Billy Franks:
CLASS OF 1987

Bradford High SchoolClass of 1987
Kenosha, WI
University of Wisconsin - ParksideClass of 2000
Kenosha, WI
Washington Middle SchoolClass of 1984
Kenosha, WI
Harvey Elementary SchoolClass of 1981
Kenosha, WI
Billy's Story
Life
My Spouse
I actually met her at a high school dance. She was in my french class. The funny thing is that she dated my twin brother. It wasn't until years later that we met by chance and got together.
My Pets
I have a sheltie lapso mix named Ranger. He may not be the biggest dog, he may not be the smartest dog, but he sure is a hairy little monkey. My other dog is a min. Pinscher. Her name is Tonto. She is just a little spaz yipper dog. I also have a beagle named Buster. He is just a trouble maker.
My Kids
I just adopted my stepdaughter, Marissa. She is 11 and makes me proud every day.
My Job
I absolutely love my job. I am the senior accountant for Johnson Controls in Milwaukee. I work about 2 blocks from the Summerfest grounds (I can't wait for summer) I work with great people and for a great company.
School
I will be the first to admit, I was an idiot at Bradford. The best thing about being there was that I was able to get along with just about anyone. I really wasn't in the popular crowd, and I wasn't a social leper either. Being a twin didn't hurt either. Also, I guess I really came out of my shell from Junior High. (people that went to school with me my whole life didn't recognize me) I had my close circle of friends that included, Bob (my brother) of cours...Expand for more
e, Larry, Paul, and countless others. I had a SEVERE crush on Sue W., Laura G., and Amy H.... Sorry Suzie, you got the brunt of my weirdness. And sorry to everyone else in the short list for the embarassment I may have just caused. I guess you could have called me a idealistic dreamer in high school, I was always trying to help people. Tammy S. broke my heart, and then I went away. I am greatful for the friends that I had, even the ones that I didn't. I dont think that I would have changed a thing about my experience in high school.
College
I am currently over halfway finished getting my Master's Degree in the MBA program at Cardinal Stritch University. I received my undergrad at the University of Wisconsin, Parkside. I loved being a non-traditional student there, and challange all who read this to always further your education.
Military
I went into the Marine Corps right out of High School. I was lucky enough to get a great job, just not one that translated into the private sector well, I was a morse code operator. After about a year of training in sunny Pensacola, Florida, I was able to travel and live in Japan and South Korea for three years. I ended my six years in the service in North Carolina at Camp LeJeune. I have nothing but great memories of my time in the service.
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