Franklin High School 2002 Yearbook (Franklin, TN) - Full Access

Hmmm. Mrs. Williams brainstorms ideas to increase membership and raise funds. How Many Left? ~et~a~y Krehbiel and Erin Ever on work diligently to tuff 5,0_00 bags for Hab1tat s f1rst fund raiser. They delivered the packages to ne1ghborhood around Franklin to raise money. lilliE: REALWO MAKING A DIFFERENCE Habitat for Humanity was a new addition to the play list at Franklin. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that gathers funds and supplies to build housing for low-income families. It formed at the start of the school year with the daunt– ing task of raising $60,000.The considerable funds were needed before any construction could begin. Kelly Cramer, Habitat presi– dent, hopes that construction will begin by Spring of 2003. As the first chapter that FranklinHighhas had, boardmembers faced the task of hosting a membership drive as well as several fundraising events. "Starting from the ground up has been a challenge," Alex Nickle, junior, says, "but in the end it will be well worth it." Students Taking A Right Stand, or STARS, was a student based program that was dedicated to helping people. However, its focus was not community based as much as it was peer oriented. Students joined to– gether with those they trusted to talk about their problems and share ways to withstand the pressures of adolescence. Habitat for Humanity & STARS Learning from a Pro. Jes– sica Bohannon, Brittani Fox, and Joseph Terlikosky listen to a guest speaker during an after school SEC meet– ing. EffectingChange. Chase Carter elaborates on plans to make a greater impact on his fellow peers. Habitat for Humanity & STARS 121