Franklin School Pictures Of The Month, Spokane, Washington
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NOVEMBER 2009
Here, the entire Franklin student body posed for peace.
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OCTOBER 2009
On September 25, Franklin held its 4th Annual Fun Run. This is the PTG's big fundraiser used for clubs, activities, and fieldtrips. At the Fun Run, Franklin students run to raise bucks. This collective fitness activity is not only fun, but this year students raised $5000. WhooHoo! Photographs by Anne Walter.
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Franklin students recite words of peace, some in various languages. Counselor Anne Walter described some components of peace too.
OCTOBER 2009
On September 21, 2009, Franklin School celebrated Peace Day and commemorated the Franklin Peace Pole. The pole was obtained by principals, Mickey Hanson and Sonya Ault as a tribute to the Franklin students and the need for peace in our world. Printed words in Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and English along each side of the pole read, "May peace prevail on earth." A small gold plaque also states, "Dedicated to the children of Franklin School. May they be peacemakers of the world. Franklin School Principals, May 2009." Historically, Franklin students are no strangers to the attributes of a peaceful world. In 1985, Franklin students took part in the Million Cranes for Peace. Oragami cranes by the box-full were sent to President Reagan... the message was clear, Peace on earth. The Peace Pole resides in the front entrance area of Franklin. Thanks to Kristine Campos for the photos.
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Principal Mickey Hanson explains the importance of Peace Day and dedicates the Peace Pole.
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SEPTEMBER 2009
This shot from the 1963 Franklin graduating class was selected as this month's photo. Golly, fashions have sure changed. Note the pastel colors, knee high dresses, and the white shirts with black ties for the boys. The girls also had white gloves... and you thought Michael Jackson started that trend. Special thanks to Dean Carriveau for this picture.
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August 2009
Vincent van Gogh would probably be jealous. Cool artwork like this can be seen around Franklin charming the place. How many such pieces have adorned the halls at Franklin over the course of a century? Ten thousand? Perhaps a million? This question is anyone's best guess... Do you remember any of your own works that were taped or tacked on the Franklin walls?
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July 2009
This is longtime teacher Joan Yake with some of her students. Due to budget cuts, Joan will be leaving Franklin but will be picked up at Jefferson for next year. Farewell Joan, we will miss you!
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JUNE 2009
This shot, taken June 5th, 2009, is at Claire Haslebacher's retirement farewell. Claire was the assistant librarian at Franklin and will be missed by all. Good luck, Claire!
From left to right: Susan Norton, Becky Davis, Claire Haslebacher , and Shelly Pederson.
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MAY 2009
Franklin School Centennial Parade line-up and first to roll. May 22, 2009. West end of Lincoln Park on 17th Avenue, Spokane.
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One of thousands of smiles observed at the parade. Photo by Wendy Hinckle.