- Franklin Pierce High School in Midland, Washington is named after the fourteenth US President, Franklin Pierce, who was president when the Washington Territory was formed in 1853.
- Academics
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Advanced Placement courses are offered in Calculus AB, Statistics, Chemistry (at Washington H.S.), Literature (Junior and Senior), United States History, World History, Biology, and US Government. Language classes offered are Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and American Sign Language.
- Activities
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Clubs at FPHS include: Associated Student Body (Leadership), National Honor Society, Key Club, French Club, Drama Club, GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), DECA, SkillsUSA, R.A.K.E (Random Acts of Kindness), Jazz Band, Treblemakers, Wild Cards
- ASB Presidents
- 2010 - Chelsey Armstrong
- 2009 - Amy Ohlinger
- 2008 - Janice Rim
- 2007 - Jim Ohlinger
- 2006 - Stacy Donahue
- 2005 - Kevin Khlom
- 2001 - Jihan Carlton
- 1993 - Nicole Davis
- 1992 - Chona Rodwell
- Music
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Music at Franklin Pierce high school has a rich history. The bands enjoyed the leadership of Thomas Anderson through the 1970’s and 1980’s continuing with Ivan Giddings in the 1990’s.Many composers of note have had works performed, including: Persichetti, Bennett, Grainger, Holst, etc.In 1974, Ford middle school (Franklin Pierce’s feeder school) , also under the direction of Tom Anderson, performed at the Music Educators National Conference in Washington.
- The music tradition is currently continued under the direction of Dr. Greg Vancil (choir) and Matt Pelandini (band). There are currently five choirs at FP, including Freshmen, Intermediate, A Cappella, the Wild Cards (a 12 voice male choir) and the Treblemakers (a 12 voice female choir). The band roster consists of a jazz band, drum line, pep band, concert band, and symphonic band. The band also occasionally joins the musical theatre department as the pit orchestra.
- Performance traditions include an October combined concert, regular athletic and assembly performances, and Carol Fest and Cabaret (fully choreographed and costumed choir shows). Every year the themes change for Carol Fest and Cabaret. A highlight at the Cabaret show is the traditional Blacklight Beatles, a 30 minute medley of Beatles hits performed by wearing all black with white gloves. With only the black lights on in the room, the hands of the vocalists glow and form patterns and shapes that are astonishing to the eyes of the audience. Cabaret is also opened and closed every year by Wilkommen and Cabaret, two songs from the Broadway musical.
- Current and Past Choir Officers:
- 2007 - Yala Chlebecek, Cassie Collison, Sarah Wise2008 - Cassie Collison, Danielle Gamble, Megan Ducette2009 - Brittany Carter, Danielle Gamble, Tiffany Johnson
- Athletics
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Franklin Pierce has a wide variety of athletics for both boys and girls. For boys this means: Football(2007 SPSL Champion)**, Golf, Cross Country**, Soccer(2007, 2009 SPSL Champions),Basketball, Wrestling**, Tennis, Baseball, and Track & Field**.For girls this means: Volleyball, Fastpitch softball, Tennis, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track & Field**, Wrestling**, Cross Country**, Football**.The Symbol ** means boys and girls are on the same team.
- Daffodil Festival
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Every year, Franklin Pierce participates in the Pierce County Daffodil Festival. A competition is held in house to select the Franklin Pierce Princess, who goes on to compete against other regional schools, for the Daffodil Festival Queen title. The Queen title is considered the highest honor of the regional festival. The Franklin Pierce band accompanies the float of Franklin Pierce princesses every year in the parade, held annually in April.
- Past Franklin Pierce Daffodil Festival Queens
- Carol Mills, 1959
- Carol Parcheta, 1967
- Wendy Van Noy, 1975
- Katrina Woldseth, 2002
- Janice Rim, 2008
- Notable alumni
- Pat Austin, 4 time NHRA Funny Car national champion
- Sean Osborn, award winning clarinetist and composer
- Daffodil Festival Queens
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