Frank Coleman

Early years While at Logan Elementary School, he acquired the nickname "Tick" because his classmates said he could do things in a "few ticks of the clock."

Coleman persevered in Scouting despite the societal prejudices of the day. He also was the first African American member of the All Scholastic High School Football Team in 1928. His football helmet and shoes are on annual display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

Graduating from Central in 1931, he attended Lincoln University. While at Lincoln, he served as class president three times and as varsity football quarterback. He was a member of the wrestling team, manager of the varsity basketball team and sat on the Intramural Council.

He graduated from Lincoln University in 1935. He helped finance their education through scholarships that he funded. At Lincoln, he served as Director of Alumni Relations from 1981 to 1988 and as an alumni representative on the board of trustees for 10 years. Central High School William Butler Award for outstanding student athletes 2004 John Wanamaker Masonic Humanitarian Medal, for 80 years of service to the Christian Street YMCA in South Philadelphia PhD (Honorary), Lincoln University