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  • FHS in High School Quiz Show Quarterfinals

    FHS in High School Quiz Show Quarterfinals

    PHOTO: Framingham High School Quiz Show Team (2010)
    The FHS High School Quiz Show Team

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School team has made it to WGBH’s High School Quiz Show quarterfinals which air tonight, Monday June 7, 2010 at 7:30pm on WGBH 2.

    Tonight’s matchup is Framingham High School vs. Longmeadow High School.

    Both teams are vying for a spot in the Eastern MA semifinals and hoping to go on to face the winner of the Western MA division and claim the title of State Champion.

    High School Quiz Show is produced by WGBH 2 in conjunction with The University of Massachusetts, and sister-station WGBY and its show called (more…)

  • FHS Dominates High School Quiz Show

    FHS Dominates High School Quiz Show

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Monday, May 17, 2010, four students from Framingham High School delivered a painful 425 to 25 defeat to Boston Collegiate on WGBH TV’s “High School Quiz Show”.

    FHS v. Boston Collegiate on WGBH's High School Quiz Show, May 17, 2010

    The four FHS students; David Kruger, Indiana Jones, Benjamin Rosen and Steve Lessard had alternates Michelle Cunningham and Jason Harding waiting in the wings, ready if (more…)

  • Unique Showcase for Framingham High Talent on February 12

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – There has never been a show at Framingham High School like the one coming up on Friday, February 12th at 7pm. Called F-Cubed (short for Finding Framingham’s Forte), the performance is billed as a showcase for artistic expression in three dimensions. It is a student-created and student-run production featuring original and cover music performed by three bands and some acoustic acts drawing from (more…)

  • FHS Students to Compete in WGBH Quiz Show

    Framingham, MA – Framingham High School is one of 20 schools invited to send teams to compete in a WGBH-TV pilot serioes, “High School Quiz Show.”

    Six seniors, Michelle Cunningham,Jason Harding, Indiana Jones, David Kruger, Steve Lessard, and Ben Rosen were nominated by their teachers.

    The students have been practicing weekly and will be up against Boston Collegiate Charter School on February 6th.

    The show will be on weekly beginning on March 22nd with the series wrapping up with the finals in June.

    Go Flyer Quiz Team!

  • FHS Drama Company Announces “Scotland Night” Fundraiser

    Framingham, Mass. – Scottish entertainment, amazing items up for auction, and fabulous food will headline the “Scotland Night” fundraiser on January 9, 2010 at Temple Beth Am in Framingham. Parents of students in Framingham High School’s Drama Company are coordinating and hosting this special event, which will (more…)

  • Used Sports Equipment Sale at FHS Marketplace

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – To raise funds for the Framingham High School athletics program, the girls field hockey team will be selling used sports equipment at the Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at FHS.

    The team would be grateful for any donations of cleats (and other athletic shoes), skates, bats, balls, mitts, shinguards, goggles, sticks (field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse), racquets, etc. Youth and adult equipment will be accepted.

    Donations may be placed in the collection boxes in the lobbies of McCarthy, Potter Road, and Stapleton Schools by December 4, 2009.

    If you need to have your donations picked up, please contact Susan Nicholl at s.nicholl@rcn.com

  • CELEBRATE BABES, BOYS AND BOTOX

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – At 2 p.m. on November 8, the acclaimed Four Bitchin’ Babes®) will perform their hilarious Hormonal Imbalance,™ A Mood Swinging Musical Revue at Framingham High School to benefit two local non-profits — Hope In Bloom and The Vernon Cancer Center. WCVB TV news anchor, Susan Wornick along with breast cancer survivor and WCVB TV reporter Kelley Tuthill will emcee the laugh filled afternoon.

    When 49 year old Framingham resident, Kimm Delgizzi, was diagnosed with breast cancer, her longtime friends Dale Gudejko and Anne Blackington sprang into action. To cheer Delgizzi up and help her heal, they organized the Four Bitchin’ Babes® appearance in her honor.

    Delgizzi chose Dedham based Hope in Bloom, which plants gardens free of charge at the homes of breast cancer patients and The Vernon Cancer Center, where Delgizzi received her care, as the recipients of proceeds from the event.

    Tickets are $45 for general admission and $55 for preferred seating. They can be purchased at: standingforacure.webs.com. Pre-show fun starts at 1:30 p.m. Framingham High School is located at: 115 A Street, Framingham, MA. For questions, email: dalegudejko@hotmail.com

  • Whole Foods hosts July 4th Grill event

    Framingham, Mass. – June 25, 2009 – Whole Foods Market is firing up the grill to help send the Framingham High School Drama Company (FHS-DC) to Scotland in 2010. FHS-DC was selected recently to perform and represent the U.S. at the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe.

    “We’ll be serving up delicious summer foods, and all proceeds from the day’s sales will go to the Framingham High School Drama Company,” says Pirjo Silen, Marketing Team Leader, Whole Foods Framingham. “FHS-DC is raising funds for their upcoming theater trip to Scotland. Every cent spent counts, so bring your friends and family! ”

    The lunch-time event is open to all, and will feature:

    – Musical entertainment

    – FHS students offering face painting for children

    – A special appearance by the school mascot and students dressed in other fun costumes

    – Fresh food from the grill, including hamburgers, hot dogs, and other tasty treats

    WHO: Whole Foods Market, FHS students, and members of the local community

    WHEN: Saturday, July 4th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

    WHERE: Whole Foods Market, 575 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701

    About Whole Foods

    Whole Foods Market is committed to supporting its local communities. Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com) is the leading natural and organic foods supermarket, America’s first national certified organic grocer, and was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. In fiscal year 2008, the Company had sales of approximately $8 billion and currently has 280 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market employs more than 53,000 Team Members and has been ranked for 12 consecutive years as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by Fortune magazine.

    About the Edinburgh, Scotland Fringe Festival

    The Festival includes more than 1,800 different performances of music, theatre, dance, and comedy during its three-week run. The whole city of Edinburgh becomes a stage and visitors can view performances everywhere – from playgrounds to conference rooms to city parks to houses of worship. FHS Drama Company’s performance will be showcased at the American High School Theatre venue. For more info on the festival, go to www.ahstf.com.

    About FHS Drama Company

    FHS-DC is fundraising to help as many members of Drama Company as possible to go to Scotland in August 2010 for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Potential sponsors should call Director Donna Wresinski at 508-620-4963 x1604 – or e-mail fhsdcscotland@gmail.com for further information.

    As part of FHS-DC, Framingham High students of all levels can watch, learn from, and participate with professionals as they work on dance, music, design, playwriting, and directing. Director Donna Wresinski fashions Drama Company after college programs, so that students learn from the best – far beyond the typical high school curriculum. This professional outreach and infusion – along with an open door policy to include every student in FHS-DC – separates Framingham from other high school programs. The group produces several plays each year, and most recently won the following awards and honors:

    • Five-time state finalist and 2006 winner of the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild (MHSDG ) award for “Tales of Trickery”

    • Represented Massachusetts at the 2006 New England Drama Festival (along with Wellesley High School) and was honored by the State Legislature at the Massachusetts State House

    • 2007 MHSDG State Finals, performing “Stories Gone Wilde,” a stage adaptation of five Oscar Wilde short stories

    • In 2009, “Once on This Island” won seven (out of nine) awards – including Best Musical – at the North Shore Music Theatre Spotlight Awards, plus the MOSS HART Award

    • In 2009, “¡Bocon!” – a Spanish folktale about a boy who loses his voice – garnered numerous awards, including those for excellence in acting, lighting, and set design

    • In June 2009, selected to perform in Scotland as part of the prestigious 2010 American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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  • FHS Girls Lacrosse Team Wins Division 1 North Trophy

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Congratulations to the Framingham High School Girls Lacrosse Team who won their 6th straight Division 1 North Trophy last week.

    The Team beat Reading 18-12 in the final.

    They go on to play Westwood in the state semifinal.

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  • Framingham High Drama Company selected to represent the US at 2010 International Festival in Scotland

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Board of Advisors of the American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) has selected the Framingham High School Drama Company to perform in the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival. The Board reviews applications and identifies top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations.

    “We are thrilled that AHSTF recognized our entertaining and innovative productions,” said FHS Drama Company Director Donna Wresinski. “The students, parents, and teachers will (more…)