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

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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.

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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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RICHARD M. PAUL iilhirrelsii 1223 N. Palethorpe St. Barrels played Junior Varsity Football during his Junior year here at Ben Franklin. He likes music and good books. He is well liked by all of the teachers and students that have had the pleasure to meet him. He is undecid- ed about the future as yet. We all wish him luck. FRANK I. PEARSON 920 Buttonwood St. Irving is a great lover of sports. He played Foot- ball inside the school and took up Boxing outside of school. He loves music and good books. His future plans are to become suc- cessful and to earn a lot of money. We know he canit lose if he works as hard at it as he did here at Frank- lin. SAMUEL RICHBURG sesamn 2637 N. 17th Street Sam is a member of the D. E. class. He has worked after school during his high school years. He hopes to work to start a business for himself. CURTIS RILEY, JR. 65curt,9 734 S. 22nd Street Curt, as everyone calls him, is musically minded. His hobby is playing the drums. He likes progres- sive music. He likes his shop classes. He is a for- mer member of the JV and Cadet Basketball teams. When he finishes high school, he intends to continue his musical career. LEROY ROEBUCK $IBuck9! 1808 N. Willington Street Leroy is a very mild tempered person who al- ways thinks before he acts. He is well liked by all the teachers and students. He plans to become a good bookkeeper. He is a mem- ber of the Student Patrol. His favorite subject is English. H i s favorite teachers are Mr. Johnson and Mr. Gaul. JAMES T. SHEPHERD nJimmy Jimmy, who is a very popular student, came to us from the Kearney Jun- ior High. During his stay at Franklin he has had two terms as the Vice Presi- dent of his class. He has been a member of the in- dustrial curriculum. Upon graduation he intends to take courses at the Spring- Garden .lnstitute. MARTIN SIDORCHUCK SSSid,, 7004 Roosevelt Blvd. Sid came to us in 108. During the past summer he attended s u m m e 1' school to make the few points that he needed so he wouldnit have to come back to school except to graduate with the class. Sid intends to become a printer upon graduation. lRVlN L. SIGLER scLarryn 123 Olive Street Sig has played two years of Varsity Football and has also run two years of Varsity Track. Larry plays the trumpet, trombone, guitar, and also the piano. Sig has appeared in both of the schoolis musical productions. During this term, Sig has been Presi- dent of his book. Irvin hopes to go to Florida A 8: M and play football.