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

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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.

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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.

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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,