FRA has taught me that everyone has a different story. I’ve been taught so many things academically throughout my time here, but most of what I’ve learned has gone far past the classroom. I’ve learned how to see how rich people’s personalities are, to never judge someone because of their appearance or disabilities, and how to be a better leader in our society. We have so much to learn from our Heart to Heart students and this school year, I feel honored to be doing just that. 

On Wednesday, Franklin Road Academy had anamazing showing at the  2022 TSSAA DII Class A State Track and Field Championships. Congratulations to these amazing athletes and GO PANTHERS!

Over the last nine years, thanks to the generosity of Scott and Lindsey Byers, FRA has awarded the Billy Bryan scholarship in honor of a late friend and classmate, Billy Bryan. On Thursday, May 12, 2022, we named this year’s recipient of the award to a Tennessee State Decathlon Champion and an indoor state vault record holder. He is a talented, compassionate, and loving individual to everyone on our campus, who embodies all that Billy Bryan stood for. Congratulations to senior, Payton Culp on being the recipient of this prestigious scholarship award.

FRA lower school students recently hosted their second annual Trike-A-Thon benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research hospital in Memphis, Tennessee over the week of May 2, 2022. From the fundraiser, FRA raised over $28,000 for the treatment hospital. This week-long service-learning event taught students the power they have to help alongside patients in their battle of disease. More than 150 preschool and kindergarten students pedaled in support of the hospital’s mission and philanthropy.

On May 3, 2022 nineteen Franklin Road Academy’s Department of Fine Arts hosted the annual FRAnkie Awards ceremony for upper school students in the Scarlett Family Chapel. The FRAnkie Awards are a time-honored tradition at FRA celebrating the hard work and dedication put forth by upper school fine arts students throughout the year. Equivalent to the Oscars or Grammys, we are so proud of each of these upper school students and the hard work they have put into each of their crafts.

Over the past week, FRA Athletics has seen giant successes in many different areas including cheerleading, middle school golf, and both middle and upper school track. We are so proud of each of these teams, athletes, and coaches for all they’re up to this spring. 

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Franklin Road Academy celebrated seventeen seniors who were inducted into the Cum Laude Society. We are so proud of each of these students, all their accomplishments, and their leadership on our campus. Congratulations!