Franklin High School (Livonia, Michigan)
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| Benjamin Franklin High School |
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| Established | September, 1962 |
| Type | Public High School |
| Affiliation | Western Lakes Athletics Association |
| Principal | Daniel R. Willenborg |
| Students | 1,250 (approx.) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | Livonia, Michigan, United States |
| District | Livonia Public Schools |
| Accreditation | North Central Association |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Red and Blue |
| Mascot | Patriot |
| Yearbook | Almanack |
| Newspaper | The Packet |
| Website | http://www.livonia.k12.mi.us/schools/high/franklin |
- This article is about the Franklin High School in Livonia, Michigan. For others of a similar name, see Franklin High School (disambiguation)
Benjamin Franklin High School, also referred to as Franklin High School, Livonia Franklin and FHS, is a public high school located in Livonia, Michigan, United States. Established in September, 1962, it is a part of the Livonia Public Schools district. The school currently educates approximately 1,250 students from a portion of southern Livonia and northern Westland. The school mascot is the patriot and the school colors are red and blue.
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[edit] Fight Song
On, Franklin, fight on, Franklin for our fair red and blue. Steadfast in our loyalty, Patriots always true. We're from Franklin and proud of Franklin, fair colors always fly. Our allegiance always will be to Franklin High. Fight! Fight! Fight!
[edit] Notable alumni
- Chris Baker (baseball player): 1979 First Round draft pick of Detroit Tigers.
- Bernie Carbo: Former MLB outfielder.
- Brandon Czarnowski: Singer/Bassist/Guitarist/Pianist
- Mike Donnelly: Los Angeles Kings NHL
- Michael J. Mika: Creative Director of Backbone Entertainment
- Mike Modano: NHL All-Star Dallas Stars.
- Art Regner: Detroit Sports Radio Personality (WXYT).
- Robert Skotak: Academy Award Winner in 1987, Best Visual Effects for Aliens (film).
[edit] Athletics
[edit] Coaches
Franklin is a Class A athletic school and is part of the Western Lakes Activities Association in the Western Division.
| Sport | Head Coach | ||
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| Varsity | Junior Varsity | Freshman | |
| Boys Baseball | Damion Jablonski | John DiPonio | |
| Girls Softball | Linda Jimenez | Willie Monroe | |
| Boys Basketball | Russ Kemberly | Jeremy Rheault | |
| Girls Basketball | Mary Kay Whalen | Dave McCall | |
| Boys Golf | Brian McCalister | ||
| Girls Golf | Brian McCalister | ||
| Boys Soccer | Vic Rodopoulos | Paul Kaliszewski | |
| Girls Soccer | Jen Barker | Mike Simons | |
| Boys Tennis | Lori George | ||
| Girls Tennis | Lori George | ||
| Wrestling | Dave Chiola | ||
| Football | Chris Kelbert | John DiPonio | |
| Hockey | Terry Jobbitt | Ryan Tracy | |
| Boys Cross Country | Walt Reasor | ||
| Girls Cross Country | Dave Bjorklund | ||
| Competitive Cheer | Amy Fuller | Tabetha Waddle | Rose Patterson |
| Pom Pon | Kyra Boprie | ||
| Volleyball | Linda Jimenez | Ashley McCall | William Ho |
| Boys Swimming and Diving | Kevin Hafner | ||
| Girls Swimming and Diving | Christine Hafner | ||
| Boys Track and Field | Nic Houstoulakis | Chris Kelbert | |
| Girls Track and Field | Dave Bjorklund | Jennifer McQuade | |
[edit] Football
Livonia Franklin has had an undefeated Football season 3 times in school history, in 1964, 1974 and 2005. In 1975 they won the regional championship under coach Armand Vigna, who is now an assistant under Chris Kelbert.
[edit] External links
| High Schools in the Western Lakes Activities Association |
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Western Division Lakes Division |
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