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

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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.

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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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RODNEY .l. SMALLS iiRomoii 460 N. 7th Street Rodney is one of the few vocalists remaining af- ter 1950. He has played J. V. Basketball and is a former gym and band member. He likes girls and music. He hopes to enter the business world upon graduation of high school. ERNEST SMITH iiSonnym Sonny is a lad with a big ambition, who wants to become a great writer some day. He was a mem- ber of the Crosscountry Team. He is a member of the Junto and the Glee Club and Ping-Pong team. After graduation he plans to enter Morris Price School of Journalism. JAMES SMITH uJimmyn 613 S. 16th Street Jimmy is one of the more studious boys around the school. He was always attentive in school and made the most of his school materials. He was on our 1. V. track team in his freshman year. His ambition is to become an expert machinist. We at Franklin wish him lots of luck. MARION S. TAYLOR $$Deac9, 1221 Harper Street Marion has done a com- mendable job during his three yearsi stay. Vice President of the Student Association, Book Presi- dent, Member of the Jun- to Staff. He is President of Student Association, Vice President of F. I. C. and also a member of the Almanac Staff. Through all this he managed to run three years of Varsity Track. He hopes to go to Temple Community Col- lege. l3 MILTON THOMPSON iGCoke,, 2519 Harlan Street While Milton doesnit play on any of our teams, he makes his presence felt by showing good school spirit. Coke is very fond of soft, sweet music. After he graduates, he intends to join the Air Force and serve his country. Good luck to you, Milton. JAMES THORPE eeBabe,, 1014B Myrtle Place Babe is one of the Ath- letic minded boys. He has earned two Varsity letters from the Gym team, also Track and Table Tennis. He has a letter from soc- cer. After graduation he plans on entering the Air Force. ' ELISEO VILLAFANE GGLee!, 705 N. 7th Street Lee came to us from Kearny Junior High to take our auto mechanics course. He became an S. A. Book President during his 10A term. Lee, like many other students, sees a:need for a new school building. He was a base- ball player while in 118. EDWARD D. WEST iiKid West 1602 Sydenham Street iiKid VVesti5 is an excel- lent student and his favo- rite subjects are Math, Science, and English. He was in the School Chorus and participated in the shows, uAmerica Singsii and iiDown in the Val- ley. Being a good stu- dent he also made the 6iHonor Roll? He was Vice President of the 12A class.