Franklinton High School (Louisiana)

Franklinton High School is a public high school in Franklinton, Louisiana, United States. As of 2017 the principal is Renee Burris , who entered the position for the 2017-2018 school year, replacing long time Principal Lisa Tanner. Under Beverly Young's leadership, the school went from a small 1A high school with both academic and discipline problems to a top-of-the-line learning facility that is now a 4A school and a model public school for Louisiana. The school colors are violet and gold, and the sports teams are known as the Demons. Franklinton High is a part of the Washington Parish School System.

This article is about the high school in Louisiana. For the high school in North Carolina, see Franklinton High School (North Carolina).
Franklinton High School
Location
1 Demon Circle

Franklinton, Louisiana
70438

United States
Information
NCES School ID220186001424[1]
PrincipalRenee Burris[2]
Faculty45.45 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment848 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.66
Websitewww.franklintonhigh.com
Franklinton High School
Old High School building, currently Franklinton Junior High
LocationFranklinton, Louisiana
Coordinates30°50′58.07″N 90°9′29.12″W
Built1939, the former high school on Main Street is now the junior high
ArchitectHerman J. Duncan & Co.; Caldwell Bros. & Hart
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.98000988[3]
Added to NRHPAugust 6, 1998

The school building (the old high school, currently the Junior High) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[3]

Athletics

The FHS football team won the 2010 4A state championship, beating Edna Karr High School in overtime.[4]

Arts

Franklinton High School's band program, has grown considerably under the direction of Mr. Loyman Prestenbach. The program offers the following ensembles: the "Demon Regiment" marching band, the "Screamin Demon" jazz band, the "Purple Haze" basketball pep band and the Franklinton High School Symphonic Band. Past directors include: James Bailey, Cecil Tranthom, Alec McGuire, Clay Magee and Chris Talley. The band participates in the Louisiana Music Educators Association Large Ensemble Assessment every spring. Individual students are given the opportunity to audition for various Honor Ensembles throughout the year including: the Tangipahoa Association of Music Educators Parish Honor Band, the Louisiana Music Educators Association District IX Honor Band, the Southeastern Louisiana University Honor Winds Ensembles and the Louisiana Music Educators Association All State Honor Ensembles to name a few. Over the past 10 years, more than 100 students have been selected to these and other honor ensembles.

Franklinton High School is one of the few schools in Louisiana to have a show choir. The show choir is called the "Demonaires." It is an ensemble of about 30 students. It has a history of performing for the local area schools and events, like the Washington Parish Free Fair. In 2009, however, the Demonaires participated in their first ever show choir competition, the Mississippi Showchoir Competition, hosted by Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, MS. The choirs of Franklinton Jr. High and Franklinton High are currently directed by Mr. Kyle Jones. Past directors include: Ms. Jerry Dick, Ms. Beverly Bailey, Mr. Clay Magee, Ms. Robin Cooke, Mr. Chris Babb, and Mrs. Tonya Matthews. In addition to the show choir involvement, members of the choral department participate in the LMEA district and all-state honor choirs.

Other arts programs: Talented Art (IEP), Fine Arts, and Music Appreciation classes. 1

Clubs

Franklinton High School has a substantial array of clubs and organizations, including: BETA Club, National Honor Society, Louisiana Youth For Excellence (formerly the Governor's Program on Abstinence), Student Council, Family Community and Career Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, TLC (Teens Living for Christ), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 4-H, Interact, and the American Sign Language Club.

Marine Corps Junior ROTC

In 1996 Franklinton adopted a Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit. Today it is headed by LtCol Claude E. Clark Jr. and Gunnery Sergeant Jeffery Brown, known to the school as the Colonel and Gunny.

Notable alumni

Notes
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Franklinton High School (220186001424)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  2. "Principal". Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  4. Iles, Trey (December 12, 2010). "Franklinton downs Karr in overtime for 4A state football title". New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  5. "Biography - Dr. John L. Crain". Southeastern Louisiana University. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  6. "Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2015". Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
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