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Visitation will be 10-12 on Saturday, May 17th
at the First Baptist Church of New Orleans , 5290 Canal Blvd.,
New Orleans, LA. |
Mr. Patrick Kelly, an
integral part of the Ben Franklin community for a number of years,
passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008. Mr. Kelly was well liked by both
students and staff and will be terribly missed. We would like to
express our sincere condolences to his family and friends. |
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Congratulations
to 10th and 11th graders and the entire faculty!
Once again Benjamin Franklin High School students
have achieved a 100% passing rate on the GEE. Individual student
results will be sent home with students by Friday, May 9th. |
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New in "Celebrating
Students"
5/8/09
Congratulations to our GEE21 Stars!
4/25/08
Congratulations BFHS Senior Awards Program 2008
4/25/08
Erik Olivo selected for Ochsner STAR Program
Shuchun(Fred)Wang is one of 5 winners of
Young Artists's Concerto Competition
4/16/08
Cody Sam Honored as Louisiana High School Student of the Year!
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New in "Celebrating Faculty-Staff"
5/7//08
Idella Washington has article published
4/25/08
Floyd Paige recording with Five Blind Boys of Alabama!
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WWII Quiz Bowl Final
Competition Today
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“The WWII Quiz Bowl Final Competition – will be
broadcast LIVE TODAY, May 9th
at 6:30 pm
on Cox 10 in Greater New Orleans and on Cox 4 in Baton Rouge and Greater
Louisiana-
representing Ben Franklin High School in the
finals will be Charlie Borenstein, Jacques Collete- Doffney, and Captain
Frank Xiong.” |
Comedy Show - May 10
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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in the school’s auditorium. There will
be three stand-up comedians performing, including Franklin’s own,
Kenneth LaFrance, as well as Mike Strecker , [more
info] |
Prom Dresses for New Orleans
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Thank you to Maria and Leathia West who spearheaded the donation of
prom dresses to girls who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina [more
info...] |
What's
Happening in Classrooms?? |
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Ever wonder what
innovative teaching strategies are being used
around the Ben Franklin campus? Now you
can see some of the hands on activities that
continue to make BFHS the school you want to
send your children to! [click here] |
50th
Anniversary Pictures |
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BFHS celebrated its 50th
anniversary in the Fall of 2007. Click here for further information on the event and to view
pictures! It was truly a night of great
reunions, and will be remembered for years to
come! [click
here] |
Thank-you |
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Since Hurricane Katrina
we have had many letters and emails of support
and generous contributions from around the
country from new and old friends of Franklin. We
thank you for your support [...more] |
Post Katrina
Journal |
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Click here for news stories and highlights of Benjamin
Franklin as they relate to Hurricane Katrina. |
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