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

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ROBERT FORD scBobbyn Newton Jr. High Bobby is really a comi- cal lad who has a very pleasing appearance. He was secretary of Student Council and also a mem- ber of last yearls Varsity Basketball Team. He plans to enter Cheyney State Teacher College in the Fall term. WILLIAM D. HOLLOWAY SbBill,, 1008 W'. Montgomery Ave. Bill, who is one of the more popular boys of the graduating class, played t arsity Football during his senior year. He was Capt. of the Student Patrol for two terms and Vice-Presi- dent of his class. Bill majored in cabinet mak- ing and hopes to open a business of his own upon leaVing school. We all wish you luck, 6iBillW NATHANIEL IZZARD 5ENa'e,9 Nate amuses himself by playing basketball, foot- ball, swimming and base- ball, which he likes very much. In his Junior year at Franklin, he served as Vice-President of his class and was a member of the Student Patrol. He would like to be successful in becoming one of the eounc tryis richest men in the cabinet making category. EDW'ARD JACKSON iiEddie He also came to Frank- lin from Barrett Junior High. While at Franklin he was one of our great track men and a big poli- tician, who knows the an- swer to everything. He only wants two things in life-Money and Girls. His ambition is to be a big time executive. JAMES FJONES lth'mmyi, 510 N. 9th Street Jimmy was a very ar- tive student in school sports and in the Student Association and Student Patrol. He also was a mem- ber of the Current Events Club. Jimmy, who has been a member of the auto mechanic course, shows favorable promise of being tr very good mechanic. He was rhosen for S. A. BK. President in his 123 term. Football. 949-50-51. Base- ball. 49. SHELTON JONES 5oReds,, 707A Jessup Place Shelton is one of lhl' seniors with a very nim- personality, and was well liked by his fellow stu- dents. He played JV foot- ball and was on the cross- ruuntry team in his sopho- more year. He was on the student patrol and made the rank of lieutenant. W'uuld like to be a ma- chinist. V'lLLlAM T. KEMP iiKempll 1738 Catherine Street Kemp, as the boys call him, is one of the nicer boys in the school. He is a good conversationalist and is very popular among the seniors. He intends to enter the Eckles School of Embalming. He wants to become a mortician. If he continues to be as indus- trious as he has been in school, he will be a suc- cess. GEORGE KLlNE ttRabbPl 26th and Girard Avenue Rabbi is very fond of sports. He played Varsity and J. V. Football, Base- ball, and Soccer. He was on the student patrol for two terms. George is well liked by all of the boys. W'e wish him luck in his chosen field.

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DONALD L. CAIN 1006-A Myrtle Place CHARLES CALLOWAY iiLil Abner 2306 Bolton Street Charles is one of the good natured students about the school. Calloway is always full of smiles and voice. iiAbnerli comes to us from the Vaux Jr. High School. Charles plans to go to college to take Engineering. THEODORE E. CHEMEY, J R. 1006 N. 6th Street Theodore belonged to the Aero Club, Public Re- lations, Student Court. He placed second in the Sci- ence Fair of 1950. He in- tends to enter Drexel after graduation. JOHN N. CRAWFORD 1446 S. Colorado Street John 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. MILTON W. DOWNING Milton came to us from John Bartram. He is very quiet. In his spare time he likes to go around to a gym and spar around. Af- ter completing the com- mercial course, he plans to take up bookkeeping. He is also a member of the Glee Club and he also participated in both of Franklin School Shows. JAMES C. EVANS uli'nn 1400 N. Mervine Street Philadelphia, Pa. James is one of the more popular boys at Franklin and is a good student with a B average. He won the Roy W. Dela- plaine award in 10A for outstanding scholastic en- deavor. He is fond of Bop, sports, and his best girl. Jim plans to be an engi- neer. He was a member of the almanac staE. JOSHUA FIELDS ssJoshn 1639 N. 11th Street Joshua started with us in 9A where he began his academic work. He became Vice-President of his 11A Book. Joshua has had a very high regard for the faculty. He has been a member of the Math club and French club. He is known very well for his French vocabulary and speech. We know that he will be a success in any- thing he undertakes. F RED J. FORD 1233 W. Fairmount Ave. Fred is one of the quiet boys around the Senior Class. He hails from Stod- dart. He has been active with the SA for four terms. He has participated with the track team for 2 years. Fred is also a lover of soft sweet music. After graduation, he plans join- ing the Air Force.

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WALTER J. KLUS 978 Germantown Avenue Wralt was the recipient of the Kite and Key for the incoming seniors. He is well known for his Spanish lingo, especially at the Spanish Club at William Penn. Walt is in- terested in the living theatre. He had a part in the Christmas play. He is the class valedictorian and recipient of the Board of Education Scholarship. JOHN MASON iiMasonii 1014 W. Columbia Ave. Mason is a very popu- lar boy throughout the school. He is fond of many sports. While attend- ing Franklin, Mason play- ed J.V. Football and J.V. Soccer. He participated in school affairs during his earlier stay here. He served on the student partol for four terms and was a Sgt. during his sophmore year. CLARENCE L. MONROE $eDoc,, 800 Apt. A Sartain Place Doc is one of the dra- matic stars around school. He has participated in both of the schools pro- ductions, iiAmerica Sings? and siDown in the Valley? Clarence has also been a book vice president. Doc also has an ear for music. Clarence hopes his nick- name will become a reality as he wishes to become a doctor. EARL MORGAN 5$Dew,, 1302 Ogden Street Earl is one of the few outstanding students in the senior class. Since his ar- rival in Franklin, he has been quite active in school affairs. He has been an honor roll student for four terms. He is also the Vice- President of the graduat- ing class. After gradua- tion, Earl is entering Che- ney State Teachersi Col- lege through the Vaux Scholarship award. ix ! VERNON C. NEAL iiSmilini Jackii 5715 Race Street Smilini Jack, as his name implies, is always smiling. He was nicknamed by his fellow students of the aero shop. He has a very fine school spirit, whether it be on the field, gym, or sidelines. Upon graduation he intends to go to college to further his education. He was on the track team, the cross country team, the fencing team and the football team. EARL H. NORRIS $$Earl!! 330 League Street Earl is one of our more active students. He par- ticipates in many school affairs, and is liked and admired by the students as well as the faculty. Some of his jobs include being a member of the Almanac Staff, the Student Court, F. l. C. He was the Vice-President of the school during his 12A term. Earl is one most likely to succeed. WILLIE PADCETT 939 N. 12th Street lAcademici President of Senior Class, member Stu- dent Association, Patrol and Student Court. Willie was a cool dresser and considered himself a whiz with the girls. HEZEKlAH PALMER 2240 Wilder Street uHezzyn iiHezzyi, was a good guy to have around. Quiet and devilish at the same time. he is a fellow who should make a good businessman.