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GOLF OUTING A SUCCESS T Pictured with the winning foursome are Franklin Regional Superintendent and Foundation Board Member Dr. Gennaro R. Piraino, Jr. and Mr. Hergenroeder. FR STUDENT NAMED NATIONAL PLAY BALL REPORTER J oey Sisk, a student at Franklin Regional Middle School, won the Chevrolet’s National “Play Ball Reporter of the Year.” Judging criteria for this award includes demonstrated knowledge of and passion for baseball, an engaging on-camera presence, and articulation. Mr. Sisk attended and covered four Pirate games along with this year’s All Star Game. He also conducted 15 player interviews, attended the International Media Day, the Home Run Derby, and batting practice. Mr. Sisk was the only student reporter permitted on the red carpet during the All Star game. A camera crew accompanied Mr. Sisk on his baseball adventure, and he was featured in a 30-second commercial that aired during the All Star game. Francisco Cervelli, catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is shown posing with Mr. Sisk after autographing a baseball that the student reporter managed to catch. he Franklin Regional Panther Foundation conducted its second annual Driving Excellence: Golf Invitational on June 15, 2018 at Meadowink Golf Course. This year the event sold out with 110 golfers participating. The day included a continental breakfast, lunch in the café, and a steak dinner. Golfers also had the chance to win several raffle baskets and contests. Foundation President Charles Hergenroeder presented the 2018 Invitational Foursome Champions, Gary Bowser, Sr., Tom Tarquinio, John Tepper, and Harry Herlinger, with engraved glass trophies. The winners are able to participate in next year’s invitational free of charge. Other contest winners included Stan Michalczy and Tom Shea (Closest to the Pin), Nancy Anthony and Bret Young (Female/Male Long Drives), and Jake Creps (Putting Skills). Contest winners won Visa gift cards. This year, the Driving Excellence: Golf Invitational netted $20,806 that will be used to support academic, art, and athletic programs as well as Innovation Grants for the students, teachers, and coaches at Franklin Regional. 38 MURRYSVILLE