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Frankford High Class of 65 Reunion

The 1965 classes of Frankford High School are planning our 50-year reunion, so please SAVE THE DATE!  The reunion will be held the evening of SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015, at Brookside Manor as Somerton Springs, in Feasterville, PA.

The Cocktail hour begins 6:00 p.m. with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres.  The buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. There will be music for dancing until 11:00 p.m. and a cash bar throughout the evening. Most of all, we hope there will be a lot of you attending to reunite with old friends and maybe make some new ones. 

The admission prices are $75.00 per person if your reservation is received by September 1 and $85 per person if your reservation is received between September 2 and October 15.  Reservation requests received after October 15 will be honored if space is available.  To register, complete the attached registration form and return it with your check payable to “Frankford Class of 1965.”  Groups of 8, 9, or 10 who want to sit together will be accommodated if all of the attendees send their registration forms and checks together with a note stating you all want to sit together. (This option is only available for 8, 9, or 10 people.) 

If you are in contact with any former teachers and want to have one or more join us at the reunion, you are welcome to sponsor them.  Please add his/her/their name(s) to your registration form and include their admission price in your total check.  

For anyone who is coming into Philadelphia area from out of town and needs a hotel room, we have negotiated a very good rate at the Radisson Hotel Northeast Philadelphia (Route 1 in Trevose) for Friday and Saturday nights, November 13 and 14. Click on the link above for more information.  

For anyone in town on Friday evening, looking for an informal get-together, we will gather at the Library Lounge at the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast (www.radisson.com/trevose-hotel-pa-19053/patrevos).

Follow this link to the web site for the reunion.

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Frankford High School Honors Vince Miller

From the Philadelphia Tribune

Donald Hunt Tribune Staff Writer

It’s always good to remember those who have made a big contribution to the game. Vinson “Vince” Miller was one of the greatest coaches in Public League history. Miller spent 27 years as the head basketball coach at Frankford High School.

Miller coached the Pioneers from 1972-98 compiling a sensational 351-171 overall record. He had two outstanding teams in 1988 and ‘89 that posted a tremendous 49-2 record over that time while capturing two Public League championships. He coached some terrific players such as Jeffery Clark, the late Rico Washington, Kevin Compton, Jason and Carlin Warley, Jamie Ross and Phil Andrews.

Vince Miller

Miller passed away in 2009, but his legacy will live on forever at Frankford High School. On Monday, Jan. 19, Frankford High will name the court after him. It will be named the Vince Miller Memorial Court.

“This is a good way to honor him,” said Ben Dubin, Frankford High athletic director and Public League basketball chairman. “When I became the athletic director, I went to my principal [Reginald Fisher] and asked him about naming the court after Vince. I’m really pleased about ceremony. We’re going to have two games that day. We have a girls and boys game. The ceremony is going to take place between 12 and 12:30 p.m. It’s going to be the Vince Miller Memorial Court. It should be really nice.”

Miller really cared about his players on and off the court. He always wanted his players to use basketball as a tool for success. He had a big impact on the kids who played for them. His will be displayed nicely on the gym floor. It will serve as a reminder for all the great things he accomplished over the years.

When it came to basketball and education, Miller had a good foundation growing up. He was a great basketball player. He played at Overbrook High School with late basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, who was Miller’s best friend. In 1954, he played on Overbrook High’s team went 20-0 and won the Public League and city championships. In 1955, Chamberlain and Miller guided Overbrook to its second consecutive city title.

Miller played his college basketball at North Carolina A&T with former West Philadelphia High standout Joe Howell and NBA great Al Attles. He also had a successful career as a chief scout for the Philadelphia 76ers and was involved with the Charles Baker and Sonny Hill League basketball programs.

In September, Miller was honored posthumously at the eighth annual Philadelphia Association of Black Sports and Culture (PABSC) for his outstanding efforts in basketball. He was also a member of the Wilt Chamberlain Postal Stamp Committee. On Dec. 5, 2014, the U.S. Postal Service issued two Forever stamps of Chamberlain.

This ceremony at Frankford should be another big moment for a person who has molded and shaped a number of youngsters into good basketball players, but also great people. Naming the court in his honor will be a really special event.

 dhunt@phillytrib.com(215) 893-5719

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A Spirited Day

On July 4th, while celebrating the day of our nation’s independence, residents came together for the now annual, Frankford Community Spirit Day Honoring Al Stark, Jr. The event was organized by local non-profit Keep the Faith in Frankford and entertained the masses with fun, games, and remembrance.

Spearheading Keep the Faith in Frankford, organizer Pat Smiley expressed her wish to have a day for families who were not on vacation during the holiday to have fun in their own community. Many families attended including the Hohensteins who have members of the Frankford community for years. Jack Hohenstein, also a member of Keep the Faith in Frankford says the organization’s goals are not limited to the dealings with the church but they also aim to bring the community together. The charity also participates in the NECH Dining with Dignity Program that operates out of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where Al Stark’s event was held.

20140705_154452Mr. Stark, a father, husband, and devout member of St. Joachim Church  and the Frankford community, passed away recently. During the event, named in honor of him and his family’s contributions, everyone gathered to remember his life and legacy. Pat Smiley spoke heartfelt words and recounted fond memories of Stark as she presented his family with a certificate of appreciation. Though tears were shed, there was clearly a silent consensus amongst the attendees that this was a celebration of his life, more than a mourning of his death.20140705_152025

Along with celebration of the holiday and life of Al Stark, came games and fun. A water balloon tossing tournament was moderated by Joe Hohenstein and brought smiles to everyone’s face. Carnival inspired fun took place in the parking lot and children did not go home empty handed. Gift bags were also given out to all. The event, which proved successful, shall continue with this new tradition for many years to come.

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Frankford High School Annual Senior Award Ceremony

From: Joe Fraioli,  Frankford High School JROTC

Senior Award Ceremony

Frankford HS held its annual Senior Award Ceremony and there were approximately 35 seniors winning special scholarships and grants from the Pioneer Alumni, Philadelphia Teachers Federation, Boys & Girls Club in addition to several other donors. This group by itself accounted for over 650, 000 in scholarships and grants.

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JROTC News

Our graduation date is Wednesday, June 19th at 10 over at War Memorial Stadium. It will be a great day for us.

Our JROTC program is going to try and do 2 graduations within a half hour of each other. Ours scheduled for 10 am and Harding Middle School scheduled for 10:30 am at Fels HS.

Also, there is a big city American Flag Day celebration on June 14th that our school is participating in. Putting up the flag at the Constitution Center. Participating in the Flag ceremony at Independence Hall and finally ending up at the Betsy Ross House.

 

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Mentor at Frankford High!

The C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy And Mature Principles for Success) Mentoring Program is in it’s second year at Frankford High School and looking for community mentors to invest one hour per week of their time during this upcoming school year. Please click here for more information.

If interested, or if you know anyone who might be interested, please contact Mr. Stephen Stevens via cell at 267-971-2540 or via email at sls82886@yahoo.com.

They look forward to hearing from you!