FHS baseball, softball, girls lacrosse, and boys tennis teams all post wins

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, May 1, 2019


Baseball = Franklin, 18 @ Foxboro, 2 – Final (6 inn.)
– Franklin senior Ben Guzman, junior Cody Trotin, and senior Gerard Collins combined to throw a no-hitter as the Panthers improved to 11-0 and qualified for the state tournament. Guzman allowed one unearned run on three walks and five strikeouts in five innings of work, Trotin struck out two and walked three with one earned run allowed and Collins fanned two in a scoreless seventh inning. Senior Jake Macchi paced the offense, knocking in six runs on three hits and scoring once. Seniors Scott Elliott and Alex Haba each had three hits, an RBI, and a run scored for Franklin.

Softball = Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin, 13 – Final
– Franklin exploded for six runs in the fifth inning and tacked on four more in the sixth to pull away from the visiting Warriors of Foxboro. Senior Ally Shea had three hits and knocked in two runs while sophomore Gabby Colace drove in three runs on three hits. Junior Sarah Jackson and senior Tara Hartnett each had an RBI for Franklin.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 20 @ Taunton, 2 – Final
– Franklin junior Kelsey MacCallum scored her 100th career goal as the Panthers rolled on the road. Freshman Jill Fenerty dominated in the midfield for Franklin with five draws and two ground balls while sophomore Ali Socci netted her first career goal for Franklin.

Boys Tennis = Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– The Panthers earned wins at first and second singles and swept doubles action to protect home court against Foxboro. Liam Marr won 6-0, 6-1 at first singles while Rohan Herur took a 6-0, 6-3 decision at second singles. The team of Lucas Gulick and Vayshnav Malhotra won 6-1, 6-1 at first doubles for the Panthers while Saket Gandham and Shoumik Sompally earned a 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 win at second doubles. Foxboro’s Bo Canfield won 6-0, 6-2 at third singles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 0 @ Foxboro, 5 – Final
– Foxboro won all five matches in straight sets to defend home court against visiting Franklin. Pam Nelson (first singles) and Sarah Prag (second) each won 6-0, 6-0 while Paige Krockta battled to a 7-6 (7-5), 7-5 win at third singles. The team of Kendall Milender and Julia Muise notched a 6-0, 6-0 win at first doubles while Maggie McAuliffe and Kethry Milne teamed up for a 6-1, 6-2 win at second doubles.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-01-19/

FHS Panthers

Charles River Meadowlands Initiative Concludes Third Informational Session

During the month of April, the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative (CRMI) and Beta consultants, held input sessions in Bellingham, Franklin, and their final session on April 29 in Medway. The sessions were designed to provide information to the public about the potential for trails and passive recreation developments in and around the flood control lands in the three towns controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers as well as adjacent public properties. 

Each event included displays of maps, a brief introduction about CRMI and a presentation by Beta about their study. Attendance at the events averaged about 25 people. As a follow up, attendees or anyone interested in the project can complete a survey available at www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org.

Beta will be working to finalize their study in the coming weeks and it will be posted on the Meadowlands website at that time.

anyone interested in the project can complete a survey
available at www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org

Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin is on Wednesday, May 8

Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin is on Wednesday, May 8th (and every second Wednesday of the month) from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

When we laugh, we energize
our bodies and revive our spirits

Enjoy this delightful practice, appropriate for all ages and levels of fitness.When we laugh, we energize our bodies and revive our spirits. All that is involved is deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. 

It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. 

$5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. 

Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin is on Wednesday, May 8

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Master Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. 

They were just on NBC! https://www.nbcboston.com/multimedia/Practicing-Laughter-Yoga_NECN-508670472.html

Tri-County: New Community Website Promotes a Healthier Society

One of the greatest assets a community has are its schools. With the ever-increasing rising costs of healthcare, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Medical Careers and Dental Assisting students wanted to help the community to find and be aware of the many medical resources that are available to them. The students sought to foster participation in the community through a community-wide health promotion called, Tri-County Take Care, so members could educate themselves in finding the answers to concerns they may have regarding their health.

The students in the Dental Assisting and Medical Careers vocational programs were challenged with working in each of their individual vocation to create and research healthcare opportunities to educate the larger Tri-County Community. The goal of the initiative is to provide their Tri-County classmates, their families and the community with health information, tips, and resources to be better informed leading to a healthier community. The Computer Information Systems (CIS) career vocation was then brought in to create the website that would house the information.

Under the supervision of licensed vocational teachers, students acted as the project managers in order to ensure the website met certain specifications. "Tri-County students were really the driving force behind this project," said Ariel Dagan, Library Media Specialist at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. "We were there to provide support as needed, but they were able to use their prior knowledge, research skills, collaboration techniques, creative thinking and personal investment to come up with an informative website that the members in our community can benefit from basic health information."

To assess the community's health needs, knowledge and comfort level on the subject matter, the students began the project by conducting a community-wide survey. The assessment provided data on which topics to address health concerns. Through interpreting the data, Medical Careers focused on the topic of flu and prevention as well as heart health. Dental Assisting opted to look at how periodontal disease can affect the entire body and how some systemic diseases, such as diabetes, can impact the oral cavity.

Once all the information was compiled, CIS coded/designed the Tri-County Take Care website that provides interactive information to the community. The website also contains demonstration videos and fact sheets with the relevant health topics. To access the website go to https://tricountytakecare.wixsite.com/takecare.

Tri-County Take Care

"The support and nurture of the students by the Tri-County instructors provides these types of initiatives to come together and help our students understand how the education they are getting directly impacts the people within their community," said Dagan. "In addition, a project like this provides the students a window to see the opportunities that have a direct relationship on future careers that serve the people who live in our greater Tri County community and beyond (through online impact)".

The students are excited about the possibility of influencing the community with their knowledge. In fact, this year Dental Assisting students are engaged with Early Education preschoolers and their families to train them on oral health. Forthcoming, a brochure is being designed that will be distributed throughout the school and in the community to spread awareness.

Opportunities presented by communities offer Tri-County students valuable real-world experience that plays a part in their career-focused technical education. Students are able to see the relevance of their academic and career skills that they learn in school and use these skills throughout their career.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Tri-County: New Community Website Promotes a Healthier Society

“She always believed in an arts education”

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

"Dozens of his late wife’s paintings crowd the pale yellow walls of Robert Seide’s home. 

“We’d be driving somewhere, and she’d say, ‘Pull over!’” Seide recalled, of his wife’s eye for art-worthy scenery. ”‘I want to take a photo to paint later.’” 

The canvases, covered in flowers, landscapes and geometric patterns, are packed end to end with color. One, painted after the shattering 2017 diagnosis of late-stage pancreatic cancer, shows a dark, swirling scene beneath the cheerful flowers she painted over afterward. 

“She loved infusing art into every aspect of her life,” daughter Laura Seide Bishop said. “She always had an eye for color and design, even when she wasn’t painting.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190501/art-scholarship-launched-in-franklin-womans-honor

The 50s: A Musical Tribute - May 3

THE BLACK BOX, Franklin’s premier theater, music, and event venue, will present The 50s: A Musical Tribute on Friday, May 3 with two seatings at 7:00 and 8:45 PM. Hosted by Raye Lynn Mercer and featuring popular local singers and a Boston-based band, the concert will pay tribute to the music of the Fifties. The audience is encouraged to enjoy trivia and games, sing along, and dress for the decade.

Special guest singers will include Jamie Barrett and Nick Paone of Franklin, Ali Funkhouser of New York, NY, Griffin Wilkins of Walpole, and Alan Mercer of Medway. The 50s: A Musical Tribute is sponsored by 1776 Financial. The show is part of ArtWeek - a unique annual celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. The full festival schedule is available at artweekma.org.

Tickets are available at www.theblackboxonline.com, by calling the box office at 508-528-3370, or at the door.

The 50s: A Musical Tribute - May 3

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Wednesday, May 1

9:00 - 8:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!!

5:30 - 7:00: Welcome Spring! at Davis Thayer Elementary School (FREE)
Join the Solutions Extended Day Program to welcome spring and celebrate May Day! Come learn about the forgotten tradition of May Day Baskets, learn how to create a silk flower arrangement, and make a May Day basket for someone special! Everyone is welcome!

Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczODN4X2hTdVdobWpWWTlpR19WMFZHZE5JWHVz/view?usp=sharing

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Wednesday, May 1, 2019