Benjamin Franklin High School - Electron Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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IOHN BELL HEAD 1631 N. 19TH STREET Commercial Vaux Ir. High John was a lieutenant in the Chris Perry Drum and Bugle Corps, and was well known around the school, He could always be identified by the stack of books he carried with him. We wonder if he ever read them! If the answer is yes, we are expecting to hear of him as Professor John Bell in the future. Activities: Football. JAMES BRADLEY PEE WEE 1225 N. IESSUP STREET Electrical Construction Stoddart Ir. High Although small in stature, Pee Wee was great in char- acter. His good disposition and friendly manner made him popular and well liked by his classmates. His good work in our Canteen was a distinct asset to Ben Franklin High. His genial manner and friendliness Will make him a welcome addition to any society he may frequent. Activities: Student Council, Canteen Committee, Book President. JUDAH BROG GENE 844 N. 5TH STREET Academic Stoddart Ir. High Gene was known as the best student in the class. His success in the academic field has been phenomenal. Despite the fact that Gene had to work after school he was always wide awake and ready with his work in the classroom. He was not only a good student, but also one of the gang and participated in all pranks. He was the originator of a petition which was given to a teacher and became the best prank of the term. Gene expects to enter the University of Pennsyl- vania to study law. Franklin is certainly going to miss a great fellow and a fine student. Activities: President of Correspondence Club, Asso- ciate Justice on Student Court, Record Book Staff, Iunto. ROBERT BROWN BOB 1714 N. 19TH STREET Academic Vaux Ir. High As a graduate of the Vaux Jr. High Brown came to us as a person determined to reach the top in scholastic standing. He not only accomplished this, but also be- came the friend of everyone. His earnest efforts to make good will bring him much success in the future. Brown's favorite pastime is Girls and Dancing. Activities: Record Book, Iunto, Temple Scholarship candidate, Student Association.

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HARRY ADAMS BOB 1335 BRANDYWINE STREET Electrical Construction Stoddart Ir. High Bob always got along fine with everyone. He is noted for his fine record for attendance and promptness. We are all confident that Bob will make good in life if he just stays as he is. BURTON CHARLES BARRISH BURT 200 BROWN STREET Academic Kearney Burt was the kind of boy that took part in every school activity that came up. He was an exceptionally good artist and as proof of this he designed and painted a Christmas window for our school. He was also one of the pioneers of the School canteen. Says Burt of Franklin: It's a swell school. Says Franklin about Burt: He's a swell guy. Good luck, Burt. Activities: Senior Class secretary, Record Book staff. Iunto staff, Canteen chairman, Track team, Student Patrol, Student Council. ALLEN BAXTER BUS 518 PARRISH STREET Mechanic Arts Northeast High Running fast and playing football was Bus's most enjoyable activity. He was always smiling and ready to take part in school affairs. The halls of Ben Franklin will miss him and so will all the fellows. Lots of luck, Bus. Activities: Football, Track. BERNARD BAXTER DESPERATE HOOKS 2127 N. VanPELT STREET Machine Construction FitzSimons Ir. High Hooks is one of the hipsters of the class, a fine dresser, and always ready to deal out the jive. For his gay and pleasant personality he is well liked and Will be missed by the members of his class. His favorite pastime is dancinqeand girls! Activities: Lieutenant of Student Patrol. FRANKLIN ALMANAC Paqel4

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THOMAS COOPER BIRD 1922 N. CROSKEY STREET Industrial Vaux Ir. High Bird is one of the most silent men in our class. He is very efficient in the auto mechanic shops and expects to go into business torthimself. We will all remember him as a swell fellow, who always backed up the school. Activities: Iunio. EDWARD DARDEN EDDIE. IR. 2144 W. ELLSWORTH STREET Industrial Barratt Jr. High Eddie was a very popular boy among the students, here at Franklin, and also at William Penn. He was a member of our fencing team and expects to go into industry as a machinist after graduation. Activities: Fencing Team. FRANK DIAMOND FRANK 1101 N. 3RD STREET Academic Penn Treaty Frank was among the best students in the class, ex- celling in geometry and trigonometry. He was also an excellent artist and did much to portray his ability. Most of the fellows will agree that Frank was a swell guy despite the fact that he was one of the puqilists; of the class. JULIUS ELLIOTT IULES 1864 N. DARIEN STREET Mechanic Arts Penn Treaty Ir. High Julius, one of our few Mechanic Arts students! is a popular and diligent fellow. Julius came to us from Penn Treaty, from which he graduated with honors. He is interested in sports and spent some time on our Track and Football teams. His objective in life is to become an Aeronautical engineer. Since he is such a pleasant fellow with a nice personality, he should not have much trouble in reaching his goal. Good luck, lules. Activities: Record Book, Football, Track. FRANKLIN ALMANAC Page 16