Fram Illustrations by Walter Farrell

Walter Farrell created several illustrations for the Fram, a publication created by the students of Sandusky High School, during the academic year 1904-1905. (At the time, the Fram was a journal published several times during the school year.) On the heading of the page about athletics, Walter drew a variety of pieces of athletic equipment as well as books, on either side of the decorative title of “Athletics.”

In the “School Notes” feature of the Fram, interesting bits of information were reported about current Sandusky High School students and alumni. “Exchanges” told about student publications from other schools and colleges. Walter created the illustrations for each of these Fram features.

Sadly, Walter Farrell passed away on April 30, 1905 after an illness of more than a year. He would have graduated with the Sandusky High School class of 1906. He was sadly missed by his classmates. Even after his death, Walter’s illustrations continued to appear in the Fram. A touching tribute to him appeared in the June 25, 1907 issue of the Sandusky Star Journal. His funeral was held at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, with his classmates serving as pallbearers. Father William Murphy officiated at the funeral.