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Fri, Oct 31, 2008

Darlene H. Skupien, FRHS E-News Editor

FRHSenews@comcast.net

Note from Darlene… I have been a busy with some personal things and my business life. So, I apologize for the gap in the news!!!

Tickets are on sale in the athletic office for the first round game of the WPIAL football playoffs this Friday evening, 10/31, versus New Castle at New Castle beginning at 7:30. Student tickets are $4.00 and adult tickets are $6.00 during the advance sale. All tickets will be $6.00 at the gate.

Next game the Panthers face off against Wheeling Central Catholic in Wheeling, West Virginia on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Game time is at 7:50 P.M.

On Tuesday, November 4th the Seniors will be participating in Election Day Activities. We are looking for a few volunteers to help set up and serve cookies and drinks to the kids. It will be very easy - all items will already be in the cafeteria. We would need you between 12:30 - 2:15. If you are willing to help please contact Dawn Sheehy at sheehy88@comast.net.

Westmoreland Food Bank Needs Your Help and its very easy to help… just read below

“Due to the economic condition, the Westmoreland County Food Bank’s inventory is drastically low. At this time of year especially as the weather is getting colder, warm nourishing food is needed. Therefore, a food and cash/check drive will be held, at the Rite Aid and Shur Save parking lots in Murrysville, on Nov 8 and 15 from 10am until 4pm.

Westmoreland County Food Bank trucks will be set up to collect non-perishable food and cash/check donations which are all tax deductible. While you are grocery shopping for your family this week, please consider picking up a jar of peanut butter, can of tuna fish, dry pasta and sauce, Dinty Moore Stew, canned orange juice or some other substantial food items. Your donations will be helping your own neighbors.

If you would like to volunteer for a 2 hour block of time on those days (all ages welcome), please call the WCFB, Louise Wilhelm, at 724-468-8660 ext. 13.”

Calling anyone that would like to help with the costumes for the Thespians’ Fall production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Whether you can just barely sew on buttons or are an accomplished seamstress your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Susan White at SWhite@franklinregional.k.12.pa.us or Joanna Demarest at JLDemarest@comcast.net.

The National Art Honor Society will have work time on Wednesday, Nov. 5^th from 2:30 to 4pm. We will be working on murals and stained glass projects.

Just wanted to share our new Panther newspaper website. Sophomore Matt Stonebrook has been working hard on uploading all of our information. He has done a GREAT job in making it look professional. If you have a chance, check it out.

· Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. has announced its Toyota Community Scholars Program for 2009. The Counseling Center is now accepting nominations for this $10,000 or $20,000 award which is paid over four years to a senior attending a four-year college/university in the USA.

Candidates are to have an outstanding acadmic record, have effective leadership skills, and show an excellent record of service both in and out of the high school.

Please present your nomination(s) in writing with a detailed description the aforementioned qualities to rmcclure@franklinregional.k12.pa.us or bring your nomination(s) into the Counseling Center.

· The Alumni Association of Princeton University is sponsoring the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. If you are heavily active in school and community and have worked with race relations you are encouraged to apply. Winners receive a $1000 cash reward and will be invited to an all expense paid trip to Princeton Universtiy to attend the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race. Please visit www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize for more information. Application deadline is January 31, 2009.

· American University is holding a three-week summer program held on AU's Washington D.C. campus. Students will learn leadership skills and interact with prominent professionals. Students will also receive three college credits from AU after completing the Program. If interested, please contact 1-866-WSS-8474 or stop by the Counseling Center. Deadline is November 7, 2008

· Any senior who is interested in applying to Saint Vincent College, please see Miss Cassidy in room 228 for the scholarship information. You can receive a $1,000 scholarship per semester with her referral.

· KFC is offerning scholarships in 2009 worth up to $20,000. If you are a senior, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, plan to attend an in-state college or univeristy and are in financial need, you are encouraged to apply. Applications will be available online December 1, 2008 through February 10, 2009. Please visit www.kfcscholars.org for more application information. Deadline is 2-10-09.

· Guardian Life Insurance has announced its "Girls Going Places" 2008 Scholarship designed to reward enterprising and community-minded girls. Guardian grants cash prizes to girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship and who make a difference in school and in the community. Girls ages 12 to 18 are encouraged to apply. Please visit www.girlsgoingplaces.com for an application form, official rules, FAQ.

The Franklin Regional Competitive Cheer Squad is selling Capri sweat pants for $20 and Tank tops for $15. The pants are a 50/50 poly/cotton blend, medium weight fleece, Capri length, covered elastic waist with an outside drawstring available in Navy. The upper left leg is screen printed with a (faded/distressed) look with the text “Panthers” in white and glitter gold ink. The Tank is all cotton, ribbed and is available in white. Same logo on center of tank in navy and glitter gold ink. Items are available for immediate sale and can be ordered. Great Holiday Gifts! They will be displayed in Mrs. Trimnal’s room #223, Mrs. Bryant’s room #221 and will be available at the Bonfire. Order Forms can be picked up at the High School Office. For additional questions, please contact Gina Weakland at ginaweakland@aol.com.

The Murrysville Chapter of American Assoc of University Women will hold its annual used book sale on Friday, Nov 7^th from 11 am to 8 pm and Saturday, Nov 8^th from 9am to 4pm. The sale will be closed between noon and 12:15 on Nov 8^th so volunteers can prepare for the annual bag sale. The sale is always held at the First Presbyterian Church on North Hills Road.

It is once again time for the annual band fruit sale. This annual sale is the major opportunity for the students to raise funds to cover the cost of upcoming trips. The following are the key items to consider for your participation in the 2008 fruit sale. Thank you for your support.

· We are using the same fruit supplier that has served us well for the past nine years. They are reporting excellent fruit quality again this year. Prices have been reduced this year or remain unchanged.

· The fruit sale begins October 14, 2008 and ends November 11, 2008. All order forms must be returned to Mr. Pollock by that date. Fruit will be delivered to your building the week of December 8^th.

· Profit earned from your order will go directly into the travel account of the band student that you designate. Please identify that person on the order form.

Direct questions to Don Anderson Fruit Sale Coordinator 724-327-4388 <dgacqe@comcast.net>

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Direct questions to Don Anderson Fruit Sale Coordinator 724-327-4388 <dgacqe@comcast.net>