FRSH Senior Makes Singing Debut at Riverhounds Game
Savannah Simeone , a senior at Franklin Regional Senior High School ( FRSH ) and a member of the chorus , was honored to sing the National Anthem at Highmark Stadium , located in Pittsburgh ’ s Station Square , prior to a Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer game .
“ It was a night that I will never forget ,” said Ms . Simeone . “ There was a good turnout within the crowd . The City of Pittsburgh was all lit up and it was just such a beautiful night to be able to sing . It was an honor singing at a great place like Highmark Stadium .”
Franklin Regional Marching Band Makes Debut in Inaugural Parade in Nation ’ s Capital
The Franklin Regional Senior High School Marching Band , under the direction of Mr . Kevin Pollock and Mr . Larry Silvestri , made its first appearance in the 2017 Inaugural Parade in Washington , DC on January 20 , 2017 . The band submitted its application for consideration in the fall of 2016 and was notified of their selection in December . The FRSH Marching Band was one of only a handful of bands from across the nation selected for the honor to march down Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day . ranklin Regional FRANKLIN REGIONAL NEWS
FRMS Joins Other Schools for County Band Festival
The Westmoreland Junior High County Band Festival was conducted at Greater Latrobe High School on January 20-21 , 2017 . Students from 29 different schools were selected for this event . Participating from Franklin Regional Middle School ( FRMS ) were Amelia Aceves , Dom Colangelo , Trevor McLeigh , Jim Shyu , Evan Yan , Mary Cate McCarthy , and Amber Li . Faculty advisor for the event was Mr . Larry Silvestri .
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FRSH Turns Garbage Bags Into High Fashion
Franklin Regional Senior High School ( FRSH ) students Tierney Smith , Baylee Miller , Alexis Meeker , Hannah Gaertner , Sarah Rowley , and Jordan Humes constructed fashions created from garbage bags . The unique designs were featured in “ A Night in Disguise : 15th Annual Garbage Bag Gala & Fashion Show ” held at The Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh .
The students and their art teacher , Ms . Denielle DeSantis , were also featured on Pittsburgh Today ( KDKA TV ) on October 21st . The project helped the students learn about clothing construction , fashion design , creativity , and philanthropy .
Students worked on the clothing pieces , which included gowns , jackets , headpieces , and hats , after school every Thursday . The proceeds from the show benefited the Salvation Army ’ s Family Caring Center .