Alumni Spotlight: Taylor McGrath '11
Taylor McGrath started her journey at The Franciscan School in 5th grade. This is often a pivotal time in a child’s life, as they are about to enter their middle school
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Alumni Spotlight: Alex Kozak ‘05
Arranging and attending funerals can often be one of the hardest times in a person’s life. When TFS alumni Alex Kozak was young, her grandfather passed away and she was
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Coming Home: TFS Alumni Return as Staff Members
“Coming back here just felt like coming home.” These are words from Connor Fodell, 5th grade TFS teacher. Fodell is among five current TFS staff members who were once
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Always Faithful: TFS Alumni
“Semper Fidelis.” This is the Marine Corps motto, which is Latin for “Always Faithful.” It symbolizes the Marines’ commitment to those they fight alongside, as well as
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Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Slone ‘11
Since she was just a young girl, Caroline Slone knew she wanted to spend her time caring for people, particularly babies. As a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) nurse
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Alumni Spotlight: Linh Bach '12
When Linh Bach '12 graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2020, he knew he wanted to do something that would make a difference in his
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Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Chehreh Edwards '06
When the doors first opened at The Franciscan School, a newness radiated the campus. A newness surrounded by the warmth of special people embarking on a journey
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Service, ROTC, and the Army: Alumni Spotlight Charlie Davis ‘16
At The Franciscan School, we welcome new students into all grades. Whether at Kindergarten, in the elementary years, middle school, or even in 8th grade, students join
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Swinging Into The Future: Alumni Spotlight, Chris Sperrazza '15
The middle school years can often be the most formative and impactful years in a young person’s life. During those years, kids often try new things, explore interests,
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The Storyteller: Alumni Spotlight, Alex Jenny '18
Alex Jenny loves to tell stories. She likes to make people laugh, capture special moments, and help bring joy to the lives of others through filmmaking. As a 2018
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From the Balance Beam to Engineering: Alumni Spotlight, Gabby Kistner '13
For alumni Gabby Kistner, gymnastics has always played a large role in her life. Beginning at age two and competing at age eight, Kistner spent thousands of hours
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Serving with Passion: Alumni Spotlight- Lexie Burns ‘12
For Lexie Burns, a Franciscan School 2012 graduate, serving others has become an integral part of who she is. Service is one of the three pillars in TFS’s motto, and for
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On My Honor: TFS Graduates to Eagle Scouts
“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong,
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“Best Job in the World”: Alumni Spotlight, Matt Wacenske ‘09
As one of the inaugural kindergarten students at The Franciscan School, Matt Wacenske experienced many firsts in his elementary and middle school grades.
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A Logical Path: Alumni Spotlight: Meg Daly (11’)
Some people just know what they want to do at a very young age. They may need some reassurance along the way, but their career choice is often something they are
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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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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 success.
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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 alumni
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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, Jared
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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 Assisi,
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