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 | |
| Students | 1,250 (approx.) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | Livonia, Michigan, United States |
| Oversight | Livonia Public Schools |
| 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] Music
[edit] Fight Song
School 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.
- Mike Modano: NHL All-Star Dallas Stars.
- Art Regner: Detroit Sports Radio Personality (WXYT).
- Paul Terek: 2004 Olympic Decathlete.
- Robert Skotak: Academy Award Winner in 1987, Best Visual Effects for Aliens (film).
[edit] Sports
[edit] Football
[edit] Conference Championships
- 1964:9-0
- 1965:6-3
- 1966:5-3
- 1967:5-3
- 1968:7-1
- 1969:7-1
- 1970:6-2
- 1971:6-1
- 1972:6-3
- 1973:8-1
- 1974:9-0
- 1975:10-1
- 1976:6-3
- 1977:6-3
- 1982:8-1
- 1988:6-3
- 1992:7-2
- 1996:6-3
[edit] Playoffs
The team has made the playoffs twice in its history (1975, 2005), and has won the state championship 1 time (1975).
[edit] 2005 Varsity Football
- In 2005 they went 9-0 during the regular season. They opened the postseason at home to Detroit Henry Ford and won. Their next opponent was Birmingham Brother Rice. The Patriots lost that match ending their season (10-1). However Brother Rice went on to win the Michigan High School Football State Championships.
They had many awards in 2005 including Coach of the Year going to head coach Chris Kelbert.
[edit] External links
| High Schools in the Western Lakes Athletics Association |
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Western Division Lakes Division |
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