THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, February 15, 1996 TAG: 9602140146
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 04 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: FRANKLIN LENGTH: Short : 23 lines
Franklin High School is among 266 public and private schools in the nation selected as Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
The award recognizes excellence in teaching and instruction, leadership and parental involvement.
Recognized schools serve as models for other schools and communities seeking to provide high quality education for all their students. They are often visited by educators from across the country who study their success.
Six other Virginia secondary schools were selected for the award: Gildersleeve Middle School and Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News, Liberty Middle School in Ashland, Northampton High School in Eastville, and St. Gertrude High and Tuckahoe Middle schools in Richmond. by CNB