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FRHS E-NEWS Fri, Sept 19 2008
Please mark your calendars…
Congratulations to the following seniors who have been elected by their classmates as members of the 2008 Homecoming Court. they are: · John Adamic · Adam Baumgardner · Nate Ferri · Ryan Koter · Garrett Laird · Marco Lodovico · Sean O'Brien · Miles Urban · Marc Yearsley · Alexis Ellis · Meredith Gipson · Manny Hill · Hannah Knabe · Kaila Kramer · Courtney Manovich · Hayley Norris · Chelsea Trottier · Katherine Zoller
PSAT On Wednesday, September 24th the Counseling Center will begin to register students for the October 18th PSAT. Please come to the Counseling Center to register. The PSAT fee is $19 but IS NOT DUE UNTIL THE DAY OF THE EXAM. rmcclure@franklinregional.k12.pa.us Class Ring Orders…will be taken on Thursday, September 25, during all 3 lunch periods and in the evening during open house. A $60 deposit is required for all orders. Extra order packets are available in the front office. Attention Peer Mediators and those wishing to become peer mediators: We will have our first meeting on Thursday, September 25th at 2:20 after school.rmcclure@franklinregional.k12.pa.us Christian Youth Outreach club will be meeting in Room 112 after school on Monday, Sept. 22nd from 2:30 until 3:00 . For information please contact Mr. Wolfgang at ext. 5112 Attention SADD members: If you have at least one year of service and are interested in becoming an officer, please submit a short paragraph with your qualifications and ideas for SADD to Mrs. Pianetti by Sept. 26th. Please also include the position you would like to hold Spanish Club meeting on Tuesday, September 24 in room 124 at 6:50 am sharp. Please see Mr. Stanczak or Miss Yocco for more details. Nos vemos The Thespians are looking for a Student Producer. If you are interested in this position, please contact Mrs. Babal by Tuesday September 23rd The KHK (Kids helping Kids) meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, Sept 24th. Members and anyone interested in joining KHK this year should attend this meeting. It will be held in room 210 right after school. Young Democrats The first Young Democrats Meeting will be held in Room 202 following school on Tuesday, September 23rd. Everyone is welcome. mlandsberg@franklinregional.k12.pa.us
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES The Hugh O'Brian (HOBY) Youth Leadership Seminar is again looking for outstanding tenth grade students for their youth leadership seminar. If interested, please visit the Counseling Center for more information. More information available at: www.hoby.org/students. Registration deadline is November 21, 2008.
ATTENTION SENIORS Junior Achievement of Western PA has three $1,000 scholarships available for seniors who have participated in their programs. They also have opportunities for two $500 awards for seniors who have particpated in Junior Achievement and will be attending a college or university as Education majors. If interested, please visit the Counseling Center for application information. Both deadlines are 11-30-08.
Volunteers Needed for Senior BBQ Cookout The Senior BBQ is just around the corner (Friday, Oct 3 at 1pm) and we are asking for your help with momentous annual event. This is one of the many events set up throughout the year to show our seniors how special they are. The Class of ’09 picture will be taken on the field just before we start serving. We are in need of:
Time is short, please contact me if you are able to help in any way. With your help this will be the best BBQ yet! Thank you, Lynn Gurrentz 724 733 4565 or at lynngurrentz@comacast.net
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS The AXA Achievement Community Scholarship is awarding up to $10,000 to 52 students (one in each state including DC and Puerto Rico) and $15,000 to 10 national winners this year. Students demonstrating ambitious goal setting, drive, determination, ability to succeed in college and respect for self, others and the community, are encouraged to apply. Please visit www.axa-achievement.com to learn more about this opportunity. Deadline is 12-15-08. rmcclure@franklinregional.k12.pa.us The Pennsylvania Elks State Association has announced their "Most Valuable Student" Program for this school year. Most scholarships are for one year with the exception of those chosen as top students eligible for the national Four-Year Awards. For more inforamtion and a downloadable application, please visit www.elks.org. Deadline is January 9, 2009. rmcclure@franklinregional.k12.pa.us
FRANKLIN REGIONAL STADIUM SEATS FR Lacrosse Club is selling their Stadium Seats for only $20. They are navy blue with a panther imprint on them. They open up and have a back support along with a pocket for cell phones, game programs, etc. 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!!
KEY CLUB ANNUAL ROSE SALE The cost is $18 and may be paid for with checks only, made out to the Murrysville Kiwanis Club. Please send check and order (number of dozen, name and building) to Barbara Koury SHS room 234. The due date for the order is 9/29. You many also place your order with any Key Club member. The Roses will be delivered to the Sr. High School on Thursday, October 30. No orders can be stored after that day. Pick up hours will be from 11AM to 12:45 in the Sr. High Auditorium Lobby. Any rose orders for teachers and staff outside of the Sr. High can be delivered to the office of other schools if requested on the order. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for your support of our students’ efforts. Barbara Koury 724-327-5456 x 5234 Key Club Sponsor
National Garden Clubs, Inc
is sponsoring a High School Essay Contest - open to all High School students.
Each year a $1,000 NGC Scholarship will be awarded to the National Winner.
State winners receive $100. (A former Franklin Regional student won the national
award, and last year, Laura Mamo won the state, $100 award.)
Content - 65 (Knowledge of subject-25; Practicality of proposal-10;
Originality-15; Well organized-15) Composition - 25 (Vocabulary - 15;
Conformance to length - 10) Manuscript - 10 ( Wallet-size photograph, Name,
Address, Phone Number, School attending, grade, List of Activities and
Sponsoring Club [Murrysville Garden Club] - 5 Martha Miller, 4996 Northlawn Circle, Murrysville, 15668 (724-327-2480) or
Myra Mamo, 4958 Simmons Circle, Export 15632 (724-733-1300) That’s all I have for this issue and don’t forget about the contact info below…
High school main phone number: 724-327-5456 Front Office secretaries: Ms. Valerie Susa (x 5004) Ms Marcia Ochs (x 5005) Ms. Donna Baker (x5003)
www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool (main site for the high school) www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/highschoolnewsletter.asp (school newsletter) www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/frhsbellschedule.asp (schedule grid at a glance) www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/ptolink.asp -- this is the PTO web page up and running. If you want to know who your PTO is, and what the PTO is planning, click on this link for the latest information!
The Sr. High Morning News Show can be viewed each evening at 5 p.m. on Channel 19 or at the following website: http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/morningannouncements.asp
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