Oldest former student at reunion

Adam LaRose, 100, was the oldest student at the Franklin Independent School's 47th reunion held May 28 at the Franklin Volunteer Fire Company. LaRose was a member of the class of 1926 at the school which closed in 1958. There were 131 attendees at the reunion. In 1997, the group voted to begin meeting every three years. Charles Fritz, president, right, presented the book, "I Spy Spectacular," to LaRose, which will be donated to the Franklin Elementary School Library.