Franklin Regional Senior High School is a

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(grades 9– 12) in Murrysville,

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Franklin Regional School District Franklin Regional School District is a midsized, suburban public school district located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, serving Murrysville and the neighboring communities of Delmont and Export. Franklin Regional School District encompasses app ...

History

On April 9, 2014, Franklin was the site of a mass stabbing and slashing incident that wounded 21 students and a security guard. Eight of the students were wounded seriously. A 16-year-old student, Alex Hribal, was arrested and charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault. In January 2018, after pleading guilty to 21 counts of attempted homicide and aggravated assault, Alex Hribal was sentenced to 23.5 to 60 years in prison and fined $269,000 in restitution.

Athletics

Franklin offers the following sports through the

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Notable alumni

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References

External links

* {{authority control Schools in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Public high schools in Pennsylvania