The late columnist Erma Bombeck, through her wit and wisdom, gave us many images of how to raise and release our children. In one piece, she described children as “kites.” You lift them from the ground, gradually let out the string, run until you’re breathless, pluck them out o … Details

The late columnist Erma Bombeck, through her wit and wisdom, gave us many images of how to raise and release our children. In one piece, she described children as “kites.” You lift them from the ground, gradually let out the string, run until you’re breathless, pluck them out of the spots they get stuck, and then, you watch them soar - free from the string that bound you together, free to soar and become…

And so it is with our children. We prepare them for the path (not vice-versa) and then send them off to college and life, competent and confident, knowing who they are and whose they are. They are ready to make their way and their mark on the world and others.

In two short weeks, we will graduate 53 seniors, the Class of 2012. They are going to many fine colleges and universities across the nation: Baylor, Belmont, Loyola, University of Southern California, Auburn, Washington University, Notre Dame, Vassar, and Vanderbilt, just to name a few. Many will have college credit already completed, as 96.3% of the advanced placement exams taken yielded opportunities for such course credit. Thus far, the Class of 2012 has earned an FRA record of over $6.5 million in college scholarships, a testimony to their intellect, talents, and commitment to excellence.

These seniors have distinguished themselves in many other ways. They are artists, athletes, leaders, and persons with balance lives. They have learned the fulfillment that comes from serving others. This class gave 3515 hours of service during their upper school years, and this spring alone, they have raised over $15,000 for different organizations and causes. Most of all, they led these efforts - they became servant leaders who organized, planned, engaged, and understood the meaning of leading and giving to others.

The journey of becoming has not, however, always been an easy road or a straight path. No doubt, there have been disappointments, failures, crossroads, and adjustments, just like the kites. They learned the power that only comes from going through the struggle. And, over the course of years and the love and support of family and faculty, these students have grown into and become the words of our mission. They leave home and FRA as scholars with integrity and balance; they leave as servant leaders and young adults who care. They leave as children of God and young adults ready to forge their paths.

The “kites” are ready to soar. Please join me in applauding these awesome seniors, the Class of 2012, as they receive their Bibles at Baccalaureate next week and their diplomas at Graduation the following week. They are young people who are dearly loved by their families and their school; now, they are prepared for the journey that awaits them. Bravo and God’s speed!

Dr. Sissy Wade, Head of School

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CLASS OF 2012 HIGHLIGHTS College admissions for our 53 members of the senior class, and they are impressive: University of Southern California, Texas Christian University, George Washington University, Belmont, Wake Forest, Emory, Rhodes, McGill University (Quebec, Canada), Tulane, Samf … Details

CLASS OF 2012 HIGHLIGHTS

• College admissions for our 53 members of the senior class, and they are impressive: University of Southern California, Texas Christian University, George Washington University, Belmont, Wake Forest, Emory, Rhodes, McGill University (Quebec, Canada), Tulane, Samford, Vassar College, University of Texas, Colorado State, Auburn, Baylor, Harding, NYU, Loyola University, University of Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Boston College, Washington University, and Vanderbilt University, just to name a few.
• AP tests AP (Advanced Placement) test results earned by Class of 2012:  79 exams taken in 13 different subject areas; 96.2% of the students scored high enough to receive college credit. One National Merit Finalist; Three National Merit Commended Scholars
• So far, the Class of 2012 has earned over $6.5 million in scholarships, the most in the history of our academy.
• Total # Service Hours over 4 years for Class of 2012: 3515 hours

 

ARTS

• 3 students named to All Midstate Bands; Band performed at Disney
• 3 students selected for Governor’s School for International Studies
• 24 students selected to Midstate and Honor’s Choirs
• Superior at Region & State Adjudication for Vocal Ensemble
• Incredible productions: Christmas Choral and Band Concerts LS grade level productions – 2nd grade Christmas musical; 4th grade variety show
• Fall play –You Can’t Take it With You
• MS Musical – Hello, Dolly!
• Spring Musical - Beauty and the Beast
• Jazz Café and Spring Choral Concerts this week!

ATHLETICS

• Four students - athletes have already signed NCAA scholarships for golf, soccer, baseball, and track.
• As of today, 23 student-athletes selected to All Region and/or All State teams, with spring sports still competing. Several team accolades this school year from fall & winter sports:
• Hockey won the GNASH Henry Hine championship – 2nd year in a row
• Girls golf, girls soccer, and girls basketball teams - all Runners-Up in state championship competition 
• Cheerleading 3rd time in a row- earned the TSSAA Sportsmanship Award 
• Wrestling and Boys Track – Div. II, single A Champions; Girls Track Div II Runners-Up, 3 spring sports still in post-season competition

ACTIVITIES & STUDENT-LED SERVICE PROJECTS

• Total # Service Hours – for U/S Students during 2011-2012: 3129 hours
• Mission trip to Tuscaloosa, AL; Into the Community, Service Saturdays
• Turner Fellowship Program beginning 10th year and crossing threshold with 50th student to participate during 10th year of program this summer.
• Gram’s Day Special Olympics – both fall and spring events
• Highland Games, Prom Fashion Show Fundraiser
• Battle of the Bands & Habitat for Humanity Build by seniors –These are all service projects, some directed through CPS, and most of them directly led by our students to help not-for-profit agencies throughout our community.
• Over $15,000 raised by student-led service projects this spring for others.

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Upper School Awards Thursday, May 17 Fine and Performing Arts Theatre at 10:25 a.m. Middle School Awards Thursday, May 24 Fine and Performing Arts Theatre at 8:00 a.m. Lower School Awards Friday, May 25 US Gym at 8:00 a.m. Middle Sch … Details

Upper School Awards

Thursday, May 17 Fine and Performing Arts Theatre at 10:25 a.m.

Middle School Awards

Thursday, May 24 Fine and Performing Arts Theatre at 8:00 a.m.

Lower School Awards

Friday, May 25 US Gym at 8:00 a.m.

Middle School Promotion

Friday, May 25 US Gym at 10:00 a.m. Upper School

Baccalaureate

Sunday, May 20 Fine and Performing Arts Theatre at 2:00 p.m.

Upper School Commencement

Sunday, May 27 Brentwood United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m.

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  Please come enjoy FRA's choirs in performance at the Spring Choral Concert on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theatre in Harris Hall. FRA's Vocal Ensemble consistently earns outstanding scores at regional and state adjudications, including a Superior at … Details

 Please come enjoy FRA's choirs in performance at the Spring Choral Concert on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theatre in Harris Hall.

FRA's Vocal Ensemble consistently earns outstanding scores at regional and state adjudications, including a Superior at state in April, and is demonstrably one of the finest high school choirs in the state of Tennessee. 

All grade level choirs will be part of the Spring Choral Concert and will provide an evening to remember under the direction of Mrs. Brenda Jewell, Vocal Music Director, and Mrs. Kay Bond, Accompanist.

 

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Each year, the FRA Drama Department, led by Mr. Andrew Alexander , recognizes students for outstanding performances in Theatre. Congratulations to these students on their fine achievements! FRAnkies for Drama 2011-2012 Outstanding Techie: Madi Dalton  Outstanding … Details

Each year, the FRA Drama Department, led by Mr. Andrew Alexander, recognizes students for outstanding performances in Theatre.

Congratulations to these students on their fine achievements!

FRAnkies for Drama 2011-2012

Outstanding Techie: Madi Dalton 

Outstanding Lead Performance Male (Fall Drama): Luke Young (Martin Vanderhof in You Can’t Take it With You)

Outstanding Lead Performance Male (Spring Musical): Nick Page (Gaston in Beauty and the Beast)

Outstanding Lead Performance Female (Fall Drama): Olivia Fortune (Alice in You Can’t Take it With You)

Outstanding Lead Performance Female(Musical): Amelia Young (Belle in Beauty and the Beast)

Outstanding Supporting Performance Male (Fall Drama): Tanner Hancock (Kolenkhov in You Can’t Take it With You)

Outstanding Supporting Performance Male (Spring Musical): Gunner Calaway (Beast in Beauty and the Beast)

Outstanding Supporting Performance Female (Fall Drama): Hannah Prendergast (Gay Wellington in You Can’t Take it With You)

Outstanding Supporting Performance Female(Musical): Audrey Ney (Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast)

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FRA student Nick Smith , Class of 2012, submitted an essay to the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Essay Competition , and his essay placed in the top 10% of the more than 2,000 essays submitted. Nick wrote an essay profiling the political courage of Nashville Mayor, Karl Dean. Congratulation … Details

FRA student Nick Smith, Class of 2012, submitted an essay to the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Essay Competition, and his essay placed in the top 10% of the more than 2,000 essays submitted. Nick wrote an essay profiling the political courage of Nashville Mayor, Karl Dean. Congratulations to Nick on this outstanding achievement!

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Baseball  FRA at Harding Academy Baseball Sub-State Series (Best of 3) · Doubleheader Friday, May 18 at 1:00 and 4:00. · Saturday's game, if necessary, will be played at 1:00. · TSSAA admission is $7.00 per person · Harding Acade … Details

Baseball 

FRA at Harding Academy Baseball Sub-State Series (Best of 3)

· Doubleheader Friday, May 18 at 1:00 and 4:00.

· Saturday's game, if necessary, will be played at 1:00.

· TSSAA admission is $7.00 per person

· Harding Academy's address is: 1100 Cherry Rd., Memphis, TN 38117

Soccer

FRA Boys Soccer Team will compete in the Sub-state game on May 18 at 1:00 CST at USJ or St. George-Memphis (TBD).

Soccer Tournament $7 Admission for ALL

Track

FRA Boys and Girl Track Teams will compete this week in the TSSAA Region Meet, held at MBA.

REGION MEET SCHEDULE

TUESDAY: BOYS FIELD EVENT FINALS/ GIRLS RUNNING PRE-LIMS @ MBA 4:00PM

WEDNESDAY: GIRLS FIELD EVENT FINALS/ BOYS RUNNING PRE-LIMS @ MBA 4:00PM

FRIDAY: GIRLS & BOYS RUNNING FINALS @MBA 6:00PM

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Congratulations to the following selections to the TSSAA Softball Class A East/Middle All Region Team for 2012:   All Region Kelsey Alexander , Class of 2014 Christine Matthews , Class of 2012 Paige Wigington , Class of 2015   All Region Honorable Ment … Details

Congratulations to the following selections to the TSSAA Softball Class A East/Middle All Region Team for 2012:

 

All Region

Kelsey Alexander, Class of 2014

Christine Matthews, Class of 2012

Paige Wigington, Class of 2015

 

All Region Honorable Mention

Megan Wallstedt, Class of 2012

 

 

 

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    Who :             All FRA Families   What :           FRA Uniform Dress Code Clothing   When :    &nb … Details

 

 

Who:             All FRA Families

 

What:           FRA Uniform Dress Code Clothing

 

When:          Drop-off       Mon. May 14,  2:00 – 6:00 p,m. and Tue. May 15, 7:30-10:00 a.m.

 

                        Sale         Wed. May 16,  7:30 -10:00 a.m. and 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

 

Where:        Room 119- 121 – Enter through South Campus Portico

How:             To participate –   If you have participated in past uniform consignment sales, continue to use your assigned number. If this is your first sale or you do not remember your consignor number, e-mail your name, address, home phone number and cell phone number to: consignment@franklinroadacademy.com.
Note: Consignor numbers will be issued beginning Monday, May 7^th. We will stop issuing numbers on Sunday, May 13^th. After May 13^th we will assign consignor numbers at drop-off.

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FRA has partnered with Follett Virtual Bookstores for textbook sales for the 2012-2013 school year. Follett Virtual Bookstores is conducting a buyback event at FRA; information on this event is listed below. Follett buys back textbooks that will be used again here and at schools across the count … Details

FRA has partnered with Follett Virtual Bookstores for textbook sales for the 2012-2013 school year. Follett Virtual Bookstores is conducting a buyback event at FRA; information on this event is listed below. Follett buys back textbooks that will be used again here and at schools across the country to provide money-saving used books in the fall.

Wednesday, May 23, 2011: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM: South Campus

Thursday, May 24, 2011: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM: South Campus

If you are not able to attend the school buyback event, you can also sell back books online at www.frapanthers.bkstr.com, just click “sell books.” If you have questions, call Follett Virtual Bookstores at 877-827-2665 or email Jodi Troutt at trouttj@franklinroadacademy.com

Franklin Road Academy will not be using the following books for the 2012-2013 school year:

 

Lower School

 

None

 

Middle School

 

Treasures of Literature Grade 5

 

Connected Math Bits and Pieces II

 

Connected Math 2

 

Connected Math Bits and Pieces III

 

To Kill A Mocking Bird

 

Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Math

 

Connected Math: Shapes and Designs

 

Connected Math: Data Distributions

 

Connected Math: Moving Straight Ahead

 

Upper School

 

Say You’re One of Them

 

What is the What

 

Cry the Beloved Country

 

World History 5^th Edition *Follett will not buy this book back, but rising Sophomores can use this edition for next year

 

Biology: Unity and Diversity of Life 12^th Edition

 

Norton Anthology of American Literature 7^th Edition

 

Till We Have Faces

 

Crime and Punishment

 

Othello

 

Sophocles I: Three Tragedies

 

Norton Reader: Shorter

 

Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace

 

Joie De Lire!

 

*While these books are no longer included in the FRA curriculum, you may be able to sell these back to Follett.  Follett Virtual Bookstores will buy back any FRA books where inventory is needed.

 

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