Piper Finkleson Staff Writer No team brings the talent and pep quite like Harmony in Motion. Freeman's show choir team works hard to produce the best material possible, practicing songs and dances each day during class, in addition to morning sessions before school. In their latest competition, this hard work paid off and Harmony … Continue reading Freeman’s “Harmony in Motion” Show Choir Wins Grand Champion Title
Month: March 2019
Freeman Art on Display at Henrico’s ARTS Festival
Saberah Saleh Staff Writer It’s nice spending a weekend observing pieces from all levels of art education, but it’s even better being able to support your friend and family’s artwork. Work from Freeman art classes had been put on display in an annual countywide art festival alongside all Henrico schools at Varina High School this … Continue reading Freeman Art on Display at Henrico’s ARTS Festival
Delegate Debra Rodman Speaks with Young Democrats Club
Caroline Tyler Staff Writer A democratic delegate was welcomed with donuts at Freeman last Friday. The Young Democrats Club hosted Virginia House of Delegates, Delegate Debra Rodman (D-73) for a conversation and question and answer session before school. The event was advertised by members of the club and open for all students to attend. … Continue reading Delegate Debra Rodman Speaks with Young Democrats Club
Freeman Hosting Blood Drive With American Red Cross on April 29
Emma Johnson Staff Writer According to the American Red Cross Blood Services, one blood donation cans save up to three lives. On Monday, April 29 at 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, in the small gym, Freeman students will have the opportunity to make a life saving donation. The Red Cross will be running … Continue reading Freeman Hosting Blood Drive With American Red Cross on April 29
3D Printing Comes to Freeman
Abby Taylor Staff Writer A new form of artistic expression has been installed at Freeman, in the form of four new 3D printers in the library. Thanks to contributions from the PTA, school fund, and Ms. Ciokan herself, the printers are here to stay, and they have already made a huge impact on the … Continue reading 3D Printing Comes to Freeman
Frank Woolwine Benefit Game March 7
Davis Buckbee Staff Writer On March 7, 2019, Freeman’s varsity lacrosse team defeated Collegiate 14-12 in the 3rd annual benefit game for the The Frankie Woolwine Story, Inc. The game serves as a season-opener for both schools, however, the true meaning behind the game is to remember Freeman student Frank Woolwine. In August … Continue reading Frank Woolwine Benefit Game March 7
Latin Students Take On Foreign Language Week
Taylor Pounders Staff Writer Foreign Language week is a fun and exciting time for not only the students and teachers involved in the world language department, but also for the rest of Freeman. The Latin department has long had a tradition of wearing togas for the foreign language week. Students have the opportunity to earn … Continue reading Latin Students Take On Foreign Language Week
The Pulsera Project – Foreign Language Week
Joshua DuPuis Staff Writer Throughout the past week, the Spanish Club has been selling handmade bracelets from Nicaragua who don’t have a market at home in celebration of foreign language week. The Pulsera Project is an international non-profit organization helping to find a market for products made by artists in Latin America. The project … Continue reading The Pulsera Project – Foreign Language Week
First Countywide “All Star Prom” Will Occur in May – Article Preview
Marcus Rand Staff Writer This year, students from around Henrico County will, for the first time, be given an opportunity essential to the high school experience: attending prom. Although students enrolled in Henrico’s Exceptional Education program are allowed to attend prom alongside their fellow students, it can oftentimes be an overwhelming experience for them. Last … Continue reading First Countywide “All Star Prom” Will Occur in May – Article Preview
“Five Miles Away, a World Apart”
Maggie Sheerin Staff Writer When Freeman students think about places that are close to their school, the answers are most commonly “Cookout,” “El Cap,” “Tuckahoe Middle,” and sometimes even “Short Pump Mall”. Yet, despite being in equal distance from the West End shopping mecca, students will rarely, if ever, say “Thomas Jefferson High School” Thomas … Continue reading “Five Miles Away, a World Apart”