Reminder: High school juniors you can be part of Distinguished Young Women, Info session scheduled for Jan 29

"Calling all high school girls in the Class of 2024!! 

Are you a smart, talented, strong, service-oriented leader? Do you want a share of $1 billion in college scholarships? Do you want community service credit? 

Apply today to be a Distinguished Young Woman! Have fun, build confidence, learn life skills, make friends, win scholarships! All for free! 

Please apply online at franklin.ma.distinguishedyw.org or contact Amy Azza at 508 517 4310 or amy_azza@hotmail.com for more info.

We will have a Zoom info session on Sunday, January 29 at 8 PM"

For additional info (including Zoom session) -> 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3364423590494310/

Distinguished Young Women, Info session scheduled for Jan 29

Panther TV: Panther News for Friday, January 27, 2023 (video)

Panther TV (@fhspanthertv) tweeted on Fri, Jan 27, 2023:

On this week's Panther News, a preview of the @bestbuddies basketball match between students and teachers, and boy's hockey takes on catholic memorial! @FHS_PuckCoach @FranklinHS @FHSPantherbook @FHSSports @FranklinMatters @FranklinPSNews

Video link => https://t.co/8GNceaaMDz via @YouTube

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1618976082564374529

High school juniors you can be part of Distinguished Young Women, Info session scheduled for Jan 29

"Calling all high school girls in the Class of 2024!! 

Are you a smart, talented, strong, service-oriented leader? Do you want a share of $1 billion in college scholarships? Do you want community service credit? 

Apply today to be a Distinguished Young Woman! Have fun, build confidence, learn life skills, make friends, win scholarships! All for free! 

Please apply online at franklin.ma.distinguishedyw.org or contact Amy Azza at 508 517 4310 or amy_azza@hotmail.com for more info.

We will have a Zoom info session on Sunday, January 29 at 8 PM"

For additional info (including Zoom session) -> 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3364423590494310/

High school juniors you can be part of Distinguished Young Women, Info session scheduled for Jan 29

   

Distinguished Young Women - info session scheduled for Feb 4, 2022

Calling all high school juniors who want to earn scholarship money and join our female empowerment program - zoom info meeting February 4 at 7:30 PM!

Shared from Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3085838531686152/

Distinguished Young Women - info session scheduled for Feb 4, 2022

Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Information Night - Nov 18

The Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program will hold an information night for current high school juniors from Franklin and surrounding towns, on November 18, 2019 7:30 pm at the Hockomock YMCA in Franklin.

The Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program is part of a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. 

The program has provided life-changing experiences for more than 700,000 young women and more than $93 million in cash scholarships has been awarded at the local, state, and national levels combined.

Distinguished Young Women strives to give every young woman the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future.

Last year the Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program offered over
$43,000 in scholarship dollars including a full one-year scholarship to Dean College! Come join us in this incredible journey and participate in this program - it will be life changing!

Past local participants have earned scholarships at the state and national levels. Information:

• Open to all high school Juniors in all towns, no age requirement.
• Program is free to join.
• Rehearsals begin in January 2020, one night per week. Showcase held in Spring 2020.
• Attendance is preferred but we are flexible and will work with you if you cannot attend all the rehearsals.

Website: http://franklin.ma.distinguishedyw.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDistinguishedYoungWomen 
Email: amy_azza@hotmail.com

Download a copy of the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczQk1lbFlnLWNvckdlSU5vTzR0YU1OMGZXZHhF/view?usp=sharing

Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women (courtesy photo)

Info night for Gr Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program - Nov 14

Calling all juniors in high school who want to earn scholarship money and learn how to be their best self. Join us for our info night as we welcome new members of the Class of 2019!

The Franklin Distinguished Young Women program is an official local preliminary of Distinguished Young Women, a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent in young women.

When: November 14, 2018 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Follow the event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDistinguishedYoungWomen/

Info night for Gr Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program - Nov 14

In the News: clothing donations accepted; info night for Distinguished Young Women

From Wicked Local Franklin, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Community members are invited to donate gently-used clothing and household items Oct. 13-15 at the First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF), 262 Chestnut St., Franklin. 

All goods collected through the FUNDrive are sold to Savers, the parent company to thrift stores like Value Village, Unique, and Savers. Savers pays the church by the pound for every qualifying donation received. In turn, these items help keep the stores freshly stocked. 

Donations can be dropped off Friday, Oct. 13 from 4-7 p.m. in the Dana Room (use side entrance); Saturday, Oct. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the FUSF parking lot, and Sunday, Oct. 15 from 9-10 a.m. in the FUSF parking lot

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171010/donate-clothing-household-goods-at-fusf

"The Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program is holding an information night on Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin. 

High school juniors from all area towns are eligible. 

The Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program is part of a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171010/franklin-young-womens-scholarship-program-slates-information-night

Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women

"The Greater Franklin DYW program held its performance showcase on May 13 at Dean College in Franklin. Alexa Katsaros was named Greater Franklin DYW 2018 and Alexis Juszczyszyna was named Greater Norfolk DYW. 

Both Katsaros and Juszczyszyna will go on to complete in the Massachusetts Distinguished Young Women Finals on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Holyoke. 

Katsaros received scholarships in the fitness, talent and self-expression categories and was the recipient of the Rebecca Most Community Award and the Amy Callahan Spirit Award."

http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170620/greater-franklin-distinguished-young-women-of-year-named

The Distinguished Young Woman of Greater
Norfolk for 2018 is Alexis Juszczyszyn, from Franklin.

The Distinguished Young Woman of Franklin
for 2018 is Alexa Katsaros, from Franklin.

For more information on the Franklin area Distinguished Young Women visit their webpage
http://franklin.ma.distinguishedyw.org/

Hunag heads to Distinguished Young Woman National Finals

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Helen Huang, of Franklin, traveled to Mobile, Alabama on June 18 to participate in the 60th Distinguished Young Women National Finals, which will be held June 29, 30 and July 1 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. 

Huang is one of 51 representatives competing for thousands of dollars in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2017. 

Following her selection as the Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts, Huang began preparations for the National Finals competition, which will include five categories of evaluation: scholastics (25 percent), interview (25 percent), fitness (15 percent), talent (20 percent) and self-expression (15 percent). During her two weeks in Mobile, Huang will participate in team building activities, complete community service projects, interact with the Gulf Coast community through various events and engage in many hours of rehearsal in preparation for the three-night scholarship competition."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170619/strongfranklin-resident-to-participate-in-distinguished-young-women-national-finalsstrong

Helen Huang was recognized by Rep Roy and Town Council Chair Matt Kelly

Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women To Hold Program Showcase May 13th

The Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program will hold their annual program on Saturday May 13 at 6pm at Dean College. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students. 

Franklin's own Helen Huang

Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. 

Distinguished Young Women strives to give every young woman the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future. Franklin's own Helen Huang was named Massachusetts Distinguished Young Woman last year and will be on hand to give a talent presentation. 

This year 8 candidates will vie for scholarships in the areas of scholastics, interview, talent, fitness and self-expression. Please come out on Saturday May 13th at 6pm to support some of Franklin's finest!


http://franklin.ma.distinguishedyw.org/

Attention High School Juniors - Distinguished Young Women = Info Session - Oct 3

High School Juniors - It's that time of year again! First info session for Greater Franklin DYW Monday Oct. 3 at 7:30pm Hockomock YMCA. You will meet Franklin's own Massachusetts DYW 2017 Helen Huang.

Info session for Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program for high school juniors- come learn about our scholarship program and meet our distinguished alumna.

October 3rd @ 7:30

Franklin Distinguished Young Women (Facebook photo)

Franklin Distinguished Young Women
Community Organization · Franklin, Massachusetts

The Franklin Distinguished Young Women program is an official local preliminary of Distinguished Young Women, a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent in young women.

http://franklin.ma.distinguishedyw.org/

Live reporting: Helen Huang - Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS 
- Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts

• News announced from earlier this year

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/helen-huang-of-franklin-was-named.html


Proclamation from Town Council, Chair Matt Kelley
Proclamation from House of Representatives from Rep Roy
Proclamation from the State Senate via Rep Roy on behalf of Senator Spilka and Senator Ross

(photo to be added)

"Helen Huang, of Franklin, was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Helen Huang, of Franklin, was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts and awarded $2,300 in cash scholarships, and multiple full- and partial-tuition scholarships during a statewide scholarship program for high school girls held Aug. 13 at Holyoke Community College. 

Huang is the daughter of Howard Huang and Shuang Chen, and is a senior at Franklin High School. She was one of six high school senior girls from Massachusetts who earned the chance to participate at the state level after winning their local programs earlier this year. 

Participants spent one week staying with local families while participating in life skills workshops in interview, public speaking and college admissions; performing community service and working with young kids, attending receptions in their honor and rehearsing for the showcase at the end of the week."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160823/franklin-resident-named-mass-distinguished-young-woman

Facebook photo from the Franklin Distinguished Young Woman page

In the News: senior living facility investigated, distinguished young women

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"A senior-living facility on King Street is under investigation and has had a certification suspended by the state Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). 

The facility, the Estate at Franklin, is still operational, but had its Assisted Living Certification status suspended by the state office on Feb. 5. 

According to the facility’s website, it serves assisted living and memory care patients. 

According to EOEA officials, the suspension is currently in effect, which prohibits the facility from admitting any new residents."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/article/20160519/NEWS/160515092

the sign for the Estate at Franklin during their construction period

"The Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Class of 2017 will present its performance showcase at 6 p.m. May 21 at Dean College Auditorium, 99 Main St. 

Dean College awards a full one-year scholarship to the program. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $12 for students, children and senior citizens. 

Tickets can be purchased through the candidates or at amy_azza@hotmail.com. For information: franklin.ma.distinguishedyw.org."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160520/greater-franklin-distinguished-young-women-to-present-showcase

In the News: Lippert Field, Franklin Distinguished Young Women, Johnston essay on Pellegri

On Oct. 17, Dean College honored faculty member and coach Dale Lippert with a surprise dedication at the Longley Athletic Complex, 69 Maple St. 

Thanks to a donation from Peter Hexter, a member of the board of trustees, Dean College was able to dedicate the football field in Lippert’s name. 

The surprise was announced during the halftime show of Saturday’s Dean College football game. Lippert was asked to make his way to the center of the field and he was honored for his dedicated service with an unveiling of a sign across the press box with his namesake.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151023/NEWS/151027850/1994/NEWS

The Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program will host an information session for female high school juniors 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in the community room at the Franklin YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road. 

The program is open to all female high school juniors and is free to join. Rehearsals will start in late February and will meet one night per week. Attendance is preferred. The program show date will be in May or June, but it will be announced at a later time.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151023/NEWS/151027845/1994/NEWS


James Johnston, Franklin historian and regular contributor to the Milford Daily News has this piece on the retirement of Deborah Pellegri

Deborah Pellegri is ending a long era of public service in the town of Franklin. Her civic service to the Franklin community has spanned four decades, going way back to her founding of the Fourth of July Committee with two other great Franklin civic leaders, Jean Cataldo and Lorraine Doherty. Together this dynamic trio has created a tradition of celebration of this nation's birth that has spanned a third of the last century and lives on to today.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151020/OPINION/151029056/2011/OPINION

Best wishes to Samantha and Kendra!

Samantha Moccia, Greater Norfolk’s 2016 Distinguished Young Woman, and Kendra Dombroski, Greater Franklin’s 2016 Distinguished Young Woman will travel to Holyoke for the week of Aug. 9 to participate in the Distinguished Young Women Massachusetts State Program. 

Both young women participated in the local DYW preliminary program in May and won their respective titles with accompanying scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the state level of the national scholarship program for high school girls.

Continue reading the article in WickedLocal Franklin
http://norfolk.wickedlocal.com/article/20150803/NEWS/150809379

Distinguished Young Woman - State Final - Aug 15

For additional info on all the participants, follow this link

http://distinguishedyw.org/programs/state_n_local_programs/massachusetts/participants/

Distinguished Young Women - Performance Show - May 31

PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR PERFORMANCE SHOW

Sunday May 31. 2015 6pm

The Black Box 15 W. Central Street Franklin MA

Tickets $18 Adults, $12 Students

All Proceeds go Directly towards the DYW scholarships

Additional information on DYW can be found on their webpage

http://distinguishedyw.org/programs/state_n_local_programs/massachusetts/local_programs/franklin/

Distinguished Young Women - a valuable scholarship program! Check it out!

From Lisa Buccella:

While we watched many of our older teen-age friends go through this program, last year my daughter participated.  She did this all on her own, completed all of the forms and necessary paperwork and managed the entire process.  It was a wonderful foundation to help launch her to the chapter that was headed her way...college.  Oh, and this program is all about the scholarship options.  My daughter made some great friendships with girls that she wouldn't have otherwise met (she was a student at Bishop Feehan)!   

If you know of a high school senior who lives in Franklin, please pass this along -Distinguished Young Women - a worthwhile program!!!

Visit the Distinguished Young Women on the web here
http://distinguishedyw.org/programs/state_n_local_programs/massachusetts/local_programs/franklin/

Distinguished Young Women of Franklin