Aviation High School Alumni
Long Island, New York (NY)
Franklin Bailey
Aviation High School
Class of 1968
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FRANKLIN'S PROFILE
| First Name | Franklin |
| Last Name | Bailey |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1968 |
| Gender | Male |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | LA |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | Dentist |
| Married | Yes |
| Favorite School Memory | I just enjoyed going to school everyday, I was so excited when I was accepted at Aviation H.S. In fact I never missed a day of school except during the teachers strike and transit strike's. Every student had the same interest, PLANES! Also there was never any racial problems at the school. Everybody got along great. And when I was there we had a good mix of all the races, Black,White, Hispanic,and Asian. Also the teacher's were excellent, they really know there trade. And many were veterans of W W 11. Some shop teachers would tell us stories of there combat roles during missions flying in B17 bombers. In fact during my attendance at Aviation(1965-1968) the Principal was Frank Woehr, who flew B17's during the war. Also I like the uniforms and the patches on the uniform stating your class rank. And seniors had blue ties and blue belts. Also the shop coveralls where cool with the green wings sewed on the back. There are so many great memories at Aviation H.S., I could write all day about them. But I must list one more. When I was a Senior, I received Wings during a Wing ceremony, and they were pinned on by a graduate of the Class 0f 1965 at Aviation H.S. who received the medal of honor for combat in Vietnam. His Name was Robert Omalley, and I was so proud to have my wings pinned on by him. Prior to the Wing ceremony there was a parade around the school in which all the students marched. I've been to many schools after graduating from Aviation, but this sc...(read more) |
| About Me | Became a dentist Served over 20 yrs in U.S. Navy Reserves as a dental officer with the rank of 06(captain) . Practice 1yr with U.S. Public Health Service as Chief Dental Officer. New Orleans Job Corps Dentist Had a private pratice of dentistry for over 26 years Currentl...(read more) |
Class of 1968 Alumni
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Class of 1988
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Class of 1961
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Class of 1982
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Class of 1966
Glenn Reeves
Class of 1976
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Class of 1983
Garry Dragos
Class of 1973
Michael Gannuscio
Class of 1977
Frank Coniglio
Class of 1983
Rajeev Peters
Class of 1979
Penny Graff
Class of 1983
Sarjeel Sayeed
Class of 2023
Tony Saccullo
Class of 1975
Jose Jose Valentin
Class of 1981
Jasmin Valencia
Class of 1995
Frank Tumminello
Class of 1964
Robert Borrero
Class of 1985
Michael Johnson
Class of 2004
Recent Class of 1968 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1968 Reunion for Free
Class of 1966 - Attend the 2019 Graduation
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Nov 09, 2017
Description: Giving Back to AHS. We plan to give at least two tool boxes to the 2019 Grads., but if we can give more your donations w...(read more)
Reunion: Class of '69
Invited Classes: 1968, 1970
Description: Presently, gathering interest for a reunion for the Class of 1969.
Class of 74 ,40 Year Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Description: We had a great turnout for our 30th,we now know more classmates and it would be a larger turnout