Franklin County High School is the largest of three public high schools in Frankfort, Kentucky and is one of two high schools operated by Franklin County Public Schools. The campus also houses the Franklin County Career & Technical Center, which offers vocational training. The principal of the school is Sharon Collett.
History
Franklin County High was opened in the fall of 1958, consolidating the Elkhorn, and Peaks Mill High Schools. Franklin County is named for Benjamin Franklin, and the high school's mascot, the Flyer, was chosen in honor of Franklin's kite experiment. The mascot itself is a bird named "Frankie Falcon" after Benjamin Franklin.
In 1981, the Franklin County district was split into two high school attendance zones with the opening of Western Hills High School, with Franklin County High now serving primarily the eastern half of the county, including eastern portions of the city of Frankfort. The central part of the city is served by a separate district, Frankfort Independent Schools, which operates the other public high school in the county, Frankfort High School.
The school was renovated in 1998, giving it a new facade, band classroom, administrative offices, and expanded classrooms. Another renovation occurred in 2002 which added a second floor hallway to the foyer, parking lot, new entrance and an updated gymnasium.
Academics
FCHS offers three diploma choices for students: Enrichment, Academic, and Commonwealth Diplomas. The Enrichment Diploma requires 15.5 core units and 11.5 elective units. The Academic option requires 18.5 core units and 10.5 elective units. Finally, the Commonwealth Diploma is considered "strong college preparatory curriculum" and includes 22 units as well as the completion of four Advanced Placement courses with a C or better. Students are graded on a 4-point GPA scale.
JROTC
There is an Air Force Junior ROTC Wing at the school. KY-20021 supports the school by providing Color Guards for home football and basketball games. The Color Guard has presented flags flown over the capital for former congressman Ben Chandler at Hearn Elementary, and also participated in the 2007 Inauguration Parade for the current Governor of Kentucky, Steve Beshear.
The rifle exhibition team, started in 2005, has performed for the school, a Kentucky State University football game at halftime, and various elementary schools in the area. A Kitty Hawk Air Society chapter, named the William H. Cornish Chapter, is also in place.
Along with color guard, drill, and rifle exhibition, the unit also has a Raiders team.
AFJROTC Unit KY-20021 has attended multiple summer leadership schools, and the cadets have won numerous awards.
Athletics
The school is a member of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA). FCHS offers its students the opportunity to participate in multiple sports:
- Boys and girls:
- Cheerleading (not governed by KHSAA), **Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, track and field, tennis
- Boys:
- Baseball, football, wrestling
- Girls:
Dance Team (not governed by KHSAA), softball, volleyball The athletics program is led by Tracy Spickard.
The school's gymnasium, tennis court, football stadium/track, baseball, softball and soccer fields are located behind the school. A training facility with locker rooms and a weight room is found beside the football stadium.
The Flyers' main rivals are the Western Hills Wolverines and the Frankfort Panthers.
The Flyers have a rich history in athletics, with multiple teams and individuals competing for statewide championships through its history.
Team Records
Individual Records
Shane McDonald
Fight Song
The Franklin County High Fight Song is mostly played at sporting events where the school's band is present, mainly football and basketball games. As the band begins to play the song, fans stand up, clap and sing along with the music.
Lyrics
Alma Mater
The school's Alma Mater is not as widely known as the fight song and is mainly played at graduation and other scholarly events. The "Avenue of Trees" referenced in the song describes the tall oak trees lining the shared driveway between the school and Elkhorn Middle School from the entrance at East Main Street. However, this entrance was closed and no longer exists because of traffic re-routing. Both schools now have separate entrances to alleviate traffic.
Unlike many high schools which use re-written lyrics to popular college songs, both Franklin County's Fight Song and Alma Mater are original works by the school's first band director, David Livingston.
Lyrics
Notable alumni
- Elizabeth Hulette, better known as the wrestling valet Miss Elizabeth
- John Edmonson, composer and conducter
References
- ^ "Faculty and Staff". Franklin County High School . http://franklin.kyschools.us/fchs/Lists/Faculty%20and%20Staff/faculty1.aspx .
- ^ "School Profile". Franklin County High School . http://franklin.kyschools.us/fchs/Shared%20Documents/Profile.aspx .
- ^ "School Contact Information". Franklin County Public Schools . http://www.franklin.k12.ky.us/Schools/school_info.html .
- ^ "Diploma Programs". Franklin County High School . http://franklin.kyschools.us/fchs/Academics/Diploma%20and%20Graduation.aspx .
- ^ "Grading Scale". Franklin County High School . http://franklin.kyschools.us/fchs/Academics/Grading%20Scale.aspx .
- ^ "Flyer Athletics". Franklin County High School . http://franklin.kyschools.us/fchs/Athletics/Athletics%20Program.aspx .
- ^ "KHSAA FAST PITCH SOFTBALL STATE RECORDS". KHSAA . http://www.khsaa.org/records/softball/staterecords.pdf .
- ^ "2001 KHSAA State Baseball Tournament". KHSAA . http://www.khsaa.org/baseball/2001/statebaseballbracket.pdf .
- ^ a b c "KHSAA Girls’ Basketball - State Records". KHSAA . http://www.khsaa.org/records/basketball/girlsbkrecords.pdf .
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