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

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PANTELIS KOTOS 2814 Poplar Street This lad is one of the best students Franklin has ever had. In addition to his su- perb scholastic achieve- ments, Pantelis is on the Junto staff. He intends to study engineering in college. Junto Staff. MAJOR LEACH 1319 N. 11th Street The Major is a friendly guy who has a wide reputa- tion as a fencer. Besides serving as captain of our fencing team, he also was a member of the soccer and track teams. Out of school he is in the National Guard. Fencing; Soccer; Track Teams. RANSOM LEE, JR. Rensie 476 N. Orianna Street Rensie is a soft-spoken, easy-going student-the type that everybody likes. His marks speak well for his scholastic ability. After grad- uation he intends to go to college. JOHN LUCAS Carlows'i 3415 Westmoreland Street Carlows is active in ath- letics. The boys like to have him around because of his fine disposition. He intends to go to college. Good luck! Football Team; Track Team. JOSEPH L. MCDERMOTT icMickn 812 N. Stillman Street Mick is the president of the DE. class. He knows his way around, especially in business. Mick is thinking about joining the Army. Junto Staff. l3 CLINTON MITCHELL SSKitI' 1035 S. 5th Street Kit engages in many ath- letic activities, and is good in all of them. His intelli- gence helps him in these sports as well as in making him a capable leader of the Student Patrol. Baseball; Football; Track Teams; captain, Student Patrol. HARVEY MKQRTON or 1919 Ellsworth Street Mort is a man of many hobbies. His favorite pastime is to build and By model airplanes. In addition, Mort is a member of the Fencing Team. Fencing Team. THOMAS W. MOSS, 3rd iiMossie 408 N. 3lst Street Mossie is a popular and well-known figure at Frank- lin. He has been a credit to our school from the day he arrived. The boys recog- nized his ability by electing him Book President 3 times and then electing him Senior Class President. Track Team; Senior Class President. JAMES MURRAY Calvini' 1801 N. 24th Street Calvin doesn't say much, but we know he has the iigoods. We wish him lots of luck. PAUL A. NEAL Leftyn 1731 Edwin Street Lefty sure knows how to handle tools. His work in the woodshop has been out- standing. He is always will- ing to contribute his share in any school project. After graduation, Lefty hopes to continue his woodshop work. Student Patrol.

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DICK HAWKINS, JR. Hawk 954 N. Hutchinson Street One of the nicest fellows in the class is Hawk. His singing voice is soothing to the ear. Hawk hopes to he- come a professional dancer and singer. We hope he does, too. He was one of the stars in our School Show. Vocal Ensemble. ALVIN HONIGMAN u 8 n 242 Fairmount Ave. Loyalty to the school and its team are Alvin's great contribution to our class. We will miss his jolly per- sonality when he leaves. Soccer Team; Mgr. Foot- ball; Mgr. Basketball. HAROLD JAMES 1717 W. Diamond Street Haroldis interests are many but his favorite hob- by is boxing. Already he is quite a classy hoxer. We wish him lots of success. Student Patrol; Football Team. LEONARD JAMES Bobby 1515 N. Gratz Street Bobby is a familiar sight around Franklin and a wel- come one. He showed he is a master of the gentlemanly art of self defense by win- ning the P.A.L. champion- ship of the city. Student Patrol; Book Presi- dent-lOa, lla, 12a, 12b; Senior Class Treasurer. JAMES JENKINS tlJenks,, 1717 Fairmount Ave. Jenks is outstanding in both football and track. He is the city inter-scholastic champion in the half-mile run. In football he scintil- lates. He made the All- Puhlic Football Team in his last year. Varsity Football; Varsity Tnc . OTIS JOHNSON ilspeed,, 27 N. Sloan Street Speed is just about the right name for Otis. As a member of our track team, Speed won the city title in the 100 and 200 yard runs. On the gridiron his speed came in handy. Swing Band; Student Patrol; Vocal Ensemble; Varsity Football; Varsity Track icath. ROBERT JOHNSON eiRoCki! 2916 W. Susquehanna Ave. Rock likes his sports and loves to play. He was an important member of the only basketball team in Franklinis history to make the play-oEs. He does a swell job in football, too. Varsity Football; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Track. BENJAMIN JONES uLeftyn 610 N. Franklin Street Ben is a fine student and shows fine aptitude along mechanical lines. As an auto mechanic he shines. We wish him lots of luck. Student Patrol; Vice-Presi- dent 11A Book. ROBERT JONES 744 Fairmount Ave. Robert is another one of our many athletes of the graduating class. We all like him because he is so modest about his achievements. Varsity Football; Varsity Track. WALTER T. KLINGER e6Wall '1 1936 W. Girard Ave. Wally is a recent addition to our class and welcome one. The boys recognize the fact that he is a real gen- tleman. He is interested in singing. Vocal Ensemble.

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SYLVESTER PANASOSKY 807 N. Franklin Street Sylvester combines intel- ligence with athletic ability. Coming to Franklin from Kearney School, Syl made himself known in athletic ranks by playing football. In his last term he was most valuable to our great foot- ball team. He hopes to pur- sue his studies at P.M.C. Varsity Football; Chief Jus- tice, Student Court. MICHAEL PAVLICHKOJR. llMike 671 N. Alder Street Mike is outstanding in the field of art. His work has been viewed and praised by students and faculty alike. After graduation, Mike in- tends to go to college and eventually will try for the Naval Academy. WILLIAM PAYNE Billy the Kid'i 1302 Brown Street The iiKid is the kind of person who spreads wit and humor, which contributed no little to our class spirit. He is liked by all who know him. After graduation, Billy will become a mem- ber of the Army. Student Patrol. GORDON SAUL Gordy 804 N. 2nd Street A popular student, Gordy excels in athletics. Football and baseball are his favorite sports. Gordy expects to en- ter college and we'll bet he makes the varsity football team wherever he enrolls. Football; Baseball; Stu- dent Patrol; Book President. CARL H. SELDEN 1500 Swain Street Carl is considered one of our best dressers. His pleas- ant disposition makes him liked by his fellow students. Carl intends to go to col- lege after leaving Franklin. Gym Team; Band. CHARLES R. SMITH Smittyl' 2039 Annin Street Smitty is quite versatile in his accomplishments. He played the baritone sax in the band and in addition played football and table tennis. His cheerful attitude is contagious. J. V. Football; Table Ten- nis; Band. RALPH SMITH Thoma? 2425 W. Huntingdon Street Ralph brightened our days at Franklin because of his cheerful smile. We will all miss him. Student Patrol. NATHARJ SPELLMAN a e 1109-A Ogden Place Nate is another in the long list of boxers who have attended Franklin. He shows promise of climbing high in the art of fisticuffs. We hope he does. WILLARD R. SPENCER Willy 508 N. 18th Street Willy is a prominent member of our D. E. pro- gram. He is also known for his athletic performances, especially on the soccer team. Willy hopes to join the Marines after graduation. Soccer Team; Gym Team. CARL A. STEPHENSON Steve'i 4318 N. 7th Street Franklin produced many fine students and Steve is one of them. Being on the honor roll is no novelty for him. Steve plans to continue his education after gradua- tion. Honor roll four terms.