1923
The small building in the back (2 room bungalow) was south of the
Community Hall that was destroyed by the tornado.
The larger building which was 4 rooms was at the location of the
Community Hall. After the school closed it was used as a dance
hall. Later it was torn down and the community hall was built.
Photo courtesy of Special Collections Library at Pittsburg State
University. From Ira Clemens Photograph Album.
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This school was originally the high school and in later years became
the grade school. This was an 8 room building.
At one time in earlier years there was a 2 room bungalow south of
this school building on the same grounds. One end was the
principal's office.
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1941
High School which later became grade school.
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MEMORIES
OF GRADE SCHOOL
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My memory of Franklin was of grade school with
Mr. Ryder playing the piano. The 12th Street Rag was our
favorite. I remember begging him to play it.
Memory of Sherry Pichler Crepinsek
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As I got older
I started school. In 1958 we were using 2 down stair's and one
upstairs's rooms as our classrooms. All were on the south. We did not
have to use the outhouses, but we did use the coal shed. In fact that
was how you knew you had come of age (you were told to carry in buckets
of coal for the heater). Sometimes you would have the honor of
pulling
the rope to ring the bell in the tower or be able to retire the flag
at the end of the school day. The highlight of my school year was when
we had the Christmas programs on the old stage in the southwest upper
room. Memory of Joe Lee Maghe
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I also remember going to my
Dad's soccer games at the Franklin grade school... with their
blue jerseys and red satin like material shorts... many a time
we stood and watched.. Dr. Stumfoll (the Pittsburg optometrist) who
passed away said that's where he first met my Father and he loved those
soccer games..he never failed to ask how he was whenI was in his
office.
Memory of Jo Ann Burgar
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My graduating class from grade
school had a total of 9 students. We attended the 3 room
school house that was just east of 69 Highway. It was such a big
deal when we moved upstairs in the 7th grade. The old swing sets
and merry-go-round where there was no thought of lawsuits and safety
devices
were so much fun. We would swing until we were as high as the top
bar and no one was concerned about falling. It was such fun.
Remember the Christmas programs? Everyone came. And
those costumes ???? Memory of Phyllis Liposek Bitner
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