Despite losing in the first round of the Kingsmill fall ten-nis tournament, the FHS boys tennis team still received a special award. On Saturday, October 18th, FHS boys ten-nis coach, Frank Davis, was presented a collection of ten-nis racquets from Kingsmill Resort tennis pro and director of the fall tennis tournament, Muri Ajibade. Abijade stated, “Kingsmill and the residents of Kingsmill were proud to pre-sent these racquets to the student athletes of Franklin High School. We are commit-ted in promoting the sport that we love and hope that these racquets will benefit in the growth of tennis in the Franklin community.” The racquets are to be used by the boys tennis team.

Kingsmill’s Residents Present Tennis

Racquets to FHS Boys Tennis Team

FHS

Bronco Beat November 2014

Issue 2

Academics 2

Public Speaking 2

Ebola Awareness 2

Bootiful Bones 3

Supporting the Cause 3

FHS Clubs 4

Sports 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Special points of

interest:

Presentation

Drama In Action

Day of the Dead

Playoffs

M i c r o s o f t

On Monday, November 10th, Franklin High School students attended a Veterans Day Program to honor all who served. The ceremony was organized by 1SG Derrick Robinson and Lt. Colonel Linwood Wright, JROTC instruc-tors. Cadet Andrianna Leonard sang a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem and Cadet Connor Shanks gave introductory remarks. After the Veterans Day proclama-tion and video, Franklin High School veter-ans and family members were saluted. Fol-lowing an introduction by Cadet Connor Shanks, guest speaker Colonel Frederick Cross inspired the audience with a patriotic Veterans Day address. In closing, Assistant Principal Allen Keels presented Colonel Frederick Cross with a certificate of appre-ciation and Cadet Kiana Reid informed guests about the story of Taps.

FHS Veterans Day Program

Franklin High School Students in Mrs. Gray’s second block public speaking class are practicing demonstration speeches. Examples of topics include the following: How to Create a Stylish Summertime Flip-flop, How to Take Care of Curly Hair, and How to Take a Selfie. Students are critiqued on both content and delivery. 1st picture: Nikeya Whitehead demonstrates How to Tie-Dye a T-Shirt 2nd picture: Leeasha Sabb demonstrates How To Prevent Soccer Injuries

Congratulations to Ms. Britt’s fourth block Algebra Readiness class and Mr. Yarber’s second block Algebra II class, winners of the weekly math competition. Ms. Britt’s class earned the high-est percentage on test scores and Mr. Yarber’s class had the most improved percentage for the week of October 13th– 17th. Both classes received a trophy and snacks in recognition of their accomplishments. The purpose of the weekly math competition is to encourage good study habits in preparation for the SOL math-ematics tests.

Ms. Britt’s 4th block Algebra Readiness class

Pictured left to right

Trevalius Murphy, Kaleb Whitehead, Danajah Flythe, Naudiya Bowers, Marnesha Bailey, Deneasia Hunt, Loveeta Britt (teacher), James Grant

Mr. Yarber’s 2nd block Algebra II class

Front row: Jylian Peterson, Larry Blow, & Lauren Causey

Back row: Elyaisha Harr is, Lynn Lawson, math teacher Daron Yarber, Javonte’ Baker, Skiler Woolfolk, Trey-vonne Stephens, & Chance McCoy

Pictured from left to right:

Daisha Harris, Tyeisha Whit-field, Dionja Lane, Catherine Brown, Alyssa Aguilar, Erin Karmilovich, TyShawna Bates, Shakira Brown, and Aalliyah Merricks

FHS Students Practice Public Speaking

Academics: Math Competition

FHS Students Raise Ebola Awareness

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ISSUE 2

Franklin High School’s Nurse, Sharon Whitehead shares her Bootiful Bones dis-play with students. The dis-play contained facts and trivia about bones, as well as how to make bones strong. Stu-dents were amazed to find out different facts relating to the human skeletal system.

Pictured

Taciona Smith visits Nurse Sharon Whitehead’s bone dis-play.

Supporting The “Cause” By Wearing The “Colors”

Health: Bootiful Bones

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On Friday, October 17, 2014, Franklin High School’s staff and students participated in a Pink Out Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

On Thursday, October 23rd, the Franklin High School Drama club per-formed “Cave Dreams” for students and staff. The Drama club, also, per-formed at J.P. King Jr. Middle School for the eight graders. Both per-formances were a success and received great reviews from those in attendance. Drama club coaches are Jennifer Miguel, English teacher and Teri Zurfluh, volunteer.

The Franklin High School Spanish club put together a celebration for Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, on Wednes-day October 29th. This traditional Mex-ican holiday celebrates the life of past loved ones and is often spent with fami-ly and friends. The club put together a traditional alter for students' lost family and friends and held a fun-filled event in the cafeteria. There was food, music, face paintings, games, and more!

Pictured in the Foreground:

Aaron Griffith and LeAnna Leonard

FHS Clubs:

“Drama In Action”

Spanish Club Celebrates “Day of the Dead”

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Drama Club After the Performance -

Front Row: Ter i Zurfluh (drama coach), Josie Rankin, Teresa Chamblee, Summer Winston, Angela Bird, Aaron Griffith, Kaliyah Walloe, Sarah Lyons, & Jennifer Miguel (drama coach)

Back Row: Lauren Causey, Khiry Reese, Vanessa Stone, Rosemary Idisi, Gabr ielle Wade Bell, Karissa Schuermann, Cameron Seddon, Jamie Geary, LeAnna Leonard, Brian Davis, & Lenora Ward

Student and Teacher of the Month for October Rosemary Idisi was recognized as student of the month for being a responsible young lady. Idisi displays responsibility by participating in a number of activities and clubs, while managing to stay on top of her studies.

Even though Jessica Kerr is new to FHS, it has not interfered with her ability to engage her students. Kerr is always on her feet teaching while her students are actively participating. Ms. Kerr is well deserv-ing of the Teacher of the Month recognition.

ISSUE 2

Broncos Advance to the Playoffs

Sports:

Volleyball

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Brianna Karmilovich battling Catherine Brown eyes the Josie Rankins battling at the Josie Rankin preparing to return

at the net the ball for a return net the ball

Despite losing to Southampton High School on Friday, November 7th, there is still an opportunity for the Broncos to make it to the State Championship game. The football team will travel to Surry on Friday, November 14th, to take on the Cougars in the first round of the VHSL football playoffs.

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Franklin High School Travis Felts, Principal

310 Crescent Drive Allen Keels, Assistant Principal

Franklin, Virginia 23851 Darren Parker, Dean of Students

(757) 562-5187 (p) (757) 562-3656 (f) Jewel Johnson, Secretary

http://www.fcpsva.org/index.php/schools/fhs Angela Edwards, Bookkeeper

The Mission of Franklin City Public Schools is to work in partnership with students, families, and the commu-nity to provide enriching opportunities to empower individual learners to maximize their potential in becoming critical thinkers, productive citizens and life-long learners.

Franklin City Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity School System. The School Board of the City of Frank-lin also adheres to the principles of equal opportunity in employment and therefore, prohibits discrimination in terms and condition of employment on the basis of race, sex, national origin, color, religion, or disability.

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