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FSU Football Takes Bogan Division in 14-7 Win over Coast Guard

Framingham State University RAMS

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham State University Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne carried 39 times for 180 yards and two touchdowns as the FSU Rams football team clinched its first ever New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division title with a 14-7 win over Coast Guard on a bitter cold, windy and rainy day at Maple Street Field.

With the win, Framingham improves to 7-2 overall and 6-0 in the Bogan Division, while Coast Guard dropped its fifth game this season by seven points or less as they are now 1-7 overall and 1-5 in the division.

With his 180 yards in the game, Van Alstyne established a new FSU single season rushing mark as he now has 1,399 yards on the season which surpasses (more…)

News Staff

October 29, 2011

Schools & Education, Sports

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Framingham Education Foundation 20th Annual Spelling Bee
The Framingham Education Foundation 20th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee will be held on November 16, 2011 – Register your team now!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 20th Annual Framingham Education Foundation Adult Spelling BEE will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Cameron Middle School, (215 Elm Street Framingham, MA).

The event is one of the major fundraisers to support the grant program the Framingham Education Foundation sponsors to fund innovative and exciting programs in classrooms in the Framingham Public School system.

A few months ago, we ran the article,”Good Words Wanted by Framingham Education Foundation“, when they were looking for suggestions for the 1000 word list that’s prepared each year so contestants can study the words they may be asked to spell.

This year’s list is now complete — and teams are forming! This is an adult team spelling bee — businesses, schools, organizations, or any (3) adults can be(e) a team, (team registration fee is $350 — 100% of all fees go towards education programs in Framingham Public Schools!).

Use the links below to download sponsor or team registration form and word lists, (list is available in MS-Word or Adobe PDF format).
- 2011 BEE Sponsor Form – use this form to pledge to sponsor a team in the name of your business, organization, or on behalf of a family or individual donor/sponsor.
- 2011 Bee Team Registration Form – use this form to register your (3) person team
- 2011 Word List (in Adobe .PDF format) – list of 1000 words used in this year’s BEE
- 2011 Word List (in MS-Excel .XLS format) – list of 1000 words used in this year’s BEE
If you would like to form a team and join in the challenge, contact the Ed Foundation at framinghamedfoundation@live.com or visit their website at: www.framinghamedfoundation.org

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News Staff

October 23, 2011

Schools & Education

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DeSouza Hat Trick Puts FSU Women’s Soccer 4-2 Over Clark

Framingham State Freshman Forward Isabela DeSouza hat trick leads FSU Women’s Soccer to 4-2 win over Clark University.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Freshman forward Isabela DeSouza (Framingham, Mass.) notched her first collegiate hat trick in a four minute span during the game’s final 5:24 to lift the Framingham State University women’s soccer team to a 4-2 come from behind victory today over Clark University in non-conference action at Maple Street Field.

With the win, the Rams even their season record at 4-4, while the Cougars fall to 2-6-1.

Clark had an opportunity to score first just over two minutes into the game as senior Sara Conway (Lynn, Mass.) sent the ball through to Hannah Moriarty (Millbury, Mass.). Moriarty scored what appeared to be the game’s first goal, but the goal was waved off on an offsides call. The first of 11 offsides that Clark was called for in the game.

Clark had several other opportunities to take the game’s first lead including a header from Conway that hit the crossbar and bounced in front of the net, but FSU goalkeeper McKenzie Vershon (Chicopee, Mass.) was able to control before it bounced into the net.

With 13:39 remaining in the first half, the Rams were able to break the 0-0 tie. Freshman Marisa Parent (Revere, Mass.) fired a long shot on net, that Clark goalie Audrey Eisemann (Worcester, Mass.) deflected away, but sophomore Marissa D’Angelo (Whitman, Mass.) was (more…)

News Staff

September 26, 2011

Schools & Education, Sports

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FSU Rams Football Homecoming Victory over Bridgewater

Framingham State University RAMS

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University defense stopped the Bridgewater State University Bears on a fourth down with 1:29 remaining in the game to preserve a 28-20 victory in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action in Framingham on Homecoming and Family Weekend.

With the win the Rams even their record at 2-2 on the year and 1-0 in the division, while the Bears suffer their first loss and are 2-1 overall and 0-1 in the Bogan Division.

The Rams jumped out to a 21-0 first half lead on a pair of touchdown passes from freshman quarterback Matt Silva (Dracut, Mass.) to senior wide out James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.). The first Silva to McCarthy connection – a 6-yard strike – came with 4:03 remaining in (more…)

News Staff

September 24, 2011

Schools & Education, Sports

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Sannicandro Encourages High-Schoolers to Go Public!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Framingham High School – Learn what UMass and other Massachusetts public universities and community colleges offer.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Representative Tom Sannicandro, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education, is hosting Go Public!, an event geared toward students and parents interested in learning more about what public universities and colleges offer. Go Public! will take place Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Framingham High School, 115 “A” Street, Framingham, MA.

“We have a terrific public higher education system in Massachusetts,” Rep. Sannicandro said. “This event will show our young people and their families how much our public universities can offer.”

Go Public! will focus on helping students understand the transition to higher ed while also providing resources for parents. There will be (more…)

News Staff

September 23, 2011

Schools & Education

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FSU RAMS Volleyball 3-0 Win Over Elms College

Framingham State University RAMS

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University volleyball team rolled to a 3-0 win tonight over Elms College in non-conference action this evening at Framingham’s Athletic Center. The Rams won in straight sets by scores of 25-12, 25-13 and 25-16. With the win, the Rams improve to 8-5 on the year, while the Blazers slip to 4-7.

The Rams jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first set on a block by junior Jackie Friel and extended the lead to 7-2 on an ace by freshman Kayla Bertrand. The Rams extended their lead to 17-6 before Elms College junior Christina Martin picked up a pair of kills and (more…)

News Staff

September 22, 2011

Schools & Education, Sports

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Women’s Soccer Drops Double Overtime Heartbreaker to Babson College

Framingham State University, home of the RAMS!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Babson College senior Lauren Clement (Pittsfield, Mass.) scored the game winning goal with 3:34 remaining in the second overtime as the Beavers defeated the Framingham State University women’s soccer team 2-1 in heartbreaking fashion in non-conference action this afternoon at Maple Street Field. With the win Babson improves to 4-1-1 on the year, while the Rams are now 1-3.

The Rams struck first in the 28th minute as they sent a long shot into the box that deflected off the Beaver netminder. Sophomore forward Marissa D’Angelo (Whitman, Mass.) was right there to control the loose ball and tap it into the back of the net for her first goal of the season.

The Beavers had several chances to tie the score late in the (more…)

News Staff

September 17, 2011

Schools & Education, Sports

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Lasell Sweeps Tri-Match with Framingham State and Daniel Webster

Framingham State University RAMS Athletics

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Lasell College women’s volleyball team swept a tri-match this afternoon defeating both Framingham State University and Daniel Webster College in five sets by a score of 3-2, while in the days other match the Rams defeated Daniel Webster 3-0.

After the two victories, the Lasers improve to 6-5 on the year and the Rams move to 7-5, while the Eagles suffer their first two losses of the season and are now 6-2.

Lasell won a hard fought match to open the day defeating the Rams 3-2. Framingham State took the opening set by a score of 25-22 before Lasell responded winning the next two 26-24 and 25-18. Lasell held the lead for most of the fourth set before the Rams rallied to (more…)

News Staff

September 17, 2011

Schools & Education, Sports

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Where to Find Framingham Sports Info

www.framingham.com helps you find the best sports information in town!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Back to school also means it’s time for many kids to start various fall sports.

Parents, student athletes, coaches and others involved in Framingham sports may be overwhelmed if they have to organize sports schedules — especially if they have to coordinate between two or more sports — or for more than one person or team’s schedule.

Of course, the best source of info is from the organization which runs the particular sports program.

Most print a schedule that they hand out at the beginning of a season — but (more…)

Randy Harris

September 7, 2011

Schools & Education

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Framingham Public School Job Openings
2011-2012 Framingham Public School Jobs!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – With less than a week before the start of the 2011-2012 school year, the Framingham School District has more than twenty job openings listed on the district website.

NOTE: The jobs listed below were listed on the site as of August 24, 2011. Some jobs may already be filled or have applicants already in the hiring process, some positions may no longer be available.
- Two Way Elementary Spanish Bilingual Teachers – (Barbieri Elementary School), Applicants must be fluent in both English and Spanish. Candidates must have valid and current MA DESE licenses in both Elementary Education and Spanish (K-5). [JobID: 486]
- Special Education Teacher – (McCarthy Elementary School), Requires current and valid MA DESE licenses in Elementary Education and (more…)
News Staff

August 24, 2011

Schools & Education

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