John MacLeod

Dory, or do you prefer Dorica.  What a great picture of your outdoor Menorah.  Too bad the winds and tides relandscaped your front yard.  Hope all is well for the holidays in Ketchican.

John

John MacLeod

One thing I have always been proud of is the multi-ethnicity of Franklin.  I believe it has stood me in good stead when dealing with the variety of nationalities and religions that make up our population.

...............John

Ric Rivera

The updated cover page for the Facebook class site that is only open to class members, you'll have to answer a couple of fun trivia questions though not required that only Quakers would know. 

It is booked and official. See you there at The Canal at Ballard Locks (formerly Hiram's) on the 25th. Stay tuned in for Friday's Class Night on the 24th and other ongoing developments here and on FB. 

Al Ovadia

Fantastic shot Ric. 

So excited and so looking forward to next year's reunion. So many memories to re-kindle that have become fuzzy over time, especially since moving to California (1974).

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE.

MAY THE COMING YEAR BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. 

Susan Niven

Wishing everyone a very safe, peaceful and prosperous 2018.

Robert W Talbot

Happy New Year to all my fellow Alums. I can't believe it's been 50 years, a half century since we put on the cap and gown. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and hearing the stories 50 years produces.

Ric Rivera

I've enjoyed all the posting in 2017 and since. I wish you all no, I decree you have all good choices that are on the side of being positive in 2018 !!!

And a toast to the sparkles in the sky, those of us living and those in memory no longer with us.................

Judith E. Payne

Happy New Year to all of you from Judy, way up in frigid New Hampshire (minus 17 this morning)!  I’ll see you all in August at our reunion!  I do read many of your posts and love how our class keeps in touch and supports each other so well.  You all have a place in New Hampshire if you get this far!  Judy 

Ric Rivera

For those who don’t have Facebook, posted here from “Franklin High School Quakers Class of 68 50th Reunion Seattle” Facebook group site.

Happy New Year 2018 to All!!! Since November there were a number of sub, a main committee and another meeting with The Canal, at Ballard Locks representative. Getting into the heart of what, "Work In Progress" brings about advancing towards a desired end result. As mentioned in the FB group Description Column to the right under Members. Which includes our Night Saturday Aug 25th at "The Canal" it is solely reserved no pulling back now.

>> Our next 7th main meeting to take place January 16th 2018 at 12 noon. <<

So here are some real event statics about "The Canal":
1. Large tables seat 10 on 3 levels (see video)
2. 60 on the main floor (hardwood)
3. 140 total on 2 levels (carpet)
4. 60 establishment parking spaces
5. Additional adjacent Metered parking slots to the east along Ballard Locks until 8 pm

Timeline
Doors open 5:30 pm
Event starts 6:00pm 
Event ends 11:00 pm
planning in all stages remain fluid until further notice.

The screen shot of the video “The Canal” from July 25^th meeting with CEO Marcia Beinn Evans FHS ’70 alumni.

If the above hyperlink in the video when you hover doesn't work, the link below will work or copy to your browser search field.  On the FB group page you might have to sign in and or join page or create FB profile .

(addendum: then click this link if on Facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/100010183596399/videos/571163679899747/

Marlene J Souriano (Souriano-Vinikoor)

Can’t access video of the Canal restaurant. 

Ric Rivera

Alrighty right! ....FYI as of the Marlene's message 11-12-18, the CANAL video NOW HAS LINKAGE TO THE WEB of that date. Re-edited message reads "If the above hyperlink in the video when you hover doesn't work, the link below will work or copy to your browser search field.  On the FB group page you might have to sign in and or join page or create FB profile."               ~ active link below ~

(addendum: then click this link if on Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/100010183596399/videos/571163679899747/

I apologized as initially meant as a non-working screen shot but, what do I know? I like things to work and have my milk and cookies too! LoL   Happy Viewing and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018.

Kevin P Gow

Hi Gang,

For all you Sharples folks who have younger siblings, the other day I met a former Sharples science teacher who is still around.  Your sibs might remember Miss Benson.  I can't remember what her married name now is but if you'd like to get in contact, she volunteers on occasion at the Assistance League of Seattle Thrift Shop, 1415 N 45th St in Seattle, (206) 547-4680.  I'm sure she would appreciate hearing from some of her former students.

Paul Nogaki

Speaking of Sharples, a few years back I happened to meet a man whose last name is Sharples. Since that's not a common last name I enquired, and yes, he is a grandson of Dr. Caspar W. Sharples, from whom the school gets its name! I asked him how his family felt about the school board's action to rename the school after a community activist. He said that the family was very hurt, and it was an unexpected rough slap in the face. 

What most don't know is that the school was named after a Seattle doctor who was consistently giving his free time and resources to help those in the inner city community and could not afford doctor bills. 

How do I know this? My dad's family was one of those in the Japanese community, and he always told my sister and I about the wonderful selfless doctor, and reminded us that we were mispronouncing the good doctor's name. For those who haven't heard, we always mispronounced it as 'Sharp-less,' but it was apparently an English name from Lancashire or Scotland, pronounced 'Shar-pulls,' as if it were the plural of Sharple.

Susan Niven

Susan Niven

Ric Rivera

Please come and say Hi.

~ $5 Friday and $90 Saturday for each person ~

~ Come as you are dress comfortably - It’s summertime ~

~ Donations are always gladly accepted ~

* Make out checks to “FHS Reunion”

Send to: David Azose 8451 SE 68th Street, Ste 200 Mercer Island, WA 98040

Steve Condiotty - Questions and Concerns

1-425-445-4025

Friday, August 24
5:00 pm at the Franklin Gym - Franklin vs Garfield Basketball!
Evening social follows at the home of Marcia Ray King at 7:00 pm
Details to follow

Saturday, August 25, 2018
The Canal - 5300 34th Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107

(**NOTE: Postcard you'll be getting has the wrong address, above is correct**)

6:00 – 11 pm 

Buffet Dinner Social

Champagne toast

Music by classmates social and dancing

Details to follow

Ric Rivera

Get a more in-depth view of The Canal in photos.

Saturday night’s informal social at The Canal will be our last summer day to gather. The venue is a nookery of sorts if you will with four levels providing ten at a table. See pictures 11 -13 and 18-20 and 26. Main floor entrance viewed from inside pictures 21-25.

Outside Lanai, offers up for quiet conversations, the fresh summer atmosphere, and the tinge of the seashore nearby. See pictures 1 through 5.

The Remembrance, Reflection, and Memorial on the 4^th level. See pictures 14 through 17. We honor the class of 1968, and our departed - has been 50 years. Going to borrow the saying, “The whole world is watching,” a pivotal year indeed. Champagne toasts are in order. 

Don Lorenz

Sorry, but I will be fly fishing in Alaska. Somebody have a single malt scotch "neat" for me.

Thanks,

Don Lorenz

Dorica Rockwell (Jackson)

Where are you fishing out of? We are in Ketchikan.

Robert W Talbot

Don’t fall in Don. That water is mighty cold in the far North. As I haven’t had a drink of alcohol in 17 years, I’ll have a water with ice and a twist and raise it in your honor.  I admire your choice of drink and the only way to drink it; neat. Enjoy Alaska!

Dorica Rockwell (Jackson)

I did not notice before that it was fly fishing.  Fly fishing is probably not as risky as seining, Gill-netting or trolling since one is not out on the high seas.  

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Hello Everyone.  We have recently been joined by Don Lorenz and Linda Kinney (Gauthun).  Please welcome them warmly to this website.  Thanks.

Susan Fannan (Kaeser)

I just found out that Iris Rose Salter passed away on Sept. 24, 2016 from complications of Dementia. 

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Thanks Susan.  I had heard from Micheline that Iris had passed, but couldn't find confirmation.

Ric Rivera

"Here lies your great-grandparents, grandparents, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, your neighbors and comrades. We honor them for their service and sacrifice." 

The 1932 American Doughboy sculpture was outdoors at the Seattle Center's Veterans Hall and relocated to Evergreen Washelli.

From washelli.com /the-doughboy/ - It is interesting to note that the statue’s original site (what is now Seattle Center) was once the original land claim of Seattle pioneer David Denny, who lived with his family in a cabin near that very location as early as 1857. As coincidence would have it, David and Louisa Denny also owned the land where the “Doughboy” stands now. They indeed founded Oak Lake Cemetery, which was later renamed Washelli.