Franklin Academy Event

Presentation of Graduates by: Hon. Maggie B. Lewis-Butler, Dr.

Crystal Parke, Ms. Betty Gardner, Dr. Barbara Reddick, Dr. Gallop P. Franklin

II, Mrs. Pat Tucker

Graduation Ceremony 2012-2013

Franklin Academy EventGrad

Ceremony 2012-2013

Ms. Franklin with Oldest Graduates in our Class of 2013!!

Mario Thomas Sr. age 40 (left) & James Davis age 47 (right)

Youngest graduate in Class of 2013-!!!

Deshawn Sampson age 7

Franklin Academy EventFather & Son March Together!!!

Father Mario Thomas Sr. age 40 and son Demonte Thomas age 17 march down the isle together to receive High School

Diplomas . The crowd gave a standing salute as the father leads by example!!!

Franklin Academy EventFranklin Academy Students Giving Back

Inspirational Speeches from former students

2012 Fall Valedictorian Alicia Ramirez gives her heartfelt graduation speech

Former Student Alex Koonce tells his tale of attending Franklin Academy. Alex is a TCC graduate and now attends FAMU!!

Former Student Caviea Ratliff s speaks about being the first female in Franklin Academy, attending when school began in Ms. Franklin’s garage.

Franklin Academy EventThe Evening’s Entertainment

Carl McBride accompanied by Franklin Academy Students & Soloist

Musical Selections-->

Ms. Ezell Carter sings dedication to her mother at

Graduation

Ms. Arnett Ward, past president of Chandler-Gilbert

Community College graces ceremony with a selection

Artistic Selection--> An Original Poem Performed by

Askia Jordan

Franklin Academy Soloist- Tyron Bostick

Franklin Academy EventCommunity Support!!!

Community Award Recipients- Former Senator Al Fred Lawson Jr.’s sister, Ms.

Sandra Lawson – Educator of Year Award- Ms. Yolando Westberry – Jake Gaither Community

Center-Ms. Yashicka D’Angelo – Walker Ford Community

Center- Miss Maya Balkman- Miss Latice Johnson

- Mr. Alex Koonce- Ms. Mary Randolph, RN

- Ms. Kimberly Rich-Ms. Stella Stallworth-Mr. Marvin Johnson- Mr. Steven Beasley

- Mr. Al Collins- Dr. Bill & Mrs. Pat Tucker

- Mr. Charles Mullet- Mr. & Ms. Sheila Whittico & Tabernacle Women’s

Ministry-Ms. Martina Pearson- Ms. Pamela Howard

-Ms. Keela Henry

Franklin Academy Recognition Ms. Margaret Franklin and Former Governor Charlie Christ!!!

Franklin Academy Receives “Small Business Service Award “ 2004

Presented by FAMU!!!

Franklin Academy Awarded “Earl Graves Black Business of the

Year Award” 2009Presented by Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity, Inc.

Franklin Academy History

It all started with a need, a prayer and a water cooler!!!

Franklin Academy Early Years

Full Circle- Franklin Academy’s First

Student presents Valedictorian with

Diploma!!!

Two of Franklin Academy’s First Music Students

Two students in Franklin Academy’s first class

Meet Franklin Academy’s First Student

First Student Gallop’s Awards Corner

“No one can hurt you but yourself…”

It is important to celebrate your success. NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Meet Franklin Academy’s First Student Dr. Gallop P. Franklin II, Doctor of Pharmacy

FAMU 2012 Graduate!!!

FAMU Student Body President twice!

Florida Student Association Chairman

Governor Gallop Franklin – Florida Board of Governors Member

2011 Gubernatorial Fellow for Charlie Christ

The motivation for the Franklin Academy, Inspired by God & his mother,

Gallop is an example of “Success Against All Odds”

Meet Franklin Academy’s First Student

Gallop Franklin & Former Senator Al Lawson (above)

Dr. Gallop Franklin with

Senator Nelson

Margaret Franklin receives Gubernatorial Fellow Recognition 2011 on behalf of Gallop Franklin (left)

Dr. Gallop Franklin & Former Governor Charlie Christ (below)

Dr. Gallop Franklin with Governor Deval

Patrick (right)

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!!!

FEMA’s Work in Action

Franklin Academy Students hard at work in Computer LabDr. Bill & Mrs. Pat Tucker overseeing studentsMargaret Franklin and Zoe Bennett of Bennett Resource Group CSC Our students have enjoyed experiencing the meeting place of

education and technology!!

Learning is FUN!!!

Students enriched by FEMA’s donations!!!

Support Helps Make it Possible!!

THANK YOU FEMA!!!

“You never know what heights you can soar until you spread your wings and fly at the Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins Course”

In memoriam of Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins (1936-1986)