SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
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Franklin Military Academy
Franklin takes
Knights in Action
home awards at
the drill meet
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Seniors travel to
Philly for Spring
Break
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Cadets learn
new skills
outside the
classroom
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Purchase FMA’s
yearbook for
$20!!
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE:
Learning
outside the
2
NHS/NJHS
Nominees
2
1920’s
Harlem
2
Veterans of
Color
2
Seniors to
Philly
3
JROTC Ball
3
Upcoming
Events
4
V O L U M E
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Franklin brings home 6 awards!
On February 6, 2016,
students from 11 different
schools across the state of
Virginia converged in a
Richmond to compete
in a drill meet at
Huguenot High
School.
the second for Armed
Exhibition Squad. The
regulation unarmed team also
received a second place award
for
Unarmed
Exhibition
squad.
Freshman cadets Tome
Seixas and William Wilkins
both received awards for
Unarmed Knock Out drill,
Seixas receiving the second
place award with Wilkins
receiving the third place
award.
Competing in 12
different team events,
Franklin took home 3
awards. The Royal Guards
Armed Team received two
awards in third place, the
first being for Armed
Exhibition platoon and
In the
individual
competition
against 70 cadets, sophomore
Samuels Peters received the first
place award for Armed
Exhibition Knock Out Drill.
Way to keep Franklin
shining like new money!
National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
Recently our cadets have
been busy participating in
several community
service activities.
On February 19, 2016
cadets traveled to
McGuire Veterans
Hospital to pass out gift
bags that were
assembled for the
Veterans as a small
token of appreciation
for their service. The
Veterans were very
touched by this moving
gesture!
Knights in Action!
Cadets at the
Huguenot Drill Meet
FMLA Basketball team
Cadets at the 2015
Innovation STEM conference
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Learning outside the classroom
SAI COL Day along
with Senator Warner
On March 2, 2016, students in grades 6-12
enjoyed a day of visual, auditory, and
kinesthetic lessons outside of the building.
Students in grades 6-8 had a day of fun at
Sky Zone, while high school students
enjoyed a tour of Virginia State University.
MAJ Corey having the time
of his life at Sky Zone
Another set of high school students
traveled to Washington, DC to tour such
historical sites as the Pentagon, the
Washington Monument, the Vietnam
Memorial and the Martin Luther King
Memorial. Afterward the group was given
the opportunity to witness the
A Trip to 1920’s Harlem
FMA’s own Drama class took us on a trip
back to 1920’s Harlem with live
performances, dramatic reenactments,
and dancing. We got the opportunity to
hear the sweet sounds of Billie Holiday
and Cab Calloway, inspirational words by
Langston Hughes and see the energetic
moves from Dorothy Dandridge. Middle
school cadets showed us how to foxtrot
and the jazz band kept our heads moving
and toes tapping throughout the entire
program
changing of the
Guard at the
Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier,
while viewing the
Eternal Flame of
the graves of President Kennedy and his
family along with his brother Bobby.
58 students nominated
NHS/NJHS
An astounding 58 students have been nominated
for the National Honor Society or National
Junior Honor Society.
Applicants are accepted based on merits of
academics, leadership, service, and character.
All applicants have at least a 3.2 GPA. The
induction ceremony will take place in the near
future.
Veterans of Color –Our Story
On February 20, 2016, the Virginia War Memorial hosted a program for Black
History Month titled Veterans of Color—Our Story. Veterans from the Vietnam
Era and World War II told stories of their time in active duty. Guests were
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FRANKLIN
MILITARY
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Seniors take on Philly
During spring break, 21 students along
with 6 chaperones, will be traveling to
the city of brotherly love (Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania) to take in sights and
bond as a class. These students have
participated in multiple fundraisers in
order to acquire funds
for this
wonderful trip. Students
will stay steps away from
historical landmarks in Philadelphia.
While in Philly (as the locals say) students
will have the opportunity to view several
attractions on the Hop-On, Hop-Off City
Tour. Popular sites such the Liberty Bell,
the Betsy Ross house, and the Philadelphia
Museum of Art’s famed “Rocky Steps” are
just a few stops on the 1.5 hour tour. The
students will also get the opportunity to
visit the famous South Street, and cheer on
the Philadelphia 76ers as they
take on the Charlotte Hornets.
These seniors will also receive
the opportunity to tour Temple
University. The trip will be
culminated with a day of fun at
the Philadelphia Aquarium.
Love Park/Dilworth Park
Purchase The Shield!
Franklin Military Academy has a
yearbook!!!! Memories that last a
lifetime are created in middle and
high school, so don’t forget to purchase your copy of The Shield. The
cost of the yearbook is only $20
and they will be on sale through
May. Please see CPT Paschall for
more information.
JROTCJROC
Ball Ball
Over 400 cadets from Richmond
and surrounding areas gathered
at Ft. Lee on March 5, 2016 for
an evening of fun, dancing, and
entertainment at the City Wide
JROTC Military Ball.
Spread the Word!
Franklin is accepting
applications for rising 6th, 9th
and 10th graders.
Knights in Action!
Capital One Coders
FMLA Cheerleaders
High school cadets marching in the
2015 Dominion Christmas Parade
Cadet M. Edmonds escorting two
lovely ladies at the Mayor’s Holiday
Ball
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Important Dates
March
3/ 14-15
3/20
3/28-4/1
Spring Break
JROTC Inspection
3/21
Cinderella Dreams Project
12pm-2pm
Westchester Commons
Spirit Week
3/22-23
8th Grade Writing SOL
April
4/5
Earth Science Field Trip to
Luray Caverns
4/14
End of 3rd 9 Weeks
4/15
2 Hour Early Dismissal
The Counselor’s Corner
Please see MAJ R. Jackson for more information
Franklin Military

The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a personal, leadership, and career development training program
for rising high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership potential
and motivation. This program will take place July 25-28, 2016 at Virginia State University. The
application deadline is March 31, 2016
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Christopher Newport University is hosting a summer humanities institute for rising sophomores,
juniors and seniors. The application deadline is March 15, 2016

Need help with the FAFSA? Free information session Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the East End District
Family Resource Center.

RMEP Summer Engineering Institute is a three week academic program for middle and high school
minority students that provides students with hands on research dealing with various fields of
engineering. The application deadline is April 25, 2016.
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The College Orientation Workshop will be offered at Virginia Military Institute June 26 -July 23, 2016
for male minority high school rising juniors and seniors. The application deadline is April 30, 2016.
Academy strives to be
recognized as the
premier secondary school
that promotes the
potential of each student
through a rigorous
academic program,
community involvement,
and leadership
opportunities within a
military structure. Upon
graduation, our students
Congratulations to Cadet Nelestra Bell who is ranked
6th in the 3A division in the state of Virginia for track and
field!!!
will be equipped with the
skills necessary to be
competitive at colleges
and universities, as well
Contributors
Cadet Jasmine Brown - writer
CPT K. Paschall
MAJ N. Smith - editor and writer
SSG G. McCray - photographs
SFC L. Thornton
as in the 21st century
workforce.
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