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

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JESSIE L. JOHNSON JESS 2423 W. MASTER STREET Vaux Machine Construction Iess was a very popular fellow around the school. He was a very reliable member of the shop courses, and in extra-curricular pursuits won the approval of all. Ability and necessity dwell near each other. Activities: Vice-President of school, Boxing, Inquirer A. A. Tournament. EDWARD B. JONES CHINK 2501 W. INGERSOLL STREET Vaux Machine Construction Chink has a great hobby-photography, and he is very good at it. He is also well known for his snappy sense of humor, and is always at his best in making witty remarks. On his more serious side he is a fine mechanic and shows excellent ability in all his shop work. Best of luck, old chap. AARON KATZ KATZIE 567 N. 15TH STREET Stoddart Academic Katzie, or Slim, as he claims his family calls him, is best known to the boys as the fellow who is always joking around. He did very well for himself as business manager of the Iunto, and played a very large part, in the formation of the new printed Iunto. He was a fine student as well, and a friend of all. He gained the award of Kite and Key. Activities: Student Patrol, Business manager of Iunto, Year Book, Boxing. GEORGE H. KEEN. IR. HANDSOME 127 SPRING GARDEN STREET Stoddart Aero George was one of the outstanding aeronautics stu- dents of our class. He was instrumental in the tuning up and running of our two planes in the courtyard during the first Franklin air show. Because of his devotion to practical school work George did not find much time for extracurricular activities. FRANKLIN ALMANAC PageZZ

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EARL HARRIS 2245 WHARTON STREET Barrett Academic Earl is one of our best academic students. He is earnest, and since he recovered from his sleeping sickness m he has progressed with excellent speed. Earl was one of the best pole vaulters on our track team. He wants to specialize in physical training at Howard University. His spare time is generally taken up with athletics and photography. Activities: Cross Country, Truck, Photography. BERNARD HAYES HAPPY 1435 MONTROSE STREET Barrett Electrical Construction Happy was very active in Franklin school matters. He was cm honorary member of the student council for two years and was nominated for the presidency of the school, but lost out on a very small margin to Milton Maqarill. In addition to his normal curricular activities he participated in or number of sports. Con- tentment Opes the source of every joy. Activities: Football, Boxing, Track. EZEL HOYE LITTLE 2225 N. CAMAC STREET Stoddurt Academic Ezel is the tiniest member of our graduating class, but what he lacks in stature he certainly makes up in other ways. His brain power is at least capacious. and he has aspirations toward becoming famous in medi- cine. Ability is c: poor man's wealth; they conquer who believe they can. Activities: Student Council. WALTER JACKSON HEADS 1622 FITZWATER STREET Barrett Electrich Construction Some of us used to call Heads the loudest of the class. However much he tried he wasn't able to reach that A on his report. But we certainly have to give him credit for trying. He and Happy Hayes we named the Insepqrables. None but the fool is always right. Activities: Football, Boxing. Page 21 1946

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JOSEPH P. KEENE IOE 2012 RIDGE AVENUE Vaux Academic George was always a nicely dressed, well-mannered fellow, a gentleman in all respects. Though primarily an academic student George's interests did not con- fine themselves entirely to book study. He was fond of model air planes, played the violin nicely and had a vivid interest in sports, even expressing a desire to play football in college. Activities: Track, School orchestra, Photography. JOHN C. KRESCHICK HICK 1243 N. MASCHER STREET Penn Treaty Machine Construction What makes Hick run? He says it's trying to get to class on time. He looks forward to his life as a millionaire playboy, bright lights and gay nights are his speed, a chauffeured limousine with all the other trimmings. But, seriously, we didn't have a finer chap than Hick. A good student, congenial friend and all around school citizen, he carries with him the best wishes of every one of his classmates. Activities: Locker room guard in Gym. GEORGE LEE G.B. 1911 N. VANPELT STREET Barrctt Commercial George is very interested in commercial subjects at Franklin. He also plays a mean trumpet in the school band. He wants to go to Temple University and take up Commercial Law. Actixiities: Student Patrol, Basketball, School Band. MILTON MAGARILI. MICKEY 712 POPLAR STREET Stoddart Academic Stoddart's loss was Franklin's gain upon the advent of Mickey. This lanky, iour-letter athlete has such a radiant personality that he brought under his peculiar spell all who came in contact with him. Because of his cool head and clear thinking Mickey wins the respect of all. He became President of the school without question, was captain of the football team and basketball team. He won for himself the distinctive place of gaining 125 blood donors when the drive was on. Although a fellow of great ability, Mickey is modest, unassuming and, in every sense, a gentleman. Activities: President of school, justice of court, editor of Iunto, secretary of graduating class, representative of interscholastic league, junior varsity baseball, basketball, track, co-captain of Varsity football, cham- pion of varsity baseball, varsity basketball, All- public football, Checker champ. Page 23 1946