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If it’s for Franklin, we’re all for it!

FHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Garry Lee, ‘65Vice President: April (Whitley) Avery, ‘67Secretary: Janette (Entrikin) Sprando, ‘51Database Sec: Judy (McAllister) Orem, ‘62Recording Sec: Carol Blair, ‘54 Treasurer: Lucille (Cole) Davis, ‘50Historian: Terrie Bollinger, ‘67Sgt at Arms: Dave Evans, ‘55FHS Liaison: Joyce (Stroud) Gago, ‘54

Board MembersLucille (Cole) Davis, ‘50Bev (Blanchard) Entrikin, ‘60Phil Schnabel, ‘56Stu Johnson, ‘52

Board Member Emeritus Mal Watt, ’50Vi Watt, Board Consultant

FHS Alumni Assoc. contact:Phone: 503.972.3396 leave messageE-mail: [email protected]: www.franklinhighalumni.orgMail: P.O. Box 86040 Portland, OR 97286-0040

by Garry Lee, Class of ‘65

Have you been over to Franklin in the recent weeks? If so, you would have seen all the office trailers moved from the west to the east side of the project. All subcontractors moved their trailers, equipment and materials out of the bowl. This is a clear turning point, since installation of the all-weather football field was held back until late in the project. When you walk the halls, now you see signs that say, “Finished wall – don’t touch” or “Finished floor – wear booties.”

The $113 million modernization is tracking for completion in May. Sure there were a few ice days this winter, but the project is clearly in the home stretch.

PPS has begun planning how to celebrate the Grand re-Opening. They have decided on the first weekend in Sept. On that Friday night, Franklin will play its first football game on the new field. Nike, which has invested millions in high school sports, will host a huge celebration. Then, on Sat., Sept 2nd there will be an Alumni breakfast, followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony and re-dedication of the Franklin Veterans’ Memorial, then the Open House. I know we all want to tour the interior, right?!

Some classes are talking about piggy-

backing on Open House weekend with their own reunion. For instance, my Class of ’65 is going to meet on Mt. Tabor and celebrate all our 70th birthdays together. Since all this is happening on Labor Day weekend, we’re hoping that some distant classmates will drive or fly to be here for all the events and activities at the school. What will your class do? Let us help you get out the word.

Speaking of reunions, this is the summer for classes ending in 7 or 2. Class of ’67 will hold their 50th, Class of ’92 their 25th. The Alumni Association wants to help you reach classmates utilizing our database of about 13,000 names. If you are on the Reunion Committee for your class, contact us (look in this Post.)

If you donated to the Buy-a-Brick campaign, thank you again! In the project progress photo’s on another page, find the picture of the new Sports Complex. Aren’t the brick panels beautiful? You did that. Students in the Metal Arts Program are training in order to inscribe your name on the stainless steel Donors’ plaques. Teacher Myron Ryan reports that the kids are excited about doing this project for the school.

As you know, last summer someone from the Quaker denomination raised an objection to Franklin’s use of the Quaker

nickname. Then during the Fall, there was quite a discussion on social media. If you participated and let your voice be heard, thank you. The debate on social media was followed by a full-on letter writing campaign to the School Board. They in turn decided the matter was best left to PPS Administration. In the months since, the issue seems to have gone dormant. If the situation changes, we will report to you on the Facebook page Oregon: Franklin High School Alumni & Community. From there, the news can be shared on related Franklin FB pages.

And I want to close this letter with a special acknowledgement of two senior Alumni Board Members, Mal and Vi Watt, who recently announced their retirement from the Board. They were founding members and have worked tirelessly through the years to build, serve, manage and advocate for the Alumni Association. The Board has voted to recognize their invaluable contributions by promoting them to Emeritus status. Thank you Mal and Vi for a job well done! We will miss you.

To all Franklin Alumni, see you at the annual Oaks Park picnic on July 14th and again at the Open House in September 2nd.

Go Quakers!

Letter from the President

Franklin Renovation Project Nears Completionby Garry Lee, ‘65

The $113 million renovation and

modernization of century-old Franklin High began in June, 2015 when students went on summer break. Soon thereafter, demolition flattened the old gymnasium, old boiler room and the classroom wing along Woodward. In their place now stand colossal new structures (see nearby progress aerial photo taken in January.) Photographer Kristin Palmer, 2006 and I have been back every six months in order to chronicle progress for our readers.

And we went again last week, hosted by Capital Project Coordinator Rolando Aquilizan. This time, it’s very apparent the project has shifted from concrete placement and steel erection, into a finishing phase. As we walked into the new cafeteria, through the Sports Complex, gawked at the Media Center, and strolled down the main hallway and over into the Science Wing, common signs were, “Finished Wall – don’t touch” or “Finished floor – please wear booties.” In addition to these signs, there are little pieces of blue painters tape marking mars or scratches which must be repaired prior to completion.

One point of interest was the variety of wire bundles hanging from ceiling and upper walls. When the school was built in 1914, electricians would have run wire for outlets and lights. Now imagine the miles, perhaps hundreds of miles of wire and cable that must be in place to support 21st Century technology. In addition to power, there are different types of communication including telephone, video, Wi-Fi, internet and intercom; sensors to detect fire, smoke and CO2; sensors to monitor and control heat, ventilation and cooling. Then add in all specialty applications like kitchens, computer labs, theatre lighting and sound, and science labs.

Finish work of the building interior is An aerial view of the school grounds shows the construction in process. See more photos pages 2 & 3.

moving quickly and will soon be ready for delivery of furnishings, fixtures and equipment in May. There must be time to restock the building with furniture, equipment, a whole new kitchen, technology, science lab instruments, and so on prior to completion of the project. Upon final completion comes certificate of occupancy and moving in over the summer.

Imagine CPC Aquilizan’s job coordinating the delivery of stock stored in the District Warehouse for the last two years, stock coming back from Marshall High and new

stock just recently purchased. Following delivery, it must be opened, inspected, then delivered to the right room and even located properly within that room.

Portland Public Schools is eager to showcase this new crown jewel with the public and Alumni. The ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new/old Franklin High has recently been scheduled for September 2nd. We will share more information and details as it becomes available, but mark your calendars. It’s coming! Hope to see you all there.

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Front Entrance renovations include removal of the turnaround. The flagpole and Veterans’ Memorial will be positioned near these front doors. Inside, two imposing new grand staircases sweep to the side, turn, then rise to the second floor.

Above left: The Franklin statue has been relocated clos-er to the action on the track and football field. Above

right: The 50 foot high arch ceiling in the much beloved old auditorium has been restored. A few of the old

chair sections were salvaged and reinstalled upstairs. Downstairs, the floor has been leveled for the Media

Center (library) and computer lab. Lower right: Here you can see the existing century old classroom wing on the left and the exterior of the new CTE/Maker Wing on

the right. One complements the other.

EDITORGarry Lee, Class of ‘65

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Top: Before the old gymnasium was razed, some of the floor was carefully removed and stored for eventual re-installation on the wall of the lobby leading into the new gym. This was the same floor that was run, jumped and danced on, by generations of Quakers. Above: The spectacu-lar new gymnasium. Notice the roll-out seating on the far wall. On the near side, there are two decks of additional roll-out seat-ing, providing for maximum at-tendance of 1,700. Behind the two decks of seating is a second practice gym. Left: Anchoring the west end of the campus is the spectacular new 500 seat PAC, shown here with the cross-walk (reminiscent of the Beatles Abbey Road album cover) over SE 52nd Ave.


Save the Date Upcoming

EventsAnnual All Class Alumni Picnic Oaks Park, Friday, July 14th, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (see Flyer in this Post)

Grand re-Opening of Franklin When: Sept 2nd All day event! Alumni breakfast from 9:00-11:00; re-dedication of Veterans’ Memorial and ribbon-cutting at 11:30 followed by open house tours and mini-reunions from Noon–3:00. More information to follow. Class of 1967 50th Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 from 5:00 - 11:00 PM Where: Airport Sheraton Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way PDX. Price: $75.00 per classmate. Contact: April Whitley Avery at [email protected] Facebook page: Franklin High School Class 50th Reunion – 1967 – Portland, Oregon CLASS OF 1977Planning for 40th reunion is almost done! Come join us! Spread the word! Date: Saturday, Sept. 9th, 2017Place: Eastmoreland Golf Grill https://www.eastmorelandgolfcourse.com/barandgrill/ RSVP: On our reunion website, update your contact information and bio info http://classreport.org/usa/or/portland/fhs/1977 On Facebook, our class https://www.facebook.com/groups/FHSClassOf1977/files/ On Facebook, our reunion http://www.facebook.com/groups/118337284864905Contact: Sally (Chow) Lee: [email protected] Sheri (Berryhill) Brooks: [email protected] or 503.260.8591 Monica (Jones) Shanahan: 503.236.1741 Class of 1962 Announcing two informal reunions this summer. The first is during the Grand re-Opening of the new/old Franklin on Sat, Sept 2nd. The second is the All-Class Picnic at Oaks Park on July 14th. Mark your calendar. More info to follow. Herm Schattenberg Memorial Golf Tournament, 2017 Gresham Golf Course, Sept 24th starting at 10:00am. This is the traditional “last Sunday in September” date. Please mark it on your calendar and share the information with your golf buddies. (Not to be confused with the FHS Foundation golf tournament, nor the traditional Cleveland/Franklin tournament.) Send us your contact info if you want e-mail reminders. Contact: Claudette & Dick Naylor [email protected]

Ben’s Birthday Breakfast Partyby April (Whitley ’67) Avery

In the spirit of hospitality, tradition, and appreciation, the FHS Alumni Association provided an early morning light breakfast for Franklin’s teachers and staff, featuring a buffet of fruit, pastries, juice and coffee in the front office. FHSAA greeters: Terrie Bollinger, Bev Entriken, Joyce Gago, April Avery and Janette Sprando, provided teachers some nourishment and down time before they began their day with students. April added, “I enjoyed every minute, thinking how blessed we are for each person involved in the community of Franklin High School.“

I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion about the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor is not making them easy in poverty, but

leading or driving them out of it.

— Benjamin Franklin

Holiday gatherings bring good friends together again

Alumni got together Dec. 26 to reminisce, and re-aquaint with high school friends. From left to right: Ethel Ford, Donna Lyseng, Claudette Ebi, Kellie Norton, and Barb Washam.

Class of ‘65 classmates and old friends visit together at the day-after-Christmas gathering, 2016.


Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Calling all Franklin High School Alums!You are appreciated, and you are needed!April (Whitley) Avery, 1967

I asked a few of our Board Members, “What do you like about being a member of the FHSAA?” Bev Entrikin said, “I like that we are friends.” She added, “We grew up together, lived in the same neighborhood, and took care of each other.” Joyce Gago said, “The reason we have a close-knit Alumni Association, is the members.” Janette Sprando said, “We care about one another, as well as our mission to support the high school.” Terrie Bollinger agreed, and added: “Keeping connected is a very good thing, especially when we are working on our 50th reunion!” Garry Lee’s comment was, “There is strength in numbers. A few dollars from each of us creates a pool of money from which we can offer real support to the present Franklin students, teachers and programs, including curriculum, sport and vocational.

In addition to alumni, Franklin also enjoys great community support. One example is the raffles we hold at the annual Alumni Oaks Park picnic. Franklin area businesses donate prizes, even though owners may not have attended FHS, because they believe in supporting the high school community. Also, there were a lot of donations to the recent Buy-a-Brick fundraiser by neighbors who live near the school.

The Mission Statement of the Alumni Association is: “To establish ongoing alumni interest and financial support for the pursuit of educational excellence at Franklin High School.”

The purposes of the Association include: 1) to promote and further the development of Franklin High School; 2) to locate alumni of FHS, and encourage their support of FHS; 3) to receive, spend, and use funds and other property for charitable, scientific, and educational activities for the benefit of FHS; 4) to conduct, supervise and assist in fund-raising campaigns for FHS.

If you see value in these purposes, we encourage you to come join the Alumni Association. Don’t let another year go by. Act today! Membership supports the publication of The Alumni Post twice each year. Our Alumni Post is sent to everyone for whom we have current e-mail or mailing address. However, that in itself does not make you an Alumni Association member. You are receiving the Post as a gift, in hopes you will join us by completing and returning the membership form with your $15.00 annual dues donation. FHSAA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

by Hilary Elgin, 2006

In an ongoing effort to meet student needs, Franklin High has developed a new elective option focused on food choice and preparation to help youth become self-sufficient as adults. Culinary Arts will also be a training program for those students who hope for a job or a career in the food and hospitality industry. The Culinary Arts program, headed by Teacher Steve O’Neil is currently in its second year and will continue to develop its curriculum into a four-year program. Last year, 170 students participated. This year, nearly 400 students forecasted for the program but due to space and class size limitations, only 165 students could be accepted.

Obviously, students and their families see value in this program, plenty of reason for Culinary Arts to expand in the future. First year students learn the basics of cooking for self and family, preparing meals from scratch, learning nutrition and food safety. At the end of the year each student will have earned their Food Handlers’ Card. Second year students continue to hone cooking skills, and begin to learn about work and career opportunities in the food and hospitality industry. A brand new kitchen, the envy of any restaurant, has been built for the program in the new Sports Complex. Plans for the third and fourth year classes will focus on the business side of food. Students will create a pretzel business and eventually a catering company as funding sources for the program. According to

Teacher O’Neil, annual income of $12,000 would continue to keep the program fully functioning. Students will focus on production, promotion and marketing. After four years in the program, students will be qualified to work as a line cook, continue their education at a chef’s school or manage a small business . Next Sept 2, at the Open House for the new Franklin High, the Alumni Association will sponsor a breakfast for Alumni. The Culinary Arts program has been hired as the caterer. Students will prepare and cook all the food served, bus tables, and perform all the front and back house duties of a caterer. All profits of the breakfast will be donated to the program. More details about the Alumni Association Pancake Breakfast can be found on page 4.

Franklin has a new Culinary Arts program

Buy-a-Brick DonorsThere are over 1,600 donors, too many to print in one edition of the Alumni Post. Half of the list is printed here, the other half will be published in the Fall Edition (at about the same time that Franklin re-opens.) Names are published here for those who don’t live near Portland and may not have an opportunity to visit the campus and see the Donors’ Plaques on display in the new Sports Complex.

Buy-a-Brick Master List Franklin High Quakers, 1914-2014All Franklin TeachersPam Knuth 1975 Ron Knuth 1953 Christine Massey 1935Nancy Henderson 1963Robbin Henderson 1962Deborah Demmon 1979 David Demmon 1976Kathy Doran Isom 1959Bill Dorris 1955Patricia Baird 1970Alana Eckert 1966 William Peebler 1941 Gary EckertEdward and Ruby EckertJackie Hines 1967 Perry Hines 1968Patricia Elder Fields 1964

Ryan D. Ashpole 1995Beverly Russell 1960Shaun Brandt 1997Roger A. Kruse 1968 Jennie Louise KruseDoris Holden Knight 1953Patti Fontana 1971 Paul Fontana 1941Chuck Kemper 1954 Darlene Cain 1954John Meyers 1952 Jack Larson 1952 Jerry Isaacs 1952 Stella Subke 1952 Daryl Entrikin 1957 Sandy Hangland 1954 Jerry Entrikin 1952 Class of 1952John W Thompson, MD 1951Conor Black 2011 Christopher Black 2013

Dennis Puetz 1965Bayley Mah 1979Beverly Honstein Whitcomb 1954 Jacqueline Honestein Swei 1957Joyce Hovis 1950 Edna Hovis Cervera 1947 Ralph Hovis 1948The Brosseau FamilyJoy Brockmann Blake 1961Judy Bowen 1962Bob Lewis 1979Jane Decker 1963The Baird Family 1952, 1975, 1976, 1979Arvalene Love 1948Richard A Hill 1961 Shirley Tenerelli Hill 1963Sally Irwin Hill 1954 Marcella Irwin Tichenor 1948Unni Olsen Carr 1964 Tim Carr 1963

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Art Lushenko 1966 Evelyn Lushenko 1968Clifford Carlsen 2018Maria Carlsen 2015 Paul Carlsen 2021Lisa Zuniga, PTSA Kimarian Tarton Solomon HamiltonRobin McLennon Maxwell 1963 Susie Silva StrommerKristina Strommer 2018Steve Savage 1966Georgia Carpenter Belt 1940 Christine Belt German 1988 Brian Belt 1967Gary Majors 1982 Herb Kingham, Automotive InstructorMs.Tanya Senn, Faculty 1985-1999 Scott Senn 1982 Kristi Senn Jackson 1980Bonnae Helber Lindley 1947 Douglas Lindley 1967 Karen Lindley 1970 Mark Lindley 1975 Craig Lindley 1977 Leonard Allan Johnson 1975Andrew Wagner 1995 Amber Nelson Wagner 1995 Avery Wagner 2018 Cayden Wagner 2020 Josie Wagner 2025April Whitley Avery 1967 Craig Whitley 1970 Candace Whitley Jensen 1971 Mark Whitley 1977Ed Kushner 1960Richard C Louie 1967 Dr. Jeannie Louie 1981 Rose Marie Wong 2015 Cecilia J Wong 2016Darrell Coe 1969Gordon J Weiler 1962Larry Woelfer 1958Norma Swartz Bowe 1957Ron Hillbury 1961Gayle Emele 1954Nola Burris 1980Princess Diana Carroll 1968Marion Stalzer Heckel 1958Marvin Hempel 1957Garry A Britt 2004Joseph Allen Churchill 1944Berkeley Lent 1939George Ray 1951Geannie Newell 1966Lucy Shadburne 2018Rudy Casciato 1968Class of 1992Mettie Wilkinson Williams 1947Bob Bloomfield 1935 Myrtle Bartel Bloomfield 1934 Mike Adams 1961 Pat Bloomfield Adams 1962Dave Dexter 1969Debi Larson Trimm 1972 Dennis Trimm 1972Ruth Payne Takahashi 1968 The Payne FamilyDebi Flory 1970John and Damania King 1998Gretchen Wegner Gear 1966Markus Rostig 1979James and Karen Zaleski Roberson 1971 George and Barbara Zaleski 1970Sallie Taylor Boyce 1965 James H. Taylor 1951Gene Van Troyer 1969 Barbara Van Troyer 1971Richard Cheney 1958 Jean Lind Cheney 1961Jo Tate Clair Brown 1941 Betty Tate 1943 Bob Tate 1944Jeffrey Wickham 1973 Sandra Wickham Foltz 1971

Ken Aubin 1950Patricia Akerly Twombly 1954 Corene Akerly 1952Caryl Coffey MacMillan 1952Bob Matthews 1955Linda Hoard 1967Lyle P. Mack 1941Maggie Kennedy 1964 Setsy Sadamoto Larouche 1964Marjorie Lewis Hammond 1935 Elisabeth Hammond Boyd 1971Steven J. Peterson 1970 Jack and Alice PetersonDaniel Scott 2012 Olivia Scott 2016Judy Smith Dingeldine 1956Delores Davis 1956Pat Wendland 1941 L Wendy Wendland 1941Carole Nees Hayden 1970 Phyllis Snyder Nees 1939The Green Family 71 73 98 02 08Samuel Brinda 2019 Natalie Brinda 2022Douglas R. Bradford 1967 Nicolette Smith Bradford 1967Carver A F Oblander 2009Brennon Buhl 2009Jake Robertson 2015 Will Robertson 2019Jenny Chen 1991Jeff Furnish 1968Tim Achison 1968 VeteranDebra J Price 1971Josh and Courtney Wells 2002David GemmaJames Douglass 1952Frank Eleazar 1979Katy Anholt 2003Al and Barbara Durant 1957The Strech FamilyHenry and Alta MoarAlexi Phares Culver 2022The McElhaney FamilyJim McKittrick 1953Becky Johnson 1987 Carole McMullen Breese 1954 Steve Breese 1975Mary Sirianni Price 1971 Greg Price 1990 Jennifer Price 1990 Justin Pomeroy 1993 Josh Pomeroy 1994 Michelle Lewis Pomeroy 1994Jim Woodhouse 1966Don Nelson, Teacher, Counselor, Coach Mary Ellen Nelson, Teacher Assistant Phyllis Eickelberg 1952Leo J Bottaini 1948Michael H Miller 1951 Allen B Roberts 1951 Donna L Soderstrom 1951 Diann E Gustafson 1951Emma Page Peterson 1957James R Wachob 1945Eric Baltzell 1958 Beverly Baltzell 1958Kathy McNerney Kolb 1965 Karen Kolb Rudin 1962Jim and Graceline Quinn Judie QuinnDoris Soderquist Gallagher 1949David L Stoutenberg 1959Diane Deane 1979Virgil H Walker 1938Tara Barron 1993Naomi Mooney Joy 1952Kyle VelanderOlga Hansen VelanderMarilyn A Cash 1956Dwight C Cash 1960Harry Siverson 1932 John Siverson 1961 Diane Siverson Goodwin 1965Lois C Keller 1953 Greg Phillips 1953George F Roentz 1955 William W Leistiko Nancy Ann Roentz Barbara A DimmickRay Anderson 1952Roy S Banford 1935 Robert (Dan) Banford 1942 Ernest (Ted) Banford 1947 Robert (Bob) Banford 1956

Betty Hinman Banford 1956 Beverly Banford Norbeck 1960 Gary D Bell 1956Janet Pliska 1962 Bob Pliska 1964Laura Pliska 1960Jim and Nancy MontgomerySheila Hersey Trevitts 1980Robert Trevitts 1979Dorothy Roberti 1939Richard and Linda Chegwidden 1966/67Bruce and Kris Horton Heath 1970Brenda Thompson Webb 1957Marlene Wallace 1961Barbara Ann Mariani Blanchard 1952Class of 1964Mel Baldwin 1943Otto Papasadero 1960Tom McCarthy (Coach Mac)Susan Ritter Zavala 1966Mr Hoang Tran, StaffKayce Wheeler Byrne 1987Tabor KetrenosBrett Sparks 2014Ernest R Ball 1961Cheryl Sivesind 1964Eddie L Croft 1932Shirley Amos 1953Sharon Feammelli Gunderson 1957Sharon Stoughton Whitmarsh 1979Richard Henry Alsleben 1949Rick and Sharon (Davis) Cozad 1966Allen Howard 1967Douglas Howard 1964Edna Hopfer Bryan 1939 Venus Morgan Hopfer 1918Edd Nylander 1965 Janet and Phyllis Nylander 1967Gordon Todd 1938 Marcia Kleinschmidt Todd 1938Aidan Carr 2016 Ethan Carr 2018Penny Jennings 1963 Mary Townsend, TeacherThe Babysitters Club 1995 Princess Meadow Clendenin 1995Diana Nessling Francis 1970Tori Francis Carlson 2001Richard Emery Skinner 1951 Dorothy Ann Leavitt 1951Richard Christman 1962Wynne Bergstrom Larson 1970 Ron Bergstrom 1972 Mark Bergstrom 1974Anton Tony Wolleck 1936 Greg Wolleck 1969 Madisen Wolleck 2015Krista Vandestreek 1992Kim Vandestreek 1994 Kamm and Chad Fowler 1990Val Thompson 1964Steven and Rellie FrieJoyce Fahl Perlman Marshack 1956Dana Small, Teacher Gary Huxford 1949 J David Solomon 1964 Norm Solomon 1962Gene Gamble 1963 Fern Beck 1932 Helen Beck 1936Peggy Baker 1957 Ron Baker 1977 Cynthia (Karlsson) Baker 1975 Sue Baker (Roluffs) 1980Alfred A Schade Jr 1956 Cohen Wiblemo 2018John E Temple 1963 Judy Taylor Temple 1963 Kirk Irwin Temple 1967 Jean Lepley Taylor 1938George W Hoyt 1954 Isabell Murray Hoyt 1927 Martha Hoyt Hanson 1959 Lorcy Ann Hoyt Burns 1957 Edwin Curtis Everts 1954Lindy Langdon 1968 Rick Langdon 1969 Tim Langdon 1970 Sherry Langdon Pyle 1971 Rob Langdon 1975 Patty Langdon 1977 Peggy Langdon 1979Greg Applegate 1979 Glenn E Applegate 1928Kathleen Bradley Selander 1951

Marian Sandoz Evensen 1966 Andrew Evensen 1996 Matthew Evensen 2004Franklin Tennis Teams 1976-1980Diane Carlson Bennett 1969Ella Mae Dolson Dinger 1962Barbara Bills Scharf 1975Otis Tucker 2019Mary Lou Hatfield Laursten 1946Jeanne Gregory Warren 1961Donna Wilson Harworth 1964Ralph W Johnson 1951George Taylor 1963Amy Grace Cornwell 1995Diane Foeller Miller 1968L Steven Miller 1971James W Ewing 1973Coral (Ramsey) 1951 and Don Falk Frank and Shelley Fontana 1969Pearl Thompson 2014 Emmet Allen 2017Michael Cutler 1988 Tami Cutler 1989Galen Ettlin 2010 Linnea Ettlin 2017Marlene Sivyer 1975 Raymond DeClark 1946Louis Mattioda 1956 Peggy Elledge Petrie 1956James R Wright 1960 Robert B Wright 1961Mary and Adolph ZielsdorfElsa Barthol 1962Teresa Sirianni Doran 1978 Jane Taylor Robson 2010Barbara J Fryou Jacques 1952Joan and Jean Zidan 1948 Richard Zidan 1950Len Hallock 1957Sgt Douglas Bannon 1944 Veteran Johnnie Ray 1947 SingerJeanette Houf Moscaret 1948 James F Houf Jr 1948Merri Martin 1971 Gail Martin 1973 Tom Martin 1976Julia Howser 1947 Kenneth Howser 1950 Nancy Howser 1954Gerry Kemper 1946 Richard Rohrer 1951 Margaret Rohrer Kemper 1947Gloria Grace 1954 Lois Grace 1955 Willie F Grace 1967 Debbie Grace 1972Judith Chisolm Siverts 1961 Janet Smith Siverts 1963 Karen Kimberling Siverts 1965 Carol Siverts 1967Cathryn Olson 1974 Sandra Olson Hildebrand 1967 Lynn Olson Hall 1974 Nancy Olson McMiller 1971Dr. John and Carolyn HarbisonEmma Flora Harbison 2017 Nora Elizabeth Harbison 2018Barbara George Edwards 1970 Connie George Leiken 1976 John K George 1972 Chris K George 1979Pamela Roylance 1970 Dorothy Roylance Bill Harold Roylance 1934 Dominic ButtittaEdward White 1952 Beverly Ann Brickwedel White 1956Coach John AbrahamGary KellerLowell Gabner Tracy Rose1972 Track and Field TeamJim Starr Larry LindseyDiane Dinnocenzo Diana Baucom Corey Brian D BlackJean Marie Hoddevik Trouton 1964 Susan Hoddevick Lever 1963 Larry Hoddevik 1961 Heather Hoddevick Pringle 1956 Gary Hoddevick 1954Larry Wall 1970 Delores Wall Gibson 1972,


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Franklin Students in Good Standing by Albert Drake, ‘53

No doubt some things have changed at Franklin in 65 years but when I was a student there (1949-’53) guys knew where they stood. And where they stood indicated something about their status.

The “boomer boys” stood in the main hall, at the confluence of the hall and stairs, a place where they could see everyone and be seen. The athletes wore their letterman sweaters. Others might wear a white T-shirt with the name of a social club --Illuminati, Quakers, Optimists -- the best clubs. Guys laughed and joked, checked out girl students and flexed their muscles. Others did not intrude. The Doghouse, directly south of Franklin’s main entrance, on the corner of 54th, was a more democratic place; anyone could enter. It was a house (still there) converted into a café. Students crowded in at lunch time to buy a hamburger or hot dog and perhaps a Coke. It was famous for its chili and pie and had a rocking juke box. Since the Doghouse had almost no seating, the overflow crowd spilled onto the sidewalk. Boys and girls laughed and talked and ate lunch together standing up. I stood in another bunch that gathered at a small grocery store on 52nd and Woodward. We were the “greasers” and “losers” although neither term was used back then. Some of us were the not-so-good students who lived for cars. For some reason it was okay to smoke here, and quite a few did. I didn’t, but I’d go into the store and buy my lunch: a quart of milk and a package of Sno-Balls, a pink one and a white one, with chocolate cake inside and marshmallow centers. Then I’d stand on the sidewalk in the smoke, eating lunch and looking at cars. At least I knew where I stood in the school’s hierarchy.

To succeed, jump at as many opportunities as you do

conclusions.

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy

and wise.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me

and I learn.An investment in knowledge

pays the best interest.We are all born ignorant, but

one must work hard to remain stupid.

It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death

and taxes.


Linda Lengvenis Wallum 1983, Pat Lengvenis 1951Patty Sudlow Ragnone 1972Joan Cromwell 1962 John Hilsenteger 1957Robert Nees 1967Duwayne Crouch 1978Janice Kay Leonard 1975Sadie Tresnit 2021Linda Trappe 1972Chris Klausman 1981Audra McNamee 2018Julie Cahill Plato 1974Cody Sallee 2013Jolene Phelps Bean 1955Jamie Garcia 2019Michelle Helm Kaliher 1995Laura WestJoann Ngan Lee 1975Patsy Nicks 1961Linda Gimbol Cahill 1959E.R. Buzz Lindahl 1961Jean Wu 1962Josie Williams 1981Chris Pausz 1981Lorraine L. Davis 1974Jim and Gloria Marchi Lamano 1942Harry L Repp 1934 Sallie Repp Rueter 1963Marlene Kaiser Krause 1950 Frank Krause 1950Naomi Choate Frazier 1970 Diane Marie Choate 1967Richard Huber 1952 James L. Cook 1952Patty DePinto 1978Jackie Williams 1978Beulah and Dick Schuldt Rodney and Kazi HusteadS Jenika Serene Jefferson Prat 1985Coach BuckiewiczEvelyn Repp Iverson 1967 Clara Anne Parker 1934Cheryl Swearingen 1962 Jim Swearingen 1966Dion Plummer Plamondon 1988 Jason Plamondon 1988Mike and Doris Lang Phil W. LangMica Hastings 2017 Tali Hastings 2020Aletha Emanuel Chavis 1949 Milton Emanuel 1948Mal Watt 1950 Ken Aubin 1950Dolly Delane Anderson 1948 Jerry Anderson 1946Matthew Dirk 2019 Mason Dirk 2022Marshall C Hays 1939Marian Baldwin Hays 1939Dick Naylor 1963 Claudette Ebi Naylor 1964Sharon L Baker 1957Nick Morrow 2004 Nicole Morrow 2004 Todd Caywood Morrow 1983Cyrus Kirkeby 2016 Roman Kirkeby 2019 Stroma Amling 1958Christopher Dale 1999 Barbara St Helen Taylor 1974 William Taylor 1974Jan Monti 1965 Josephine Serniotti 1941 Carol Monti Kapteyn 1968Kinsey Lusby 2010Jacob Lusby 2012 Georgia Lusby 2018Doug Postlewaite 1957Kristine Postlewaite Amling 1969 Ann Postlewaite 1972Allyn E Brown 1962 Franklin N Brown 1960 Rollyn Brown 1966Jeff Larsen 1984 Dana Cooper 1984

Lori Hamilton 1983Judy Fralia Mantello 1969 Gabe Fralia 1964 Samuel Terry Fazzolari 1967Betty Steffy Wiesinger 1941 Dennis Short 1961 Marshall Short 1968Randa Short Mates 1965 Rea Wheeler Short 1969Carol Losli Seabrooke 1962 Bud Seabrooke 1962Connie Dignan Gainer 1947 Jeanne Dignan 1945 Ed O’Neal 1946 Lou Scrivens 1947Margaret Peyer Goughnour 1929 Marie Goughnour Wachlin 1960 Hans Wachlin 1985 Gretchen Wachlin 1987Jim and Susan Barlow 1948Elaine Schibel Park 1968Lucille Cole Davis 1950 Bill Huntley 1950 Peggy Chalmers Crocker 1950 Kenneth Houser 1950Janette Entrikin Sprando 1951 Mark Sprando 1974 Bruce Sprando 1984William Eaton 2018Rebecca and Mark Eaton Juanita Powell Sinclair 1923 Harold Sinclair 1942 Phil Sinclair 1947 Beverly Sinclair Summers 1952Harriet McGill 1949 Lillian McGill 1950 Earl Sorenson 1949 David Engelbart 1949 Robert Nickoloff 1949Russell Fox 1972Class of 1956Class of 1957Steve Matthews 1970Roger W Rees 1964Linda Niiranen Presley 1968Kenneth Thrasher 1967 Harold MullbockAndi Berglund Sandstrom 1960John Weber 19521946 Thunderbolts girls basketball,

volleyball teamSharon Cameron Felbinger 1955 Steve Felbinger 1982Janette Jean Fontana 1967 Louis A Fontana 1965 Frank M Fontana 1969Frank and Shelley FontanaChester C Priestley Alvin G Roberts 1949Dorothy Dolitte Medjell 1951Larry K Kolb 1960Sadie Mae Owens 2019Julie Jones Koepke 1974Sue Sommers Sheirbon 1966Jerry Caven 1955Jack Graham 1961Jill Justus Weyen 1962Bill Dieter 1945 Elizabeth Dieter Lucchesi 1951Dave Ogdahl 1955Rachel Byron Law Jumago 2002Buzz Swanson 1957Karen Schreiner Brinkley 1971Norman Martin 1956Joyce Nance 1952Mr Sheele, Track CoachRobert Churchill 1941Walt Naze 1953Gilbert L Hawes 1944Gordon Makinster 1948Robert K Velander 1960 Marguerite P Gloor 1932Charles G Stronach 1959 Herbert William White Jr 1937Margaret Kaady Joseph 1948Gwen Jacoby Hauser 1961 Lee Jack Jacoby 1972 Kenya Jacoby Cruz 1973Sam Oeding 2019 Oscar Oeding 2022 Lucas Oeding 2026Rob Inahara 1975 Tracy Hayzlett Inahara 1975 Moreitta Mary Cross 1925Gary Millett 1972Ronda Zilk Darby 1959

Joyce Crandall Starling Darby 1959 George Hoss 1959 Jerry Bergstrom 1959 Jack Fawcett 1959 Steve Rankin 1959 Bill Blake 1959Marcia Olney 1954 Don Olney 1955Joan Zimpleman Shalikashvili, Teacher

1962 -66Ruth Marsh Weigel 1936Robert Spire 1964David Spire 1961 Alan Spire 1958Hap Arnold 1951Sue Neeland Kinish 1967 Karen Neeland Gable 1970Kenneth Hillesland 1937 Carol Hillesland Grande 1962Gordon Hillesland 1965 Sylvia Hillesland 1968Larry Beil 1942Terrie Bollinger 1967Donna Fujino 1974The Tierney Family 1942, 1965, 1987,

1989Linda Lu Aurand McKinley 1965Class of 1965Robert Alan Sprague 1958Cheryl M Carr 1971 Marrla C Wilkinson 1993Ann Heim Biggs 1968Christina McLennan Kapsa 1961Allen Richard Stark 1957Barbara Runey Heisey 1941Mr Leroy Begthol, Teacher Miss Anne Bohlen, TeacherMrs Alice Casebeer, TeacherMr Laurance Devlin, Teacher Dr Ken Erickson, Teacher Mr George Gordon, TeacherMiss Carrie Grant, Teacher Mr H Lind, TeacherMr L Maloney, TeacherMrs Emma Moore, TeacherMr Dario Raschio, TeacherMr Carlton Richter, Teacher Mr Francis Savage, Teacher Mr Joe Taylor, Teacher Kathy Crown 1958 Lolly Cunningham 1958 Shari Lovegren 1958 Gary Pfingsten 1957 Ken Schrock 1958 Janet Sorenson 1958Karvel Thornber 1957 Claudia Westhising 1958 Albert Whittlesey 1958 Barbara Whittlesey 1973Sandra Dickinson Dittmar 1973Toni Wrenn 1989 Jerrie Ann Horning 1983Barbara Workman Hagan 1969Curt Hagan 1969James W King III 1998Barbara Cornett 1954Violet Drais 1937 Michael Drais 1964 Nancy Nelson Drais 1961 Mr Edward Drais, Teacher 1958-1968 Gregory Drais 1966 Janet Alton Drais 1970Scott Charlton 1988 Cristen Charlton Lincoln 1991Maya Lincoln 2018Wyatt Lincoln 2022Jaqueline Olson Stroup 1943Jackson Hartigan 2019Raleigh Drake 1955Patricia Conrey Hage 1948Wally Hage 1947Carol Engstrom Malcolm 1964Eleanor Brown 1956 Theresa Wise 1943Allan Anderson 1960Dorothy Munce SelanderAlvin MunceHilda Hartwig 1939 Kathleen Richert 1960 Carolyn Kay 1963 Gary Richert 1963Ron Locken 1953Kikue Itami Yasunobu 1950 Keith Preskey 1952




Shigeo Itami George Itami Meddy Itami Tsurusaki Ruth Itami Niiya Henry Itami Charles Itami Frank Itami 1960 Gary Itami Robert Itami 1968Dan Peterson 1975Vic Harris 1956 Alice Martinson Harris 1960Beverly Bergstrom Richenstein 1958Carolyn Green Hurst 1964Jack and Barbara Roberts 1953Frances Lambert Geske 1949 Candy Jewell Schade 1965 Susan Jewell Calef 1967Lynn Jewell Loders 1969Terry Tindall 1965Donald Schacher 1951Eileen Konetsky 1970 Class of 1970Gerry Egland 1948Maxine Wightman 1931Juanita Valder, PrincipalMarilou Sempio 1977Sonia Sommers Shafer 1965Carol Hedwall 1957James Belmore 1952Charmaine Dougherty Chaney 1945Everice Brolliar Moro 1967Shirley Tenerelli Hill 1963Jerry Briggs 1956Wayne A Bell 1960Judy Peck Young 1972 Richard Max Peck 1937Lore Caro Labby 1943Michael Johnson 1967Melvin Moe 1958Jack Scrivens 1952 Louis Scrivens 1947 William Scrivens 1948John Holcomb 1956Lee Holcomb 1927Bill Holcomb 1963Nancy Holcomb 1959Mr Brian Biggs, StaffLeeAnn Van Auken Henle 1965Doug Larson 1980Lauren Stelzner 1956Kris Freiermuth 1957Beverly Christenson Makinster 1947Amy Barklow Gunnarson 1979Sandy Tillman Nelson 1962Leroy Miller 1957Judy McClane 1975Alice Brown Doumitt 1950Patricia Nessling Holtry 1967James P Mallon 1947Lynn Lukens Harrel 1961Whitney Cude 1957John Howe 1947Linda Nelson Henley 1961 Ray Nelson 1959John William Hamson 1942Jeremiah Flanary 2016 Jamie Flanary 2010Floranna Matson Hickox 1918 LeOra Margaret Peake 1957Andrew Correa 2017 Karina Correa 2017Kathryn Walters Koch 1985 Jon Koch 1981Matthew Haley 1995 Nicholas Haley 2000 Michelle Haley Fernandez 1996Thelma Raz Nelson 1925 Robert John Nelson 1952 Janet Nelson Reimers 1955Howard A Riggs 1944Brynn Castro Blake CastroGarry Lee, 1965 Veteran Erin Lee Hayes Jennifer Lee Siri

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Franklin Alumni Association Membershipby Janette Sprando, ‘54

As of March 1st, current membership is 732. Members who haven’t yet renewed this year total 162. Consider this a gentle reminder. Please take a moment to sign up or renew your membership today. A membership form is printed in this edition of the newsletter or you can download one from our website www.franklinhighalumni.org

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The new Sports Complex anchors the north end of the campus. Here we see the new brick panels on the exterior, funded by the Buy-a-Brick campaign, which raised over $125,000.00 to retain the iconic Franklin red brick façade on this new building.

Andrea Lee Juliussen Gudmund LeeAdeline Gudmundsen Bennett 1938 Ivona Gudmundsen Lee 1942 Goody Gudmundsen 1947Ruth Gudmundsen Bergstrom 1950 Elvin Gudmundsen 1951 Naomi Gudmundsen Moore 1954 Larry Lee 1966 VeteranJerry Petrie 1956 Dolly Ebertson Stafford 1924 Roger Stafford 1950 Darlene Petrie Stafford 1951Howard Johnson 1933Ron Johnson 1960 Elaine Johnson Griffith 1962 Lauren Johnson 1965Donald E Clark 1951 Vera Mary Clark 1931 Howard E Clark 1931 Barbara J Wilson 1951Norma Bradley Harris 1953Bonnie Owen Zeagas 1946 Mary Lou Hatfield Laursen 1946 George Zeagas 1942Rosemary Stanbery 1958 Roberta Stanbery Henderson 1962Steve Morris 1965Lois Riebe Wingo 1952Carol Summerhalder Blair 1954Quinna Hadley 2016Arthur Rupert 1952Cheryl Varnell Yoshimori 1967Michael R Varnell 1969Judy L Slane 1971Nikki Grisanti Seabloom 1964Bill Briot 1948Donna Harris Sovince 1947Philip MacDonald 1957Kenneth R Berg DMD 1951Vow Boys PIL ChampsClass of 1966Hilary NelsonDan LaMarr 1995Christina Kaady 2014 Jacob Kaady 2016Myron Mike Burk 1975 Patty Walters Burk 1983 Philip and Carmyn WaltersKay McKenna PaiettaBarbara Armes Scorcio 1952 Norma Armes Fisher 1943Stephen Woodyard 1956Ingrid Anderson Lind 1928 Louise Anderson Ward 1957 Beverly Munkres Anderson 1960 Joyce Anderson Waters 1964Donald L Philpott 1957Janice D Rubin MS CRC 1972Josephine Shuman Zimmerman 1942Keith Cubic 1966William E Nelson 1949Marilyn Pettichord Grimshaw 1955Nick Sheldon 2011Nancy Kuhnhausen Rodgers 1964Leann Cahill Kjemhus 1980Brian Holstine 1980Robert Walsh 1956 Gail Raforth Walsh 1958James D McClure 1954 Charlene Saihla McClure 1954Sheila Hazeltine Maca 2002 Mindy Hazeltine Barnhart 2000Aubrey Rusoff 2017 Mallory Rusoff 2020Mary Caton Quesnel 1971Denis Curry 1953Beverly Mackie Curry 1954 Patricia Isaac Ciffone 1954Larry Walter 1961 Lynda Walter Crutcher 1964Tyna Penning 1987 Robert Penning 1969Donna Roisom 1974 June Roisom 1941 Bill Roisom 1940 Roger Roisom 1969

Mary Green 1969 Donny Green 1965 Richard Green 1961 Sally Green 1962 June Green 1941 Vern Green 1934Ira G Wong 1959 Ivan G Wong 1966 Denise B Wong 1972Leroy E Cox 1948Jim Siverson 1974Ken Lehman 1964Princess Jeny Hettum 2000Jay Locke 1971Jim Simms 1980Jonny Chrusty MizMern1992Gary Nees 1963Caroline Moore 1955Diane Reichlein Schlack 1961John Fredrick Reichlein 1941Alexander HamalianJim Burnett 1960 Mary Henarie Hancock 1965 Frances Johnson Henarie 1930R C HenarieBob Henarie 1967 Barbara Henarie 1967Jim Godfrey 1963Donanne Bollig Wagner 1979 John Salmon 1962Cody Carlson 2017 Abby Carlson 2020John Hyder 1946 Richard Soderquist 1946Allen Kimmel 1947Lovina Trimble Mann 1950Irene Trimble Moulton 1924Janice Hadley Baber 1959 Benjamin O Hadley 1957 Lorna Chapman Reed 1959Debra Peterson McMillen 1978Craig McMillen Jr 2009 Andrew McMillen 2012Ralph Reisbeck 1966Judith Ann Reisbeck Cooper 1968Linda Lea Reisbeck Heembrock 1970Dwight Daniels 1962 Duane Daniels 1957 Douglas Daniels 1956Danelle Anderson Dullum 1998 Joel Dullum 1995Bob Ford 1963 Jack Marshall 1963 Myron Tim Carr 1963 Larry McPherson 1963 Terry Niiya 1963William Stroup 1964 Diane Stroup Steve Kowalchuk 1963 Ealeen Krupp Kowalchuk 1963 The Kowalchuk Family 1960 1961 1963Dale Cawley 1953 Bonnie Wilson Cawley 1958

Gerald Cawley 1951Darrell Cawley 1959 Dean Cawley 1956John E Shapland 1941Barbara Durant Duran 1957Al J DurantAngelina Carter Templeman 2018Piper Williams 2016Margaret Gray 1941Jack Landau 1971Mitch Landau 1974Elizabeth Durham McPherson 2001Hilary Rose Durham 2006Lois Keller 1953 Greg Phillips 1953Craig Bakken 1959 The Sannz Brothers 1959Sarah Allyn Farris 2002 Jake Orlin Farris 1992Raymond Martell 1966 Mary Ann Martell 1967 Alice Woodward 1936 Max Rohler 1935Joyce Russell Swall 1949Robert Hilsenteger 1965Diana Edgar Hilsenteger 1966 Rob Hilsenteger 1991 Angelina Muehe Hilsenteger 1991 Ryan Hilsenteger 1997Andy P Lushenko 1967 #56Jacob Hale 1998Gary Sletmoe 2000Marguerite Kristensen 1966Judith Elaine Pollard 1959Susan Benson 1967Dale Poore 1968Makennah Kelly 2015 Zentara Axness 2020Idola Reichlein 1928 Eugene Henry ReichleinEdythe Fox Robbins 1943 Loraine Fox Jones 1943 Eleanor Fox Ayotte 1943Mr Richard Mabrey, TeacherMr Leonard Schele, TeacherMr Joseph Sklenicka, TeacherMs Anne Bolen, TeacherMilly Baudhuin 2019 Ruby Baudhuin 2022Emily Woodman Wilson 1921 Gwen Woodman Francisco 1924 David Francisco 1945 Emmy Lou Francisco Walther 1946 Richard Francisco 1950Nancy Holder Weakland 1970 Carl Holder 1972 Ron Holder 1974 Jerry Holder 1977Heather Maurer 1983Ron Noren 1963Leo A Diaz-MolinaNancy Noteboom Pound 1969Cooper Urbanick Pattison 2013

Joan McPherson 1950Nancy Wilson 1971 Tim Wilson 1971 Billy Hayzlett 1947The Schocko Family Kevin Schocko 1982 Jennifer Schocko 1984 Craig Schocko 1986 Teri Veach 1988Cheryl Veach 1990 Jamie Schocko 1996 The Clancy Family Kathy Clancy 1975 Peppe Clancy 1976 Paul Clancy 1978 Shawn Clancy 1980 Doug Clancy 1983Tim Clancy 1981Chris Moffitt 1972Robert ShieldsSally Thompson Branson 1965Judie Quinlin 1957Keith Preskey 1952Carol Luther Olson 1953Chuck Fox 1958Sharon Beauvais 1955John Reichlen 1960Emma Woodburn 2015Beatrice Middaugh Brown 1918Robert HenryMarjorie Fulton Redd 1949Edith Catherine Edwards 1955Jack Lundgren 1943Betty Phillips ChordMary Ann Taylor 1959Kristin Alfano Sholes 1988Marilyn Eide Reichelt 1969Catherine Babnick 1972Marlene Negelspach Noble 1950Gail Kirchem 1973James Manning, CounselorDiane Brokenshire Welch 1965Flora Marston 1943 Charlotte Gray Robinson 1940Trisha Torpey Jackson 1999Mel Fox 1956 Nancy Cromwell Fox 1960Gaylen Hovanic 1962 Pamela Hovanic 1964Sharon Gregory and Bruce WalkerJohn Gallucci 1992 Michael Gallucci 1995Bernie Roberts 1955 Darlene Petri 1956Morgan Kender 2015 Evan Kender 2018Roger Young 1949 James Barlow 1948Mark Whitley 1977Florence Pinkston Deborah Pinkston Mercado 1977Erin Felix 2018

Continued in next issue.



FHS Alumni ContributionsAugust 31, 2016 through February 28, 2017

Alumni Post NewsletterEloise (Taylor) Fancher`39Bettylu (Nixon) Anderson`41Jim and Gloria (Marchi) Lamano`42John Sampson`42Lois (Aasen) Pokorny`45Gloria (Carmichael) Morris`46Marilyn (Hennig) Schoonover`47Gerry Egland`48Bill Fryou`48Patricia (Conrey) Hage`48Connie (Felmley) Ottoboni`48Mervin Peters`48Richard Scales`48Helen (Bannon) Smith`48Frances (Lambert) Geske`49Cliff Ashley`50Audrey (Broehl) Boates`51Pat (Doran) Lengvenis`51Kathleen (Bradley) Selander`51Barbara (Fryou) Jacques`52Joyce (Fager) Nance`52Barbara (Kroese) Utz`52Dianne (Bergstrom) Burton`53Dale and Bonnie`58 (Wilson)

Cawley`53`Carol (Summerhalder) Blair`54Phyllis (Wilde) Bufton`56Patricia (Grimes) Lewis`56Phil MacDonald`57Dorene (Black) O’Brien`57Jerry Johnson`58Janice (Hadley) Baber`59Diann (Dole) Howard`60Andi (Berglund) Sandstrom`60Karen (Ritthaler) Day`61Karen (Kolb) Rudin`62Cheryl (Swearingen) Smith`62Jean Wu`62Jim Godfrey`63Michael Pearson`65x Sharon (Thomason) Hartung`67Russell Fox`72Leann (Cahill) Kjemhus`80Karin (Burton) Haderly`82

1930’sRuth (Marsh) Weigel`36Seth Young`39

1940’sBettylu (Nixon) Anderson`41Don Manthey`41Lefty Lawrence`41

Wendy Wendland`41George Zeagas`42Yvonne (Wheeler) Cauthorn`43Edythe (Fox) Robbins`43John Jones`43Beryl (Howard) Smith`44Margaret (Tate) Anderson`45Don C. Wilson`45Glennys (Johnson) Hochwender`46John Hyder`46George Fulton`47Connie (Dignan) Gainer`47Goody Gudmundsen`47John Howe`47Beverly (Christenson) Makinster`47Sherley Kaye (Cram) Schoeneman`47Bruce Smith`47Leo Bottaini`48Mary (Simons) Brown`48Arvalene (Schlaht) Love`48Kay (McKenna) Paietta`48Aletha (Emanuel) Chavis`49Nancy Grover`49Robert Nickoloff`49Joyce (Russell) Swall`49William Yoes`49Roger Young`49

1950’sAlice Joyce (Brown) Doumitt`50Joan (Hobart) McPherson`50Kikue (Itami) Yasunobu`50Hap Arnold`51Ken Berg`51George Bracke`51Don Clark`51Coral (Ramsey) Falk`51Jo Anne (Peck) Franklin`51Joan (Burnett) Lent`51Dorothy (Politte) Mejdell`51Noel Nelson`51Jo (Bingham) Ousley`51Jeanne (Cloak) Parsons`51John Price`51

John Thompson`51Beulah (Hustead) Schuldt`51James Belmore`52Maggie (McNeil) Blooomgarden`52Dawn Boynton`52Doris Cameron-Minard`52Robert Frost`52Barbara (Fryou) Jacques`52Naomi (Mooney) Joy`52Joyce (FAger) Nance`52Frances (Henke) Priestley`52Norma (Bradley) Harris`53Mary Lou (Wiggins) Prosser`53Carol (Frisch) Rice`53Anne Warren`53Alice (Cashman) Burkleaux`54Mike Kenp`54Jolene (Phelps) Bean`55Raleigh Drake`55Ken Griffin`55Tom Gritzka`55Myra Himmelfarb`55James and Suzanne (Lawrey)

Howard`55Bob and Annette (Atkinson) Hunt`55Bob Matthews`55Caroline (Prince) Moore`55Janet (Nelson) Reimers`55Fred Roentz`55Jerry Briggs`56Vic and Alice (Martinson)`60

Harris`56John Holcomb`56Norman Martin`56JoAnne (Papasadero) McIntyre`56Judy (Sayler) Olmer`56Joyce (Fahl) Perlman-Marshack`56David Pubols`56Dorothy (Hedman) Wilson`56Arthur Bervin`57Norma (Swartz) Bowe`57Judi (Hoffman) Bowman`57Carol Hedwall`57Roger Hughes`57Emma (Page) Peterson`57Ron Timpe`57Eric and Beverly (Bardsley)

Baltzell`58Lin Dean`58

Sharon (Moar) Prichard`58Robert Sprague`58David Wiencken`58Jim Gallucci`59Lynn and Alice (Ellingson) Hewitt`59Gil Miller`59Barbara (Kibe) Nekoba`59Lendamai (Nelson) Poole`59James Smith`59Pat (Wahlstrom) Wilber`59

1960’sCharlotte (Taylor) Andrews`60Wayne Bell`60Tom Black`60Joel McCloud`60Ed Kushner`60Laura Pliska`60Melba (Keck) Smith`60Richard Zielsdorf`60Joyce (Adams) Abraham`61Marlene (Wallace) Behrend`6Jerry

Brown`61Bud Fouts`61Crissy (McLennan) Kapsa`61Buzz Lindahl`61Roger Newell`61Larry Walter`61Elaine (Johnson) Griffith`62Roberta (Stanbery( Henderson`62Judy (McAllister) Orem`62John Salmon`62Ted Venneri`62Gene Gamble`63Jim Godfrey`63Penelope (Jennings) O’Connell`63Jerry Allen Roper-Witt`63Doug Ashpole`64Brain Black`64Susan (Robinson) Cook`64Rick J. Davis`64Carolyn (Hyland) Du Rette`64Karen (Charles) Harrison`64Carolyn (Green) Hurst`64Nancy Kaser-Boyd`64Judy (Larson) Kelly`64Setsy (Sadamoto) Larouche`64Nancy (Kuhnhausen) Rodgers`64Michael Walsh`64

Dan Wolford`64David Decker`65Bob`65 and Diana (Edgar)`66

HilsentegerBill LaBarre`65Trudy (Trout) Lanning`65Garry Lee`65Sonia (Sommers) Shafer`65Alana Eckert`66Keith Cubic`66Bill Gander`66Sam Hanna`66Marguerite Kristensen`66Ralph Reisbeck`66Stephen Savage`66Ivan Wong`66Diana (Sergeant) Brammer`67Rick Dawes`67Sharon (Wells) Fraley`67Willie Grace`67Michael Johnson`67Guy`67 and Leatha (Ellison)`71

JohnstonEric Moffitt`67Evon (McKinnon) Whitley`67Sylvia Hillesland`68Richard Darby`69Judy (Fazzolari) Fralia-Mantello`69Jennifer Nelson`69Greg Wolleck`69

1970’sEileen (Konetsksy) Fiegenbaum`70Steve Peterson`70Nick Giannone`71Laurie (Gibson) Curry`72Julie D’Ambrosia`73Melodie (Stafford) Holliday`73Julie (Jones) Koepke`74Kevin`74 and Sandra (Barnes)`76

WilliamsJeff Baired`75Rob and Tracy (Hayzlett) Inhara`75Dan Peterson`75Barbara (Bills) Scharf`75Connie (George) Leiken`76Jane Martin-Shelton`77

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“I loved reading the 2016 Fall Alumni Post. Thank you for all of the information about how the construction is going on the New Franklin. I loved seeing all of the pictures and reading the well written articles. Thank you all involved.” Judith (Judy) (Nielsen) Cramton class of 1961. Editor: Now the project changes from “construction” to “finishing touches.”

From Ted Anderson, Class of 1950. Mr. Devlin was an incredible Civics Teacher and Counselor in the 1940’s. He mentored me and inspired me to accomplish more than I thought possible.

Richard Christman, Class of 1962 wrote, “This FHS Alumni Post is the greatest paper I have ever seen put out for high school alumni. Thank You!”

Editor: Thanks Richard. We framed your comment.

Marcia (Kleinschmidt) Todd, Class of 1938 writes to say that she lived in the Washington High School District and sneaked over to Franklin because she thought it was a lovely looking place. She was caught in her Sophmore year, but they let her stay.

Editor: My Uncle Goody, Class of ’47 did the same thing, only he registered for Cleveland. It worked for a while until his parents started checking signatures, that is.

Ray Donnell, Class of 1963 says, “Thanks! I value the Alumni Post very much.” Editor: You’re welcome. Thanks for the support.

“I firmly believe the fine teachers and positive environment for learning at Franklin prepared me well. Also, I enjoyed my classmate Don Driscoll’s article on clothing from our era in the last Alumni Post. I remember shoes, too, saving a portion of my annual school clothes allowance for the shoes that were in favor that year,” writes Gloria (Carmichael) Morris, Class of 1946.

Pat (Doran) Lengvenis, Class of 1951 would be happy to volunteer if she lived closer. Secretary: we wish you lived closer; we would love the help!

“How I would love to volunteer. I will try for Homecoming next year. Keep up the good work.” Sherley Kaye (Cram) Schoeneman, Class of 1947. Editor: 1947 was a very good year. Ha!

OUR READERS WRITE US


1980’sSandy (Felix) Feeny`81Kathy (Walters) Koch`85

May Fete/Rose FestivalLucille (Cole) Davis`50Shirley (VanDerford) Smith`50Janette (Entrikin) Sprando`51Janet (Nelson) Reimers`55Steve Kolb`64Dick`63 and Claudette (Ebi)

Naylor`64

$100.00 and Over Rose City Model T Club

$200.00 and OverJoan Shalikashvili, TeacherRuth (Marsh) Weigel`36Seth Young`39John Sampson`42Nick Nickerson`52Don`54 and Marcia`55 (Church)

OlneyEmma (Page) Peterson`57Pat (Wahlstrom) Wilber`59Diann (Dole) Howard`60Nancy (Kuhnhausen) Rodgers`64Richard Darby`69$300.00 and overJoAnne (Peck) Franklin`51Sam Hanna`66

$500.00 and overConnie (Dignan) Gainer`47John Holcomb`56Doug`56 and Karen (Peterson)`57

SivesindLila (Ford) Ulrich`57Joel McCloud`60Bill Gander`66April (Whitley) Avery`67

$1,000.00 and OverKen Thrasher`67Tim and Patty (Schwab)

Zimmerman`71

$5,000.00 and OverJames R. Wachob, ‘45

Corporate DonationsStandard Appliance Inc. $600.00

S.A.F.E Class of 1967April (Whitley) Avery`67Phyllis (Nylander) McGarry`67Ken Thrasher`67Tim and Patty (Schwab)

Zimmerman`74

DOME Fund, Class of 1965Gordon Hillesland`65Marcia Leslie`65Bruce Tilton`65Sherry (Langdon) Pyle`71Tim and Patty (Schwab)

Zimmerman`71Lucille (Cole) Davis`50Marian Azorr`57John`60 and Judy (Pollard)

Reichlein`59Mary (Henarie) Hancock`65Garry Lee`65Jan Monti`65Cheryl (Garrett) Calcagno`76Football Summer CampAlexander Batten , 2012

In Memory OfRuth (Krupp) Lukens`32 from Lynn

(Lukens) Harrel`61Lewis Isaacs`34 from Denise

(Tourville) Isaacs`65Bill Jonasson`38 from Myrtle

(Church) Jonasson`38Jean (Lepley) Taylor`38 and Kirk

Temple`67 from John and Judy (Taylor) Temple`63

Muriel Meehan`42 from Betty (Steffy) Wiesinger`41

Larry Beil`42 from John Sampson`42Norma (Armes)Fisher`43 from

Barbara (Armes) Scorcio`52Max Saftenberg`43 from Howard

Baldwin`43

Patricia (Bennett) Taylor`43 from Sharon (Taylor) McDonald`64

William Dieter`45 from Elizabeth (Dieter) Lucchesi`51

Jeanne Dignan`45 from Connie (Dignan) Gainer`47

David Cowan`47 from The Cowan Family

Bonnae Helber`47 and Kathryn Sanseri`48 from Richard Scales`48

Scrivens Family Lou`47, Bill`48, Martin`53, Norene`56 from Jack Scrivens`52

Carlton Stelzner`47 from Gordon Makinster`48

Ralph Hovis`48 from Joyce (Ameele) Hovis`50

Leland Armstrong`49 from Marlene (Miller) Armstrong`50

Martha (Nickerson) Gumm`49 from Nick Nickerson`52

Marilyn (Elliott) Copple`50 from Helen (Taylor) Blosser`50

Mary Turple`50 from Jean (Blumenschein) Klopfenstein`50

Marlene Hanna`50 from Alice Joyce (Brown) Doumitt`50

George Pezel JHS`51 from JoAnne (Peck) Franklin`51

Yvonne (Harper) Ranger`51 from JoAnne (Peck) Franklin`51

Yvonne (Harper) Ranger`51 from Janette (Entrikin) Sprando`51

Geraldine (Shirley) Stilwell`51 from Shirley (Romtvedt) Vincent`51

Josephine Boyer`52, Patricia Smith`57,Judy Hansen`57 from Sharon (Feammelli) Gunderson`57

Caryl (Coffey) MacMillan`52 from Corene (Akerly) Serres`52

Shirley (Liljeholm) Johnson`52 from Ron Johnson`50

Molly Wright`52 from Gary Sorenson`52

David Hanna`53 from Jim Hanna`50Shirley Ann (Amos)Santell`53 from

John Santell`50

Doris (Aase) Boell`54 from Shirley (Sconce) Boysal`54

Dave Ogdahl`55 from Don and Marcia`55 (Church) Olney`54

Robert Banford`56 from Betty (Hinman) Banford`56

Nancy Hultgren`56 from Val and Joy (Stalzer) Dutson`56

Bill Monte Knapp`56 from Bill Hoover`56

Viole tJulia Louise Wolf Gard Bell Tiniakos`56 from Ed`52 and Beverly (Brickwedel)`56 White

Eddie Nelson`57 from Don Philpott`57

Alice (O’Brien) Wilson`57 from Roxie (O’Brien) Christensen`56

Jim `56 and Jan (Gregory)`57 Nerison from Doug`56 and Karen (Peterson)`57 Sivesind

Jerry Petrie`56 from Roger`50 and Darlene (Petrie) Stafford`51

George Russell`56 from Sandra (Brockbank) Russell`57

Gail (Raforth) Walsh`56 from Robert Walsh`56

Dana (Lukens) Diler`57 from Lila (Ford) Ulrich`57

Rosemary Stanbery`58 from Roberta (Stanbery( Henderson`62

Linda (Goedeck) Allen`59 from Dr. Larry Goedeck`61

Albert Zullo`59 from Otto Papasadero`60

James BF Burnett`60 from Janice (Degermark) Foran`61

Cathie(Nelson) Kortge`60 from Kathleen (McBride) Hammel`60

Bob Battrmann`61 from Diane (Reichlein) Schlack`61

Linda Mae (Tash) Farr`61 from Ed Morgan`61

John Lemnitzer`62 from Kirk Gustafson`62

Dennis Obrecht`63 from Marci (Rydman) Egbert`64

Larry Lindsey`64 from Ray Donnell`63

Don Cordi`65 from Jerry Piro`65

Mike Dillon`65 from Linda (Aurand) McKinney`65

Kathy(McNerney) Kolb`65 from Karen (Kolb) Rudin`62

Kathleen (McNerney) Kolb`65 from Steve Kolb`64

Karen Pearson`65 from Jan Monti`65Bruce Milller`66 from Darrell

Bowen`66Samuel (Terry) Fazzolari`67

from Judy (Fazzolari) Fralia-Mantello`69

Craig Dietrich`69 from Steve Jackson`69

Clarence Bethune`73 from Carl Miley`73

Ronald A. Baker`77 from Peggy (Goughnour) Baker`57

George Ferrell`80 from Kathleen (Mullin) King`80

Margaret Smutz, Latin and German Language from John`60 and Judy (Pollard)`59 Reichlein

Jerry Bosco Art Teacher from Melodie (Stafford) Holliday`73

John Perry Teacher from Shirley (Peterson) Roach`53

Dick Mabry Teacher from Kay (Knotts) Wells`65

GE Pancheau Faculty Member from Deborah Dunlop`70

Honored Sir, With AppreciationDistinguished Franklin alum James R. Wachob, continues his decade-long series of substantial donations back to Franklin through the Alumni Association. In a previous letter, he made it clear that his motivation was an abiding appreciation for the head start in life he had received from his high school teachers. Thank you, Mr. Wachob, Class of 1945

ContributionsContinued from previous page

Hank Panian Honored by CIty of Costa Mesaby Don Driscoll, Class of ‘46

Franklin grad Hank Panian, Class of ‘46 was a recent recipient of the Art of Leadership Award at the 2016 Costa Mesa Mayor’s Celebration. His contributions to the community span 50 years and are numerous: helping Costa Mesa develop its Charter, the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award for foundational work in developing a permanent water supply for Costa Mesa; Orange Coast College distinguished educator; Costa Mesa Historical Society President and later Editor of the Quarterly; organizing a Presbyterian/YMCA after-school tutoring for at-risk middle school students; Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year; author of two sci-fi novels, Cymerian Chapter and Two Ports in a Storm.

Video available at https://youtu.be/0EfhxDKxoDY

Reprinted from Franklin High Post of May 19, 1967

Quakers To Hold Commencement

Exercises At ColiseumCommencement exercises for approximately 510 Franklin seniors

will be held at 8:00 the evening of May 31 at the Memorial Coliseum. The ceremony will last about two hours, and will include musical entertainment, various speakers, and the presentation of diplomas and awards.

The Senior Choir, directed by Mr. John Peery, will present “Mountains.” The Melodeens, senior girls’ ensemble, will sing “There is Sweet Music Here,” accompanied by Mary Ann Rohler. Harold Poujade, soloist, will sing “The Impossible Dream,” accompanied by Sheryl Bartel. Organist will be Mrs. James Culver.

Dr. Laurence E. Winters, Assistant Superintendent, Portland Public Schools, will give the greeting. Students Rick McNerney and Gary Scheuerman will speak on the theme,“The Choice is Yours.” Senior class presidents Scott Shankland and Mike Nakata will lead the flag salute and give the welcome. Principal Arthur Westcott will present the diplomas and awards, and announce scholarship winners.

Junior class student leaders have been invited to usher at the commencement exercises. They were selected by administrators and counselors. Mr. Len Gehrke, FHS science teacher, will supervise the ushering.

Programs are being printed by the School District Print Shop, and are paid for out of Franklin’s supply budget, according to Mrs. Lorraine Miller, head secretary.

Franklin and Jefferson have the distinction of being the first schools in the city to graduate. Jefferson’s commencement will be held at Benson High School.

Attendance will not be limited this year and each senior may invite as many guests as they wish.

Alumni Association Supports Franklinby Lucille (Cole) Davis, 1950 Treasurer

Expenditures of Alumni donations during 2016 were fewer, yet larger. FHSAA financed the purchase of new equipment for the Metal Arts shop for $7,500. We also contributed $18,000.00 to add seating in the new stadium. Alumni are invited to sit in the maroon seats any time they attend a game or track meet in the stadium.

Also, the Board approved $10,000,00 for replacement track equipment (hurdles, high jump pit and pole vault pit and related accessories) not covered by the Construction Bond, nor the PPS budget. Go Quakers!

Want to Represent Your Class?Judy Orem, Data Base Secretary

The FHS Alumni Board is looking for representatives from each class, especially in the years from 1969 to the present. The Data Base Secretary would like your assistance in updating our rolls. The Alumni Association database can help you reach classmates for Reunions and send them the Alumni Post twice each year. E-mail us at [email protected] or call our Message Line 503.972.3396. We appreciate your help. Go Quakers!

15th ANNUAL FRANKLIN HIGH ALL CLASS ALUMNI PICNIC!

WHERE: Oaks Amusement Park, Areas 4 and 6 Foot of SE Spokane Street, Portland, OR Free and Handicapped Parking

WHEN: Friday, July 14th, 2017 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

COST: $20.00 per Person pre-register OR $25.00 day of picnic

The raffle is back! All proceeds benefit FHSAA’s support of Franklin students and teachers.

For added comfort and enjoyment bring lawn chairs and memorabilia to share.

Oaks Park does not allow bringing alcoholic beverages onto the premises. Reminder: Oaks Park requires that service animals be on a leash; no pets.

Alums and guests with vintage cars are encouraged to display them at the picnic.

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 503.972.3396 Website: www.franklinhighalumni.org

PLEASE SEND BACK NO LATER THAN MAY 31, 2017 Oaks Park requires food order 30 days in advance.

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ADDRESS :____________________________________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL _________________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________________

Picnic lunch will be served at 12:30 PM

Pick your lunch: ____ 2 pieces fried chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad ____ 2 slider sandwiches (pulled beef, chicken or pork), condiments, coleslaw, chips Lunches also include watermelon, rolls & butter, ice cream, soft drinks, coffee, and water.

CLASS OF_____________ NUMBER IN GROUP:_______ X $20.00 each = ENCLOSED CHECK $________________________

(Make checks payable to FHS Alumni Association. Write “Picnic” on the Memo Line.)

ADDITIONAL DONATION $ ___________________ (Optional)

Mail to: FHS Alumni Picnic PO Box 86040 Portland, OR 97286

Franklin High School Alumni Association is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization.

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Old Posts and Almanacs Yield History of Franklinby Stu Johnson, ‘50

I wish everyone who has an interest in Franklin High could have the opportunity to browse through the many aged yearbooks we steward in our archives room at the school. There are also hundreds of copies of vintage school newspapers.

There is so much that’s long been forgotten, but comes to light for those who have invested in becoming an Alumni Board Member and have access to our library.

The oldest year book that we have in our collection called the POST dates back to 1916 and is comprised of forty pages and measures six inches wide and nine inches tall. It’s titled January 1916, Vol. 2, so obviously there was at least one predecessor. Most alumni are familiar with “The POST” which we recognize as both the school newspaper and “The ALMANAC” which chronicled the administration, teachers, students, sports, clubs, activities and highlights the events of a particular school year. But did you know that the school newspaper was originally titled “SCHOOL DAZE” (established and first published May 15, 1922) and was published weekly? The money made from sales was used to buy English and history books for the library. All of this changed in 1930 when «THE POST» was adapted as the bannerhead for the newspaper, ditching “SCHOOL DAZE” and yearbooks previously called “The Post” were subsequently and to this day called “ The ALMANAC”, as in Poor Richard’s Almanac, which is another story in itself.

1930 was also the first year that Rose Festival princesses were exclusively selected from the eight Portland public high schools, and unlike today were chosen by student vote. Franklin’s selection from a student body of 1,800 that year was Princess Kathleen Sanders. The ALMANAC describes her as a “Tall, slender, titan blonde.” To the surprise of many, the Festival Committee announced that selection of the Queen would be made by the contestants themselves. Ballots were given to the eight princesses and the Princess from Lincoln High was chosen Queen. I don’t know how Franklin ‘s choice was overlooked ......she was an absolute beauty as the “ALMANAC” portrait attests. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO !

The FHS Alumni Association maintains an archive of various historical items at the school.

We are continually seeking donations of old ALMANAC’S, POSTS and other memorabilia that often lie forgotten in basements, attics or elsewhere. Should any of you have such bygone publications that you’ve stowed away or inherited from a relative and would like to see them protected or even used, please let us know. Donations can be mailed or taken to Franklin High School in care of Joyce Gago, class of ‘54 at the front desk. Thank you.

Do you love life? Then do not squander TIME, for that is the

stuff life is made of.


by April (Whitley) Avery, 1967

Each summer, the FHS Alumni Association hosts a picnic at Oaks Park. This year it will be held on July 14, from 11:00 – 2::00 PM. It’s about catching up with old friends and classmates, a picnic lunch and seeing some vintage cars. Read on for a few tidbits of history about the park. “The Oaks” or “Oaks Park” as we know it, celebrated 100 years of continuous operation in 2005, making it among the oldest in the US.

The opening of the park was timed to accompany the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Expo. It was built by the Oregon Water Power and Railway Company and opened on May 30, 1905 during a period when trolley parks were often constructed along streetcar lines.

Attendance averaged 300,000 visitors annually during its first decade of existence.

The earliest, most popular rides were the Chute the Chutes, a chute ride that whisked the riders down a steep incline plunging into a small man-made lake; the Barrel of Fun, a funhouse which included screaming skeletons, mazes of mirrors, and dark dead-end hallways; and the Mystic River Ride, a boat ride that traveled through darkened tunnels.

Famous acts from around the world, who performed at Oaks included the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the John Philip Sousa Marching Band.

The 1948 Vanport flood submerged Oaks Park for thirty days, killing a third of the bluff’s oak trees, warping most of the rides, and resulting in serious damage to the skating rink. The damage prompted the owners to rebuild the rink floor on airtight iron barrels, which would float in the event of another flood. The

floats worked as planned during the area’s Christmas flood of 1964 and the Willamette Valley Flood of 1996.

Three steam locomotives were kept at Oaks Park for many years, then moved to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in 2012.

You will find a registration form in this newsletter. Cut it out, fill it in, and send with your check for $20.00 per person to the address on the bottom by May 31st. Mark your calendar and be there with us on July 14th. Let’s picnic! Go Quakers!

FHS Annual All Class Picnic at Oaks Park

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