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

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RUBEN ADKINS, JR. 55 N. Peach Street Ruben is a credit to Franklin. Besides being an outstanding member of the varsity football team, Ruben was one of the quartet on our track team that broke the city record for the half- mile relay. He was elected treasurer of the senior class. His scholastic work was much better than average. Varsity Football; Varsity Track; Senior Class Treas- urer. CHARLES ALLEN nAllen 829-3 Warnock Place Charles knows how to handle himself, especially with the sword. His line dis- position enables him to get along with every typet of person. Best wishes, Allen. Fencing Team. CLEVELAND ALSTON llCleIJ 1206 N. Hutchinson Street Cle is one of Franklinis many all-around athletes. He is a real specialist in fenc- ing. After graduation Cle intends to apply for Oilicers Candidate School in the Navy. Varsity Track; Fencing Team; Soccer Team. JAMES ANDREWS tNapoleon Moorei llNate,, 1327 N. 13th Street A man of many interests is Nate. The girls think he is the best dancer in town. He is very popular with his classmates. President 93 Book; J. V. Football. ROOSEVELT ARCHIE iiArchiebald 1638 N. 11th Street Although he is quite talk- ative, Archiehald is always ready to listen and learn. We wish him lots of success. Student Patrol. terms. 22 LESTER BARRON lislimY, 245 N. 10th Street Slim is the type of per- son who is friendly with everyone. For this reason we all like and respect him. Good luck to a fine fellow. RICHARD H..BENTON 917 N. Hutchinson Street Richard ought to make a good lawyer for he can talk himself into and out of any situation. He is deeply in- terested in advancing him- self and hopes to go to col- lege. DAVID BETHA, JR. eCBetI! 473 N. 4th Street Bet is always willing to help others in a tight spot. He likes all sports. We will all miss him after gradua- tion. In his sophomore year he made the honor roll which is quite an accom- plishment. Vice-President 11A Book. WILLEAM N. BING oopie 1420 N. Perth Street Poopie combines good scholarship with athletics. He made the honor roll in his sophomore year. In ad- dition he participated in football and was a member of our track team. 2nd Team Football; Track Team. FRED BLYTHER 1120 S. 23rd Street We could write a whole page about Fred. There isnit much in Franklin that Fred hasnit had a hand in. Yet with all these activities Fred is an unassuming and quiet person. If anyone deserves a break in life, it's Fred. We wish him well. Cross - Country, Basketball and Truck Teams; J. V. Soccer; Editor-in-Chief of Junto; Senior Class His- torian; Vocal Ensemble; President llA Book.

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Our own Bill Cody, an outstanding academic student and President of the StudentAssociation, brought fame and glory to F ranklin by winning the city- wide llI Speak for Democracyll contest in which representatives from all the Public and Parochial High Schools competed. By winning this contest, Bill not only won for himself a four-year scholarship to the University of Pennsyl- vania but also won for the school a handsome radio-television set. In passing, we must mention Mr. Rosenberg, popular and capable English teacher, who coached Bill. On Jan. 19, 1950, four Heet-footed Blue and Gold spike and shoe men competed in the Annual Inquirer Track Meet held in Convention Hall. They were Ruben Adkins, Wardlaw Hall, James Jenkins and Otis Johnson. F ranklin was once again put in the limelight when these speed merchants established a new record for the four-lap relay. For the second consecutive year our basketball team participated in the playoffs. Bob Gainey and John Chaney were unanimous choices for the All- Public High team. Leon Whitley, Moses Rice, Bob Black, and Freddie Blyther comprised the other starters. Loyal followers of the squad will long remember those exciting basketball games, especially the championship play-olfs. Our assemblies, led by genial Mr. Allen, continued to be of high calibre and were the scene of many spirited pep-rallies. Versatile Mr. Hamilton spread enthusiasm and spirit among the student body with his original cheers and songs. To the faculty and Dr. Horowitz, we wish to say good-bye and good luck. We sincerely hope we will profit by our experiences at Franklin. 2 I

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BENJAMIN BOWMAN iiSkeeteri, 1931 N. Lambert Place Skeeter proves that good things come in small pack- ages. Besides playing on the soccer team and being a member of the cross-country team, Skeeter really achieved a llrepl, as a master fencer. He was the state champ in the 1950-51 season. His name also appeared on the honor roll in his 113 term. Fencing; Cross-Country and Soccer Teams. HERBERT CURTIS BOYD ilHerb'i 2149 N. Sharswood Street Herb is a most likeable chap. He knows what he wants and generally gets it. After graduation Herb plans to enter the Navy. Vocal Ensemble. JERRY BRADLEY ilSonny Boy'i 1221 W. Stiles Street Sonny Boy is a good name for Jerry. His constant flow of humor makes him popu- lar with the boys. We will miss his jokes after he leaves. Student Patrol. EDWARD A. BROWN 008i! Ed,, 807 E. Hutchinson Place Ed is another true Frank- linite. His activities around the school cover a lot of ter- ritory. The seniors thought so much of his ability that they elected him senior class president. He was also se- lected as school representa- tive to the Interscholastic League. Book President 6 times; Lieut., Student Patrol; Senior Class President. CHARLES BURTON iuslimyi 1923 N. 13th Street Y Students like Charles give Franklin a fine reputation. He is gentlemanly at all times and commands the re- spect of his fellow students. May your future be bright. Student Patrol. 23 ROBERT VICTOR CARR King Foxy Flauop 1024 Melon Street King Foxy made a lot of lasting friendships during his stay at Franklin. After graduation Robert plans to help Uncle Sam by going into the Army. Student Patrol; Manager, Baseball Team. JOHN CHANEY iiCherokee 1707 Ellsworth Street John is a linatural at has- ketball. He was one of the outstanding performers of our famed basketball team. His playmaking and sharp shooting was truly remark- able. In addition Cherokeels joviality is infectious. Varsity Basketball; Presi- dent, 1013 Book. WILLIAM CHASE 2Joe Cefus 209 Norton Street Joe Cefus, the facetious one, is capable of making you laugh no matter how melancholy you feel. In these troubled times we ap- preciate fellows like Wil- liam. Vice-Pres. 12A Book. THEODORE COFIELD llTedd !! 1917 Brown Street Teddy is one of Frank- linls many fine boxers. He reached the finals in the 1950 Golden Gloves Tourna- ment. Courage should be his nickname. Vocal Ensemble. JOSEPH E. COLBERT ISFil,, 1707 Olive Street Joe is a chap who has a lot of understanding. For this reason he gets along well with everyone. This quality will prove an asset in later life. Vice-Pres., 118 Book.