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Franklin Seniors Reflect on the End of an Era

Franklin Seniors Reflect on the End of an Era

Emily Lewis and Skylar Easter October 27, 2025

Under the bright lights at Western Carolina University, there was a night filled with cheers, memories, and a sense of brotherhood that only years of hard work and shared experiences can build. This...

2025 Interact Bonfire

2025 Interact Bonfire

Samantha Wilson, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

Two Friday nights ago, our very own Interact club here at Franklin High School hosted a glow in the dark spirit bonfire. The bonfire was hosted at Macon Middle School from 7 - 11. Students had a...

Rio Glo: HOCO '25

Rio Glo: HOCO ’25

Samantha Wilson, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

Every year, Franklin High School hosts a homecoming dance in addition to the homecoming football game and spirit week. This year's dance, planned by student council, was themed “Rio Glo,” and was held...

EC Students and Their Excellence

EC Students and Their Excellence

Haiden Austin, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

In the downstairs of the main building, you can find a group of some of the most interesting and thoughtful students at FHS: the EC kids. The Exceptional Children Classes, or better known as the EC...

Ms. Amoon reviewing factoring.

Beyond the Numbers

Rowan Howard and Bianca Morgan October 14, 2025

Math: For some, it’s a fun, engaging subject that people enjoy. For others, it’s a difficult, boring class that you dread at that time of day. We always hear what the students think of this subject,...

Black Belt Status

Black Belt Status

Alivia Clouse, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

A large number of students only had passing interests and aspirations as children, and this still remains a reality for many high school students today. And that’s okay! Not knowing what you want...

New Phone Policy: Here's What's Happening

New Phone Policy: Here’s What’s Happening

Haiden Austin, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

A meeting held by the Board of Education of Macon County schools on Monday, September 22, lead to a 3-2 vote on a new cell phone policy that eliminates the use of personal technology for the entire school...

Developing Eye at the Center of Hurricane Humberto by JPSS Imagery

Hurricane Humberto and Imelda

Haiden Austin, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

Hurricane season is here and ready to impact anything and all in its path. Just like the catastrophic causes of hurricane Helene last year, we’re facing storms just as bad this 2025 season. Since...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Samantha Wilson, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

Did you know that almost 30% of our school's population is made up of Hispanic students? If not, then you may not realize the importance of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at our school. This year...

A Pinch of Courage

A Pinch of Courage

Skylar Easter, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

It was first thing Friday morning in Mrs. Kussow's room. Mrs. Kussow started advising HOSA members on what they needed to help with, and the members rushed around following her instructions set up equipment...

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Igniting Innovation and Shaping Society

Alivia Clouse, Staff Writer September 28, 2025

On Friday, our very own Franklin Panther STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) club got the opportunity to visit the Western Carolina Campus for their annual STEM Outreach Day. The trip...

Macon County Fair Marks 70 Years of Community Fun

Macon County Fair Marks 70 Years of Community Fun

Emily Lewis, Staff Writer September 21, 2025

The smell of funnel cakes and livestock filled the barns last week as the Macon County Fair celebrated its 70th anniversary. Macon County’s version keeps things simple with local booths and plenty of...

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