Benjamin Franklin High School Alumni Celebrate 70-Year Legacy at 'Cheers to the Years 2026' Event
Benjamin Franklin High School recently hosted its 'Cheers to the Years 2026' event, bringing together over 90 alumni from every decade of the school's 70-year history. The gathering took place on November 6 at the Katherine Johnson building. Attendees reconnected with former classmates, enjoyed live music performed by Franklin’s string band, and toured the school building with current students. A significant part of the evening included a discussion focused on the future of New Orleans. This conversation featured Deputy Mayors Kevin Ferguson ’99 and Jeffrey Schwartz ’00, and was moderated by Margaret Foley ’02. The event celebrated the school's enduring legacy and fostered connections across generations of its alumni.
