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Whittier College

Hall of Fame

Frank Jones

Frank Jones

  • Class
  • Induction
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Track & Field, Swimming

From Turlare High School where he lettered in football and track, Frank won three varsity letters for the Poets in both sports and was on the swimming team.

Frank made the SCIAC All Conference Football team in 1929 and 1930 and was named Little All American in football. He was president of the Varsity Club, Franklin Society member, band director and student store manager. 

Getting his Master’s Degree from USC, Frank taught in the Montebello High School District, serving also as administrator, band director and coach, winning a number of baseball and basketball championships.

He has served as president of both his Lions Club and his Retired Men’s Club.

During World War III, Frank was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He then returned to teaching and coaching in high schools and colleges, producing many championship teams and recruiting many outstanding athletes for the Poets. He ended his educational career at Foothill College in 1971. 

 

 

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