Marquis Franklin
By: Sarah Williams
Marquis Franklin, from Laurel Maryland, is serving on team Oak 5 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton on February 11, to start his 10-month service term. Oak 5 is made up of seven people from across the country who will serve together across the Midwest.
Marquis says, “I want to make a change in my life and explore a different opportunity.”
Before joining AmeriCorps NCCC Marquis was going to Freestate challenge academy and working at Wendy's
Oak5’s fourth round project is at the Marquette County Habitat for Humanity, in Marquette, MI. Oak 5 will be working on the construction of four homes. The homes will be in various stages of construction, so the work may include decking, wall raising, roofing, siding, drywall, painting, flooring, clean-up and other construction oriented tasks. The houses built by Marquette County Habitat For Humanity, partner families and volunteers provide safe, stable, energy efficient homes for low income families.
Some fun facts about Marquis:
Q: What is your favorite TV show? Courage the Cowardly Dog
Q: What song best describes you? “Enough Said ” by Drake
Q: What did you want to be when you grew up? An actor
Q: If you could have a superpower what would it be? The power of speed
Q: What is the most challenging and/or exciting thing you’ve done? Running an 80 on my pacer test and flying an airplane.
Q: What is your least favorite food? Broccoli
Q: What is your favorite book? “Gangsta twist”
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