Benjamin Franklin High School
About this school...
Mission Statement:
Franklin, with a focus on 21st century learning practices, is a public high school where all students prepare for college, an accredited two-year program or trade school, and the workforce, through the pursuit of rigorous academic and practical knowledge in the liberal arts (literature, science, math, and social sciences).
Accreditations/awards:
Robotics Science Fair, 2007- 2008: 10th grade – 2nd place and 12th grade – 1st place; George Washington Carver Fair: 5 out of our 6 entries received awards; 2005- 2006 Awards Science Fair, Center City Region: 9th grade – 1st place, 3rd place and 12th grade – 2nd place; National History Day, Philadelphia Paper – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, Individual Exhibit – 1st & 3rd place, Group Exhibit – 1st place, Group documentary – 1st place
Points of pride:
Partnerships with Community College of Philadelphia, Temple and Lincoln Universities; only Navy JROTC in the School District; cultural diversity is encouraged and demonstrated among students (Newcomer Center); travel and tourism program and competitions
AP courses:
English Language & Composition
Foreign languages:
Arabic, Spanish
Arts activities and classes:
Vocal music; visual arts instruction; choir; school play
Activities & special programs:
Nu Sigma Beacon Afterschool Program; Student Success Center Temple Tutors
Boys' sports:
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track & Field
Girls' sports:
Basketball, Indoor Track & Field, Softball, Volleyball
SEPTA routes:
Broad Street subway
Comments (11)
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 07:54.
Thinking about a friend of mine who lived in my neighborhood who went to benjamin Franklin High in the early 1970's and played baseball Lewis Compton . I was trying to find his stats and his baseball history. I know he has gone on but his memory stays with me for a life time.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 14:37.
My dad played at Ben Franklin in the 70's. His name is Angelo Adams. Do you know him?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 00:28.
yes i know him i been trying to fine him!!!! we played at shippensburg togetter...my name is Dock Meeks Jr. i'am from Coatesville Pa.i'am on face book can you please let your Dad know i'am looking for him!!!!!!!! my # is 610-800-2405 thank you very much !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 03:31.
yeah I knew angelo, brother george he went to Vaux jr high also
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 03:32.
yeah I knew angelo we called him nate archibald
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 10:11.
I am trying to find any stats&info. on my father, William D. Cannady jr. He played football some time between 1945-1948 i believe.please help me
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 10:19.
my dad played football in the late 40's.His name is William (bill) Cannady jr. trying to collect info.
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 11:12.
I remember your dad playing football in 1946.He was a 155lb.halfback and his number was 12.It just so happens I have a program from a game between Ben Franklin and Gratz high school played on Oct.10 1946 at northeast field 29th and Cambria. That is where Ben franklin played all their home games.I graduated from Franklin in June 1948.
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 18:13.
thank you for the comments on my dad Bill Cannady.i have been trying to get any and all info on my father. please, any information that you have, i would apppreciate it if you could contact me. E-mail wkc919@ymail.com or by pnone 323)944-5206. i live in california.
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 04:09.
thank you for your response concerning any info on my father Bill cannady.my father some time ago, i am trying to collect any and all information on him. i just recently found out that my father was a star running back for Benjamin franklin high school. If you could direct me in the right direction in order that i may collect news,info on his high school career along with his college career, i would gratefull for your help.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 16:53.
I would like to hear from anyone who remembers Floyd Purnell who played
tenor saxophone with the jazz/dance band at Benjamin Franklin High School
during the years 1945-1949. The band included Sigler on piano, Maurice Stokes on trumpet, Cleveland Tate on alto sax, Whitey & Al Jones on Drums, Rosenberg on tenor sax. Floyd closed out the dances at BFHS & Wm. Penn with Lionel Hampton's "Flyin Home". Thanks.
Also; I last saw Bill 'smiley' Cannady in Basic Training at Sampson AFB in Dec 1951. He later settled in Cal., I never saw him again.
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