Awards & Recognitions

The Franklin band was awarded best in class at the Adventureland Festival of Bands in 2016 and 2019! The eighth grade band performs annually at this event.

Band is about far more than playing an instrument. Band can take you places you did not know were possible, allow you to achieve things of which you did not know you were capable, and form bonds with your teachers and classmates that will last a lifetime. The band award is given annually to two students who exemplify leadership in music, outstanding musicianship, a positive attitude, and participation in extracurricular music activities.

1977: Julie Carmichel and Jeff Smith
1978: Jeff Davick and Lisa Grondahl
1979: Tim Franklin and Melissa Kiliper
1980: Steve Buttleman and Molly Ungs
1981: Chris Kersey and Kathy Webb
1982: Jeanne Lilledahl and Raphael Scheetz
1983: John Girotto and Tracy Taylor
1984: Suzanne Kiliper and Marc Schweighofer
1985: Jill Anderson and Grant Harris
1986: Missy Beer and Mike Finn
1987: Sarah Holstrom, Shannon Miller, Nathan Swanson, and Rob Zeaske
1988: Ann Janney and Eric Scott
1989: Daryl Aretz and Allison Lansing
1990: Ryan Murphy and Lorie Scott
1991: Eric Abell and Megan Hansen
1992: Pat McMickle and Dani Moore
1993: Erica Deuster and Tom Estlund
1994: David Buchheit and Kristin Marrs
1995: Sarah Gavin and Tyler Smith
1996: Willie Fastenow and Pam Reynolds
1997: Garrison Goodlett, Kate Schroeder, and Becky Hanson
1998: Laura Fleming, Leah Struck, and John Swift
1999: Eric Freeburg and Lydia Mexas
2000: Lauren Wylly
2001: Christian Behrens
2002: Lauren Larsen
2003: Erin Camp
2004: Zach Ziemer
2005: Matt Thompson
2006: Madeline Young
2007: Toby Ziemer
2008: Jonathan Jenkins
2009: Bradlee Birchansky and Kate Ernst
2010: Jasmin Ripoll
2011: Bryan Cline and Heidi Davenport
2012: Julia Pohlman and Lydia Yang
2013: Lucy Ernst
2014: Matt Lyman and Jackie Ripoll
2015: Michael Davenport and Zach Johansen
2016: Noah Loehr and Betsy Marlow
2017: Indica Mutchler and Nic Ryan
2018: Jessica Cline and Rachael Stevens
2019: Amelia Basler and Nick Burkamper
2020: Jenna Moore and Mark Nix