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Student to Teacher: Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Walsh (09’)

Student to Teacher: Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Walsh (09’)

“The young people of this generation have such amazing potential, and the insight and gifts that they share with me every day are simply amazing.”

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Building Confidence One Class at a Time

Building Confidence One Class at a Time

At The Franciscan School, specials and electives are an integral part of the overall education and character-building experience of the school.

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A Solid Foundation: Alumni Spotlight: Dan McCrorie ('11)

A Solid Foundation: Alumni Spotlight: Dan McCrorie ('11)

The journey to becoming a lawyer can be long and strenuous, but for The Franciscan School alumni Dan McCrorie, it’s his roots at TFS that have prepared him for

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The Creativity of Art

The Creativity of Art

In the fast-paced, technology-focused world around us, creativity and innovation have never been more important.

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Engineered to Compete: Alumni Spotlight: Will Brown ‘11

Engineered to Compete: Alumni Spotlight: Will Brown ‘11

For those who have been around collegiate athletes, you may know the discipline, time management, and physical demands it takes to compete at that level. For TFS

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Science with Life Skills at The Franciscan School

Science with Life Skills at The Franciscan School

As part of The Franciscan School academic landscape, the science curriculum has always played a foundational role in the lives of students inside and outside the

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Others Above Self: Alumni Spotlight: Jared Leins '13

Others Above Self: Alumni Spotlight: Jared Leins '13

“Work willingly in everything you do as if you were working for the Lord, rather than man.” This verse in Colossians 3:23 serves as a guiding light for TFS Alumni,

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Faith Into Action: Service at The Franciscan School

Faith Into Action: Service at The Franciscan School

When The Franciscan School opened its doors in 2000, it did so with the foundation of the Franciscan tradition. This tradition is centered around St. Francis of

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Soaring to New Heights: Alumni Spotlight: Dylan Spitz '12

Soaring to New Heights: Alumni Spotlight: Dylan Spitz '12

The three core values of The Franciscan School - Faith, Academics, and Service - are woven into the daily lives of students, instilling lifelong skills that help

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Staying Afloat and Thriving After 21 Years: School Counselor Laureen Wacenske

Staying Afloat and Thriving After 21 Years: School Counselor Laureen Wacenske

“The best school in Raleigh.” These words were spoken to The Franciscan School Counselor Laureen Wacenske 22 years ago as she was deciding where to send her son to

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