Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the cutest of them all?  We'll find out April 14 at the Little Mr. and Miss Franklin Pageant.  This fundraising event is open to all children who are 3-6 years-old, as long as they are not yet in first grade.  The cost is $25 to register for the pageant; admission is $5.

Proceeds from the event will benefit multiple programs at Franklin High School.  From the graphic design students who created the posters to the culinary arts students who will be providing refreshments, many FHS students are actively involved in organizing this unique and exciting event.

Anyone wishing to register their child for the pageant can do so by filling out a REGISTRATION FORM.  In addition, the school is looking for businesses that are willing to SPONSOR the event.  For more information, contact Cathy Dennis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A group of local restaurant owners are joining forces to support culinary arts education at Franklin High School.  The local restaurateurs recently presented the school with a check for $3,000.  The money will support students as they pursue their dreams of a career in the restaurant and food service industry through the ProStart program.

Franklin High will join only a handful of high schools across the state in the ProStart program, which emphasizes culinary techniques and management skills as a way of providing real world educational opportunities.  ProStart is managed through the Tennessee Hospitality Education Foundation.

Andy Marshall, owner of Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant; Tom Loventhal, owner of Noshville Delicatessan; Jason McConnell, owner of the Red Pony, 5 South and Sol; and the Nashville Originals each pledged $750 to the school.

"We are so grateful for this generous support of our ProStart program," said WCS Career and Technical Education Coordinator Jackie Baggett.  "It's local community leaders like these that make engaged education a reality."

Franklin's girls soccer team finished the season undefeated, untied and unchallenged as the best team in the state.

The Lady Rebels claimed the TSSAA Class AAA State Girls Soccer Tournament championship Saturday afternoon in Chattanooga with an impressive 3-0 shutout of previously undefeated Farragut to cap a perfect 24-0 season.

Mackenzie Moore netted the ball on an assist from Lyndie Donegan at 37:10 in the first half for all the scoring Franklin would need.

Chesney White added two goals in the second half, the first at the 46:44 mark on an assist by Jessica Hiskey and the second at 68:38 unassisted.

The Lady Rebs outshot Farragut 12-6.

Keeper Emily Burchfield had three saves for the Lady Rebels while Farragut goalie had eight saves against the relentless Franklin attack.

SHOTS: Franklin - 12; Farragut - 6.
SAVES: Franklin - 3 (Emily Burchfield); Farragut - 8 (Katy Hill).
FOULS: Franklin - 11; Farragut - 10.
CORNER KICKS: Franklin - 6; Farragut - 4.
GOALS: Franklin - Mackenzie Moore (37:10, Assist - Lyndie Donegan); Franklin - Chesney White (46:44, Assist - Jessica Hiskey); Franklin - Chesney White (68:38, Unassisted).
RECORDS: Franklin (24-0); Farragut (22-1-2).

Franklin hammered Soddy Daisy, 7-1, to sweep into the finals of the TSSAA Class AAA Girls State Soccer Tournament last night in Chattanooga.

Franklin's impressive win, the only blowout of the tournament, sets up a battle of unbeatens as it faces Farragut that made the finals by knocking off two-time defending champion Houston, 3-2, in a shootout.

The Rebel girls are a perfect 23-0 for the year; Farragut 22-0-2.

The finals will be Saturday at 12:30 at GPS.

Also in the state soccer tournament, BGA opens play in the Division II Class AA competition against once beaten St. Agnes with the winner advancing to Saturday's 5:30 finals of the four-team bracket.

Franklin quickly got out on Soddy-Daisy as Chesney White netted her first of two goals after 4:50 of play on an assist from Lyndie Donegan. Donegan pushed the lead to 2-0 with her first of two goals unassisted at 30:51, effectively sealing the win.

Donegan's second unassisted goal at 38:05 set the halftime score at 3-0 for Franklin.

Franklin added scores in the second half by Lisa Harbin on assist by Morgan Key-Adams, White (assist Mackenzie Moore), Liza Harbin (Josie Deere) and Deere (Ally Coady).

Soddy-Daisy scored its lone goal, down 6-0, at 76:28 with Summer Lanter netting the ball on an assist by Hannah Wyatt.

SHOTS: Soddy-Daisy - 2; Franklin - 24.
SAVES: Soddy-Daisy - 9 (Haley Myers); Franklin - 0 (Emily Burchfield).
FOULS: Soddy-Daisy - 1; Franklin - 1.
CORNER KICKS: Soddy-Daisy - 6; Franklin - 7.
GOALS: Franklin - Chesney White (4:50, Assist - Lyndie Donegan); Franklin - Lyndie Donegan (30:51, Unassisted); Franklin - Lyndie Donegan (38:05, Unassisted); Franklin - Liza Harbin (53:03, Assist - Morgan Key-Adams); Franklin - Chesney White (55:33, Assist - Mackenzie Moore); Franklin - Liza Harbin (75:57, Assist - Josie Deere); Soddy-Daisy - Summer Lanter (76:28, Assist - Hannah Wyatt); Franklin - Josie Deere (78:49, Assist - Ally Coady).
RECORDS: Soddy-Daisy (21-3-2); Franklin (23-0).

Franklin High School will hold its second annual Youth Football Power Camp July 12-14.  The camp is open to students in grades 1-8.  Players will be divided into groups by age and receive instruction by members of the Franklin High School coaching staff.  They'll also get to meet current Rebel football players and receive a T-shirt.

Topics at the camp will include basic football fundamentals, position coaching, health and nutrition, and the importance of being a student athlete.  The camp will last from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day.  The cost is $75 per camper.

For more information and registration forms go to http://www.franklinfootball.com/ or call (615) 604-0644.  Registration forms and parent authorization forms can be dropped off in the front office at Franklin High School or you may call the number above and make a reservation to drop off the forms on first day of camp.

Camp participants will need:

• A lunch each day (in a cooler if it needs to be kept cool).

• Snacks and Gatorade available for sale.

• Wear tennis shoes and bring cleats if possible.

• Water will be provided throughout camp.