When I walked the halls of Franklin High School, I dreamed of a college experience that would challenge me, inspire me, and surround me with a community that looked like me, uplifted me, and pushed me to be my best. That dream led me to Howard University—one of the most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the country.
Read MoreThe "Gang of Four" were Larry Gossett,’63, Roberto Maestas, Bob Santos, ‘52, and Bernie Whitebear. It began in the heat of battle within the walls of Franklin High School on the afternoon of March 29, 1968. Early in the afternoon, more than 100 Black students at Franklin took over the principal’s office in a classic, student protest sit-in. They said they were not leaving Principal Loren Ralph's office until their five demands were met.
Read MoreDear Quaker friends,
We invite you to write about your experiences at Franklin, particularly how they shaped you and informed your life. Send to quakertimes@franklinalumni.net. We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas.
Mary Duryee, ‘67, Editor
In our last issue, we invited alumni to share experiences, in any form or length, addressing the questions: what was your experience of Franklin’s diversity? Did it matter to you? If so, how? If not, why? How has your education at Franklin informed you, your decisions, your choices since leaving high school?
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