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Franklin Middle School marks centennial in Cedar Rapids
Former students and staff toured Franklin Middle School to celebrate its 100 years. Dick Trotter, longtime social studies and wrestling coach, recalled his career from 1960 to 1995 and shared pride in the building’s enduring mission. Community members highlighted architecture, construction by Kinderknecht Associates, and current services for about 540 students.
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Cedar Rapids
Dick Trotter
Franklin Middle School
Trotter
20Th St
Mark Stoffer Hunter
McKinley
Roosevelt
Wilson
Stoffer Hunter
Ates
Kinderknecht
Frianf
Franklin
Frians
Kerry DeVarman
Kinderknecht Associates
DeYarman
Leon Lueck
Oxford
Cambridge
England
Lueck
Christine Conover
Franklin Middle School Parent Teacher Association
Tristina Marbury
Kristina Dvorak