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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1953 volume:

4 w :- i '13 v V .. 1 11 .- A51; 1. A- - 'l I W tram 0 y; 311' 9'! SF 7 :y-dfm THE SENIOR CLASSES OF JANUARY 1 1953 ; JUNE Joseph B. Hearn Vice Principal A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Political democracy, which involves an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, is the primary purpose of education in America. It ties together the knowledge of American ideals embodied in the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and what each citizen does in private anti public life. From out study of history we have learned that the great democracies and republics disappeared largely because too many of their citizens became indifferent to their responsibilities in the hands of fewer and fewer people, until the free society became a despotic one. This happened in Athens, in Rome, and in the Weimar Republic. It can happen to any society whose citizens iilet George do itii or refuse to iiget mixed up in politics. At Ben Franklin you have traced some of the steps in the development of self-govetnment in America, and you have experienced its processes through your student association. You have learned that self-government is no iixed form, but a process that can be used to meet the changing needs of the people. It is a process that protects the rights of the minority while expressing the Will of the majority. In the years ahead this work of making democracy more secure must go forward. The nations of the world muSt learn to live together in peace. That is the challenge of the future to you who will be grownup citizens of tomorrow. My best wishes for success and happiness go with you. I. Lewis Horowitz OUR FACULTY FIRST ROW: L. to R.-Lillian Lowenfels, Rebecca Lischin, Frances Friedman, Mabel Payton, Beatrice Baker, Dr. Horowitz, Mary Higgins, Mrs. Lyles, Grace Brown, Miriam Gardiner, Otto Borman. SECOND ROW: L. to R. Joseph Spevak, Dr. Walter Benner, Alexander Kravitz, John Michels, Otis Barxall, Morris Bernhart, Joseph Heam, Mitchell Collins, Albert D'Orazio, David Weisman, Leonard Specter, David BeloE, Samuel Foreman. THIRD ROW: L. to R. Joseph W. Cahill, Jacob Gothic, Jack Silverstein, Robert Berry, James Hill, Milton Gordon, Ray Wilson, I. Kleins- berg, Walter B1eim,-Frances Jennings, Joseph Sewell, David Jarrett, Charles ShaeEer, Emanuel Gratz. FOURTH ROW: L. to R.-Meyer Allen, James Cosmos, Harry Boston, William Keys, Vincent Fort, William Nassau, Jed Paulin, Harry KirchoH, Harold Godwin, William Decry, Eugene Debus. FIFTH ROW: L. to R.-Ma.rtin Rosenberg, John Hamilton, Robert Logan, John Baynes, Philip Gaul, Milton Townsend, George Bodnat. COUNSELLORS L. to R.--Mrs. Payton, Mr. Collins and Ms. Baker doing their best to aid the students to choose their proper courses as a foundation for their future lives. OFFICE STAFF INFIRMARY L. to R.--Mrs. Gardiner, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Mrs. Kdowles taking charge of our Daily Friedman, Miss Lischin, and Mrs. Brown do- Sick Bay. ing their usual busy work. REFLECTIONS As we, the graduates, look back upon our many pleasant moments spent here at Benjamin Franklin High School, we now fully realize how essential school is. Graduation from school is the foundation upon which we will con- struct sturdy ideals and future happiness. For us who plan to further our edu- cation this is but the first step in the long stairway to success. It is here at Franklin High that we first obtained the incentive to surge forward and have our talents unveiled and developed. The faculty has been incessant in their eEott to make us useful and intelligent citizens of the community and of our country. They have endeavored to prepare us for the responsibilities that will fall upon us as citizens and parents of the future. They have made us realize that if we are to be citizens in good standing we cannot Shirk our moral obligations. We, the graduates, acknowledge that without out parent's complete un- derstanding, constant encouragement and wise guidance we should never have reached such a successful moment at this graduation. Understanding parents, a strong will to succeed, and religion have played major roles in our theater of learning. JOSEPH L. ANTROM I'Big 109,3 Skate' 929 North 11th Street Distributive Education Football ALBERT BRANCH Midge 908 West 12th Street Industrial Course Student Patrol, 2 terms; Pres., 12A; Ptes., 12B Vice THOMAS BOWERS Mickey 746 East Passyunk Avenue Music Course Fencing Team, '50, '51 WELDON N. BROWN IfNatell 5631 West Market Street Academic Course I. V. and Varsity Basketball; Var. sity Soccer, 2 years; Table Tennis, 2 years; Student Patrol, 2 terms STANLEY ASROFF Ozzie 953 North 6th Street Aeronautics Varsity Football, 3 years, J. V. Basketball, 1 year, Class Day Play, Track, 1 year, Cross Coun- try Team, 1 year, Vice Pres., 2 terms RUSSELL BOWMAN Reds 2112 Christian Street Cabinet Making Football, Locker Patrol CHARLES R. BROWN le125 1243 South Bucknell Street Academic Course School Plays, 108, 118; Operet- ta-leading role, 11B; J. V. Foot- ball, lOB; Varsity Football, 1113, 12B; Student Court, 12B; Student Patrol, ll, 12; Almanac Staff; Vocal Ensemble, 3 terms; Locker Patrol; All Philadelphia Senior High School Chorus, 6 tenns Ambition: Enter law profession WENDALL BYNUM N WWII 818 Brooklyn Street Distributive Education Gym Team, 11B; Student Patrol, 12A; Almanac Staff, 12B SHERMAN BYUS Sberm 2409 North 17th Street Industrial Course Cross Country, Track, Basketball JAMES CHILDS Jimmy 912 Olive Street Auto Mechanical Course Locker Patrol CHARLES EDWARD CUNNINGHAM Cbeeu, C barh'e 2303 North Park Avenue Music Course Student Patrol, 2$ years; Band; Vice Pres., Student Assoc; School Choir. All Senior High Choir; Shows: Down in the Valley and America Sings HARRY C. FIELDS, JR. Maneyll 1634 West Brown Street Industrial Course Track, Student Patrol WILLIAM CARTER Sweet'Willie from Wen Phillie 58 North Millick Street Distributive Education Class Pres., 9A EDWARD CODY Cody 151 1 Manton Street Commercial Course Captain, Student Patrol, 3 terms Student Assoc, 4 terms, Student Court, 2 terms, LoEker Patrol, Advisory Council, 1 term, Alma- nac Staff QUINCY ENGLISH Deadman 523 South 13d. Street Commercial Course Track, 3rd year; Soccer, 1 8: 2 LAWRENCE FLINT, JR. Huffy 951 South 4th Street Distributive Education Capt, J. V. Football Ambition: Career in U. S. Army SOLOMON N. FLUELLON King Solomw 3207 Latona Street Industrial Course Locker Patrol HENRY C. HAILEY Ace 874 Uber Strget Distributive Education Football LEONARD JOSbEPH HARMON NC ion 244 South Alder Street Industrial Course Student Patrol SAMUEL HEARD, JR. Heardid' and Flattop 1002 West Oxford Street Industrial Course Vice President 11 B FREDDIE FUSSELL Carley 1621 Lombard Street Industrial Course Student Patrol, 2.years; Almanac Staff, 2 years; Gym Team, 3 years; Track, 2 years SAM HALL 1218 N. Sanain Distributive Education JULES CARNELL HARVEY Pretty Boy 438 North Franklin Street Distributive Education Student Patrol, Cross Country CHARLES JOHNSON 637 N. 4lst Street Industrial Course Odice Aid, Track, Locker Patrol JAMES JONES Pemmt 2501 West Ingersoll Street EARL FRED JOHNSON John 1207 West Oxford Street Class President, 12B; Student Patrol, 2 terms; Almanac Staff Industrial Course Student Patrol, 11A, 12A; Stu- dent Assoc, 10A, 10B, 11A; Al- manac Staff; Second Team Bas- ketball, 10B Ambition: Ford Motor Co. ORVILLE WILLIAM PERRY JONES, JR. Pat 904-C, Reno Place Academic Course Table Tennis; Cross Country; Track; Student Court; Class Pres., 10B; Pres. Student Assoc, 12B JOSEPH MYERS JAMES ROBERT KOONCE JOeJJ, uBeItl' Jimmy 2423 West Ingersoll Street 2507 North College Avenue Academic Course Student Association; Class Ofiicer, 10A to 12A Restaurant Course Ambition: Telev15ion Techmcnan RICHARD PLUMER, JR. BENJAMIN PROCTOR King Pin of Ben Franklin Benny 122 West Girard AVenue 1213 West Flora Street Distributive Education Music Course Football; plans to go into busi- School Band; Chorus; School ness Shows, 10A, 11A, 12A; Class Pres., 9A to 12A 11 ALBERT ROBINSON Alley 1546 North Mervine Street Cabinet Making ROBERT TURNER Bob 809 Parrish Street Distributive Education Library, Student Patrol EMZM ALFIllED WILLY A J! 1029 West Giratd Avenue Academic Courge Christmas Play, 3rd year library, 4th year, Pianist, 4th year 12 HARRY RAYMOND ROBINSON Harry 1315 North Delhi Street Electrical Engineering Student Patrol, 2 terms; Pres., 10A and 10B JAMES TALMADGE 2004 South Street Music Course School Band Ambition: Career in Music ROLAND WILLIAMS 2504 North Chadwick Street Academic Course Football, Track OTHER GRADUATES BERNARD BENDER 1528 North Franklin Street Academic Course CHARLES BROWN 1117 West Thompson Street Distributive Education ALBERT C. CULMER, JR. 914 Winter Street Academic Course SAMUEL GRIMES I18 m,ll ICZ l ,I 924 Mount Vernon Street Distributive Education JOHN C. HILL 1751 Croskey Street Academic Course C. RAYMOND HUNSINGER 3200 Dauphin Street Academic Course KENNETH JENKINS 934 North 29th Street Industrial Course CURTIS LEE, JR. Sugar Ray 532 West Franklin Street Industrial Course DAVID MILLER, JR. Goodie Cookie 620 North 37th Street Distributive Education ERNEST MITCHELL Mitch 1516 North 26th Street Distributive Education JOHN WILEY Rod the Second 1713 Francis Street Distributive Education 13 OFFICERS AND ADVISORS OF SENIOR CLASSES, 28th and 29th GRADUATING CLASSES WILLIAM ALSTON Skinny 313 North State Street Industrial Course Book Pres., 10B; Locker Patrol, 2 terms; C t o s 5 Country, 10A; Track, 11A; Football, 12A Ambition: Skinny plans to en- ter the Air Force upon gradua- tion EUGENE ARCHER HBingll 2225 North 16th Street Industrial Arts Track, 3 years; Cross Country, 3 years; Soccer, 11A; Book Pres., 9A to 10B Bing is now serving in the Armed Forces and plans to be a carpenter upon his return to civil- ian life SYLVESTER BONAPARTE V9552 1323 North 25th Street Academic Coutse Fencing; Track; Football; Alma- nac Staff; Vocal Ensemble Ambition: To attend Temple University 15 BELTON R. BLAKNEY Amojh' 413 West Green Street Academic Course J. V. Football, 10; Football, 11, 12; J. V. Basketball, 11, 12; Track, Pres., Student Associa- tion, 12B; Student Court; Student Patrol; Almanac Staff; Jr. Town Meeting of the Air Ambition: To enter college and play football JAMES BOWMAN ! Ijimmyl2 518 Brown Street Vocational Arts Course HENRY CARSON Pop H 3802 Powelton Avenue Industrial Course J. V. Football, 10A; Class Vice Pres, 10B; Student Patrol, 11A, 11B; Ambition: Serve in U. S. Navy, then enter Drexel Institute to study engineering ELMER H. DARDEN pm 729 Emily Street Academic Course Cross Country, 2 years, Track, 1 year; Football, 1 year; Baseball, 1 year; Book Pres, 10A RICHARD CHANEY Dick 1707 Ellsworth Street Industrial Course Student Patrol, 10A, 10B; Soccer; J. V. Basketball; Varsity Basket- ball, 11A, 11B Ambition: Dick plans to enter college and major in business 1233 Parrish Street Class Vice Pres, 2nd year, Stu- dent Patrol Ambition: Business School HARRY BRAY Now RONALD DAWSON Ronnie 1006-C Myrtle Richard Allan Homes Academic Course Class Vice Pres., 10B; Student Choir, 11B; Dramatic Club, 12A Ambition: Ronnie plans to en- ter Temple University and study accounting and business Place, ROBERT DEW Dew Drop 222 South Jessup Street Academic Course As a very talented violinist, Rob- ert has performed ptoticiently on numerous occasions for radio, television and school shows, and plans to enter college upon graduation and continue his mu- sical education DENNIS FRANKLIN 1522 North 10th Street Automotive Mechanical Course RONALD LEE EARLY 1445 North 13th Street Vocational Arts Course Ambition: To become a com- mercial artist 17 I CORNELIUS FORD CINeallI 2325 Montrose Street Music Course J. V. Basketball, 10A; Basketde Manager; 2nd Team Soccer; 2nd Team Baseball, 10B; 2nd Team Soccer Managc'r; Varsity Foot- ball, 12A; Locker Patrol, 2 years; Band, 3 years, Vocal Ensemble; Almanac Staff Ambition: Neal plans to at- tend music school PAUL E. DICKSON ffRinkyll 2658 North 315: Street ndustrial Course Ambition: Hopes to have 9. ca- reer in the U. S. Navy CALVIN FRAZIER Bmdro 1507 West Seybert Street Aeronautical Engineering Ambition: Attend Brown Uni- versity for aeronautical engineer- mg EUGENE FRIERSON Nickey 1521 North Warnock Street General Course Class Vice Pres, 10B; Track, 11B; 12B; Cross Country, 12A Ambition: Serve in the U. S. Army or Air Forces WILLIAM LUIS HANKERSON Dubbie 1337 West Thompson Street Academic Course Band, Student Association Hobby: Photography Ambition: Dubbie wants to be a. teacher. Expects to attend Uni- versity of Southern California and Florida A. 8: M. College, where he will major in Music and minor in Political Science RAYMOND GRIER Rayll 1 5 18 Brown Street Industrial Course Baseball, Football, Track, Basket- ball Ambition is to be happy. 18 CLAUDE GROSS Clyde ButleW 620 North 10th Street Industrial Course Class Vice Ptes., 10A; Student Patrol, IOB, 1A; J. V. Basket- ball, 1113 to 12B; All PuinU Scholastic Basketball Team 1951- '52 Season Ambition: Attend Duquesne and later play professional basketball CORNELIUS GORDON S army 502 Queen Street Distributive Education J. V. Football, 2nd year; Varsity Football, 3rd year Ambition: F. B. I. LUCIUS HARDAWAY f fLouI! 601 North 55th Street Electrical Construction Course Basketball, 3 years; Football, 1 year; Track, 2 years; Fencing 1 year; Book Club, IOB; Book Pres., 11A, 118; Student Patrol, 2 years ALPHON' $21 HARRIS 1420 West Cambridge Street General Course Class Vice Pres, 10A Ambition: To become an under- taker CLARENCE HENDERSON Pete 311 Noble Street Industrial Course J. V. Basketball, 9A; Varsity Basketball, 9B to 12B; 2nd Team Baseball, 9B; Locker Pa- trol, 4 years Ambition: Pete plans to enter college and then play professional basketball - MARVIN HOMZIE I PMaw 948 North Franklin Street Academic Course Student Court, 3 terms; Assoc, Chief Justice, 2 terms; Almanac Staff Ambition: Attend Drexel Insti- tute to get a Bachelor of Science Degree ALBERTAIP'IEATH Music Course 1 1927 Federal Street 1 Band 1 JAMES HOLLIS Jimmy 642 North 13th Street Electrical Construction Course Baseball; Basketball; Soccer JAMES HOWARD Bonito 2624 West Gordon Street Academic Course Cross Country, 10A; Class Vice Pres, 10B; Glee Club; School Show Ambition: Continue his academic pursuits at the University of Pennsylvania MILTON HOWELL u L efty 602 North 10th Street Mechanical Construction Course J. V. Football, 11A; Football, 12A; Student Association, Table Tennis, llB EARL JAMES JACKSON 1209 Wood Street Automotive Mechanical Course ARDIS JOHNSON, JR. 1 BENJAMIN JOHNSON 6 The Lot'er Mickey 182 South Colorado Street Academic Course 832C Alder Place Fencing, 2 years; Baseball, 2 Cabinet Making gears. Soccer, 2 years; Student Cross Country, 3 years; Track, 3 ssocxauon, 7 terms, Student Pa- ears trol, 5 terms; Sect.-Tteas. of y School, 11B; Almanac Staff Ambition: Plans to attend Tem- ple University to study business. CLARENCE JOHNSON 1252 North 11th Street Automotive Mechanical Course LAWRENCE M. JUBILEE 2 Jubilee 1001 Wallace Street Di5tributive Education 20 ALONZO C LAYNE ' ROBERT LEEHMARTIN Little Lonnie ' 1 ' . B0 1224 West Thompson Street 1502 Parnsh Street Musical Course Industrial Course Capt, Locker Patrol; Wm. Penn . V. Football, 10; Football, 11, 3 2- i . - J12; Championship J. V. Basket- . ' J t : 1 1 School Shon, G21nd STgani 5:33 ball 11' Basketball 12 - 4 4 ' 1 1:, all, 2 years, 66 c 00 , , , , A 1 . 1 3 years; Baseball, 1 year f 2 1 1 Ambition: Hopes to attend col- lege and music and science WALTER T. STOKES 51 Cook ALBERT MOORE 1443 North 19th Street 912 I Profemor Industrial Course Elect: 1250 North JeSSUP Street Football, 10, 11; Baseball, 10, Cross ' 11.. Stokes is one of Philadel- tuden ISISSESLTIEMCSTISC phla's well-known amateur box- ers, having made very good showing flghting with the Police Athletic League, No. 6-9. Hopes to become a professional boxer. EDWARD MORGAN 1 - '1 . DEVONNE MUCHISON Baby . '1 . .1 :1; ' HBdrneyU 1302 Ogden Street 1917 Naudain Street Electrical Construction , 4 Commercial Course Football, 11, 12; J. V. SocceEI; Locker Patrol, 2 years , -- Basketball, 4 years; Capt, Champion Basketball Team, 11B; Baseball, 10, 11, 12 DAVID ANTHONY NEAL Dare 1731 Edwin Street Automotive Mechanical Course Student Patrol JOHN PUZINAS Valentino 2008 Mount Vernon Street Academic Course French Club, 2 terms HENRY SMITH 2623 Wharton Street Industrial Course BENJAMIN JOHNSON HAIitUeE'J'H 832-C Alder Place Cabinet Making Cross Country, 3 years: Track, 3 years MELVIN PRINCE Sqlzitbic' 1034 South DorranCc Street Academic Course GRADY STEPHENS 1351 N. Hope Street Music Course JIMMY STEWARD fflimll 1218 Poplar Street Automotive Mechanical Course FRAZELLE THOMAS Fritzie' 1102-C Reno Place Distributive Education WALTER T. STOKES fPGook-U 1443 North 19th Street Industrial Course Football, 10, 11; Baseball, 10, ll. Stokes is one of Philadel- phia's well-known amateur box- ers, having made very good showing fighting with the Police Athletic League, No. 6-9. Hopes to become a professional boxer. 23 SPENCER M. TAYLOR truhnon 912 North Leithgow Street Electrical Construction Course Cross Country; Track; Baseball; tudent Patrol THOMAS STIVEN DER ITOmII 1029 North Alder Street Distributive Education Hi-Yi Club; Cross Country, year WILLIE TOWNES CIBillll 845 North 10th Street Restaurant Course Track; Cross Country 1 LEWIS ELLIS TURNER Ellis 1813 West Ontario Street ARTHUR TRENT Aft 910 North 12th Street Automotive Engineering Course Fencing; Class Vice Pres, 12A; Band Mechanical Construction FRANCELLE WALKER JAMES WHEELER Bumpy 1837 Poplar Street 719 Buttonwood Street Electrical Construction Course , J. V. Basketball, 10A 108; Fenc- Academlc Course ing, 93 Basketball, 11B; Baseball, 10B; Class Vice Pres., 10B, 12B WILLIE ZELLARS Billy 1003-A Ogden Place RAYMOND WILSON Bowcepbu 3822 Brown Street Cabinet Making Course Basketball; Track; Class Pres. Band Music Course 24 THE ALMANAC STAFF - FIRST TERM SEATED: L. to R.- Jones, Ford, Brown, Mr. Cahill, Cody, Anderson and Blakney. STANDING: L5 to R.-Homzie, Sloan, Bynum, Meyers, Johnson, A. Johnson, and Brame. NOT SHOWN:- Bonaparte, Moore, and Prince. SECOND TERM SEATED: L. to R.-B1a.kney, Anderson, and Homzie. STANDING: L. -to R.-Mt. Cahill, Sloan, and Boone . . . the last term of the Almanac Staff. Miss Higgins works steadily to get all of our boys interested in reading. We have one of the finest collections of books in the school system, including that of the old Apprentice Library. 27 Mrs. Gardiner and Mr. Wilson look over a list of work to be done. The job of bank director is a hard one act only because of the daily work entailed, but also because of the diiiicult task in interesting pupils to save mon- ey for the future. The happy faces reflect the good time ahead at the Senior Prom which is being held at the Broadwood Hotel, Friday, May 29th. 79$ '91 4 q A w I aw v: ! STUDENT ASSOCIATION AND STUDENT PATROL, FIRST TERM FIRST ROW: L. to R.-Ftazier, Bell, Peacock, Homzie, Anderson, Blakney, Sharfstein, Roussea, Neal. SECOND Dennis, Brame, Oglesby, Crosswell, Carter, Green, Mr. Hamilton. THIRD ROW: L. to R.--Mr. Allen, Peartree, Weeks, ROW: L. to R.-Sally, Taylor, Croxton. STUDENT PATROL, SECOND TERM FIRST ROW: L. to R.-Peterson, Blakney, Homzie, Anderson, Mr. Allen, Neal, Brame, Croxton, Bell. SECOND ROW: L. to R.-Dennis, Iseley, Carruth, Russell, Prince, Mabeley, Frazier, Smith, Jones, Davis. THIRD ROW: L. to R.-Robinson, Burton, Funderberg, Moore, Howard, Lewis, Jackson, Canty, Vega, Wheeler, Martin, Johnson, Davis. The Student Patrol and the Student Asso- ciation are to be commended for the excellent work they do during the year. The former, for taking care of discipline in the halls, lunch room, library and assemblies. The latter, for attempting to establish good relationships amongst the students, teachers and members of the community. They sponsor many dances which promote friendly meetings between om and other schools. STUDENT ASSOCIATION, SECOND TERM KNEELING: L. to R.-Bra.me, Martin, Jones, W. Thompson, Simmons, Harris, Fields. STANDING, lst ROW: L. to Rejones, E. Thompson, Faundenberg, Russell, Sharfstein, Secy., Anderson, Chief Justice, Blakney, Pres., Tober, Prince, Mr. Hamilton. STANDING, 2nd ROW: L. to ReHomzie, Watkins, Summers, Johnston, Pryor. Tor the remainder of theigames are good. TRACK At our first meet we were just waxming up. The second meet showed more of the teams prowess. The 440 yard relay was won by Simms, Murray, Grier and Muchison. The half-mile was won by Henry Washington. At the Penn Relays the shot- put was won by Lucius Hardoway. We took 7th place in the Annual All-Phila. High School Meet and 4th in the Inquirer Meet. VARSITY BASKETBALL The Poor Richards coached by Robert Logan opened the season against John Bartram High. We 105t to Bartram 43 to 43 The next six games were ours, but due to the ineligibility of Richard Chaney, Clarehce Henderson and All Public Claude Gross, q. J4N VARSITY FOOTBALL In 1952, Coach Beloff met with great disappoint- ment. The team which had been built up was not there. Individual problems, Selective Service and family conditions were at the mm of this misfortune. We won only one garneethat with Germantown High by a score of 28 to 7. On Thanksgiving Day the season closed with our traditional rivals, Bok Tech. This was a great game, with the Poor Rich- ards playing hard all the way. At the halfii Bok lead only 7 to 6, but our running attack in the second half proved no match for their passing at- tack. Our team sportsmanship was complimented throughout the season by officials, coaches, specta- tors and reporters. This fact, together with the men- tioning for honors of our Capt. Belton Blakney for his outstanding sportsmanship and ball playing of the year, was the most gratifying aspect of the fall campaign. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL The Junior Varsity Team had a season of which they are justly proud. Competition as stiff, but we came through with three defeats and four wins. Among others, Slingshot, Bonaparte and Taylor demonstrated fine sportsmanship and fine playing. CROSS COUNTRY With the splendid running of Henry Washington and Gtandpop Battle coupled with very fine team- work, our Cross Country Team completed a success- ful season. Our boys topped several meets and have the potential to be outstanding in the city next year. VARSITY SOCCER Coached by Mr. Charles Schaeffer, our Varsity Soccer Team closed with a successful season for the record. Walter Kudenko, one of our top men, was honored by being named one of the outstanding soccer players of the Philadelphia High School League. 95-..1 . -5: T- Lie r c, J Dr. Horowitz and Mr. Wilson assist the Student Association Committee in getting ready the Christmas remembrances for the annual diStribution. The picture was taken by a photographer of the Philadelphia Daily News immediately following the very beautiful Christmas Play directed by Mr. Martin Rosenberg, Head of the Department of English. JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER iInexerienced, but full of fine spirit, our Junior Varsity Soccer Team rolled up a season fought in the metier of true Franklinites. With virtually the same team intact for next season, we are expecting great things of our boys once again. BASEBALL The Spring Season always ushers in America's favorite sport. So far, we have beaten Giratd College, Cheltenham, North East, Gratz and Dobbins. Wil- liam Taylor pitched three shutouts. The leading batting averages are Taylor, 260; Stevenson, 250; Kelly, 222; and Green, .208. The season is still young as this Almanac goes to press and prospects for the remainder of the games are good. TRACK At our first meet we were just warming up. The second meet showed more of the team's prowess. The 440 yard relay was won by Simms, Murray, Grier and Muchison. The half-mile was won by Henry Washington. At the Penn Relays the shot- put was won by Lucius Hardoway. We took 7th place in the Annual All-Phila. High School Meet and 4th in the Inquirer Meet. VARSITY BASKETBALL The Poor Richards coached by Robert Logan opened the season against John Bartram High. We lost to Bartram 45 to 43 The next six games were ours, but due to the ineligibility of Richard Chaney, Clarence Henderson and All Publidi Claude Gross, we piled up five defeats on top of this good record. We made the playoffs, however, first tangling with Bok Tech whom we defeated 46 to 42, then meeting Overbrook High who from the outset left no doubt that the game was theirs. We were honored to have three teammates on the Honorable Mention Team for 1952-53 Season: -William Jackson, Claude Gross and our Captain, Devonne Muchison. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Our seven wins and seven losses spell the good, but rough season out Jay Veeis experienced this year. Their fighting spirit was excellent and their greatest triumph was over Frankford, a win of 81 to 53. High scorers for the year were Drumright with 22 points in one game and Green with 24 points in three games. Prospects for next season are excellent. 33 VICTORY SONG Hail to the warriors of Franklin High Hail to the true and the bold Theirs is the will to do or die For the blue and gold; Marching together triumphantly Flinging their cheers to the sky YEH! Touchdown Touchdown Victory We will win again for Franklin High VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FRONT ROW: L. to R.-Manager Adams, Howard, Robinson, Hardoway, Cisco, Gordon, Mickins, Owens, Kelly, Stokes, Ginyard, Carruth, Brown, Ford, Manager Frazier. SECOND ROW: L. to R.-Asst. Coach Mr. Hill, Manager Jackson, Anderson, Murrey, Grier, Muchison, Stevenson, Austin, Brown, Darden, Captain Blakney, Williams, Dock, Kearney, Manager Claybom, Head Coach Mr. Belotf. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOT ALL TEAM FRONT ROW: L. to R.-Coach Kravitz, Hollis, Ballard, Smith, Thompson, Drumright, Calloway, Smallwood, Jones, Conover, Bonaparte, Coach Schaeffer. SECOND ROW: L. to R.-Manager Harris, Tompkins, Phillips, Tollin, Hiller, Puller, Thomas, Guyton, Chafin, Taylor, Sowell, Archer, Manager. VARSITY BASKETBALL FIRST ROW: L. to R.-Kemey, Hardoway, Muchinson, Gee, Blakney, Grier. SECOND ROW: L. to R. Manager Hollis, Conyer, Jackson, Anderson, Coach Logan, Henderson, Gross, Chaney, Manager Russell. VARSITY SOCCER FIRST ROW: L. to R.-English, Brown, Captain Russell, Ktyolop, Hollis, Porter. SECOND ROW: L. to R.-Ohanan, Ross, Tchemiawsky, Peacock, Brown, Martin, Kudenko, Coach SchaeEer. JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER FIRST ROW: L. to R.-Sadens, Lumpkin, Bell, Hollis, Wuaty. SECOND ROW: L. to R.-Dial, McClain, Mouzom, Hudson, Clielte, VVmers, Coach Logan. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FRONT ROW: L. to R.--Ben Johnson, Brock, McAllister, Cahill, Shufstein, Wood, Taylor. SECOND ROW: L. to R.- Coach Debus, Frierson, Reid, R. Johnson, Forchion, Foster, Young, Morris. BACK ROW: L. to R.-Byus, Thompson, Simms, Abbott, Herman Washington, Middleton, Darden, Henry Washington. 37 FRONT ROW: L. to R.-Cannty, Brock, Coach SchaeEer, Jack- son, Porter, Hillet. BACK ROW: L. to R. Turner, Tilley, R. Johnson, Wynn. GYM TEAM Coach SchaeHer and Captain Russell FRONT ROW: L. to R. Cannty, Brock, Jackson, Porter, Hiller. BACK ROW: L. to R.-Tumer, Tilley, R. Johnson, Wynn. The Principal, Faculty Counsellors and Students of VAUX JUNIIJB HIGH Send their Best Wishes to the GRADUATING CLASS Congratulations from . . . The Faculty 8: Students of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SEHIIIJI. '