Tag: Academic Achievement
12 Teachers Awarded Nearly $5,000 in Mini-Grants
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation announces the award of mini-grants totaling nearly five thousand dollars to a dozen teachers across the region. In its inaugural mini-grant offering, the Foundation received 85 applications from kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers to help fund innovative student-oriented educational experiences that might not otherwise […]
Intelligent Branding- Showcasing Academic Talent
“Hi-Q is not only a competitive representation of our individual abilities, but it also represents our school.” The sentiment of Academy Park High School (Sharon Hill, Pa.) student Jordan McGowan, echoed by teammate Amel White, describes Delco Hi-Q, the nation’s oldest, continuous academic quiz competition in which 21 Delaware County, […]
71st Delco Hi-Q Season Opens November 8, 2018
The 71st Season of Delco Hi-Q opens Thursday, November 8, 2018 when all 21 high school teams converge upon Marple Newtown High School for the annual practice session. Each season commences with the practice session, affording teams the opportunity to flex their Hi-Q prowess and acclimate new competitors to the rigors […]
$3,000 Scholarships for High School Seniors
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 John D. Unangst Memorial Scholarship, awarded by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation. Eligible high school seniors can apply for one of five (5) $3,000 awards! Apply HERE before the January 15, 2019 Deadline. The annual scholarship was established in honor of […]
The Dream Job that Began as an Internship
With an aptitude for mathematics, Zak Tobias had always thought he would one day work with numbers but as a young boy, he may not have fully understood how. Fortunately for Zak, a convenient high school internship helped him figure it out. As a student at Pennsylvania’s Downingtown West High […]
Sentimental & Memorable Celebration
Special recognition of the 70th anniversary of Delco Hi-Q, a tribute to longtime retired Hi-Q Quizmaster Tom McCarthy, and the posthumous induction of FMFCU CEO John D. Unangst into the Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor made the 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a sentimental and memorable occasion. Behind the scenes, […]
Special Features Make 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a Standout Year
Special recognition of the 70th anniversary of Delco Hi-Q, a tribute to longtime retired Hi-Q Quizmaster Tom McCarthy, and the posthumous induction of FMFCU CEO John D. Unangst into the Hi-Q Hall of Honor make the 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a standout event. This year’s celebration will take place […]
DELCO HI-Q TO INDUCT TWO TO THE HALL OF HONOR
Nether Providence Alum Tom Spock and Former FMFCU CEO John D. Unangst
2017-2018 All Delco Hi-Q Team
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union and the Delaware County Daily Times created the All Delco Hi-Q Team as a way to recognize the outstanding efforts of one member from each of the county’s 21 Delco Hi-Q teams. Each member of the All Delco Hi-Q Team was nominated by his/her individual […]
2018 Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Awards
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union and the Delaware County Daily Times are happy to announce this year’s recipients of the Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award. Outstanding educators are nominated by peers, students, parents, family, etc. A panel of Education professionals selected one teacher from each of the Delaware County […]
