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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

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

Volunteers sought for the Youth football and Cheerleading board

Have you been wondering about ways to get involved in our ever-growing program? You should consider joining our Board!!

We are opening all of our Manager and Assistant Manager positions:

 • Registration Manager

 • Equipment Manager (and Assistant Manager)

 • Concessions Manager

 • Facilities/Scheduling Manager

 • Fundraising Manager (and Assistant Manager)

 • Public relations/Social Media Manager

 • Pro-Shop Manager (and Assistant Managers for both Football and Cheer)

If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please email president@franklinpanthersyfb.com and vice-president@franklinpanthersyfb.com, no later than January 1st. 

Be sure to include your name, the position you're interested in, and any additional information you'd like to include. 

We'll be looking to fill these roles at our January 10th meeting. 

We look forward to hearing from you!!

Volunteers sought for the Youth football and Cheerleading board

"The Franklin Panthers is a non-profit organization that offers children, ages 7-14 years, the opportunity to participate in football and cheerleading. All board members, coaches, and assistants are volunteers and are here to ensure that every child participates in a safe and enjoyable, yet disciplined environment. We as parents, board members, and coaches feel it is essential to emphasize fun, teamwork, sportsmanship, camaraderie, and physical fitness throughout all phases of our program. Our hope is that each child will take with them the positive lessons, values, and memories experienced during their years with the Chargers organization. Franklin Panthers is part of the American Youth Football and Cheer organization."

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinCharger/status/1735759132270174602

and https://www.facebook.com/franklinpanthersyfb/posts/pfbid0mfxKB6P1AB4tAuo7kQRhBtfGEmZaNM15VxCUUdxAQ1vJuyYaVseFdsZpXLqgmMHEl

School Committee recognizes FHS Cheerleaders, hears of food services, Lifelong Learning, and snow preparations (audio)

FM #1114 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1114 in the series. 

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 as scheduled.  All seven newly elected members participated in Council Chambers.

Quick recap:

• Cheerleaders recognized as State Champions (again). Proposal in the process of coming to authorize a trip to the National Championships (details TBD)

• Colin Boisvert, Food Services Director, provided an update on the operation and delivery of the school lunch program and gradual expansion of breakfast. Also highlighted was the use of local food sources and providing healthy options including fish

• Patricia Gay, Lifelong Learning Director, provided an update on the programs offered through the year. School Choice (before & after school programs), Community Learning (a variety of workshops, classes and exercise programs), Music Academy (year round music education and tutoring), and the Summer programs (including High School Experience). Lifelong Learning is self funded via registrations fees for the programs

• Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director, provided and update on the annual snow program and engaged in a extensive Q&A with the Committee to cover as many of the nuances as possible

Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of Dec 12.  The total meeting audio runs about 2 hours & 8 minutes.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1114-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-12-12-23

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

The agenda -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_12-12-23.pdf 

Meeting Packet folder -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVm3PER71UQ 

My notes collected via PDF (captured during meeting via Twitter)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YmyqSv0kI2UiuIAplhRBkjz4kiPJ4whc/view?usp=drive_link 

Food Service Update presentation ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/food-svc

Lifelong Learning Update ->  

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/lll

DPW Snow Presentation ->   

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/snow 

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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 franklin.news/ or Franklinmatters.org/

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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FHS Cheerleaders recognized as State Champions

School Committee recognizes FHS Cheerleaders, hears of food services, Lifelong Learning, and snow preparations (video)

The Franklin School Committee met for the last time in this calendar year on Tuesday, Dec 12. The meeting featured a variety of information updates and recognition of the FHS Cheerleaders who repeated as State Champions.

Quick Recap:

• Cheerleaders recognized as State Champions (again). Proposal in the process of coming to authorize a trip to the National Championships (details TBD)
• Colin Boisvert, Food Services Director, provided an update on the operation and delivery of the school lunch program and gradual expansion of breakfast. Also highlighted was the use of local food sources and providing healthy options including fish
• Patricia Gay, Lifelong Learning Director, provided an update on the programs offered through the year. School Choice (before & after school programs), Community Learning (a variety of workshops, classes and exercise programs), Music Academy (year round music education and tutoring), and the Summer programs (including High School Experience). Lifelong Learning is self funded via registrations fees for the programs
• Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director, provided and update on the annual snow program and engaged in a extensive Q&A with the Committee to cover as many of the nuances as possible

The agenda for the meeting can be found ->    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_12-12-23.pdf

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVm3PER71UQ

My notes captured during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YmyqSv0kI2UiuIAplhRBkjz4kiPJ4whc/view?usp=drive_link

While the presentation docs were (mostly) not available before the meeting, my photo captures can share them. The presentations are usually posted a day or so after the meeting.  Meeting packet folder ->    https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Food service  https://photos.app.goo.gl/NNJGoqSyGjjzE9iy8

Lifelong Learning  https://photos.app.goo.gl/owfR3mJXq716u5NR8

DPW Snow update - (from 2021 but generally the same with minor updates) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/snow_pres_for_dpw_council_dec_21.pdf

FHS Cheerleaders recognized as State Champions

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Dec 12, 2023

Franklin School Committee

December 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order       Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. FHS Cheerleaders – State Champions!

B. Food Services Highlights

C. Lifelong Learning Presentation

D. Snow Presentation

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. none

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your November 28, 2023 School

Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Oak St. Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,300.00 from the Oak St. PCC for field

trips as detailed.

C. 40% Club - Student Activity Account

I recommend creating a student Activity Account for the 40% Club at FHS.

D. Recurring Vet’s Auditorium Field Trip - Parmenter/JFK

I recommend approval of the request of Mary MacMurray to take music students

to the Veteran’s Auditorium, Providence, RI, on May 23 (Parmenter) and May 24

(JFK), 2024 to see a concert and perform with the musicians as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc (also contains remote participation info)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_12-12-23.pdf

Meeting packet folder ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Dec 12, 2023

Franklin Cheerleading bring home D1 State Championship Trophy

Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) posted Sun, Nov 19, 2023:

"YOUR D1 2023 FALL STATE CHAMPS!! 

This team is so incredibly talented and it really showed on this mat today. 

All of their hard work paid off!!"

https://t.co/oIQKWPS5vX

YOUR D1 2023 FALL STATE CHAMPS

FHS Cheerleaders take first place at MSAA Regionals

"Huge congratulations to varsity for first place at regionals today!! (11/12/23) so proud of this team!"

FHS Cheerleaders take first place at MSAA Regionals

FHS Cheerleaders take first place at MSAA Regionals - D1 South

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHScheer_/status/1723852442297671836

FHS Varsity and JV cheer teams bring home first place trophies

Late to share this but FHS Varsity and JV cheerleader teams took first place at weekend invitational competition.  

Shared from ->   https://twitter.com/FHScheer_/status/1716454148705591616

FHS Varsity and JV cheer teams bring home first place trophies

Parent Fun Night scheduled for Friday, Aug 25 at La Cantina Winery fundraiser for Panther Youth Football & Cheer

Parent Fun Night Celebrate The Kickoff To The 2023 Season!

Friday, Aug 25 From 5-9 PM at La Cantina Winery, 357 Union Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Tickets are $35 In Advance, $40 At The Door.  Cash and Venno Accepted. Venno -@FranklinPanthersYouth

Price Includes: 1 Drink Ticket. Food From Santa Fe Burrito and Grill And The Meat Bar And A Donation To Franklin Panthers Youth Football Cheer Program

Raffle Tickets Sold At Door

Sports Themed Items and Memorabilia 

Parent Fun Night scheduled for Friday, Aug 25 at La Cantina Winery fundraiser for Panther Youth Football & Cheer

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CwK5Ly3LU7n/