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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 […]
10 Mini Grants Available to Teachers!
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation is accepting applications for a new initiative that benefits teachers and students within its field of membership. Ten (10) one-time FMFCU Teacher Mini Grants will be awarded to K-12 teachers to help fund innovative student-oriented educational experiences that might not otherwise be funded. Qualifying […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last Year’s Champs Battle Uphill to Retain Title
Last year’s Delco Hi-Q and National Champs, Haverford High, fought valiantly to fend off Radnor High, the 2016-17 first runner up, but the latter pulled ahead in the second half of Wednesday’s match. Haverford, which hosted Radnor and Springfield, started strong, scoring maximum points in seven of the first eight […]
Credit Unions Make a Difference
BY CHLOE NIU, WHARTON STUDENT & FMFCU INTERN Credit unions and banks have coexisted for a long time, each offering financial services to serve their respective members and customers. Recent directives for credit unions, however, have raised the age-old question of where distinction between credit unions and banks exists. The […]
First Leg of 69th Season Wraps Up with High Scores
Each of the 21 participating Delco Hi-Q teams have their first competition of the 69th season under their belt going into the holiday break. High scores mark the final week of the first leg of competition. Last year’s champs, Garnet Valley, hosted a very competitive match with Haverford and Radnor. […]
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Supports Education
On behalf of Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Brian D. Joseph, Business Development Manager for Enterprise Car Sales (center) presents a check for $2,500 to FMFCU Partners in Education Executive Director Rick Durante (right). Representing founding partner Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union is Mike Bunner, Vice President of Marketing, FMFCU. We need […]
