2011 - 2012 Upcoming Events
We would love alumni to attend any and all of the events listed below. To RSVP or for more information about a particular event, please email the Development/Alumni Relations Director, Christy Read '89 or call 504-286-2615.
Franklin Alumni Association’s Annual Meeting
Ben’s Bash: Saturday, May 12, 2012
7-10pm
The Munch Factory
5339 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122
$10 admission
Open bar and food
2011 - 2012 Alumni Association Board Meeting Dates
All Alumni are invited to attend Board meetings. The meetings are held at 6:30 PM in the school's library. The dates are listed below for the year.
- Wednesday, September 14, 2011
- Wednesday, October 12, 2011
- Wednesday, November 9, 2011
- Wednesday, December 14, 2011
- Wednesday, February 8, 2011
- Wednesday, March 14, 2011
- Wednesday, April 11, 2011
Falcon Backers "The Path to Excellence" Kick Off Party & Alumni Social
- Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Southport Hall located at 200 Monticello Avenue, Jefferson, LA 70121 - MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD
- This brick paver project will support the enhancement of athletic and physical education facilities at Benjamin Franklin High School.
- There will be complimentary draft beer, food, and cake; (there will also be a full service bar available with other drink options)
- We will be honoring four coaches (Carl Wilderotter, Bruce Cortez, Robert O'Neil, and Diego Gonzalez) and discussing "The Path to Excellence" project which is a joint venture between the Falcon Backers, the BFHS Athletic Association, and BFHS.
- This is a complimentary event facilitated by the Falcon Backers. We would encourage you to invite all alumni, teachers, coaches, parents, etc., to this event.
Washington D.C. Alumni Social
- Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
- Home of Barrie & David Friedman '61
- 8832 Wandering Trail Drive
- Potomac, MD 20854
Admissions Open House - Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Volunteers needed to serve as Ambassadors for the school, tour guides, and answer questions about Franklin to prospective students and parents
Homecoming Game
- Come out and support your alma mater by cheering on the Falcons to victory
- Friday, October 21, 2011 - 7:00 PM
- Pan American Stadium
- BFHS vs. Fisher
LPO Family & Alumni Harry Potter Halloween Concert
- Sunday, October 30, 2011 - BFHS Auditorium at 3:00 PM
- Join us for a Hogwarts afternoon of music that will inspire any Harry Potter fan. Costumes are encouraged!
- Featuring selections from the Harry Potter movies as well as Mussorgsky's Nigh on Bald Mountain!
- Children 12 and under are free. Adults are $10. Click here to purchase tickets.
Fall Play - "Honk"
Friday, November 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the school's auditorium and Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM.
BFHS Band/Orchestra Winter Concert
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium
Alumni/Faculty Holiday Party
- Friday, January 20, 2012
- Benachi House
- 2257 Bayou Road
- New Orleans, LA 70119
Ben's Birthday Celebration
January 2012 - date, time, and location TBA
San Francisco Alumni Social
- Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
- Home of Charles Johnson '79
- 319 Detroit Street
- San Francisco, CA 94131
Frühlingsfeier & International Celebration
- Saturday, March 10, 2012
- Deutsches Haus - 1023 Ridgewood Drive, Metairie, LA 70001 - 11:00 -7:00 PM
- Bringing the Franklin community together - a day to celebrate the international heritage and diversity of the Benjamin Franklin community.
- It will be a day of live music, cultural performances, delicious international foods, beers and wine, game booths, a silent auction, and lots of fun!
Revised 5/11/12
