Class of 1960 and Class of 1975 Schedule Reunions for 2010

2010 will see the 50th reunion of the Class of 1960 on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Holiday Inn at the Portland International Airport. A classmates and family picnic will be held on Sunday, June 27 at Creston Park on SE 44th and Powell. For more information, please visit http://www.fhs60pdx.lifequarters.com/ or email canmarto@aol.com.

The Class of 1975 will celebrate their 35th reunion on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Shenanigans in the Red Lion Jantzen Beach Hotel. For more information and to update your contact information, please email dcaputo@teleport.com

If any other Quaker classes are planning reunions in 2010, please contact the FHSAA at franklinalum@hotmail.com and we will post your reunion information on the website at http://www.franklinhighalumni.org/.

Thank You Class of 1959

A big thank you goes out to the Class of 1959 for their generous donation of $1,930.00 to the Franklin High School Alumni Association. The class held their 50th reunion on Friday and Saturday, August 14th and 15th, 2009. Individual class members donated a total of $1,175.00 and an additional $755.00 was raised from a raffle at the reunion. The Class of 1959's gift will help the FHSAA continue its' mission of assisting the current faculty and students of Franklin High School as well as keeping graduates of Franklin in touch through the alumni newspaper and other alumni events . "If it's for Franklin, we're all for it" is the spirit of the Class of 1959. Happy 50th reunion to each and every class member.

Oaks Park Gathering 2009

Quaker alums gathered for the annual alumni picnic on Friday, July 10, 2009. The weather was just right, the food was delicious and the company was perfect. Classmates from the 30s to the 70s met to visit and reminisce about days gone by. If you missed this year's picnic, plan to attend next year on Friday, July 9, 2010. We hope to see you there under the oaks.

Spring 2009 School Clean-up a Success

Thank you to all the staff, students, alums and friends of Franklin who helped out on Spring Clean-up Day, Saturday, May 16, 2009. The weather cooperated and provided clear, sunny skies and warm temperatures as volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Because of their efforts, the campus looks great.

Just Desserts - An Evening of Art, Sweets and More

Franklin alums are reminded of the first school-wide fundraising event for Franklin High School, "Just Desserts", on Saturday, April 18, 2009, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This event will be held in the Bossanova Ballroom at 722 E. Burnside (http://www.eastburnside.com/). Art by Franklin students and staff, parents, alums and the local art community will be offered for sale. There will also be a raffle and lots of delicious desserts for sampling. Proceeds from the event will suport the school's visual/performing arts department and the activities of the Franklin PTA.

Tickets are $15.00 per person and are available by visiting www.franklin.pps.k12.or.us and clicking on the "Just Desserts" link. With each ticket purchased you are entered into a drawing to win 25 Oregon scratch-off lottery tickets.

For more information or to volunteer, sponsor the event or donate a piece of art, please contact Tammy Carpenter, Franklin parent and event chair, at tcarp@hevanet.com or (503)232-5152.

Don't miss this opportunity to indulge your sweet tooth, check out some great art and support Franklin High School.

Class of 1964 Reunion Planning Meeting

The Class of 1964 is hosting a reunion planning meeting Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Eastmoreland Golf Club. All interested class members are invited to attend and share their ideas. For more information, please contact Claudette Ebi Naylor at (503)256-2088.

Searching for a Photo of "The Speck"

Claudette Ebi Naylor ('64), is looking for a photograph of the old Speck restaurant. Quakers of a certain age may remember this famous Portland landmark. A popular gathering spot on the east side, the restaurant was located where SE Powell, Foster Road and 50th all met. If you have a photograph, please contact Claudette at (503)256-2088.