Thursday, November 29, 2012
Freehold High School received a free concert from Cher Lloyd after winning 92.3 NOW FM's 'Last School Standing' Contest.
Freehold High School (FHS) students took a break from their typical Wednesday night activities to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity. As winners of 92.3 NOW FM’s ‘Last School Standing’ contest, students saw a private performance with Cher Lloyd, a 2010 X-Factor UK finalist. Singer of chart topping songs “Want U Back” and “Oath”, FHS students cancelled their usual after school activities to see Lloyd perform a private concert for them. “I quit drama so that I could come to this show,” said FHS junior Jordan Hanley. “I cancelled swimming too,” said Lexi McGrath, also a junior at FHS. While the road to get to Wednesday night’s performance had its bumps, FHS students lined up as early at 4 p.m. outside the ballroom of iPlay America …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
The Freehold Regional High School District has released a formal statement with details about Freehold High School winning a free contest from 92.3 NOW.
One week after winning a free concert from 92.3 NOW Freehold High School students have officially learned that Cher Lloyd will be coming to Freehold. Earlier this week, an online petition created by Freehold High School students stated that due to a FRHSD policy the students did not believe they would be able to have the concert they had won. The statement issued by the FRHSD dispelled rumors that the contest was forfeited due to a Board of Education policy. The district’s statement explained that the Freehold High School administration worked with the Office of Freehold Township Mayor Anthony Ammaino and other local businesses regarding the logistical requirements of having a concert. “I am extremely proud of the students for …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
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UPDATE: This story was updated on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 4:45 p.m. with additional comments from FRHSD. A district wide policy on school concerts has lead Freehold High School students to take to the Internet with a petition. Last week, Freehold High School students learned they had won "The Last School Standing" contest on 92.3 NOW FM. Their prize, a free concert with Cher Lloyd, a 2010 X-Factor UK finalist known for her popular song "Want U Back". However, the students' petition claims Freehold Regional High School District policy prohibits concerts from being held on school grounds. On Tuesday, FRHSD Communications and District Projects Coordinator Nakell Williams said no such policy exists. Over 600 people have already signed the student…
Jeanine
8:39 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012
:) Congrats to the Freehold High School more ›