A New Look For FRA Homecoming

After one of Franklin Road Academy's cheerleaders injured her neck, a replacement cheerleader was needed for the to fill her spot during FRA's traditional Homecoming pep rally. A male cheerleader was chosen to fill the empty space.

The senior captions of the cheerleading squad Kate Harley, Allison Grant, and Rachel Kerr decided that Matthew McFarland, senior and competitive cheerleader, would fit the part. "We were so excited that Matthew was willing to help all of us out during this tough time. It's really difficult to do our dances and lifts without one of the girls. Matthew was a great help," said Harley.

Adding McFarland to the squad was something new to see at FRA because it was the first time in school history that FRA had a male cheerleader. "I'm happy that I was chosen to help the cheerleader's for their Homecoming pep rally, because it's something that they work very hard to prepare for. Maybe FRA one male cheerleader will show them that it is possible to incorporate males into the cheerleading squad as well," said McFarland.

Grant said, "Since it was our last Homecoming as seniors we wanted to make this pep rally one to remember and Matthew truely helped. Without him it would have been a disaster."

All the cheerleaders including McFarland preformed well during the Homecoming pep rally on Friday September 26 and the football players proceeded to win their Homecoming game later that night.

New Outlook on FRA Lunch

Senior Jason Lorgin, vegetarian, has continually wasted food in order to eat a vegetarian meal from the school cafeteria. With the new changes coming to FRA’s cafeteria, Lorgin can now eat a lunch sufficient to his average diet.

FRA Student Council has worked with Principal Mr. Harris and Nutritionist Jane Anders to compile a menu of vegetarian foods as well as new low calorie foods which include salad and fruit bars for the cafeteria coming this fall.

Cafeteria prices to be cut 10% beginning next semester. Food Service Director Shirley Waxon said, “We hope the lower prices will attract more students to the cafeteria for their noon meal.”

Loring said, “I’m really glad to see the additional meal options coming to the cafeteria. It is good to see the cafeteria staff being sensitive to the needs of all students.”

With the help of FRA Student Council President, Julia Farnsworth, many other changes will also take place in the cafeteria. A mural will be painted over the summer, continuous music will be played, and the old tables are being replaced by restaurant style booths.

Julia Farnsworth, Student Council president; said “Student Council has been working for many of these changes for two to three years. We were finally able to reach a compromise with the administration. We hope these changes make for a more enjoyable lunch hour for the students. We also hope students will be more productive in their afternoon classes as a result of a more relaxed meal.”

Community Supports Family after Tornado Hits

When the tornado hit mid-Tennessee, Sarah and Brent Warner were in Florida visiting family. The Warner family returned home after their vacation to find their house in pieces this spring.

Although no one was injured in the tornado, all of the family’s possessions and the life that they once knew are gone. Without any belongings in their hands, many people have shown concern and are reaching out to help the Warner’s.

The National Honor Society at Franklin Road Academy, Sarah and Brent’s high school, is organizing a fundraiser to help the Warner family. Friend of Sarah, Julia Jenson said, “They lost everything—clothes, books, appliances, pictures, furniture. Insurance will only cover so much. We need to raise money so they can get back to some degree of normal life.”

“Realizing that all your possessions are gone is a very surreal feeling. It is an amazing to know that people at school are trying to help my family adjust to these changes we are faced with and to get our lives back on track. I have thankful to have a family here at FRA,” said Sarah.

National Honor Society is organizing a carnival and dance as a service project fundraiser benefitting Warner family. Scheduled for October 10th, the carnival will be from 6-10 pm in the cafeteria and the dance will be from 8.30-11.20 pm in the gym. Admission is free but donations will be taken at door.

NHS Fundraiser

National Honor Society is organizing a carnival and dance as a service project fundraiser, benefitting Sarah and Bret Warner. The Warner Family’s home and all contents were lost after the spring tornado hit.

The family was out of town visiting relatives in Florida when the twister hit mid-Tennessee. No one was injured in tornado.

Andrea Blaine, NHS president said, “NHS saw this as an excellent service project. When Julia and Andy brought this to our attention, we all wanted to help in any way we could. I think a lot of students felt that way. This will give everyone a chance to help the Warners.”

Julia Jenson, friend of Sarah and benefit organizer said, “They lost everything—clothes, books, appliances, pictures, furniture. Insurance will only cover so much. We need to raise money so they can get back to some degree of normal life. Our hope is that people will put themselves into Sarah’s and Brent’s places. What would they do if this happened to them? Maybe then they will open their hearts to help Sarah and Brent.”

Scheduled for October 10th, the carnival will be from 6-10 pm in the cafeteria and the dance will be from 8.30-11.20 pm in the gym. Admission is free but donations will be taken at door.

NHS will provide drinks and refreshments. There will be live music by Alan Jackson. The carnival games are donated by Lions Club. They are 25 cents and consist of basketball, baseball, dunk tank, dark game, etc. Game prizes are donated by K-Mart.

Andy Chambers, friend of Brent and co-organizer with Julia said, “If they are lucky, the insurance will cover half of the cost of replacing everything. We wanted to do something to help them get back to everyday life. I know they would do the same for their friends. Brent has always been a great help to others as manager of the football team and the track team. Sarah has been a volunteer peer tutor for two years. We hope others will help them now.”

Changes in Cafeteria

Student Council President, Julia Farnsworth, announced changes for the upcoming school year. They hope to make meals plans more affordable and to add an expanded variety. Music and new booths will be added to make for a more relaxed lunch.

Julia Farnsworth, Student Council president; said “Student Council has been working for many of these changes for two to three years. We were finally able to reach a compromise with the administration. We hope these changes make for a more enjoyable lunch hour for the students. We also hope students will be more productive in their afternoon classes as a result of a more relaxed meal.”

Continuous music is also being considered—options discussed include a juke box, a student disc jockey, and a stereo system. Restaurant style booths in a variety of colors will replace cafeteria tables. A mural is to be painted on the cafeteria wall. Images will depict students engaged in various school activities, such as athletic contests, lab experiments, dances, etc.

Principal Steve Harris said, “Music will lighten things up some and provide a more relaxed atmosphere in the cafeteria. Our problem right now is containing the music because classes will be going on in rooms near the cafeteria.

Cafeteria prices to be cut 10% beginning next semester. Shirley Waxon, food service director said, “We hope the lower prices will attract more students to the cafeteria for their noon meal.”

Nutritionist, Jane Anders, wanted to provide different options for heath-conscious students. New low-calorie meals will be offered including salads and fruit bars. Senior and vegetarian, Jason Loring, said, “I’m really glad to see the additional meal options coming to the cafeteria.”

Jason Loring, senior and vegetarian said, “I’m really glad to see the additional meal options coming to the cafeteria. I have really had to waste food in the past in order to eat a vegetarian meal at school. It is good to see the cafeteria staff being sensitive to the needs of all students.”

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