2025 D1 Championship for FHS Cheerleaders

2025 D1 Championship for FHS Cheerleaders

 

"Congratulations Franklin Varsity Cheerleading on another D1 State Championship"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/posts/3924275234509140

FHS Cheerleaders take 2025 Hockomock Championship

FHS Cheerleaders take 2025 Hockomock Championship

"Congratulations to Varsity for winning the Hockomock League Championship and JV for coming in 2nd place! 

We had the best time cheering on so much amazing talent and celebrating our 7 Seniors who competed at their last Leagues today.

Thank you @northattleborocheer for hosting, we can’t wait to see all the Hock teams next week"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DGbrZqFy63L/

FHS Varsity Cheerleaders take 1st Place at Sugar Rush Invitational

FHS Varsity Cheerleaders take 1st Place at Sugar Rush Invitational

 

"Congratulations to Varsity on 1st place and JV on 2nd at the Sugar Rush Invitational today in Norton! "(2/18/25)

Shared from ->   https://x.com/FHScheer_/status/1891989370770444361

FHS cheerleaders take 1st for Varsity & JV on Saturday

"1st place for Varsity and 2nd place for JV today at the Wilmington Blizzard Bash 

Thank you @whscheercats for hosting, we had a great time!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DGGj4RFu0jP/

FHS JV cheerleaders take 1st on Saturday

FHS Varsity cheerleaders take 1st on Saturday

Still time to register for the Franklin High School Cheer Youth Clinic on 2/17/25

FHS Cheer Youth Clinic on 2/17/25

 

"Still time to register!  

Does your child have an interest in cheer? Franklin HS Cheer is hosting a Youth Clinic on 2/17!  

Sign them up so they can join in the fun!

https://forms.gle/6GNMBvNCyecdcJ8y5"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19rKh1Yox3/

In this Chalkboard Chat, we condense the School Cmte Mtg of Jan 14 (audio)

FM #1356 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1356 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. We recapped the School Committee meeting of January 14, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• Cheerleader recognition, approval for trip to Nationals

• FHS update & program of studies

• Redistricting updates mostly in Superintendent Update, action items did include approval of notification of the school names for interim usage

• Approval of the capital budget

• Franklin TV presentation, issue of cable cutting and alternative revenue source

• State of the Schools, January 27 at 7 PM at the TV Studio

The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1356-chalkboard-chat-01-15-25/

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   

School Committee Meeting Info

• Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWsDrfRwZuM 

• Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/fsc.pdf 

• Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/january-14%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/742564 

• My full set of notes in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JdupV2TntAObJjwWAik_BBpoPfpLPHVH/view?usp=drive_link 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

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In this Chalkboard Chat, we condense the School Cmte Mtg of Jan 14 (audio)

Franklin Youth Cheerleading Clinic scheduled for Feb 17

Franklin Youth Cheerleading Clinic

Franklin Cheerleading Clinic scheduled for Feb 17

When: February 17, 2025, 8:30am - 2pm 

 

Where: Downtown Sports, 240 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Contact us at (508) 341-4704 or cheerboostersfhs@gmail.com

Upon Registration, please sign Downtown Sports Waiver at:

 https://www.downtownsports.net/registration/waiver-1445/register

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15n9DWrS6f/

School Committee recognizes FHS Cheerleaders, approves temporary naming for redistricting, gets update from Franklin TV (video)

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025. 6 members were present in the Council Chambers (Sompally absent).

Franklin TV broadcast is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWsDrfRwZuM

Agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/fsc.pdf

Meeting packet folder (docs not released prior to meeting should get update a day or so after the meeting) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/january-14%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/742564

Quick recap

• FHS Cheerleaders recognized for winning multiple championships, approved for travel to the National Championship
• Superintendent's report included multiple updates on redistricting efforts underway
• FHS school update provided insights in the school year thus far
• FHS Program of Studies update raised some clarification questions and at least one surprise that the community service hours added to the graduation requirements are not being monitored this year due to the budget cut that removed the individual who would have done that tracking. Community hours were being done by students, no one single person was tracking to ensure all the students were doing so this school year
• Franklin TV provided an update on the programming provided to the community including the live broadcast of this meeting (across town, 2 school concerts were also broadcast and the FHS girls basketball game was also broadcast). revenue is dropping due to cable cutting, proposal at State Legislature on potential alternate revenue for cable operations, new Federal administration may attempt to dismantle the Federal authorization for cable broadcasting
• Discussion action items
• approved after much discussion as amended the notification on the temporary names for the schools as part of the redistricting
• Capital budget modified from initial preview and approved
• 3 policies for first reading approved to move to second reading
• Update on educational expenses for the student from the emergency shelter. Quarterly reimbursement from DESE only used to offset the costs of educating these students. Reimbursement at rate of $104/per day/per student. The override had nothing to do with the education of these students. FPS does not use the operational budget to educate the student from the emergency shelter
• Grants to the amount of $1.6 M were preview by the committee (document not part of the public set released prior to the meeting). Over what period these grants covered was not mentioned out loud.
• Round of subcommittee updates
• Motion to enter executive session, not to return to public meeting, passed 6-0-1 (1 absent)

My full set of notes in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JdupV2TntAObJjwWAik_BBpoPfpLPHVH/view?usp=drive_link

Photo albums captured from the presentations shared (to be added)

Franklin Cheerleading is fund raising via Sante Fe Burrito Grill on Weds, Jan 15

Sante Fe Burrito Grill on Weds, Jan 15

Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) posted on Mon, Jan 13, 2025:

"This Wednesday January 15th: 

Help FHS Cheer get to Nationals!  

Show this post at Santa Fe Burrito Cafe in Franklin and 30% of your order total will go directly to the team. 

For online orders, put 'FHS Cheer Fundraiser' is the notes. https://t.co/kXb3Zzapzr"

Shared from ->   https://x.com/FHScheer_/status/1878847274870284644

Franklin Cheerleading Wins State, Regional and League Championships in Fall 2024

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis are pleased to share that the Franklin High School Cheerleading team went undefeated for their fall season, capturing a trifecta of championship titles at the league, regional and state levels.

Franklin High School's varsity cheerleading team won the MSAA Div. 1 2024 Fall Cheerleading State Championship held at Worcester State University on Nov. 24, 2024. The win capped off an undefeated season for the Panthers, who also took first place at the Hockomock League Championship and the MSAA Div. 1 South Regionals. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

The varsity team, with a 12-person roster, began its series of championship victories on Nov. 10, by taking down the Hockomock League Championship held at Franklin High School. The Panthers then went on to capture the Massachusetts School Administrators' Association (MSAA) Div. 1 South Regionals held at Franklin High School on Nov. 17. Finally, the Franklin High School Cheerleading team capped it off by winning the MSAA Div. 1 2024 Fall Cheerleading State Championship held at Worcester State University on Nov. 24.

The win at Worcester State marked the fourth state championship in a row for Franklin, spanning fall and winter seasons. Throughout its history, the Franklin High School Cheerleading team has notched 15 state championship titles.

"It's been inspiring to watch the dedication and camaraderie of this group," said Varsity Cheerleading Coach Doni Gill, who came to Franklin in 2017. "It's been a very special and memorable season, watching them grow into champions together. They've worked so hard since Day 1. We're very proud of all of the student-athletes in our cheerleading program, and we're very happy to once again call them state champions." 

The fall 2024 Franklin High School varsity team included seniors Emma Rondeau, Ana Cecilia Pineda Campos, Lea Exposito, Keira Owens, Jeffrey Li, and Taylor Briggs; juniors Ariel Orrell, Lilah Wainwright, Cassidy Stanley and Emily Bartlett; and sophomores Aria Nicholson and Ashley Rickey. 

In addition to its fall 2024 championship titles, the Franklin High School Cheerleading team also shined at several invitational competitions, winning first place at the King Philip Invitational on Nov. 3, the Shamrock Showdown on Oct. 27, and the Tri-County Invitational on Oct. 20.

"I would like to congratulate the team on a phenomenal season," said Athletic Director Karrah Ellis. "Thank you to all of the families, faculty and community members that have supported our cheerleaders and helped contribute to another successful season. I'd also like to give a special thanks to Coach Doni Gill for her dedication to these student-athletes and for her role in their accomplishments. Congratulations and let's go Panthers."

Additional photos from each of the 2024 competitions can be found in one album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/o5uqZxeiWX7BYPXk8

2024 MSAA State Championship added to the list for FHS cheerleaders

"Your 2024 Fall Division 1 State Champions

The perfect way to end a phenomenal season!"

Shared from ->  https://x.com/FHScheer_/status/1861048477695795290

2024 MSAA State Championship added to the list for FHS cheerleaders

Franklin Cheerleading add the 2024 Fall South Regional D1 Championship to their list

2024 Fall South Regional D1 Champion

Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) posted Sun, Nov 17, 2024:

Your 2024 Fall South Regional D1 Champions. 

Big shoutout to @FHSTrainingRoom for spending the day helping all teams and supporting us constantly throughout the year. 

https://t.co/1HE083UPNQ

Franklin Cheerleading takes Hockomock League Fall Championships for 2024

Yes, I am catching up to the Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) who posted on Sun, Nov 10, 2024:

Your 2024 Fall Hockomock League Champions! 

Congratulations to JV and Varsity for TWO first place finishes awarded to the program today 

Franklin Cheerleading takes Hockomock League Fall Championships for 2024

Shared from ->  https://t.co/xpnZpRQXla

Franklin Cheerleading take home 1st Place from King Philip Invitational on Sunday

1st Place at King Philip Invitational

Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) posted on Sun, Nov 03, 2024:

Congratulations to Varsity for 1st place AND Grand Champs and JV for 1st at the King Philip Invitational!  

Shared from -> https://t.co/YdFCuIEqWI

2 first place wins for Franklin Cheerleading at the Shamrock Showdown on Sunday

Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) posted Sun, Oct 27, 2024:

"Two 1st place wins today for Varsity and JV and GRAND CHAMPION for Varsity at the Shamrock Showdown! 

Let's go Panthers 🐾 " 

Shared from -> https://t.co/4t0HMGjkf2

2 first place wins for Franklin Cheerleading at the Shamrock Showdown on Sunday

Car wash fund raiser for FHS Cheerleaders - Saturday, August 17 from 9 AM to noon

Via FHS Cheerleaders

"Please support FHS cheer at Franklin car wash Saturday (8/17)!! (Right next to McDonald’s)"

Car wash fund raiser for FHS Cheerleaders - Saturday, August 17 from 9 AM to noon

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/79KANvjomh3PM2Qx/

Franklin High School Athletic Department Recognizes Winter Team Achievements

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis are pleased to announce that Franklin High School’s athletic teams recently completed a successful 2023-24 winter athletics season.

“All of our winter athletes have shown grit and determination this season, putting countless hours of work into their sports every week,” Athletic Director Ellis said. “I am extremely proud of all of our teams, and wish to congratulate every athlete on a successful winter season. I’d also like to thank all the students and community members who have supported our student-athletes throughout the season.” 

FHS Winter Team Achievements 2023-24

Cheer

Nationals Divisional Winners and Grand Champions

Hockomock League Champions

MSAA Division 1 Regional Champions

MSAA Division 1 State Champions

Head Coach: Doni Akers

Boys Basketball

Record: 25-2

State Finalist Division 1 Boys Basketball MIAA State Tournament

Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions

Hockomock League MVP: Sean O’Leary

Hockomock League All-Stars: Caden Sullivan, Bradley Herndon, Henry Digiorgio

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Andrew O'Neill

Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Sean O’Leary 

Boston Globe Division 1 Coach of the Year: Coach CJ Neely

Head Coach: CJ Neely

Girls Basketball

Record 10-11

Hockomock League All-Stars: Sasah Tracey, Choloe Fales

The team qualified for the Division 1 MIAA State Tournament

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Olena Malymina

Head Coach: John Leighton

Wrestling

Record 13-15-1

The team placed third at the MIAA Division 1 West Sectionals

The team placed third at the Hockomock League Tournament

Two team members recognized as Division 1 West Sectional Champions: Riley Carlucci and Jack Rosenberger

Hockomock All-Stars: Riley Carlucci and Jack Sauer

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Wayland O'Connell

Head Coach: Carmine Colace 

Girls Indoor Track

Hockomock League Kelley-Rex Division Champions

Hockomock League Meet Champions

Hockomock League All Stars: Sarah Dumas, Gwen Holland, Sophia Cuneo, Ella Chandaria, Liz Hopkins, Lily DeForge

Hockomock League MVP: Sarah Dumas

Hockomock League Honorable Mention: Darby Nicholson, Olivia Costa

MSTCA Division 1 Relay Champions

New Balance All-American: Sarah Dumas

MIAA Divisional Champions: Sarah Dumas (Hurdles), Lily DeForge (Shot Put)

Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Sarah Dumas 

Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Lily Deforge 

MSTCA Indoor Track Coach of the Year: Coach Paul Trovato

Head Coach: Paul Trovato

Boys Indoor Track

Record 5-0

Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions

Hockomock League All-Stars: Quinn Hardt and Jonathan Pink 

Hardt also came in fourth in the state pentathlon and qualified for the New Balance Nationals meet for the 55m hurdles

The 4x200m relay squad and shuttle hurdle relay also qualified for the Nationals meet in Boston

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Sephon Reed, Theo Yetman, Bryce Dragsbaek

Head Coach: Nick Bailey

Girls Swim

Record 5-0

Hockomock Meet Champions

Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions

The team placed third at the MIAA Division 1 South Sectionals

Hockomock All-Stars: Harika Birali, Christine Tang, Emma Ferreria, Sydney Bourgeois, Ashley Desroches, Caroline Clifford, Keegan Wright

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Ava Pecora

Head Coach: Jessica Pridham

Boys Swim

Record 2-3

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Oliver McCarthy

Head Coach: Jessica Pridham

Gymnastics

Record 1-7

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Molly Chandler

Head Coach: Paula Lupien 

Girls Ice Hockey

Record 7-13-0

The team qualified for the MIAA Division 1 State Tournament

Hockomock League All-Stars: Julia Flynn, Nina Iannuzzi, Lindsey Dennett

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Hannah Averr

Head Coach: Mike Lubin

Boys Ice Hockey

Record 15-9

Hockomock League Kelly Rex Co-Champions

MIAA Division 1 State Tournament Elite 8 Round

Hockomock League MVP: Ben Paterson 

Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Ben Paterson 

Hockomock All-Stars/MetroWest All-Stars: Anthony Lampasona, Dylan McEvoy, Logan Marchand

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Dan Dacey

Head Coach: Chris Spillane 

School Committee hears about Oak St, FHS Program of studies, approves Cheerleader trip to Nationals, and Capital Budget request (audio)

FM #1134 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1134 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Jan 9, 2024. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers. 

Due to a Verizon internet outage at the Franklin TV Studio, the meeting was recorded for broadcast later and available via Zoom. Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8BvAH3q6xM&list=PLNyv0AkVasIR_a80hAfFnQoFngebCICow&index=46

Quick recap:

• Internet out at TV studio, meeting via Zoom but not through to cable, it is being locally recorded for broadcast later, Audio recording also being made, Owl camera out to use for this meeting and Zoom session

• Skipped ahead to Superintendent report, will come back to the FHS student update assuming they connect successfully

• Facility planning underway, subcmte met last week. 3 piece process: (1) demographics, (2) educational adequacy and how to support it, (3) age and use of the space in the schools; More info coming as the presentation is scheduled for completion later this school year

• Workshop on executive function, 90 mins for adults only, sign up through Lifelong Learning (link to be shared later)

• Regards to the weather, please communicate also through the reverse 911 process

• Dr Dutch provided an update on the state funding for the newly arrived students, submitted not received yet. Student update on activity at the high school

• Oak St administration team to provide an update on the school activities this year so far 

• Good question on languages and how the new folks, especially the younger ones, are catching on? 'Wheels on the bus' sung in multiple languages is a thing to hear! language is building every day in K and 1

• Question to expand on trauma informed practices, some kids are having tough times, how do you handle them? Lesley Univ presenting a course on this topic for a grad level course being set up for this. 27 staff members at Oak will be taking this course

• Interview by students focused on 3, 4, and 5th grade students. Adapted also for the lower levels. Coming up later this year!

• Next up, program of studies at FHS, Mr Hanna and H McVey

• Personal finance and community service coming back for FHS graduation requirements for future classes

• Students will receive a copy of the courses available to them, as opposed to prior years advised to review the listing (turns out many didn't)

• Timeline reviewed for information process & enrollment

• Panther Pride night Feb 12, a good one for the incoming 9th graders (currently 8th graders)

• Recurring FHS Varsity Cheerleading National Competition, approved by 7-0 vote

• Capital Budget Proposal - I recommend approval of the Capital Budget Proposal as discussed. Motion to approve, second, passes 7-0; Budget subcmte had met earlier and approved this request

The meeting runs about 1 hour and 55 minutes so let’s listen to the School Committee meeting held on Jan 9, 2024. Audio link - > https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1134-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-01-09-24

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School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

Meeting Agenda doc  -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/1-9-24-agenda 

Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-9-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet  

Oak St highlights -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/MyeaEisD1EuirtpTA 

FHS program of studies -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/aeMBP35oMNzM5QHs5 

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qXpStXQX6JrK5nRluvpygt-tkT3o9GCZ/view?usp=drive_link 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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FHS student providing update on FHS activities during School Cmte meeting via Zoom session