T
he Franklin Regional Panther Marching Band,
under the direction of Mr. Kevin Pollock and
Mr. Larry Silvestri performed in the 2019
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. This marks
the third time the FR Band has appeared at the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Drum Majors Lane Kline, Ethan Leicht, and
Keerthana Shriram led the 189 member band down
the streets of New York City in November. The band
was one of 12 high schools and college marching
bands from around the country selected to perform.
Emma Martin, a Band
Front Silk (Color guard)
and trumpet player in the
marching band, is the 2019
recipient of the 16th annual
Bob Hope Band Scholarship
Award. The award is judged
by a panel from Macy’s
on the merit of an essay
competition about Bob
Hope, his contributions
to America, and the
importance of giving back.
The 2019 parade marks 16 consecutive years that
Macy’s and the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation have
proudly presented the Bob Hope Band Scholarship
Award. The scholarship is designed to honor one
outstanding band member and their school band
program participating in the Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day Parade. The award is especially meaningful
because, during their lifetimes, Bob and Dolores
Hope were truly honored and delighted to be
featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and
recognized for their service. Moreover, as a gifted
song and dance man, Bob knew the importance of
music and education, especially to young people.
Franklin Regional
Panther Marching
Band
Captures Herald
Square
The Honorable Charles Conway administered the Oath of Office to the
newly elected FR School Directors: Mr. Ed Mittereder, Mr. Herb Yingling,
Mr. Gary English, Mrs. Debra Wohlin, Mr. Bill Yant, and Mr. Scott Weinman
at the Reorganization Meeting of the Franklin Regional School Board on
December 5, 2019. Officers of the Board for 2019-20 are Mr. Herb Yingling,
President, Mr. Paul Scheinert, Vice President, and Mr. Scott Weinman,
Treasurer.
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