by Frederick Weissbach | May 7, 2021 | Headmaster's Blog
I received this letter today from Leaf Wallace, mother of one of our graduating seniors, Christopher Gurr. It is a letter worth sharing. Dear Fred, Byron, and the entire FLI team at Franklin Academy: It is with tremendous pride that I would like to inform you all that...
by Frederick Weissbach | May 1, 2021 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
Ray Diamond is a member of Franklin Academy’s class of 2015. His graduation was a special moment for his extended family, as the photograph above makes clear. Ray had the high honor of giving the senior speech at graduation. I recall his speech as being the...
by Frederick Weissbach | Apr 28, 2021 | Headmaster's Blog
Franklin Academy’s DNA Road Race was a grand success for our many enthusiastic competitors and supportive spectators. The weather this past Saturday was beautiful, though perhaps unseasonably warm for the runners. However, there was much to enjoy. We had good...
by Frederick Weissbach | Apr 21, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
Parents of a first-year day student recently sent me the following email. Their message affirms that personal transformation is possible in the midst of the pandemic. Dear Fred: Looking back at Faith’s first year at Franklin, we can honestly say many positive...
by Frederick Weissbach | Apr 14, 2021 | Headmaster's Blog
Jenner Beutel joined us mid-way through his eighth-grade year as a day student, even though the family lives in California. His parents also have a home outside Storrs, Connecticut. Jenner and his mother, Lisa, spent the school year there, allowing Jenner to commute...
by Frederick Weissbach | Apr 13, 2021 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
I love receiving emails from our alumni. Here is the latest one. Dear Fred, I hope this email finds you well. As I could not attend the virtual alumni reunion, I wanted to share an update with all who would like to know. In a month, I will graduate from The Institute...
