Franklin High School is a public high school located in Garden Acres, California, United States. The school's colors are green and gold. Their school mascot is the

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. They are one of the many schools that have the I.B. program through the International Baccalaureate Academy. The school also has the federal program Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC). The principal is Anna Lotti

Notable alumni

* Chris Cash, former NFL player * Al Gross, former NFL player *

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, Texas Rangers) * Windrell Hayes, former NFL player * José M. Hernández, astronaut * George Knapp, journalist * Dave Oliver, former professional baseball player (

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) *

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, three-time grammy nominated music producers. *

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, Second manager of MLB California Angels. (Now known as the LA Angels of Anaheim) *

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, former NFL All-Pro *

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, elected in 2016 as the youngest mayor in Stockton's history, and its first African-American mayor. *Chevelle Wheeler, a student in 1985, was a victim of the

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. * Jim White, the most successful high school cross country coach. Portrayed by

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in the 2015 movie McFarland USA

References

External links

Official website
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