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

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MARCELLIEE WILLIAMS iiMaziel, 810B Alder Place Maxie is well known for the outstanding work he has done at the 18th and Norris rebuilding project. He was honored at two banquets held at the Bel- levue Stratford Hotel. During his experience he saw the great need of ad- ditional courses which have started at Franklin. PAUL WILLIAMS 3200 Haverford Avenue Williams is going places. In his circles, Paul is known as a writer. Paul has won a writersi award for a column he writes in a local newspaper. In school Paul has been ac- tive in Varsity football, J. V. football and Cadet basketball. He is a mem- ber of the English Club and Almanac Staff. Paul hopes to go to Morgan to take up Journalism. HERMAN WINES 5eMike,9 1527 Lombard Street Mike is manager of the track team and has been for some time. We all like him for his ability to put every one at ease. He is a nice person and we all think he is going places. 14

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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.

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NICHOLAS J. CELENZA ALBERT DORAZIO SPDNSDBS 27th ELASS CLASS DPFIEEHS Left to right: James Garrison, Vice-Presidem, James Fisher, President, Tony Smith, Treasurer.