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FRHS E-News
April 7, 2008
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Mark your calendar.....
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TUESDAY, APRIL 8
What is happening:
Chorus Auditions
Senior announcements orders available for pick up during lunch periods
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
What is happening:
Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 PM, Auditoriums (tickets available at the door)
Meetings:
Chess Club Tournament, after school, room 219
Habitat for Humanity, after school, room 108
NAHS work time, 2:30 - 4:00 PM, room 134
Young Writers and Poets Club, after school, library
Deadlines:
Entries due for Literary Magazines, entry forms available in the library
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
What is happening:
Chorus Auditions
Deadlines:
Late SAT Registration for May 3rd test
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
What is happening:
Student Council Volleyball Lock-in, 11PM - 6AM
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
What is happening:
ACT Test at neighing schools
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
MONDAY, APRIL 14
PTO news...
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E-NEWS POSITION AVAILABLE
FOR NEXT YEAR
I have decided to step down as the distributor of the e-news.
After six years I think it is time for someone with a fresh
perspective. Therefore I am actively seeking a willing volunteer
for the position. Anyone who is even slightly interested is
welcome to email me at
FRHSnews@windstream.net with your questions. We email, talk
on the phone or meet and I will explain in more detail what
the position involves. Since the school has started to expand
its use of the website the job really has become easier and much
less time consuming.
(Anne Brendel)
FRHS E-NEWS ARCHIVE
Good news....
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FBLA STATE COMPETITION
RESULTS
The following students placed
in the state FBLA Competition.
Doug Komandt
6th place
Grant Chaney, Zack
White, Emily Liscio, 4th place
Chelsea Blankenship,
6th place
Congratulations!
(Roger Crider)
School
news....
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SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any senior that ordered announcements for commencement
can pick them up in the front lobby during lunch periods on Tuesday, April
8th.
(Diane Laird)
BANDFRONT TRY-OUT
DATES FOR 2008
All interested candidates are required to attend a meeting on April 15 -
4:00 PM in the HS Band Room.
Pantherettes & Majorettes Practice: May 6, 7
Pantherettes from 3:00 to 4:15
Majorettes from 4:00 to 5:15
Pantherettes & Majorettes Try-Outs: May 12 from 4:00 to 7:00
Silks Practices: May 13, 14, and 15 from 4:00 to 5:15
Silks Try-Outs: May 19 from 4:00 to 6:00
All practices and try-outs will take place in the high school gym
VISITING ARTIST WORK ON DISPLAY
We would like to invite all of you to see some pottery works
by Jim McDowell, our guest artist, who brought in some of his pieces which
are on display in the showcase between the two bathrooms to the left of the
library. All of the pieces are for sale (at good prices) and he is donating
25% to the NAHS account to put towards our permanent collection and field
trips. If you are interested in purchasing one of the pieces, please see
one of us. The sale will go on until April 18th (Fri).
If interested there is a lot of history related to his works,
so if you would like to meet him you are welcome to call us and make
arrangements to come and visit while he is working. You may also check out
his web site at:
www.blackpotter.com.
Thanks!
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TALENT NIGHT
Delmont Lions Youth Talent
Night will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008. Applications are available in
the office. If you are interested in participating, applications must be
submitted by Friday, April 11, 2008. The Grand Prize winner will be
eligible to compete in the District Contest on Friday, May 9 at Mt. Pleasant
High School.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lists announcements and provides a link to a
video recording of the Panther News Break.
Lists Counseling Center's morning announcements
and more.
FOOD SERVICE WEBPAGE
Gives links to menus, prices, and nutritional information.
CHANNEL 19 SCHEDULE
Counseling Center news...
SCHOLARSHIPS
Ed Stoyanoff Memorial Scholarship
* Available to current Seniors who are employees or children of EMSCO Dealers * Must have excelled scholastically and be active in extracurricular activities and involved in the community * Interested applicants should submit a completed resume, including high school transcripts, activities, personal recommendations and the college they plan to attend in Fall 2008 * Applications sent to: Ed Stroyanoff Memorial Scholarship, c/o Mark Stoyanoff, P.O. Box 360660, Strongsville, OH 44149
Deadline: June 15, 2008
Penguins Alumni Association 2008 Scholarship * Available to members of the hockey team who successfully completed the final season of eligibility and has signified the intention to continue academic work beyond the high school level * Must have excelled academically with an overall minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.20 (based on a maximum of 4.0) or its equivalent, performed with distinction in terms of leadership, character, and attitude as a member of the hockey team * Applications are available in the Counseling Center AEMP Foundation Scholarships * Available to students seeking a career in heavy equipment management industry * Must meet academic requirement of 3.0 GPA and wish to attend a qualified school offering a two-year, diesel technician program * Scholarship value up to $2,000 * Applications are available online at www.aemp.org on May 1 or in the Counseling Center.
Murrysville/Export Rotary Club
$1,000 award to student(s) entering a four-year college program. Financial need is one of the criteria. Children of Rotary Club members are ineligible. Applications available in the Counseling Center.
Deadline: May 2
Murrysville/Export Rotary Club's Lou Remaley Memorial Scholarship
$500 per semester for 2 years to a student who will be attending Westmoreland Community College. Applications available in the Counseling Center.
Deadline: May 2.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Engineering and Technology
Exploring Academy
Four-day camp at Westmoreland County Community College, June 16-19, 2008. Open to students currently in 8th - 11th grades. Hands-on activities at Westinghouse-Waltz Mill, Blairsville and Monroeville facilities. Parents invited to the graduation dinner. $40.00 registration fee. Applications available in the Counseling Center. Deadline: May 21, 2008. CCAC - Boyce Enrollment Workshops For seniors interested in the Boyce Campus of the Community College of Allegheny County, there will be two High School Enrollment Workshops - Tuesday, Apr. 15 or Tuesday, Apr. 22, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Students can enroll, take the placement tests, and learn about financial aid opportunities. To register, call 724-325-6626 or contact estrenkowski@ccac.edu
Items for sale and fundraisers...
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Editor's note: I will run
fundraising announcements in the E-News about once a
week. If you are associated with a school related
organization and would like to advertise it in
the E-News please send me an article to
FRHSnews@windstream.net. I have found the simpler
the format the better. Often when I copy more
complicated items the original formatting (fonts,
spacing, colors, etc) doesn't transfer well and I end up
having to retype the article. Please be sure to include
a contact person and an end date, so I know how long to
run the article.
(ASB)
2ND ANNUAL
STEELER BASKETBALL GAME
Mark your calendars for a FUN community evening.
DATE: Saturday, April 26, 2007
LOCATION: Franklin Regional High School Gym
TIME: Vendor show begins @ 6:00 P.M. includes:
Beijo purses, cut picture frames, make-up,
candles, jewelry, gourmet candy, Steeler
memorabilia, temporary tattoo booth and MUCH,
MUCH more!
GAME TIME: BASKETBALL @ 8:00 P.M.
This event is a Franklin Regional Band
Fundraiser. The FR Sax Quartet will be
performing the National Anthem before the game.
Tickets are on sale at the Giant Eagle Customer
Service window for $7.00.
(Bonnie Mallit)
FRANKLIN REGIONAL
THROW BLANKET
The FR
Cross Country Boosters are selling Franklin Regional
throws. Made in the USA by Mill Street Design, this
beautiful all-cotton, Jacquard woven, custom designed
keepsake measures 48" x 68" and is available for $45.00.
It is preshrunk, colorfast and machine washable. An
actual throw is on display at the entrance to the Middle
School office. They make great gifts. If you are
interested in purchasing one, please contact Mij Zidian
at 724-733-9080 or
mzidian@yahoo.com.
(Mij
Zidian)
FR
Lacrosse Club is selling their Stadium Seats for only $20. They are
great for all of your sporting events. If you are interested please
contact Mary Jo Owens 724-327-4003/
MaryJo@JimOwens.com to get yours today!!
(Mary Jo Owens, 6/6)
FR
Lacrosse Club is selling 4 different kinds of magnets (FR, FR Lax,
Panther Head, Panther Paw) for $2.00 each. Great for school
lockers, cars, home, etc. If interested please contact Mary Jo
Owens
724-327-4003/maryjo@jimowens.com to get
yours today.
(Mary Jo Owens, 6/6)
Relay for Life news.....
Chick-fil-A Family Night
Support the Murrysville Relay for Life! 10% of all sales
on April 23rd between the hours of 4-7 PM will benefit
the Relay for Life. Come out and support the cause!
Royal-Tea Party
The Relay for Life team Royally Against
Cancer invites you to feel like "royal-tea" for a day. They
are sponsoring a luncheon/tea party on Saturday, April 26th from noon to
2:00 PM at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Old William Penn Highway in
Murrysville. Team members will be serving delectable homemade finger
sandwiches, a selection of fresh fruit and veggies, elegant desserts and
of course, plenty of tea. This wonderful social event is perfect for
friends to enjoy or for mothers and daughters to share. Hats, tiaras and
gloves are optional. In addition to all of the good food and tea there
will be a selection of vendor displays to peruse and an engaging guest
speaker.
The $15 tickets are available now.
Contact Lynn Gurrentz (724-733-4565) for more information or to purchase
tickets. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society and the
Westmoreland County Relay for Life in Murrysville.
The Antique Road Show
comes to Franklin Regional again!!!!!
It�s time to clean out your
attic and see what all of those treasures are worth! Join Jeff Poole and
other members of the Franklin Regional staff in supporting the Murrysville
Relay for Life by bringing in your antiques to be appraised by Sr. Poole, a
Spanish and French teacher at the Franklin Regional Middle School. If an
item is too large, bring in several good photos. He started collecting at
the age of 4 and by 12 he was selling antiques at the flea market in
Latrobe. For the past 20 years he has maintained several antique shops and
is a frequent seller on eBay. Sr. Poole has also done numerous appraisal
fairs for the library system of Pittsburgh and several other organizations.
In addition to this he frequently shops the international markets in
Argentina, England, France, Spain, the Czech Republic and Chile. With years
of experience behind him he will appraise your items and let you know what
your treasure is really worth! $5
per item
will be charged with all proceeds to benefit the Murrysville Relay
for life. The Appraisal Fair will be held in the FR Middle School lobby on
Saturday May 3rd from 10-2. So come on down and find out
once and for all, is it trash or treasure?
2008 Limited
Edition Relay for Life Collector Basket
Relay For Life at
Relay for Life
Planners Announce May Celebration
Starting in early May, the communities of
Delmont, Export,
�We�re using the power of purple to bring
good news to cancer survivors and to mobilize the community,� said Relay
chair Renee Mohler. �Paint Own Town Purple� Day is a time to celebrate the
lives of cancer survivors and to have some fun with the color purple in
order to bring attention to the American Cancer Society�s many programs and
services in our community. It also spreads hope throughout our communities
that one day this awful disease will be conquered.�
Among the activities planned are the
following:
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Purple bows will be placed all along Old William Penn Highway
on April 26 from the county line in Murrysville to Delmont. The bows are
being provided by Pat Catan�s.
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A house decorating contest, during which residents of all four
communities will be encouraged to decorate the exterior of their homes using
purple to express the theme of Relay For Life: Celebrate. Remember. Fight
Back. During Relay, we celebrate survivors, remember those who have died and
fight back against cancer. Rules, details and an entry form are available on
the web site at:
www.events.cancer.org/rflpamurrysville
, email
paintuspurple@aol.com or
call 724-325-7157.
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The Mayors of each community along with the Penn Township
Commissioners will be proclaiming May as �Paint our Towns Purple� month. A
photo opportunity will be April 23 at 5:00 at the FRHS stadium
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Local students are creating posters to place in store windows
to remind everyone of the upcoming Relay For Life.
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May 23 has been declared �Purple Power� day. Employees at
local businesses are encouraged to join area students in �showing their
colors� by wearing purple that day.
The American Cancer Society invites everyone
to join the fun, simply by logging onto the Web site
www.paintourtownpurple.org to find
ideas on how to �Paint Our Town Purple� at a school, town, college or
workplace.
�Relay For Life� is a wonderful event, and
the entire community is invited to participate on May 30 or 31. But on
April 26, join us in the spirit of celebration and in painting our town
purple to call awareness to this important event that works to benefit and
recognize cancer patients, their families and their caregivers,� said
Mohler.
�The American Cancer Society Relay For Life
represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that
those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be
eliminated,� Mohler continued.
Registration forms and
information about the Relay For Life are available from the
Web site at
www.events.cancer.org/rflpamurrysville
, by calling the American Cancer Society anytime at (800) ACS-2345, or
www.cancer.org.
Looking ahead.....
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FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Pride & Prejudice performance
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Pride & Prejudice performance
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Pride & Prejudice performance
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Early Dismissal
Prom
MONDAY, APRIL 28
NHS Rehearsal
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
NHS Induction Ceremony
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Blood Drive
SATURDAY, MAY 3
SAT at neighboring schools
Have a great day!
Anne Brendel
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