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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Franklin Downtown Partnership: General Meeting - Agenda for Thursday, Feb 7
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
FSPA alum returns to coach musical theatre students in "Bring It On"
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Musical Theater Department will present Bring it On The Musical with an all-student cast on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin.
FSPA student productions are directed, choreographed, and music directed by FSPA’s outstanding faculty, but Bring It On the Musical also required some outside coaching for the cheerleading stunts central to the musical’s plot. FSPA brought in alumna Brooke Collins to work with the students and turn a group of musical theater students into convincing cheerleaders.
Brooke Collins, originally from Franklin, grew up studying dancing, singing, and acting at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. She was featured in FSPA’s senior dance ensemble CenterStage with whom she traveled to Walt Disney World, performed frequently with the Franklin Performing Arts Company, and toured the U.K., France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria with Electric Youth.
In addition to her performance studies at FSPA,Collins was also a cheerleader at her academic school Bishop Feehan. After graduating from FSPA in 2017, Collins was selected to be on Providence College’s elite Dance Team. As a Freshman, she danced with them around the country ending the year at Madison Square Garden.
Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass, and inspired by the hit film, Bring It On The Musical takes audiences on a high-flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. Collins has been working with FSPA’s cast on perfecting some lifts and stunts to incorporate in the show about two competing cheerleading teams.
FSPA Junior Susauna Wickstrom who plays Campbell says of working with Collins, “All of us were so happy to see an old friend who had grown up and learned so much. For her to come back and share a bit of her knowledge was so so special.”
Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony Award winner, Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights, Hamilton), music by Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning composer, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist, Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Tickets for Bring It On the Musical are available at www.fspaonline.com or by calling 508-528-8668. FSPA is also offering an “All-Access Pass” to prospective students which includes a free trial class and tickets to an upcoming performance like Bring It On the Musical.
FSPA student productions are directed, choreographed, and music directed by FSPA’s outstanding faculty, but Bring It On the Musical also required some outside coaching for the cheerleading stunts central to the musical’s plot. FSPA brought in alumna Brooke Collins to work with the students and turn a group of musical theater students into convincing cheerleaders.
Brooke Collins, originally from Franklin, grew up studying dancing, singing, and acting at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. She was featured in FSPA’s senior dance ensemble CenterStage with whom she traveled to Walt Disney World, performed frequently with the Franklin Performing Arts Company, and toured the U.K., France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria with Electric Youth.
In addition to her performance studies at FSPA,Collins was also a cheerleader at her academic school Bishop Feehan. After graduating from FSPA in 2017, Collins was selected to be on Providence College’s elite Dance Team. As a Freshman, she danced with them around the country ending the year at Madison Square Garden.
Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass, and inspired by the hit film, Bring It On The Musical takes audiences on a high-flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. Collins has been working with FSPA’s cast on perfecting some lifts and stunts to incorporate in the show about two competing cheerleading teams.
FSPA Junior Susauna Wickstrom who plays Campbell says of working with Collins, “All of us were so happy to see an old friend who had grown up and learned so much. For her to come back and share a bit of her knowledge was so so special.”
Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony Award winner, Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights, Hamilton), music by Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning composer, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist, Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Tickets for Bring It On the Musical are available at www.fspaonline.com or by calling 508-528-8668. FSPA is also offering an “All-Access Pass” to prospective students which includes a free trial class and tickets to an upcoming performance like Bring It On the Musical.
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| FSPA alum returns to coach musical theatre students in "Bring It On" |
Franklin High School All-Class Reunion - March 1
Put together a group from your class for "A Class Act" a Franklin High School All-Class Reunion on Friday, March 1 from 7:00-11:00 pm at THE BLACK BOX!
There will be pizza, snacks, a cash bar, music by FHS and Oskey favorites, Joe Landry's vintage videos and photo archives, a yearbook library, Panthers Pride Sports Corner, and more!
Tickets available online
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1237
There will be pizza, snacks, a cash bar, music by FHS and Oskey favorites, Joe Landry's vintage videos and photo archives, a yearbook library, Panthers Pride Sports Corner, and more!
Tickets available online
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1237
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| Franklin High School All-Class Reunion - March 1 |
FHS boys hockey drops game to Hingham
Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Feb 4, 2019
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Hingham, 3 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-04-19/
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Hingham, 3 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-04-19/
Tough 3-1 loss to a talented @HarbormenHockey team. Panthers worked hard and never gave up in a relentless effort against a top team. Leblanc scores his first varsity goal while Ivers stayed strong in the pipes. #hardwork— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) February 5, 2019
Hingham 3 Franklin 1. Lone goal from LeBlanc and 20 saves from Ivers. @HockomockSports @FHSSports @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @MetroWestSports @BGlobeSports— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 5, 2019
FINAL: @HarbormenHockey 3, @FHS_Puck 1— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019
#22 sneaks by the defense for a breakaway with 2:07 left in the 2nd. @HarbormenHockey 3, @FHS_Puck 1— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019
Several threats here in the 2nd period by Hingham. Ray Ivers steady in goal. @FHS_Puck 1, @HarbormenHockey 1. 7:25 left in 2nd period pic.twitter.com/kDeUfrk5Np— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019
With 14:06 left in the second @HarbormenHockey score on a shot from the point and tipped in. Ruled high stick and goal disallowed. Still @FHS_Puck 1, @HarbormenHockey 1— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019
Joey Leblanc takes a wrist shot and beats Hingham goalie top left corner. @FHS_Puck 1, @HarbormenHockey 0. 6:20 left in the first— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019
Back and forth action here. Refs letting them play early in this game. Still @FHS_Puck 0, @HarbormenHockey 0, 10:07 left in the first— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019
@FHS_Puck and @HarbormenHockey getting ready or their Monday night match up. pic.twitter.com/c7mNjZ4OPc— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019
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| FHS Panthers |
Tri-County Senior Earns Eagle Scout Rank
Dennis Donahue, a senior from Franklin, in the Early Education career program at Tri-County Regional, was recently honored for becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouts.
One of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout is to complete a project that benefits the community. Dennis chose to refurbish a storage shed, which houses equipment and materials in the outside play area at Tri-County’s student and teacher run preschool, The Tri-County’s Children’s Center, where Dennis is a student.
Donahue started the project last summer under the direction of Tri-County’s vocational director, facilities director and superintendent. He painted, stained, leveled the floor, built organizational shelving and added new bins to the shed. He recruited fellow troop members to help out. Dennis was able to purchase the items needed through donations made by people within the community after utilizing social media requesting donations.
Through his leadership, his troop's assistance, the community, and friends and family his project was completed this past August. He successfully completed his Eagle Board review on January 15, 2019. Dennis is the son of Dennis and Doreen Donahue of Franklin. After graduation, Dennis plans on enlisting in the United States Air Force.
One of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout is to complete a project that benefits the community. Dennis chose to refurbish a storage shed, which houses equipment and materials in the outside play area at Tri-County’s student and teacher run preschool, The Tri-County’s Children’s Center, where Dennis is a student.
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| Dennis Donahue |
Donahue started the project last summer under the direction of Tri-County’s vocational director, facilities director and superintendent. He painted, stained, leveled the floor, built organizational shelving and added new bins to the shed. He recruited fellow troop members to help out. Dennis was able to purchase the items needed through donations made by people within the community after utilizing social media requesting donations.
Through his leadership, his troop's assistance, the community, and friends and family his project was completed this past August. He successfully completed his Eagle Board review on January 15, 2019. Dennis is the son of Dennis and Doreen Donahue of Franklin. After graduation, Dennis plans on enlisting in the United States Air Force.
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 Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
SAFE Coalition - Meeting Agenda - Feb 5, 7 PM - Franklin Municipal Bldg
Meeting 7-8:30 Franklin Municipal Bldg
1) Update on upcoming events.
Narcan Training and distribution 2/28
HIPS
2) P2P update
3) Scholarship Comm update
4) Community Event April (comedy/FPS Task Force/scholarship roll out)
5) “Ride Home” project
- Open Discussion
Adjourn
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| SAFE Coalition - Meeting Agenda - Feb 5, 7 PM |
In the News: Superfan at Benchmark Senior Living; health costs help drive school budgets
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Superfan at Benchmark Senior Living
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190204/franklins-senior-center-program-director-spent-eight-years-working-for-patriots
health costs help drive school budgets
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190204/schools-grapple-with-rising-health-costs
Reminder: The School Committee is hosting their 2nd Annual Legislative Forum Tuesday evening at Horace Mann Middle School at 7:00 PM to discuss school budget issues and what the State House is doing on the legislative front to help.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/2nd-annual-legislative-forum-feb-5.html
Superfan at Benchmark Senior Living
"Even when he was on the field, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was always present at Benchmark Senior Living, thanks to one superfan who witnessed four Super Bowls while working for the organization.
Program Director Lois Abramo unfailingly places her life-size cardboard cutout of Gronk in the main room any time the Patriots play, both for good luck and to remind her of the eight years she spent working for the team.
The Norfolk resident and past season ticket holder worked at the Patriots Hall of Fame museum at Gillette Stadium from 2010 to last May. She coordinated field trips, provided tours and had the chance to meet many of the players.
Many people, she said, don’t know the museum exists, though busloads of students on field trips come through the doors nearly every day."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190204/franklins-senior-center-program-director-spent-eight-years-working-for-patriots
health costs help drive school budgets
"Massachusetts residents have become accustomed to watching local school budgets increase over the years.
The annual growth -- somewhat routine -- is typically chalked up as reasonable, and there’s not much pushback in a state where education performance repeatedly ranks No. 1 in the nation.
One of the most notable drivers of cost, however, is something not typically found in a classroom -- health insurance.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or DESE, tracks school expenditures each year, including public funding, grants, private donations and revolving accounts."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190204/schools-grapple-with-rising-health-costs
Reminder: The School Committee is hosting their 2nd Annual Legislative Forum Tuesday evening at Horace Mann Middle School at 7:00 PM to discuss school budget issues and what the State House is doing on the legislative front to help.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/2nd-annual-legislative-forum-feb-5.html
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| screen grab of rising health care costs for school budgets |
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