"We're so excited to announce the Class of 2022 National Banner Unified Champion Schools. These schools have demonstrated a commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 standards of excellence."
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Class of 2022 National Banner Unified Champion School |
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"We're so excited to announce the Class of 2022 National Banner Unified Champion Schools. These schools have demonstrated a commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 standards of excellence."
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Class of 2022 National Banner Unified Champion School |
"You may have seen Tyler Morrill’s buzzer beater moment at the @2022USAGames, securing gold for Team Mass Basketball. But what you didn’t know was that before finding @FHSSports Unified Basketball, Tyler lived a very different life.
Check out his story: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6q_tGw"
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/SpOlympicsMA/status/1536387817290584064
"Congratulations to the @FranklinUnified on Bringing Home the Gold!!!"
"Welcome back @FranklinUnified this was the first basketball team to qualify at the @SpecialOlympics for Team Massachusetts…and they brought home GOLD! Congratulations"
Congratulations to the @FranklinUnified on Bringing Home the Gold!!! @FranklinPSNews @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/BXYfao2O1d
— Varun Desai (@editorvar) June 12, 2022
Feeling that Panther Pride! @FranklinUnified received a warm welcome as they brought home the Gold from the @SpecialOlympics pic.twitter.com/h73dSbY9Jg
— Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) June 12, 2022
Video 1 Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/editorvar/status/1536131176490012673
Video 2 shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1536095160685273088
"We did it!! This team. GOLD! When you play as friends, with heart, and have fun, great things happen!
. The continued support is overwhelming!"
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/lburger81/status/1535293035197628416
Special Olympics official results -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qPKFiHq532meRFCM5R6PoiaacReHslH9/view?usp=sharing
"A very special opening ceremonies at the Special Olympics in Orlando, Florida included a team from Massachusetts.
Franklin High School's unified basketball program is the first from Massachusetts to qualify for the Special Olympics.
And they are as special as it gets.
"They have come here and they have shown everybody what they're made of; their compassion, their 'supportsmanship,' their abilities on that court. There are no words to express how fantastic this group of 10 really is," coach Lisa Burger told WBZ-TV."
Continue reading the article on view the video online -> https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/franklin-high-school-unified-basketball-team-gold-medal-games-special-olympics-orlando-florida/
Meet Team Massachusetts!
Did you know these 10 athletes and Unified partners from @FranklinUnified make up the first Unified Basketball Team to represent Massachusetts at the national level!?
"the first Unified Basketball Team to represent Massachusetts at the national level!" |
Check out the team bio's -> https://gameon.specialolympicsma.org/basketball-roster?hsLang=en
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10 athletes and Unified partners from @FranklinUnified |
"On 4/25/22, there will be an event for Team Massachusetts! In coordination with this event, we are kicking off a fundraising campaign for all things Unified, Team Massachusetts and Special Olympics.
Please consider donating and joining us! https://givebutter.com/vWXn33"
Franklin Unified Basketball fund raising event April 25 - 6 PM at FHS Gym |
Let’s get everyone ordering!
Please help the Franklin High Unified Basketball Team represent the state of Massachusetts at the USA Special Olympics games this June!!
Our very own Franklin High Unified Basketball Team is going!
WHEN???? Wednesday, March 30 all day
Jersey Mikes Subs will be giving 100% of the proceeds to the Unified Team!!!
Please support our team!!!!!
Franklin High School Unified Basketball - taking the court tonight at the Celtics game! |
BTW - "Franklin High School Unified Basketball - taking the court tonight at the Celtics game! Lifetime of memories! So PROUD! @SpOlympicsMA @MIAA033"
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1506809929499394050
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Help the Unified Basketball team by getting a Jersey Mike's sub on March 30 |
"Team Massachusetts got together for a weekend in March for a USA Games Training Camp. We got to know each other with team building games, bowling & even a freezing cold New England Revolution Game! On Sunday we learned a team dance and sat in on classroom sessions that taught us more about the Games. We can't wait for Orlando!"
The FHS Unified Basketball team is part of Team Massachusetts, You might recognize a few faces in the video. Thanks to KateLuvs2Laugh for the tip to the video!
https://gameon.specialolympicsma.org/massachusetts-team-roster-and-bios |
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Recap: School Committee hears about (1) special education program, (2) daily challenges of pandemic, and approves trip to US Special Olympics |
Earlier this week, the Franklin High School Unified Basketball Team was surprised with some VERY exciting news! 🏀👀
Check out this short video to see where they're headed this summer 🤩🏰
https://t.co/CmMcN0QJUg
FHS Unified Basketball Team selected for Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando 2022 |
Earlier this week, the Franklin High School Unified Basketball Team was surprised with some VERY exciting news! 🏀👀
— Special Olympics MA (@SpOlympicsMA) December 2, 2021
Check out this short video to see where they're headed this summer 🤩🏰@FranklinUnified @FranklinHS @2022USAGames pic.twitter.com/CmMcN0QJUg
"Lee Evans, the Black American runner who won two gold medals at the racially charged 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City and at a presentation ceremony wore a Black Panther-style beret and raised his fist to protest racism in the United States, died on Wednesday. He was 74.
His death was announced by USA Track and Field, which did not say where he died or cite the cause."
Carly Alston at "Bowl for a Goal" |
Farley Asmath at "Bowl for a Goal" |
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Calen Frongillo |
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Carly Alston |
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Farley Asmath |
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Revs sign Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners at fifth annual Unified Team signing day |
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Calen Frongillo |
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Carly Alston |
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Farley Asmath |
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Tip a Cop - Special Olympics Fund Raising - Dec 12 |
"Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced that Franklin High School, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without disabilities.
Franklin High School is receiving this honor as a result of meeting national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy and respect. An award celebration will take place at the school at a date and time to be determined by the school.
Franklin High School is one of ten schools in Massachusetts and 131 schools nationally to receive this distinction. The school will be presented with a banner to hang in their school and be included on a list of other schools around the country who have achieved this distinguished status."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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https://twitter.com/SpecialOlympics |