ever done. On February 17th we formed a class under our advisor, Miss Bed- win. For President, Harland Bennett was elected, Horace Babcock, vice-president and Valentine Pratt, secretary and treasurer. You see, by some means all offices were obtained by boys. NVe had our first party at Durwood Hibbard's and the second at janyce Clark's. We certainly had splendid times at both places. The other classes laugh at us and our parties but some day we'll show them we live up to our motto, Facta non Verbaf' FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 13 A SEN IOR'S ADVICE TO THE SOPHOMORES By MELVA WARREN, '25 Isn't it strange that Sophomores almost always have the reputation of possessing big heads ?i' Naturally, if there were any evident reason for their egotistical pro- pensities we might easily pass by their shortcomings, but as it is, we sit and wonder at the ways of the world and of Sophomores. I'm happy to state that when we of the class of '25 were Sophs, we were free from swelled heads. Naturally. we were exalted at the thoughts of being past the Freshman Stage of High School Civiliza- tionn but we realized that there were far greater honors in the world than being Sophomores. Thus, we studied diligently that later We might attain greater goals and now we even hope to cause the conceited class of '27 to be proud of us some day. My advice to the Sophomores would be to profit by the example of the Seniors as to studies and school deportment, especially in study hall. I realize that I am only wasting time and energy, for the members of the class are entirely too wrapped up in themselves to notice the ways of their upper classmates but anyhow I can leave High School when I graduate, feeling that I have done my duty by at least attempting to alter their opinion of their worth. VVe feel confident that when the Sophomores try their exams in June, they will realize that they have yet to live and learn. FAMOUS SAYINGS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE Marion Ford- I know I didn't pass. Lena Maude Bardeen- I'm going to Bath in The Chrysler. john Cadaar- I didn't say anything. Sarah Schwingle- It doesn't show, does it? Lucile Brink- -Don't I look a little thinner ? Melva NX'arre11-'Tm not as fat as Lucille, anyhow. Paul Smith- That ain't nothing. Edith Blood- I have all my Latin done for tomorrow and the next day too. Nellie Roloson- Bo hoo! Miss Bedwin- I mean it! Miss Harris- I insist on a Model! Prof.- I'll have no horse play. Austin- It's time for a get to-gether party. 14 FRANKLIN ACADELIY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SOPHOMORES ADVICE T0 THE SENIORS By FLORENCE EELLS, '27 Seniors, as your sister class we feel it our duty to tell you some of your faults so that you will be better qualified for graduation. First, you must study more. Melva, especially, because she walks around so much that she is getting rather slender and we think that she might better study and use her brain, thus giving the other parts of her body a rest. Gamaliel also, instead of studying, he either laughs or writes letters which do not aid him in being a better senior. Another big point is, don't get a big head. ' Of course it seems natur- al for seniors to have the big heads, but let's have an exception this year. Vlfe have pointed out to you some of your faults and we, as a class, hope that you will be benefitted by this, and allow it to help you in your future life. A FRESHMAN'S ADVICE TO THE JUNIORS By ELIZABETH LEWIS, '28 The juniors aretfast approaching the year when they hope to grad- uate, and we Freshmen feel that it is our duty to give them a little ad- vice, for unless they get to work and sudy much harder than they have done for the past year, they will be hoping to graduate for some time to come. In the first place the juniors consider themselves much superior to all the other classes, when in reality they are far from it. They try to drift along altogether too much on their merits won when they were 'Freshiesf lt will be their duty next year, as the oldest ones in school, to set the Freshman Class, as well as the rest of the classes, a good example, and, unless they begin practicing now, it will be a very difiicult task to break loose from their bad habits. ' Also the juniors are so lacking in social graces that they have not, as yet, had a single party. It will soon be time for them to go out in the world, alone, and they may have cause to take part in some activity and it would be a wise plan for them to begin to practice acquiring a sense of dignity, now, when they are among friends who can overlook their social blunders. This advice is given in a good-natured way and it is hoped that it will be received in the same manner. If, after reading this, all Juniors will follow these well-meant maxims, it is guaranteed that they will profit immensely. FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 15 SENIOR PROPHECY INP afternoon of a beautiful September day in 1960, as I felt sad- f . ness creeping ox er me I called james, my aviator, to bring the By MELVA WARREN, '25 W plane immediately. Somehow when I am in the depths of despair a spin does a great deal toward the return of my usually good spirits. Soon we were whizzing through the air and enjoying the ride. I did not realize how far we had gone until we had landed outside a small village. To my amazement, I recognized the surroundings as those of Prattsburgh. I reached Main street just in time to see a parade pro- gressing slowly. In a car I saw a very dignified looking man. The peo- ple cheered wildly as the car passed. I learned from a bystander that the hero had quelled a revolt in Wlieeler Center and had subdued the inhabitants there. His name I learned was Gamaliel Conine. I had always realized that Gamaliel was meant for something big and now I had discovered some truth in Carlyle's theory of supply and demand. The excitement seeming to be over, James and I continued our trip. Our next stop was outside a large city. I noticed a large factory on which was printed in large letters, Constance E. Bardeenf' How strange, a Constance Bardeen had graduated when I did. Could this possibly be the same one? From a passerby I learned that it was an establish- ment for the putting of raincoats on hot dogs. That sounded character- istic of Connie anyhow! I entered the building to find the same old Connie of P. H. S. days. She told me she was at liberty for the after- noon so we decided to spend it together. As we left the building, we saw many signs reading, Hear the second Billy Sunday tell the story of his'life, so we decided to attend the address. The speaker informed his audience that he had graduated at Prattsburgh High School in the class of '25, Prattsburgh-class of X25-how strange! Again we studied his features and to our amazement we recognized Arthur Ringrose. We soon wandered out of the building into a nearby movie theater. The matinee for the afternoon was Why They All Leave Home, and when the names of the cast were thrown on the screen, Mary Dearl0ve's name headed the list. After the movie, I left Connie, and james and I continued our trip. Suddenly, I saw a newly erected building. I ordered james to land and found it to be A Refuge for Homeless Cats. I saw a woman wan- dering aimlessly around the yard and soon I recognized her to be Beu- lah Ansley, another of the Graduating Class of '25. She ushered me through the building where I saw cats of everysize, color, and descrip- tion. Beulah told me how happy she was that at last she was realizing her life ambition. Wlien I finally arrived home, I sat and pondered over the queer paths of life we had all fallen into. But then I reflected also upon the fact that we were a most unusual class. 16 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SENIOR WILL VVe, the members of the Class of 1925, being of sound mind and judgment, do declare the following to be our first, last, and only will and testament: First-TO THE JUNIORS-We leave all our superfluous dignity and our excellency in deportment, to be used when they become Seniors. TO FLORENCE EELS-We leave non-skid hammock Chains. TO MARION C.-A steel derrick to raise her marks. TO MR. VROOMAN-A complete set of books, in ten volumes on, Correct Care of Infants, also a spare tire. TO HARLAND BENNETT-An illustrated pamphlet on Cor- rect Methods in Ascending Stairs. TO JOHN CARAAR-Our ability at aiming snowballs straight. TO EDITH CINCEBOX AND HELEN COMSTOCK-Statiom ery and stamps, to answer their passionate letters, also game licenses. TO MISS BEDXVIN-All our knowledge concerning Hedges and Shrubbery. TO SARAH- Covered Wagon Days Qwith ukelele accompani- mentl. TO NELLIE-Hopes of a Sheik. TO ISABELLE--Self lowering window shades for Sunday night use. TO EVELYN HALL-A book on How to Preach Sermons Ef- fectivelyf' TO MARGARET-A bottle of Smiles. TO LUCILE-A printed motto, Keep up Good Courage. TO MISS HARRIS-A sailor's hammock and ability to distinguish pop corn. TO PROF.-An extra bell, to use on April l, 1926. TO MARION FORD-A pair of smoked glasses, with which to regard H. Babcock's hair. TO VALENTINE PRATT-A cake of Palmolive soap, to take that school girl complexion off his coat. TO MR. BRINDISI-A clothespin to keep him still in chapel. IN NVITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereto subscribed our names on the 24th day of April, 1925. ' CSignedl Class of 1925. Witnessed by: Evelyn M. Harris-- --,---Busy Workers Grace V. Bedwin .... ....... N . N. C'S. M. W. Comstock .... ..... Y . W. C. A. Q, FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Boy Scouts Flrni Run' Siliinvg-R08 l'l'I XYILLIANIS, ALBl'Ill'l' POLMA'I'EEll, CARLTON VAN Aillil RG, R.Il'llAHll Hll'l'l'HlilN, .Il'Nl0R VUXINE. 50001111 llow-GERNIAINE YAN Alllll RH, Al STI! ANGYS, FRANK N0ll'l'HRl'l', MR. Yllllllll.-1 N, sl'0llflllllPlfl'l'l IIIFIIAIID IIINISRUSIC, IIUIL-1116 llAllt'01'K. Thlrcl Ron'-XYl'IND.Kl.L ll.-XLL, l'HARLlCS SL'HAliFl l'lR, KARL l'l l'N.lM, l'HlL0 HARRIS, YYILLIANI l'0WlS'l'0l'K, GURDOY DAYY, FRANFIS IIAXTER, JAMES YROONIAN. Fourth Ron'-HEIKNIXN ll00'l'H, IIUXIICH l'0Ll'I, IIHRUN ROBBINS, KICNDALL HILL, RALPII HUHTON, DONALD PRESLER, YALl'1N'I'lNE l'HA'l l'. I'A'l'ROL LICADICRS SYuIf l'xl!rol-I.:-mln-r: IIIVHAIID RIN!-EROS!-Ig .ks-sinhlnt L1-aelrrz FRANK N0ll'l'HRl'l'. Fox Patrol-lmmler: HARLAND lil4ZNNlC'l I'g Assistant Lender: HORACE BABCOCK. Elufle Patrol: Ll'll1ll'l'I Al'S'l'lN ANGUS: .ASHlNfllllf Lender: GERMAINE VAN- AMIIYRG. FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL OUR GANG By HELEN COMSTOCK, '27 is for all of us, so studious all day. But what a lot of fun we have, when Prof goes away. is for the bell, Prof rings with such care, It means, if we are not in study hall, we must soon be there. is for Constance, the bad old girl, At her teachers, saucy words, she often does hurl. is for Dick and Donald, two little boys, Dick is the one that Florence enjoys. is 'or English, which we all need, A First we have Grammar and then we read. is for the French I Class, which we think is so nice, If Paul were not in' it, it would lose all its spice. is for Green, that is what the Freshmen seem. To make a hit in Hi h School is their fondest dream. is for Miss Harris, so kind to us all, But oh how strict in her study hall! is for Idioms, taught lcy Miss Harris, We couldn't say them very well, because they came from Pa is for John, so noisy and loud, Of that En lish pupil, Miss Bedwin is proud. is for locker keys, which we must use Prof says if we don't, our possessions we'll lose. is for Lockers, built in the wall, Used by everyone, and enjoyed by all. is for Melva, a Senior so bright Editor of the Post and of her class, the shining light. is for Noon, the time we go home, At one fifteen back to school we must roam. is for Orren, so quiet and shy, He doesn't dare look up when a girl passes by. is for the Post on which we've all worked. We've all done our duty. no one has shirked. is for Questions, asked by the teachers. To ask us no more we always beseech her. is for the rules we obey with such care. They really are tiresome, but I suppose they are fair. is for Summer, in June the graduation, And after that the long-looked for vacation. is for Time, Tone, and Tune, the old piano lacks all these. Frances, you do your level best, but play it slower, please. is for Uoroar, when school is let out All the teachers and pupils begin to sing and shout. is for Vrooman, who leads in the singing While the whole chapel with discord is ringing. is for Weiners we used at the roast, Of how many we ate we are not going to boast. is for Exercises, Mr. Brindisl g ves with a vinq, There are lots of them, about ten for each limb. is for Yeast, that some of the girls eat, To make them rise so high, that they can't be beat. is for Zero we sometimes get on a test, We'd get more than that if we did our level best. ril FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 19 UNCLE JOSH AND AUNT NANCY INVEST IN A RADIO By MELVA WARREN, '25 T was a cold winter's night. The fire in the fireplace burned brisk- ly as Uncle Josh removed his rubber boots and placed them be- side the andirons as had been his custom for the last thirty years. Suddenly he straightened and spoke to his sister who was knitting steadily, Nancy, did I get any mail today? Yes, Josiah, you did. Nothin' very important though. Just a cir'clar about radios. I don't know what they wanted to send you one of them things for, Well, replied Josiah, I was hoping I'd get something to read. Where is that cir'clar, Nancy ? The advertisement was reluctantly delivered into the hands of the owner. Uncle Josh perused the paper diligently for several minutes and then gazed into the fire. Nancy glanced at her brother, reading his thoughts from his facial expression. Josiah Hezekiah Doolittle. thundered Nancy, don't you go get- tin, no new fangled notions into your head about a radio. Your father lived to a ripe old age without any opery selections and I guess you can, too. Josiah's face -resembled that of a cat that had been caught stealing cream. but he was determined in his purpose. It was in vain for some time that he pleaded for a radio, as his op- ponent was iirm in her decision. Finally, when he argued that they couldn't afford to be behind the times, Nancy gave her consent. Not to be up to the minute, in her opinion, was the last straw. After evenings of debate on which to buy, Uncle Josh went to the village and invested in a radio which was duly installed. The first night after the radio became a member of the Doolittle household, was cold and clear, an ideal night for good music. Aunt Nancy, being a curious creature, thought she'd attempt to manipulate the radio before Uncle Josh returned. When he entered the house he was confronted by a very irate woman. Well, now, Nancy, what's the matter? he drawled. Matter enough, retorted his sister, The spring on that radio is broke already. Broke? replied Josiah incredulously Yes, came the reply, those things what the book says are dials turn so easy like. I tell you the spring is broke on all of them. Uncle Josh spent the next fifteen minutes patiently explaining to her that the dials weren't supposd to be stationary. Later they heard bed- time stories and weather reports. Well, I'd like to know why we'd like to hear bedtime stories. I gues we're not in our second childhood yet. As for the weather, I can tell that as well as anyone, commented Aunt Nancy. The next night being unusually warm, there was a great deal of static when Uncle Josh attempted to tune in. Oh, Oh, cried Aunt 20 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Nancy excitedly, Thats China. I was just sure we'd get a furrin coun- try some day. Each night Aunt Nancy and Uncle josh retired precisely at eight o'clock so their radio programme was a continuous round of bedtime stories and weather reports. They stood their disappointment for a month, but one day when Aunt Nancy returned from a Ladies' Aid meeting, she discovered that the radio had vanished. Josiah was tardy in offering an explanation but Nancy never men- tioned the subject. Finally he said, Nancy, I sold that radio to Farmer Conrad today. I hope you didnlt care. Josiah Hezekiah Doolittle. she exclaimed, that's the first sensible thing you've done in thirty yearS. I've been thinking as long as George XVashington and Abe Lincoln never had a radio, I guess we can get along without one, too. Anyhow, our old phonygraph'll do me for a spell yet. THE SEARCH FOR THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH By VALENTINE PRATT, '28 NCE upon a time a general in the Grecian army, became ill, on ac- count of overwork. He called his sons to the bedside and asked them if they would do all in their power to help him to get well. They replied that they would do everything possible to help him al- though only the youngest son was sincere in his promise. Then he ask- ed the eldest son to set out to find the Fountain of Youth which was sup- posed to be somewhere in Turkey or in the ocean near it. He gave the son some money to pay his expenses and he was to bring him back a flask of water from the Fountain so that he might regain his health and vouth. . So the eldest son started out and traveled a long way. Finally he came to an island where he saw an old witch sitting on a rock. He asked her if she knew where the Fountain of Youth was. She replied that she did not, but that some of the sea animals nnight know. So saying she clapped her hands three times and all the animals of the sea Swain up to the island. She asked them if they knew where the Fountain of Youth was located. They all replied that they did l1Ot except one old grandfather porpoise. He said that he knew where it was and if the young man would get on his back he would take him to it. However the son did not want to endanger his life by riding on the back of a por- poise so he turned back and went to Constantinople, where he stayed awhile, spending the money which his father had given him. Meanwhile the father became worried because his son had not come back. So he sent the second son on the same errand that he had sent the first. He also told him to look for his brother. So the second son set out and came to the island and turned back just as the tirst had done. FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 21 He then went to Constantinople, also, and joined his brother. The two then enjoyed a gay life, spending their father's money. Again the father became worried and sent the third son after the water from the Fountain. This son was brave so when he came to the island, questioned the old witch and found out that the porpoise would take him where he wanted to go, he gladly accepted and climbed onto the back of the porpoise. It swam on the surface until it came to a small island which was thickly wooded. VVhen they reached the island the son saw a beautiful maiden sit- ting on the sand, combing her hair. He asked her if she would show him to the Fountain of Youth. She replied, I will if you wish. So saying she led the way through the woods to a small clearing. There, in the center of the clearing, he beheld a large fountain from which flowed a stream of water as clear as crystal. The youth then filled a flask with the precious water and hurried back to the shore where he found the porpoise waiting. Stopping only to thank the maiden, he jumped on the back of the porpoise and was carried back to the island where he boarded his ship and sailed for home. His father greeted him joyfully and drank of the water which his son had brought him and became young again. Some time later the two elder brothers came home after they had spent all the money which their father had given them. Their father was so angry with them that he sent them away, telling them never to let him see their faces again. So they complied with his wishes, going to 'Constantinople where they finally died in poverty. The youngest son was walking along the Seashore a few days after his brothers had gone away when a porpoise swam up near him. On looking more closely he saw that it was the same one that had carried him to the Fountain of Youth. The porpoise offered to take him to the island so that he might get the maiden and bring her back for his bride. The youth was delighted with this so he climbed on the back of the por- poise, as he had done before, and. after a thrilling ride, he arrived at the island, took the maiden back to his home, married her and lived ever afterwards in peace and content. VVere you in chapel QWHENZD Marion Crean didn't look as though she were holding a TCCCPUOU as her friends went by? Everybody was in time? Frances was in time? John took his right seat? Austin didn't move back three seats? We sang a song we knew? Misses Bedwin and Harris weren't' the first to stand? Prof. smiled at Miss Flaherty? -Neither were we. 22 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL THE ROBBERY By GAMALIEL CONINE, '25 Dick, come here quick! Our only chance is next pay day. Get me P The person that spoke was Don Fairfax, the supposedly honest clerk in the Wanamaker jewelry store. This store was right across the street from the Conklin National Bank, the only bank in the city of Andover. Its being the only bank in the city meant that a lot of money would need to be handled in this one place. Dick and Don were great chums and furthermore they were of prac- tically the same calibre, which fact did not add to the reputation of either. Dick, come over here by this window,'I have something to say to you of importance. I have waited for some months to tell you offthis plan. Do you see that short, black fellow over in the bank? just turn your eyes on that little satchel beside him. D0 you realize what it contains? It has all the employees salaries for this month in it. Tonight at ten o'clock that fellow will take that bag over to his home on Lake street. There will undoubtedly be in the neighborhood of five thousand dollars in it, and if I work it right I can get it. I will drop in at the Burnell Candy Shoppe and when he passes I'll nap him on the head and make way with the money. VVhat I want you to do is to stay down at the Gibbons landing and we will make way with the money and travel for awhile. With these words the boys parted. At nine forty-five the next night Don became a bit yellow. He wanted to back out but in spite of this nervousness he determined to carry the plan out, for he could see a good time ahead. He just made his nervous form go. On arriving at Burnell's store he did not stop at first, he waited until he heard footsteps coming. Then he ducked in the shadows of the door front. just as the bank cashier went by Don rapped him with an umbrella and then dragged him back out of sight: took the satchel and ran. livery cracking twig was a policeman: every creaking bough was a pursuer. Don began to feel uneasy. His feet were failing him. His arms didn't retain the strong hold they had First had. His head became a jumbled mass of thought. What was the trouble? He realized what might become of him if he were caught. He would probably be put in jail, hanged, or something. His pace now became a walk, his thoughts no longer of the luxurious trip he might take. He was a wreck. He could no longer carry this satchel which burnt his hand because of the small mint inside. At last he determined to throw the money into the lake, desert Dick and go home to take the consequences. Dick waited until twelve o'clock and as Don had not arrived then, he left for home, feeling, however, more at ease than Don. After Don had thrown the satchel, contents and all, in the lake he went up stairs to his room to bed. He did not sleep at all at first and when he did he dreamed of horrid things. All he could do was to toss around and sweat that cold sweat that follows nervous spells. As dawn broke he expected every footstep to be that of a policeman. Once his ITM!! N I nn i' - ran V UTA!! N PRATT ll FUR IVIR gown K iv nan if -I I FOIIVII ULVII K Y 14875 i ...I FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 23 mother came up stairs on some errand: he shrugged. Could he ever stand it? Oh how he wished he were dead. Soon after his mother came up the door-bell rang and a voice asked if Don were in. Footsteps were heard approaching Donis room. At last he was found. he thought and then he became unconscious. The visitor was Dick. In his hand he carried a newspaper with the big red headlines turned up. Dick said nothing to Don's mother but bathed Don's head with cold water until he became conscious again. What a surprise to Don to see Dick instead of the policeman. Dick's first words were, Read these headlines. They read like this: Cashier of Conklin's Bank Knocked Unconscious. Bank Satchel Stolen Containing one Dirty Collar, two Clean Shirts, a Comb, Brush, one Pair of old Shoes and a Pipe. - A TRIP ON THE PRATTSBURGH CREEK By RALPH HORTON, '26 NE day about the middle of july, myself and a friend of mine were determined to go on a fishing tripg not for the fish but for the pleasure of it. The creek had been swollen by about a week's downpour of warm rain and the roads were about six inches deep in mud. My friend had on a pair, of rubber boots while I had on only a pair of light shoes. We started out with the sun shining brightly to the right of us, and the beautiful green trees refiecting the sun like so many mir- rors. Soon we turned a corner and entered a long lane with trees on either side of us. Now and then a happy cricket would fiddle his delight at being in such a picturesque place. After walking about two and a half miles we came to what is known as the Prattsburgh creek. VVe were at the upper part, about a mile and a half north of Prattsburgh. As there was a fairly good place to fish where we were, we threw in our lines and waited for the friendly pull of some good fish who wished to reduce some human being's appetite. Hut as no Fish had such a feeling, we. being more energetic for adventure, took off our footwear, and began to wade down the creek. I had always adored the green trees and the muddy water when I saw it from a distance, but when I began to wade through its snake-frequented waters and deep bogholes I did not think so much of it. Soon. however, we came to a large swamp where the bright green reeds waved to us to keep coming and whose lily-pad' blossoms seemed to say, Come on, we will give you light. Xife did keep on and we had gone only about a rod when we sank to our chests in the muddy waters of the swamp. VVe fioundered ahead to a small island-like patch of land, where we found an old canoe which had probably been carried there in the spring. The canoe was soon turned over and fioating down the little channel between the reeds with us as its passengers. Well, it was really a pleasure during the rest of the trip for we could let the canoe float while we plucked water lilies and sang to the tune of the frog orchestra. VVhen we reached the swimming hole which is nearly opposite Prattsburgh we took a refreshing plunge in the coolness of its bush- 24 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL shaded waters. After that we again started out in the old canoe which by this time was getting a lame back by its hard usuage. A little further down the stream just as the boat had reached the middle of a deep pool, the boat broke in the middle. My friend and I both made a grab for an overhanging limb which of course had to break, giving us a ducking. I forgot at this instant to adore the surrounding scenery. Life had lost its charm for a while. We dragged ourselves and our water logged clothes onto the bank of the stream where we hung them up to dry. My friend had, as we discovered, lost one of his boots in the pool. After several unsuccessful dives into its now seemingly ice cold depths, we gave up all hope of ever seeing it again. After we had dried ourselves, we put on our sodden clothes and began the weary trudge up Nigger hill. At the top we certainly felt like niggers, going up nigger hill. However before we reached home our clothes had become dried and we decided that we had had a fine time after all. NYe decided that no adventure could be complete without some mishap or close shave. - THE RADIO CAPTURE By GERMANE VAN AMBURG, '26 ININIX Fallon as he sat down to tune in on a z z tScheuec tadyl heard the announcer say, A cornet solo by Augustus Mo- !! I' v 1 reno Fhen followed the tap, tap of the valves of a cornet being limbered up. It continued for some time and then ceased. The solo began and was played through without a break. Before we go any farther maybe you would like to know who Jim- my was. He had been a waif picked from the streets of New York by Captain Fallon, a retired fire chief. The Captain had bought a small farm over in New jersey not far from New York. He had a liking for children, so his house was usually crowded with the friends of jimmy. To his place had come john Denby, a retired detective. Denby was always on the lookout for some clue to unsolved mysteries. So it was little doubted that he would run across some unusual happening, even at the Captain's. On his arrival the boys told him of owls and witches until he was afraid for his life at night. Gradually he cooled off until he dared venture out at night. He also was a great lover of boys and somehow the boys all liked him. Probably it was his good humor that they liked. He had won much honor while in the service so it was little wonder that the boys crowded around him so he would tell them some of his hat raising ex- periences. As -limmy listened, he thought little of the tap, tap of the valves. He enjoyed the music that followed so much that he forgot all about the previous noises. The next night, as Denby tuned in on the same station, it happened that Augustus Moreno played again. He started in with the tap. tap of the valves.,the same as jimmy had heard, but the sounds meant some- thing to this listener. He took out a pencil and paper and began-Dot, I 9525... l ' I 1.9 . FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 25 dash, dot, dash. When the tapping, tapping ceased he had a page of dots and dashes. Then he began to figure and in half an hour he had: Dear Forester, I have the tires for your phantom fliver and will bring them to New York some sime next week. I will tell you in the next message. A. Moreno. Denby was overjoyed for owing to his knowledge of the Morse code he had a fine chance to catch Silent Forester, New York's great- est highwayman. ' Forester had escaped the best of detectives by the use of his car. The car looked exactly like a fliver so the public wondered why the police did not run him down. But it had been tried by the most daring drivers, always the Hiver won. Evidently it contained a high powered motor. On one occasion the tires had been ripped from the wheels by a sudden stop, as the tires were of special make Forester was buying secretly, for it would be easy for a detective to catch him when he en- tered a factory to have tires made to order. The following night Denby picked out the right station and listen- ed in on the message to Forester. The cornetist told Forester that he would hide the tires in the old garage back of three hundred one, on the following Monday. Denby after turning off the radio told the captain that he had to go to New York for a week. XYhen he arrived in New York he looked for his old friend Paddy Fallon, a nephew of the captain's, and told him the story. The chances of catching Forester were excellent, for the highwayinan would expect no interference. Monday evening found the two detectives hidden behind a hedge quite near the old garage, long known in crime circles as three hundred one. Denby had a handcuff on one of his wrists: the mate dangled by his side. In their hip pockets both men carried two automatics. Evi- dently they had come for business. Presently a car drove up to the curb and stopped, two men jumped out and walked toward the garage. The detectives recognized Forester at once, for he was a tall, well dressed Englishman. The men entered the garage and presently came out with the four tires. As they passed the hedge the two detectives stepped into view, guns in hand. The crooks raised their hands above their heads, Denby slipped the handcuffs over Forester's wrist. Then Forester, who was no coward, dealt Denby a stunning blow on the chin with his idle hand. Danby fell limply to the ground. Forester ran hurridly through Denby's pockets for the key to the handcuffs, but it was not there. Denby had tossed it away. Paddy dealt the other adversary a blow which put him out of commission, and dragged him to the side of Denby. The next morning the papers were flooded with the news of the big capture. Denby decided to buy a farm near the captain's with his 26 FRANKLIN ACADEIVIY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL share of the money which he had received for the capture of New York's greatest highwayman. Forester was sent to England for trial. After many days of debate, the judges had him hanged for his many crimes, both in England and America. THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT I N une 71 1917 it was hrst voted to offer an Agriculture course i in Franklin Academy to begin the following September. Mr. g Mark B. Gwilliam was the first i-nstructor. The department was started with only one division, owing to the fact that it was a new course. The students in the new department reconstructed the old gymnasium into a woodworking shop and the wood shed into a forge room. Besides Farm Mechanics, the students in Agriculture took up Mechanical Drawing, Biology, and general Agriculture. The Seventh and Eighth grades also took up some agriculture work. The course seemed to be a perfect success. Mr. Gwilliam remained here for two years. School opened in September, 1914, with Mr. T. W. Howe as teacher and an enrollment of sixteen students. The courses studied that year were Fruit Growing, Animal Husbandry, and Farm Mechanics. These courses counted five regents counts each. During the year, lantern slides were obtained in all branches of study by Mr. Howe and shown through the aid of Mr. Stuart and his stereopticon. They were especially inter- esting. Each pupil in the Fifth and Sixth Grades also had a home gar- den, under the supervision of Mr. Howe. In january of 1915, Mr. Howe invited each and every person inter- ested in the general welfare of the community to attend a get-to-gether meeting at the Academy Hall, the meeting to be for the purpose of es- tablishing a Night School, wherein the subiccts of Agriculture, Business Methods, and Bookkeeping would be taught by a competent faculty. School opened in September of 1916 with Mr. Van C. Whittemore as director of the Department. He arranged to publish each week an article of timely interest. devoted to Agricultural topics. He was desir- ous of making his articles into a farm question box as much as possible. On October 27 and 28, the Agricultural Department of Prattsburgh High Schol held a combined poultry and fruit show at the High School. All entries were judged by competent men and ribbon prizes were awarded. Mr. Van Whittemore taught in 1918, until April eighth, when he answered the call of his country and left for Camp Dix. The school deeply regretted this loss. The Agricultural Department was again resumed in September, 1921, after a period of three years, with Mr. Oliver Watkins as teacher. and an enrollment of seventeen members, although two of them had to drop out on account of other studies. Mr. Watkiiis also organized the By WENDELL HALL, '27 J H y H . . E,:'1' .I FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 27 Farm Club for the benefit of the members of the Agricultural classes. junior Project work was carried on extensively. This work was started first in 1917 by Mr. Van Whittemore. Mr. Watkins also taught in 1922. When in February of 1923, Franklin Academy burned, the Agricultural Shop was left standing, but a room in the Pinney house had to be used for a classroom. Mr. Watkiiis remained as instructor of the Agricultural Depart- ment in 1923 and then left for a larger field of work. The school and community were very sorry to lose such a valuable man. During the years that Mr. VVatkins remained here as teacher of the Department, he trained a judging team which won the silver cup at the National Dairy Exposition at Syracuse. j In September of 1924 school opened with Mr. R. C. Vrooman as instructor of the Department. In the fall of that year, Mr. Vrooman trained a judging team which won second prize in a potato judging con- test held at Alfred. Later that year, he trained another team which won a silver cup at a livestock judging contest held at Ithaca. The farm club also held an educational meeting at the High School Auditorium to which all farmers were invited. Speeches on interesting agricultural topics were made by different members of the club. In March 1925, Mr. Vrooman organized the boy scouts and was kind enough to act as their Scoutmaster. The Agricultural Department as well as all other departments of the school is now in the new fire-proof school building and it is hoped that the Department will be as prosperous in the future as it has been in recent years. A FAIRY STORY By HELEN COMSTOCK, '27 Moon-drop, a little fairy, once lost herself in a large forest. VVhile searching for her companion she stumbled and fell dcwn a small tunnel under a huge oak tree. At the foot of this tunnel she found a little brown door, which she opened, On the other side of this she found herself in a long, dimly lighted corridor. The illumination was obtained from cap- tive lightning bugs, held to the wall by spider webs. At the end of the corridor she opened a door, and stepped into a round room, almost as big around as the large oak tree under which it stood. There were about three hundred acorns of di-fferent sizes in this room. Little baby acorns, no higher than peas, were in their cradles along the wall. Larger acorns were playing on the fioor, while still larger ones were learning to climb ladders and to hang onto a limb that had been placed in one corner of the room. Moon-drop had stumbled into one of the rooms of the oak tree in which acorns are born, brought up, and receive their education. There were five similar rooms under this one. Vvhen any acorns grew up, they climbed up through these rooms to the starcase that was in the center of the oak. They would climb this staircase until they reached the 28 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH scHooL ANNUAL limbs. Then they would climb out on the limbs, and cling there, until the wind should blow them away. About forty of the acorns in this room were about to begin this journey, when Moon-drop entered. Immediately they seized her, and told her that they were going to lock her in the dungeon, for acorns do not love fairies. One of them jerked a golden cord that had hung from the center of the ceiling, and instantly a square opening appeared above. They got a ladder, and all climbed up, dragging poor Moon-drop, who wailed piteously. The trap door closed after the last acorn, and they found themselves at the foot of a circular staircase, which they started to climb. At inter- vals along the way there were stair landings, with fountains on them. On the thirty-seventh landing, another trap door was found. This was opened, and the fairy flung in. ' A Poor Moon-drop was then alone in a dark and dirty cell, half way up the trunk of an oak tree. After three days imprisonment she: was dying of hunger and despair, when she noticed that everything felt warm. Then all at once, she saw Fire all over the ceiling of her cell, and beyond that, the blue sky There was a forest fire, and the oak tree was burning with its brothers. A spark floated down to her, on which sat an ugly little imp. The imp caught hold of her, and they floated towards the sky. On the way up, he asked Moon-drop to marry him, but although she was in love with him because of his bravery in rescuing her, she did not want to marry an ugly little imp. But at that moment they met a magic rain drop, that put out the spark, and changed the imp into a handsome elf. The fairy and the elf rode back to earth on the rain drop. On their arrival they were welcomed joyfully by their fairy friends. A few nights later they were married at a fairy wedding, and they lived happily ever after. BILLY RACCOON By BEULAH BROWN, '26 Once upon a time there lived in a forest a little raccoon whose name was Billy. Billy's parents were fine, respectable people who lived in one of the largest trees in the wood and who were loked upon by their neighbors as well-to-do folks. In the raccoon world there are three classes of people, those who wash their food three times before eating, those who wash it only once, and those who never wash it at all. Billy's parents were placed in the three-time class, as you can readily imagine the social rank which they held in that community. Raccoons who-never-wash-their-food-at-all are considered by the three-timers as the most vulgar and vile, of creatures and are avoided by them in every possible way. VVell, to go on with my story, there was at this time a great party being planned by Billy's mother and father which was to take place down by the sandy banks of Raccoon River, in the bright moonlight of a June evening. It was to be a very formal affair, the men were expected FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 29 to wear their dress suits while the women intended to wear their even- ing gowns. Of course the Raccoons who-never-wash-their-food-at-all were not invited. VVhen the night of the great party came, Billy's mother, after hav- ing dressed him in his best suit, carefully explained to him that he must be sure and wash all his food three times before placing a bit of it in his mouth and added that if he rinsed it off in a fourth water it would be so much the better. Billy promised faithfully to do just as his mother told him and skipped olf with a light heart when finally she released him. Billy really intended to do just as his mother said, but somehow or ever the food washed three-times didn't seem to taste a bit better than that not washed at all, so he got in the habit of slipping it, unwashed, into his mouth. Everything went fine for a long time but at last, just as Billy was sticking a great, big, dirty clam in his mouth his mother popped around a corner. Of course she saw him, that was unavoidable, but she did not catch him for he ran as fast as his legs would carry him, and in the direction of a never-wash-their-food-at-all Raccoon village. Billy knew that if his mother once got him he would have a right to lament, and for this reason he never stopped until he came to the other village. The settlers in that village allowed Billy to live with them and be- fore he died at a ripe old coon age he had converted many of his new neighbors to the wash-their-food-three-times-custom. THE MYSTERIOUS CAVE By RALPH HORTON, '26 Burton had entered the cave as brave and fearless as a lion, but came out, shaking like a leaf in the cool autumn breeze. His eyes were star- ing straight ahead and I noticed that they were glazed over, giving them a glassy appearance. I knew that people who had been hypnotized had that same glassy stare in their eyes. The moment I reached Burton I knew he was under some sort of spell which had seized him while he was in the cave. The cave had always held a mystery in its cool depths and Burton had been warned several times before he had undertaken the adventure of exploring it. I hustled him home and called the doctor, who said he thought he could cure him. However in spite of all the doctor could do, Burton died that night, murmuring some unintelligible words, only four of which I was able to catch. Those words were, Take that snake away. After he had uttered these words, he drew one deep breath and lived no more. I decided that it was up to me to discover the cause of this strange in- cident which had taken place in the mystery cave, for this made the third person who had lost his life in the cave, and I now decided that he would be the last. The day following the burial of Burton I set out for the cave with a shot-gun in one hand and a large flute in the other. A The first twenty steps into the cave seemed easy enough to traverse, but as I began to get 30 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL deeper into it I began to have a creepy feeling, as though I were sur- rounded by a dozen snakes. I kept my flashlight turned on ahead of me. Certainly no soldier ever kept better watch than did I. At last I found myself in a large room of the cave and as I sat down to rest I saw a shadow-like form glide from a small opening in the rock. With fingers that trembled I carefully laid down my gun and began to play a soft tune on my flute. As I played the strange object which I had seen glided before me and what I saw sent a thrill of horror through me, for it was a giant cobra, and as he came within a yard of me he coiled him- self up and began to sway from side to side, in time with the music. Gazing into his piercing eyes I began to feel sleepy and just as I was about to fall asleep I dropped my flute and snatched up my shot-gun, pointed it at the reptile and fired. The noise of the gun brought me back to my senses and turning on my flashlight, which I had dropped, I saw the giant snake writhe its last. I dragged the snake from the cave and showed it to the doctor who said that if I could have killed the reptile before Burton's death he would probably have lived. Then he told me that quite often the person under the influence of another person or animal could be freed from that spell by the quick death of the in- fluential factor. The doctor also said, that the flute and shot-gun had been the means of saving my life. A LITTLE ADVICE T0 THE FRESHMEN By RALPH Honron Philosophers say that it is best to train children while they are young. That is the reason why juniors make it their business to donate a little necessary advice to the young and inexperienced freshmen. Freshmen always start their career by having several parties. If they would only look to the juniors for an example they would discover that the more experienced class does not indulge so heavily in such childish fancies. There is no need to warn the Freshies that they are likely to overwork their minds as this trouble generally comes later in their school life. As we take the responsibility of nourishing the young freshmen into a better school life we always remember the motto, Spare the rod apd spoil the child, and whenever we think they are having too many parties, etc., we put this motto into action. TO THE FRESHMEN Remember this advice forever It'll put a smile on your faceg lf you don't you will probably never Feel the glory of a junior's place. FRANKLIN .XCADEINIY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 31 ,v nga' Mmm? 4: ' 4 , do Q33 , rg,-h e 'J mm' L-A 5 ? V qs N Y I ' OUR COMIC SHEET Jinks and Maggie .... John Cadaar, and Bledwin Slim Jim ................. Ralph Horton Somebody's Stenog ...... Coninie Bardeen The Grassville Force .......... Teachers Uncle Walt ...... .,................ P rof. Skeezix ... ...Valentine Pratt Andy and Min Gump...Donald Presler Helen C. Urcle Bim ...... ..., B yron Robbins Little Chester .... ...... W endall Hall Tillie the Toiler ........... Aggie Crean Little Mary Mixup...KathIeen Edmonds Widow Zanders ............. Anna Angus PRATTSBURGH Thief of Bagdad ..... . ...... Paul Smith The Perfect Flapper ...... Marian Crean The Sea Hawk ............ Erwin Graves The Covered Wagon..Sarah Schwingle The Valie-f of Paradise ..... Prattsburgh Classmates .......,.... The Class of '25 The The Enchanted Cottage The New School Hunchback of Notre Dame ...... MOVIE THEATRE The Sheik ................ Mr. Vrooman The Prisoner of Zznda. .Helen Comstock Circus Days ........... The School Year Homeward Bound .......... After 4 p. m. Tongues of Flame .......... The Faculty Thundering Hoofs ........ Frances Allen Galloping Gallagher ............ Harland Borrowed Husbands .,.. ......... L ydia Pied Piper Malone... ,..Mr. Vrooman .......................Florence Eel's Hot Water......... ...Miss Bedwin PRATTSBURGH ART GALLERY Apollo ..................... Mr. Vrooman Minirva .................... Edith Blood Winged Victory.... .... Nellie Roloson A Roman Matron ......... Lucille Brink A Charioteer ..... ...Sarah Schwingle Pcmpeii ........, ..........,... P aul The Dying Gaul ........ Arthur Rin rose The Dying Gladiator ...... M. VanGelder Marcus Aurelius .......... Raloh Horton The Laughing Cavwlfer .... John Cadaar Baby Stuart ...,.......... Wendall Hall Caesalr ................ Gamaliel Conine The Discus Throwcr,.Durwood Hibbard Mars ............... .... M elva Warren Diana .............. .F .... Miss Harris FAMOUS MEMBERS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL Prince of Wales .... Carleton Sturdevant Rudolph Valentino ...... Frank Northruo Thomas Edison .... ....,.. P aul Sm'th Thomas Meig ian ...,.. Richard Ringrose Jackie Coogan... ...Richard Hotchkin Baby Peggy .... ....... M iss Harris 32 FRANKLIN ACADIGMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL FAMOUS SAYINGS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO'S WHO IN P. H. S. The School Clown ............. Helen C. The School Pollyanna ........ Janyce C. The School Genius... ..... Elizabeth Most Efficient ........... .... M ary D. The School Puritaln ........ Valentine P. Most Curious ......... ..... ' 'Connle The School Fat Lady ...... Lucille Brink Most Loquacious .... ........... M elva The School Bluff .......... Frances Allen School Beauty ...... .... L ettice Fight Miss BEDWIN-Who was Isaacs mother? MARY D-Abraham. MISS B-What was the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden? ART-Pound Sweets. MR. BRINDISI-What was Boyles Law? MELVA-QThe shining lightj Eat yeast cakes. PROF. Qin Civicsj-Why do they rush wounded people to the hospitals? ROWENA fintelligentlyj--To prevent affection. MISS BEDWIN foverheard Friday afternoonj-l don't know what I shall do with my week end GAMALIEL-Put your hat on it. I ALICE-Beany proposed last night. ELIZABETH LEWIS-Oh, thats a habit of his. MISS BEDWIN fin English lllj-Stop looking out of the window. FRANCES A-Qgigglingj-I see a nice young man. MISS B-Ah, who is it? fOverheard at the moviesj AUSTIN, reading aloud- Ramblin' Kid, Thursday, May 7. Let's go, Dick. DICK-fRing'roseJ-Let's see, that will be on Tuesday, won't it? FLORENCE SHERWOOD--How do you breath, Hildreth? Hildreth-Why? FLORENCE-Oh, l've got to explain how a flsh breathes, for Biology tomorrow. Here's to Melva A right jolly lass But 0 how dumb ln Chemistry class. Marion is pleasant Edith fBj is bright But when they're together They always fight. POETRY-CPD Florence is a slippery Eell And she likes Dicky a great deal And when they go home at night Oh! then we see an awful sight. 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NEECNEN, wha: . .ZEBEOOLP 'HCL-HH n . . 2 wgmevzw t as .I czwzd . . 45:4 mg-wah ' I .nam Frmgm I I I U-Sh sofas l ' . uOOHm :ummm BEM OUCEOEA spam BF-:OO .Sagem --Ea . i .gram WEE I . 6:5-:dc i U I H:-:HQ is-am 2-az following list of alumni: 34 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ALUMNI DEPARTMENT , VVe have, to the best of our ability, completed a list of the alumni off Franklin Academy and Prattsburgh High School. Our information hasty been gathered from all available sources. It is with pride that we give the 4. CLASS OF 1858 S. Amelia Burroughs Turner' Ocla Ann Covell' Francis Ellis, Jr. John Clinton Hlgby' Lucy Smith Higby' Q Catherine M. VanVa nburgn Sarah E. Wygant Van Wie' CLASS OF 1859' Elizabeth J. Wheeler Gardner CLASS OF 1860 Duncan I. Allen William Abram Duncan' Lydia Louisa Higby' Frank Chester Hobart Henry A. Johnson' Clark Stanton' Alonzo VanVVie' CLASS OF 1861 Louisa Cheney Hudson' - CLASS OF 1862 Ella Baker Wilbur' Evellne S. Edwards ef DATE UNKNOWN Charles Fay Edward P. Porter' Forest H. Williams CLASS OF 1865 Sarah Ainsworth Mary Ardell Knox Mary Curtis Enos J' Llbble McMichael Kennedy Mary Wygant Babcock' Florence Wilson Calkins' Amelia Look Bonney' CLASS OF 1866 Allda Allis Kilpatrick' Walter Babcock' Edward H. Hopkins Eva Van Tuyl McLean - Belle Stewart Hopkins CLASS OF 1868 James Fox Fannie Fox Ella Waldo Snoke' CLASS OF 1873 Jennie Van Housen Potter x, CLASS OF 1874 - Mary E. Doolittle Glllett' Mary B. Pratt Hunt' CLASS OF 1875 Theodore E. Bramble' Ida Curtis Searles Florence Haywood Savage, CLASS OF 1876 Almond Hanson CLASS OF 1877 J. Milton Hall .- Jennie Smith Clawson- CLASS OF 1879 Willis Glllett' CLASS OF 1880 Charles Hopkins ,, Charles Adams ... CLASS OF 1881 Lizzie May Allis .. CLASS OF 1882 Charles H. Allis' -- James F. Trant' ,- CLASS OF 1883 Robert J. Scott' Marearel Skinner Knap ' 'Nettie M. Smith Q 'ELK-. Q-2 Charles H. Warfield CLASS OF 1884 Gertrude F. Baldwin St. John CLASS OF 1885 Clara Ainsworth Alice C. Howe - Henry V. Pratt S Edward P. St. John Emily P. St. John Mary VValdo Perry Carrie I. Warfield Barton Edith M. Wilson' CLASS OF 1886 H, Libbie Caward Sterling James R. Crossmnn' Ellen M. Dean Jacobs 'Ira C. Pratt CLASS OF 1887 Harmon S. Bennett, William G. Dean' Belle McCarrlck Scottb Alice C. Pratt' Caddie B. Terry Allis' Leverne Thomas v Frank E. Wheeler -'- CLASS OF 1888 James Flaherty, Kate Trant Rohan CLASS OF 1889 Minnie Dean Flansburg' ' Celia I-ligby Houghtallng' Charles G. Higby'. Joseph V. Lewis' Samuel M. Look o Robert H. Lord , 'I Robert P. St. John AM Anna M VanHousen Wagner: Delia Wheeler G 'TVNWI-. Ilia 9-b CLASS OF 1890 Frank L. Flaherty, Frances F. Potter Smalley' Charles S. Waldo Grace L. Waldo Lewis' CLASS OF 1891 Hiram D. Bacon V A. May Baldwin Streeterl 'Charlotte W. Howevly N ieulah Sturdevant '- CLASS OF 1892 Coleman S. Higbyzz William T. Paddock' A -Allda Rlppey Olney- CD3 WNM' Jesse C. Waldo' l 1 'U if 4 F- L 'fl .1 i' '- .- ,LW ,L .1 . , ... WWW, li, F .1 :JA f -I ' I : 1 l IA. 'TQ' W' 'Q Y t 5 n I 1 O FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 35 'Walter Beigigass OF 1893 gh R' Stickney ,gn ' ' ' th M. St d 'Alice M. Dean Bachman- Mialrtlg P. Valnr 552221 to tqeio -Nnllie Early Housel- Frederick P. Wheeler -- Lab 'Florence Hayes' M. Edla Wilbur Donoldson ' . -E. Juanita Middleton Dean-.laik lllflllnnle E, Wilbur Halstead - 0. ' 6 1 -f arriet B. Wright' CLASS OF 1894 R W . . ..3g,Y'LKlla- -4-v .., 'Lena Boyd I-Iortonv ' alke' Wright 77 :1ggIl:aC8rEfg1dGEI?n-- 3 .7 , B H C B CLASS OF 1903 E - F F9811 e e . ancroft Le ki :Miattiie lievyius Stlxrdevantyj Charles E. Clark s rL ,gal ' nn e ar er Bloomer M. Jane Cook Hu l ' 1 Llabgl Prentlss 1 5 Maude E. Cook ggn S , er ert Thomas Fanny W. Hotchkln Cornwell!! 1 'Frances M. Conlne Van Tuyl ' f CLASS OF 1895 En E, L . Lillian v. Hller Avery- Leif: H. fowebp, 5 Anna H- L'-1W1S '. Jessie A. Mlllspaugh Wat ins 1- Lad ll-91 'L May E. Walker st. John Alice C- Ringfose J-117 La 3, .Lai Mable E. Valley Jones J --f 151' CLASS OF 1896 I '-- 22. ' May B8l'lC!'0fI PUIVBI' he CLASS OF 1904 Pearl Brown Walclog'G1, kill., Clarence F. Brown,-, h - 3:i:r:'..ilif.1:x.,.. Dwight d A G D. Ed ' f' S- Bef' lfleffiff 5-3 Ffojigrfce Horclgvlgn S 1 Chaflgs bmifh - Mabel Lewis VVilllams5 .tr I CLASS OF 1897 Ella Mae Wheeler Mac XVilllams -- F CLASS OF 1905 , I0 '-R059 M- Depew Haifa' -Grace Carpelter Waldo- 7' dd? as 'Nina M- LeW'5 Benne'3tk .4'a' Qi Loretto Curran Zimmerman M 'nearge H- Skinner' 1-Marion L. McGhee Coleman' ' YA' 'Louie M. Skinner Bllllngsx Mattie G. Mlllspaugh McConnell ,gr lk Jennle Relyea Haight f .Charles W. St- Jghn - f-m ' 'pa -Anna V. Ringrose Barber-I J CLASS OF 1906 , CLASS OF 1898 H, B b 1, , Iliotgle Md Clark Van Amburg' - X11,?f.rL. Biaisgfg ' at lda. .Coryell - . F - ',, LRUMWQ I 9 .iff ,Ruby M. Lewis AIIQHAEJ IHQQVY 3321. Grgssgsoglzgk .4 - Mary B. Ringrose Bradley-- , ,Dwight F. Putnam- - Herbert M. Tuthlll- ' M f d Q 'r' f Addison W. Wood G Zardllla . San or CLASS OF 1907 Harry D Aqllsgiq-'OF 1899 Ge0 geLv1lCg fglegmve D' . ' -'Grace . ac Q R, Olm M' Caward' Grace B. Pulver Morgan , Harry G. Dean-f' ...Robert W. Skinner, . Y ' nl CLASS OF 1900 -Florence Waldo Babcock- 3 'l -.Anna L. Bessey Glass CLASS OF 1908 '- Joseph Briggs ' , Leonard Drake ,' V VAHQOU J' Cowell' Mary J. Valley Smith 1' .1 -Byron P. Coryell . lfgwinifred Clark Reed., U 1Ethel J. Gillette Plckerln ' Edith Lewis wmi ms Jennie M. Greene-Potter ,Lena Babcock W 5. 3 Lp 'Floyd W' Lewis ' 9.-FQ -Ella Flint Gibson - -Arthur Sturdevant M-JQ,l - 1 'John T. Williams-Q. CLASS OF 1999 Z U 7 .. ,ig . LA OF 01 William L. lleishlm' 'JMW li., C ss ye- , 1 1 al ' Florence L, Babcock is CLASS OF 1910 ,1 0 Benjamin F. Clncebox' 1 Rhobie Stone , - 5. .Ears Laing tiles -' Utpub ,Earl V133 Say TP M ' r ur . uverl- A ce , wa s 11, 'Herbert M. Clnceboxf 1 ,PB Irene Townsend Earley 4:1 -Florence S. Whee1er f'66 . Robert D Campbell - CLASS OF 1902 JV' A-xv Gaming Patch thaw' Estella M. Carpenter Kennedy 9 J C11-153 UF 1911 '-'Grace M. Clary Clncebox mdk 4' 'VV .Laura Wilbur 590 ne! -Jessie N. Deighton Hotchkin- X Janie Stone Lewis -Pearl M. Drumm Paddock-'WWQI -Eva Seager Van Amburg' tMabel DuBois Fa.y,- vlvlodesta O'Connello- :Julia V. Early Evanse Agatha Finger Mary E. Hotchkln Hoag -- -Kathleen Glalllvan Northrupu-r R Paul J. Howe Cecelia. Fla erty .J 8lanche Klnkald Ford rv' -Henrietta Coryell Harrlsd 'I 'Z AI. Ward Lewisc 1 . . 'Flora Lounsberry Hlbbard-r CLASS OF 1912 . Lisa, -Aleiaa I. Mccoi-mick Clark 01:41, og Robe,-f. warren Andrews .. Edith V. Osborne Judson Babcgck 7 , . Florence E .Parker Brasted Lawrance S, Lewis lr ' 1 .wfl'J't 11,141-, le, Q L-.... 1 1 - -fa.. 3 if.- .wL1l ii ings- 1 Y' . I K j. KV' 36 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL MQ Harry VV. Van Ambu 'L' - Florence Quigley Edith Mae Gilbe CLASS OF 1913 Loren Brink -1- 0 Frances Campbell Lorain Carol Cook McConnell Ellen Davy Shearman- Unaflah Delghton Emerson' Alta Drake Butts. Marguerite Green Andrews-P - Rebecca Merritt Angliss Warren McConnell Harold Shults Gladys Watkins Brigllnf Flora Van Tuyl Walker CLASS OF 1914 Mary Elizabeth McConnell Marlon Vorhees Bancroft Alice Tyler Cattleu Howard Charles Horton Holland Eugene Drumm'V CLASS OF 1915 Charles Leon Armstrong Laurlta Mary Andrews Gibbon-Iv Helen Milllcent Dearlove Eleanor M. Watkins Burtv- Maude Elkins Trant Orpha M. Gilbert Alice Emma Daldry' Susan Aletha Valley Drlscol1l ,t1r..-14 CLASS OF 1916 Arthur J. Paddock Elma Clncebau Strong Carol Cook McConnell - 'Nettle M. Smithi god- DJ? iQ I-U - 2 Laura M. Wilbur. 6 Q Y CLASS OF 1920 0 0Bernice June Bennett QI-lelen Blood Cook . A Mildred A. Brown uftman alan-'K 'I'-lf - 1-Beatrice N. Daldry ' '- Wlllis, A. Downey 9 Gertrude E. Dunn j'.-'-,1q,D,w Ruth E. Dunn Q' 9 0Eddy E. Foster ' 2' ' sg it -'W. Birdseye Merritt' , slfnadah G. Moonw 1 of I Laura L. Putnam S' s 0 Alice P.. Pnnnps '1-avbi, W I Z O Dorothy L. Sturge ant li - 'm D TRAINING CLASS Bernice Bennett Mabel V. Caward - pw ,A Willis A. Downeyg-LLGA . -X Ella M. Mcnowellr , ,M CQ! Clara M. Prosser' X my lt ' Ruby M, Smith Sc tt - .. ' ' Dorothy L. SturdevantPV'Q 'M' CLASS o 1921 -mfg vpzp Hilda Downey t Q 5 James Perkins TRAINING CLASS gd -Howard S. LaGrange f O - A ' William F. Pratt , Robert Bancro t '- Hn do .Bessie Bloomer Paddoclmkf 0 -Elwood Foster' Lyfnaf bfi W .-Elma A. Clncebau Strong -1 'Wig 7' 3-Howard Hatch mvlxi I qs - . th 8 ard .BPOWH 0Beatrice Daldry Q2 ' Hilda Downey -f ' ' CLASS OF 1917 Isablee Peterson Ella M. McDowell V :Alice Phillips 9-elf' -Park V Arnold ll' .gn ' Q ' G t d D n . ,Erne t J. Kennedy? , , LI' fp U T' Riigupinnurb .ALMA -J. Delos Saunders -v' IU' ' Erva Wralght Hill A , -' - A OF -1.922 . 'Cornelia C. Pratt 3 EL Sli. b f Lx Dorothy G. stone Q J-vt Charles Gor on xg' X . I mlm, Ralph Adna Jones Q- :Nl l M ' lf- J' CLASS OF 1913 Ida Mae Murphy 2 ' ' 'Cl f Rowena E. Smith Walker Ruth .E y Sturdevqnt 0 John Gaylord Ayers ' ' Ja was Dorothy Edna Walker 5 5 ASS OF 1923 0Reglnald Stephen Thomas - . Germaine rossman - ,., I 6 Q -Grace Marie Borden Burdick wif Margella Phillips 'ff or-10 - ftp, Ffh, 1 Q o Margaret A. Brown Ketch Joseph Horton Lyilfgnl-Xe-4. ' 0 Olive Jane Benedict Fox ' 4 George W. Wralght ' , CLASS OF 1919 Lester Slsson to G1 Sarah Polmateer '7 ' Ruby M. Smith Scott p Frances F. Foster . V , 'f ., 'Isa elle M. Caward Q1 4Mabel V. cawara 1 A 1 TRAINING CLASS Olive Jane Benedict Fox Frances Paddock . Denton Sturdevant Catharine Cornell -Vrooman Higbyv L Hlldreth Olney Alton Tglomas Esther oo ' 'howl 7 'I I , AS OF 1924 H 11, r Cl k 4515 ' Hgfvffd Dgzfley f1S'4W9 M ret Dea 1 'mr-wwx A Bffriz Gllleurgvvnw-v. 3.91.93 '77l,0v a ,T Q' 1 NW A I 1 5 1 Q Deceased' 'H my ' QSC M 9 . ' 'H M .QL Gv 5 xlq ' Wm? 1 Q T-he ap 7 . ep, L. it ' -s 'Y FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH -SCHOOL ANNUAL 37 ANNOUNCEMENTS POR THE SCHOOL YEA? 1925-1926 a ' I Y x :AQ 'im' . Q ,--M- Oi BOARD OF EDUCATION Ulbfaf ' The following is the present organization of the board of education. The board meets for reorganization the first Tuesday in August each year. S. B. Merritt, President J. C. Alen, Secretary Charles E. Clark Fred P. Wheeler Arthur Kennedy FACULTY Morris W. Comstock ...... ...... P rincipal, Mathematics and Civics Raymond C. Vrooman----- .-...................... Agriculture Maurice A. Brinlisi ...... .............. S cience and Algebra Evelyn M. Harris ..... - ............. Latin, French Grace V. Bedwin .... ........... E nglish and History Mrs. H. C. Olney ...... -.---Seventh and Eighth Grades Mrs. Ervia D. Horton .... ....... F ifth and Sixth Grades Mrs. Flora Hibbard ..... ---Third and Fourth Grades Cecelia Flaherty ........................... First and Second Grades School will open Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1925. All who intend to enter are urged to be present on the opening day. Parents who are consider- ing the matter of sending their children to school for the first time should either send them when school opens in the fall or should wait until the following year. A beginners class is organized only at the beginning of the year and it is not possible to do much for a beginner who enters at a later date. TUITION Tuition rates will probably be charged, and will be announced later. Academic pupils do not pay any tuition, personally, unless they come from districts who have elected to send their academic pupils elsewhere, but a charge will probably be made against the district from which they come. COURSE OF STUDY The following course of study will be offered next year. The num- ber following each subject indicates the-number of regents counts as- signed to it: ' First Year-Elementary Algebra, 53 Biology, 5: English I, Latin I, Agriculture, 7 1-Z3 Elementary Design, 2. . Second Year-Plane Geometry, SQ English II, 81 Latin II, 103 His- 38 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL tory A, QAncient and Modern,j 5, French I, Agriculture, 7 1-2, Civics, 2 1-23 Elementary Representation, 2. S Third Y ear-Chemistry, 5, English III, 5, French II, 10. Fourth Year-Intermediate Algebra, 2 1-Zg Solid Geometry, 2g English IV, 4g Latin IV, 5, History C, QAmericanj 5. ' i General Science may be substituted for Biology, and Elementary Book-keeping and Commercial Geography may be offered. ' From nineteen to twenty-one counts is considered a full year's work and, as a rule, one should not attempt to do more than that. To obtain a regents academic diploma seventy-two counts are required, including sixteen in English, ten in mathematics, ten in science, ten in history and two and a half in civics. To be eligible for graduation in June one must have earned fifty-four of the above counts not later than the preceding January and must complete the work in the remaining subjects with a class average of at least seventy-five in each and must obtain a passing mark in each subject in the june examination. XVe would admonish both parents and pupils of the necessity of reg- ular attendance. Without this it is impossible to do satisfactory work. No pupil should be absent for one day if such absence can possibly be avoided. A few days absence during the year may mean the sacrifice of the whole year's work. A pupil who has not studied a subject for the required number of recitations is ,not permitted to take the regents exam- ination except by special request of the principal, and then a higher standard is required. No pupil can carry the full amount of high school work satisfactorily without preparing part of that work at home. There is not time enough during school hours for both recitation and preparation. If your boy 6542115 you he doesn't need to study outside of school hours you had better Qgvestigateg the probabilities are he is not doing satisfactory work. Parents are earnestly invited to confer with the Principal concern- 1 their children's progress. It is more practicable for the parents to ' the teacher than for the teacher to visit all the parents, and such co ference may 'do much to insure the pupil's success. Ne invite the co-operation of all concerned, to the end that the ef- li i y of our school mav be increased. xlf. X XX . Q itfyixxx r 'X N f -Q A1 tx xg 'g 97:25 2 'Q X X , X f. , tru, Q -vi ig. war m x M? xl has--:A N M its X X1 -l x .A ziiifihrs 'w e' N3 if t Sys gl We K X 1 Simi if .S sis iii 553 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL -l lt Pays To Attend the Best School 43 A , 4 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND SKCRETARIAL SCIENCE TJ CLASSES UPON A RESEARCH EXPEDITION Ou r fL'IIlf7flI.1'Ill6?IIf l,C pllI'fIlll'llf l'ql.lHfS Good .labs for Gnzdzmlrs HQ - l ll v Read This The success you achieve in liie de- pends largely upon what you do during the first five years after leaving high school. What you are at forty is de- termined by what you do during these years. To waste them idly drifting would be a costly error. The financial battles of 1945 will be won by those who prepare now. The tremendous cost of those struggles must be paid by 119:- the drifters. Our courses are designed to help you win. They are abreast of the times. Over 50,000 students have won success by the aid of this training. Hundreds are added to the list every year. You can join this army of successful business men and women. You have the ambi- tion and the native ability. Our training will lead you to certain prosperity. Write for our free booklets of information which tell about our college grade courses. Business Administration Professional Accountancy CC. P. AJ Secretarial Science and the Standard ' Courses Bookkeeping Shorthand English Tynewririns BRYANT 6: STRATTON COLLEGE Main Street At North. Buffalo N. Y. 5 ANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Ax I MAURICE TRANT GO THERE TO GET YOUR HAIR CUT, TRIMMED OR BOBBED-GET A SHAVE TOO PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. ESTIMAT . . ES CHEERFULLY We alm to glVe the best GIVEN ON , , , DOSSIDIC values ln clothing ELECTRICAL WORK and footwear. 5lii'I v',:I ' Z ..,A -A ni ' ,. life? lo is Qjgyx ,,g'fQ' QX fgnf-' y, Rx if -X -5 .fQ '?E?if.,. Q.: . . ff . GEORGE H. SWITZER CON INE, the CLOTHIER, ELECTRICAL STORE PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. PHONE 52 - BATH, N. Y. J. C. ALLEN COAL, HAY AND FARM MACHINERY SUCCESS DEPENDS ON KNOWLEDGE-LOOK WELL TO YOUR STUDIES PATRONIZE THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THE FRANKLIN POST Compliments of JAMES FLAHERTY COMPLIMENTS OF Woodbury 8: Grover DENTISTS Prattsburgh, N. Y. BATH, N. Y. WQSNAPPY' fi Xiu-I-S ,eff .wmff - lf, f' V2 ,I . r --'r 3 1' ' WQZQZA I .7 1 if r 4f EXW 5 I .ff Q 24 Qi 1 I X 4-TUBE RADIO, 333.00 BATTERIES--TUBES-LOUDSPEAKERS Everything in Radio F. C. FAWCE1'T Lumber and Building Materials FROM CELLAR T0 ROOF T. E. Ringrose Lumber Company PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. FRANKLIN A -XIIEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNLUXI DRINK AUZA COFFEE Delicious Flavor and not Injurious WHEELER BROTHERS , Prattsburgh, N. Y. IF WE HAVEN'T IT, WE'LL GET IT FOR YOU AT A. H. PUTNAM'S GENERAL MERCHANDISE, PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. I. C. MUNSON, M. D. OFFICE HOURS I TO 3 P. M.-7 TO 8 P. M. PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. MEATS, DRUGS, GROCERIES AND TOILET ARTICLES AT H. C. 0LNEY'S PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF W. W. BACHMAN, M. D. PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. FOR THE GRADUATE TAILOR MADE CLOTHES- PHOENIX HOSE AND HURD SHOES FROM HIGBY'S . FURNITURE Special values in ru s and other floor coverings VICTROLAS, SELLERS AND HOOSIE KITCHEN CABINETS, ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURES, LAMPS, Etc. LYNN MCCONNELL MONUMENTS-FUNERAL DIRECTO PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. R R FR.-XNKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL FARMERS-SELL YOUR GARDEN PRODUCE THROUGH Steuben County Potato Growers' Association GUY L. WRAIGHT, MANAGER, PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. JOHN R. LEE CONTRACTOR PAPER HAN GER and DECORATOR, PAINTER PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. NINE STORES The George W. Peck Co. COMWMENTS OF QUALITY HARDWARE T, L. MQMANIMON Farming Implements and Machinery- High Grade Field Seeds. CHEESE MANUFACTURER GAsoI.lNE ENGINES, I.H.C.TRACTORS PRA-I--,-SBURGH, N. Y. PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. OUTH is the golden season of foolishness for which the wise would barter all their wisdom, the rich all their wealth, and call it a bargain, knowing the value of youth. PEOPLE WHO HAVE GROWING INTEREST ACCOUNTS WITH THIS BANK KNOW THE VALUE OF SAVING IN THEIR YOUTH PRATTSBURGH STATE BANK CAPITAL S50,000.00 PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. SURPLUS 370,000.00 GEORGE W. PULVER DEALER IN HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS AND FERTILIZING MATERIALS PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. 43 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HI GH SCHOOL ANNUAL LOWN DRY GOODS Co PENN YAN, N. Y. Where Shopping is a Pleasure COMPLIMENTS OF FRED D. CLARK THOMAS 8: MERRITT GENERAL INSURANCE PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. eo T0 ANGLISS GARAGE AUTOMOBILE and TRACTOR RE- PAIRING, GAS, OIL AND AUTO SUPPLIES PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. L. F. MOORE Full Line of Fresh Groceries MECHANIC s'r., PnA'r'rsauneH CHARLES A. GREEN MENDER OF SOLES PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. G0 TO A. D. SHAFFER'S FOR SWEETS L. A. HAND DEPARTMENT STORE SHANNON BLOCK, BATH, N. v. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND l'IiANIxI.lN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL oRsoN EVERETTS DEALER IN VEAL CALVES PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. JAMES C. LEE HEADQUARTERS FOR WALL PAPER and PAINT PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. MEEKER'S BUSINESS INSTITUTE 428 E. MARKET ST., ELMIRA, N. Y. --THE SCHOOL WORTH wHlLE'- COURSES Business Administration Junior Accounting Secretarial Senior Accounting Shorthand and Office Training Graduates are given a permanent registration in our Employ- ment Department which entitles them to return to the Institue at any time for review work and to receive replacement: all free of charge. THE BEST INSURANCE Fon THE Bov on Gum. IS A MEEKER BUSINESS COURSE CATALOG AND INFORMATION FREE PETE'S GARAGE CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE PROMPT SERVICE - WORK GUARANTEED PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF MR. and MRS. CHAS. F. HOTCHKIN PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. Prattsburgh Railway Corporation ,,---'.- -5lL': . . ,-, gt X - 46 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL E. J. CLARK'S SONS DEALERS IN HAY, GRAIN, BEANS, COAL AND SHINGLES ELEVATOR NEAR RAILROAD STATION PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. The Rochester Business Institute Can give you a Commercial Course that will carry you through the elementary stages of a Bookkeeping and Commercial Law and then give a complete training in Accountancy. It can also give a thorough course in Shorthand, Typewriting, Com- mercial English and Office Routine and then give you the higher training for Secretarial work. You can begin either of these courses on the first or third Monday of any month in the year. Our catalogue gives the particulars. Write for copy. RECOMMENDED SINCE 1863 Rochester Business Institute ROCHESTER, N. Y. r ff f4 It is ani electrical age and to live up to .Q5 t ff!! V, J your opportunities you must take full advant- age of electrical assistance. X -Mr. Electro-Serve. Electricity is helping folks to move about and live in comfort in every nook and corner of the world. An electric M Q wire leading into your house puts you H- C- Smith 82 Bro. in touch with all the modern possibil- coN'rRAc'riNG a. REPAIRING PRATTSBURGH AND HORNELL ities. Let us do the wiring. I RANKLIN AL ADICMY HIGH SPHOOL ANNU Xl HOUGHTON COLLEGE Full Courses of instruction leading to the degrees, Bachelor of Arts and Bach elor of Science. Prescribed college courses preparatory to professional study in Medicine, Law and Dentistry. Necessary expenses for one year for Tuition, Books Board and Room with heat and light, need not exceed three hundred fifty dollars Send for catalogue to J. S. LUCKEY, A. M., PD. M., PRESIDENT, HOUGHTON, NEW YORK VISIT OUR NEW S. H. MEHHIH M IIEPAHIMENT smnl FEED, FLOUR, GRAIN, TAKE ELEVATOR TO FIELD SEEDS OUR THIRD FLOOR EVERYTHING FOR THE ml' POULTRY BATH, N. Y. DELL VAN GELDER WATCHMAKER AND J EWELER PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. THE PRATTSBURGH ROLLER MILLS MANUFACTURERS OF FLOUR, FEED, AND ALL MILL PRODUCTS PRATTSBURGH, N. Y. HR RAYMOND PULVEII t 16 NONE PRATTSBURG, NY 14873 FRANKLIN AL XDICMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A COLLEGE WHICH OFFERS THE GREATEST RETURNS FOR YOUR TIME AND MONEY? CHOOSE ALFRED UNIVERSITX' Offers courses in Science, Liberal Arts, Music and Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Law work, also, free tuition in Ceramic Engi- neering, Applied Art, Agriculture, Rural Teacher Training. Has a six week's Summer School. FOR INFORMATION ADDRESS PRESIDENT BOOTHE C. DAVIS, ALFRED, NEW YORK Prattsburgh Home A GOOD Place to buy Telephone Company G roceri es an d 1 -f Meats 'N . f 5- -- -.'4.q,.l .MSI 1,9 I - . , - :EW I ip xr PUTS YOU IN TOUCH WITH YOUR '- 43 - -a ',, . xml? QQ, . - f - iv-sw: 1 .vi 'rw' Q., f 'iii' Ill NEIGHBOR, YOUR TOWNS-PEOPLE AND THE OUTSIDE WORLD AT A SMALL MONTHLY COST TO YOU. Jo Do TRY 'T Prattsburgh, N. Y. 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