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

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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.

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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'

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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.