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Shining a spotlight on FLC’s poets

Phatamarha Noel May 26, 2023

Poetry is an art form that has existed for centuries. It’s countless benefits and alluring nature has stood the test of time and continue to draw in writers young and old. April is National Poetry...

[VIDEO] FLC 10th grade student awarded $40,000 in a BigFuture Scholarship

[VIDEO] FLC 10th grade student awarded $40,000 in a BigFuture Scholarship

College Board's BigFuture Scholarships program came to Franklin Learning Center on March 22, 2023 to award a surprise scholarship of $40,000 to 10th grade Medical Assisting major Amira Haynesworth.

Naomi flaunts her newly dyed red hair, just getting out of the saloon.

An artist finds creativity in dyslexia

Quinton Johnson March 9, 2023

There’s no such thing as the ‘best’ artist at Franklin Learning Center. Everyone goes at their own pace and flow. There is a student here that I believe applies her creativity in every crevice of...

Voice acting is a talent that highschool student Kayden Levy is passionate about. I

Voice acting at a young age

Iyana Hightower December 20, 2022

Have you ever thought about what voice actors do? What does a future voice actor do now? How to become a voice actor? Well, I interviewed 16-year-old Kaiden Levy, a video production major who voice acts...

FLC Kayti Arthur teaches Biology and Environmental Science out of room 216

Ms. Arthur brightens FLC’s environment

Damein Williams and Omar Mumin December 20, 2022

Kayti Arthur is a Biology and Environmental Science teacher who has been a teacher at FLC just as long as the seniors were freshmen, even before stepping foot into Arthur’s classroom, room 216, you are...

Anthony Richardson, an officer at FLC, plays three different
instruments and is in two bands.

School security by day musician by night

Arber Bojka December 20, 2022

Officer Anthony Richardson, better known as Rich, has been working in this school for 8 years. Through those years, Franklin Learning Center went through some changes, however, Rich believes those changes...

Peter Pijanowski uses topics like anime and games to connect with and teach his students.

Biotechnology major turned teacher

Marley Roper December 20, 2022

Peter Pijanowski is a teacher at Franklin Learning Center that teaches two freshman Algebra and English classes. Although, this wasn’t what he always wanted to do. Before he became a teacher, he majored...

Han Nguyen, a Swarthmore graduate student teacher in FLCs French Department.

Swarthmore student teacher beyond the classroom

Jayden Ludwig December 20, 2022

In the last month or two, if you’ve stepped into Madame Garcia’s classroom, you might’ve seen a second person in the room running around, helping students, or selling chocolate. You might’ve thought...

Mr. Socci is an FLC teacher interested in helping his students succeed.

Inspired teacher inspiring students

Santino Stagliano December 20, 2022

High school kid who had no idea that he would help FLC students find their way in life. Matt Socci had no idea in high school what he wanted to do. The B student did his best to pay attention in school,...

2 student members of the FLC craft club, run by Ms. Felber in room 212, improve their crochet skills together.

Ms.Felber spreads positivity through craft

Phatamarha Noel December 20, 2022

As the new school year begins, many students who balance overwhelming and egregious obstacles are struggling to find solace. Though the new and exciting clubs bring relief, there is one in particular that...

Photo of Kathryn Reinl portrait-style

Combating ADHD

Hasana Abdullah, Contributing Writer April 7, 2022

Many people often associate Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms in school with the students. However, some teachers struggle with it as well, but are just overlooked. Franklin Learning...

Franklin Learning Center staff Sherrie Richardson. Talking into the handheld transceiver.

Focus on Sherrie Richardson

Dareen Alfroukh March 29, 2022

Many important jobs go unnoticed, stuck in the shadows. It’s no different concerning schools. Sherrie Richardson works as a climate staff member at Franklin Learning Center and most students don’t...

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