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

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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.

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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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CHARLES CRAWFORD uKid Slaughter 623 Parrish Street Charles is very well thought of by his many friends at Franklin. We hope he continues to be as popular as he Was at Frank- lin. Good luck. CLARENCE DANIELS iiDanny 2155 N. 12th Street Danny is ever ready to do a guy a favor if at all pos- sible. He is as dependable as the Rock of Gibraltar. 1. V. Football; President, 9A Book. 1204 Fairmount Avenue Muscles is of the opinion that a good education is val- uahle. By being on the honor roll several times he has proved the point. His interests are versatile. President 10A and 10B Books; Student Assn.; 2nd Team Basketball; Junto Stan. WILL DAVIS Bill ! 910-A Ogden Place When it comes to snappy dressers, Billy has no equal. No wonder the girls find him so attractive. He is a regular guy and a good sport. ARTHUR P. DELEAVER 3SDeeD! 2342 Sharswood Street Dee was one of our best cross-country performers. He likes sports and partici ates in practically all of em. Nice going, Dee. Cross - Country; Varsity Track; 2nd Team Fencing. 24 RUBEN ENGLISH tlAbe,, 1536 Cabot Street A quiet type is Ruben but one who has determination and the will to get what he wants. He is very fond of sports especially football and basketball. 2nd Team Football. THEODORE ERWIN Muscles 910 N. Sanain Street Besides being one of the outstanding students of the class; Muscles engages in many other activities. On the gym team he is a standout and also is on the Junto and Almanac Stuns. He plans to become a physical education teacher after grad- nation. Gym Team; Associate Edi- tor, Junto; Almanac Staff. BENJAMIN FOLK uBennyn 1310 Parrish Street Benny is a quiet, well- mannered student who has a knack for making friends. He is a swell guy to know. He, too, participates in various activities around the school. He intends to go to college. 2nd Gym Team; Junto Stalf; French Club. SPENCER EDWARD FORD ilittle Bones 1421 Watts Street Spencer has a lot of native intelligence and latent abil- ity. Watch out when he gets starteds We wish him happy days ahead. Varsity Football. ROBERT GAINEY GtBobii 1724 South Street Bob is one of the few Franklin High players to make the All-Public basket- ball team. We consider him one of the best high school players in the state. In nd- dition Bob is an excellent student and takes his studies very seriously. He plans to go to college upon gradua- tion. Varsity Basketball Team.