by Frederick Weissbach | Oct 13, 2021 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
Alumni stories are invaluable. They offer insight into how a Franklin Academy education can make a difference, setting the course for college, career, and adult life. When we last talked to Ross Mesnick, FA class of 2018, he was a newly-minted freshman at Binghamton...
by Frederick Weissbach | Oct 12, 2021 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
Meeting Franklin Academy alumni at their college or university is a tour dividend. Each story of personal success encourages our current students – “if they can do it, then so can I.” Thus, I was delighted when Emily Weglein, FA 2019, greeted us upon...
by Frederick Weissbach | Aug 30, 2021 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
I received a wonderful email this past weekend. With permission, I am delighted to share it with everyone. Good Morning Franklin! As the new year begins, my gratitude and joy are renewed. Both Adam and Josh are starting the year on the RIT campus after taking last...
by Frederick Weissbach | Aug 28, 2021 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
What follows is a thank you note I received just before graduation. The postscript arrived yesterday. “Nothing is impossible.” Three words our son posted on a board in his room succinctly summarize our experience with Franklin Academy. When our son first arrived on...
by Frederick Weissbach | Aug 9, 2021 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
Franklin Academy opened its doors to our first students in September of 2003. One of these “pioneers” was Mat Covino, a senior looking for a school where he could belong, grow, and succeed. During an eventful year, Mat helped forged many of the school’s traditions,...
by Frederick Weissbach | Aug 3, 2021 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
Josh Chasen ‘14 and Melanie Lopatin ‘14 met at Franklin Academy. They became friends and started dating during their senior year. Melanie graduated with honors in science and enrolled at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Josh graduated with...
