Both FHS soccer teams on short end in games vs. Mansfield

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Thursday, Oct 19.


Boys Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
– Mansfield senior John Cooney netted the lone tally of the game and senior keeper Nick Ferraz made a pair of highlight saves in the first half to help the Hornets preserve the lead, and the win, against the visiting Panthers. Cullin Anastasia set up Cooney for the only goal.

Girls Soccer = Mansfield, 5 @ Franklin, 1
– Final The Hornets broke open a 1-1 tie with four second half goals and stayed tied atop the Kelley-Rex division standings. Taylor Smith had a brace and an assist for Mansfield, while Cassidy McMahon, Stephanie Kemp, and Amanda Mangano each had goals and Emily Vigeant had a pair of assists for the Hornets.


For all the other results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-101917/

FHS Panthers

Hold the date --> Patriots Night at Remington - Nov 17

Friday, November 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Admission - $10 Suggested Donation per person

Have your photo taken wearing all 5 rings : $5 per person, $10 family shot

Activities for All
Combine Drills, Estimation Jars, Face Painting, Tattoos, Patriot Coloring Pages, Patriot Cheerleader Autographs, Meet Pat Patriot, and MORE!

Patriots Night at Remington - Nov 17: the 5 Super Bowl banners hanging at Gillette Stadium

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail StoryWalk® - Saturday - Oct 22

Come read and walk on the local rail trail!

View this email in your browser Pop Up StoryWalk® on the SNETT Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm 15 Spring Street Trailhead Wadsworth Farm Franklin, MA Welcome to our Pop Up StoryWalk® on SNETT #3! The featured book is: We're Going on a LEAF HUNT by Steve Metzger. Ages 3 and up, but ALL are welcome to come enjoy the walk and read event. Stop by anytime between 10am and 4pm. Please note this event is WEATHER PERMITTING. There will be no staff on site. PARKING: Please park in front of the gate on the left side of the road and along the road where the green house and farm stand of Wadsworth Farm is. Please be courteous and do not block any driveways as there is no dedicated parking area here. Wadsworth Farm owners are allowing us to use their space. Thank you :) The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. For more information, please visit our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/878525058970658 We are looking forward to seeing you! Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038 Add us to your address book

2 reasons to go to the Bellingham Harvest Fest Block Party - Oct 21

"Bully:The Adjective" is supporting “Knots and Strings”—a labor of love by 3 local Franklin girls.

They are going to be at their own tent (alongside ours) at the Bellingham Harvest Fest Block Party in the Whole Foods lot in Bellingham. They are going to be donating 25% of their proceeds to the Franklin Food Pantry.

When: Saturday, Oct 21  noon to 6:30 PM
Where: Whole Foods parking lot in Bellingham

“Knots and Strings”—a labor of love by 3 local Franklin girls

“Knots and Strings”—a labor of love by 3 local Franklin girls 1

“Knots and Strings”—a labor of love by 3 local Franklin girls 2

More about the Block Party on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/855903024563189

More about Bully: The Adjective  http://bullytheadjective.org/

In the News: FHS prepares for Beatlemania; handicap swing added to Fletcher Field

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

"The Franklin High School music students are preparing for their participation in the Beatlemania concert being held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St. 

The music students will be performing backup instrumentation on a few songs with the national touring production of Beatlemania Stage Show. Students will perform on the songs “Yesterday” with the school’s orchestra; “Sgt. Pepper” with the marching band; and “Yellow Submarine” with the chorus. 

The proceeds will offset some of the expenses for the school’s music department’s trip to Washington, D.C. in the spring for a music festival and competition."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171019/strongfranklin-high-school-students-to-host-beatlemania-concertstrong

From the archives - additional info and links on the upcoming show
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/09/hold-date-beatlemania-stage-show-nov-3.html

"No one is left out from enjoying this playground. 

Franklin-based charity organization Random Smiles recently donated and installed a handicap-accessible swing next to other swings in front of the basketball courts at Fletcher Park. 

Chairperson of the Franklin disabilities commission Mary O’Neil said she is excited about the kind gesture and what it means for the community. 

“It’s wonderful,” she said. “We’re a very caring community so this will definitely benefit the children in Franklin who couldn’t otherwise utilize the playground.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171019/handicap-swing-installed-at-franklin-playground

early morning view of Fletcher Field 

Paige Martins, NYC Vocalist. To Lead Monty Python’s Spamalot At THE BLACK BOX

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Monty Python’s Spamalot on October 21-22 and 27-29. The production will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC’s home and performance venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.

A hilarious retelling of the legendary tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, the musical parody is inspired by the 1975 classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and likewise diverts from more traditional versions of the legend. Monty Python’s Spamalot features irreverent shenanigans including a bevy of beautiful showgirls, a flatulent Frenchman, and killer rabbits. Outside there is plague with a 50 percent chance of pestilence and famine. 

Throughout the show, Arthur, traveling with his servant, Patsy, recruits several knights, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Galahad, to accompany him on his quest. They meet such memorable characters as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter, and Not Dead Fred. With book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by Idle and John Du Prez, the 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, after receiving 14 Tony Award nominations.

Paige Martins of New York City leads the cast as the Lady of the Lake. Martins is an alumna of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and toured Europe as a member of Electric Youth. With a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Miami, her vocal versatility and expertise in a wide range of styles has been showcased in venues worldwide from the Ariston Theatre in Italy to the exclusive Schönbrunn Palace in Austria. 

For the past three years, Paige has traveled to more than 50 countries performing with a variety of bands and captivating audiences with her powerhouse vocals. With FPAC, Paige has been seen in Footloose (Ariel Moore), ’Tis the Season! (Featured Vocalist), and The Sound of Music. 

The talented cast of area performers in Monty Python’s Spamalot includes Greg Leach (King Arthur), Nick Paone (Sir Lancelot), Peter Wyner (Sir Bedevere), Jim Braunstein (Sir Galahad), and Jason Barney (Patsy) of Franklin and Griffin Wilkins (Sir Robin) of Walpole. Nick Paone and Raye Lynn Mercer direct the production, with choreography by Mercer, Casey Harkness Andrade and Kellie Stamp. 

The show features a professional orchestra conducted by FPAC Musical Director Hallie Wetzell of Franklin. The show’s lighting design, by Franklin’s Nathaniel Packard, includes the iconic Monty Python animated projections. Original costumes for the FPAC production are designed by Merrie Whitney of Franklin.

Show times are October 21, 27, and 28 at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on October 22 and 29. Tickets are $34. Monty Python’s Spamalot is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com and www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.

NYC Vocalist To Lead Monty Python’s Spamalot At THE BLACK BOX

FHS golf and volleyball teams post wins on Wednesday

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Wednesday, Oct 18.


Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Taunton, 3 – Final
– Taunton erased a pair of deficits and then scored the winner late in the second half to pull off a win over visiting Franklin. Franklin went up 1-0 on a goal from sophomore Erin Walsh on a feed from junior Ashley Reutlinger. Taunton tied the game on a goal from Liana Duarte, but Franklin regained the lead behind a tally from freshman Victoria Quinn, assisted by Cassi Ronan. Taunton senior Kya Enos scored the equalizer to make it 2-2 and senior Diana Brens scored the late winner for the Tigers. Taunton goalie Emma Sheehan (15 saves) received praise from both THS head coach Mike Fox and FHS head coach Lisa Cropper. Fox also noted the strong defensive play of Mabel Smith, Jocelyn Pagliuca, and Riley Murphy.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
– Mansfield earned a big win in the first game, but Franklin rallied for three straight to earn the win (10-25, 25-10, 25-15, 25-20). FHS junior Lauren McGrath set the offense up with 40 assists and three aces, Hailey Sanders notched 11 kills and three blocks, Ellie Wisniewski had 10 kills and four aces and Maggie Doyle added nine kills and five blocks for the Panthers. For Mansfield, Meg Hill had 17 kills, Julia Harrison had 12 kills and Jolie O’Neil finished with 10 digs.

Golf = Foxboro, 181 @ Franklin, 171 – Final


For all the other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-101817/

FHS Panthers

Freshman pick up an exciting win at Mansfield! JV fight hard but come up short. #diesel

— FHS Panthers VBall (@Franklin_VBall) October 19, 2017