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The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms
The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms
Geoffrey Franc

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor

 

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 2

Favorite aspect of journalism: learning about issues in the community and how they affect Menlo

Interests outside of school: hiking, reading murder mysteries, rain

Class of 2025

All content by Geoffrey Franc
A branch of First Republic Bank sits on the corner of Oak Grove Ave. and El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Staff photo: Geoffrey Franc

First Republic, Menlo’s Primary Bank, Collapses

Geoffrey Franc, News Editor
May 26, 2023

First Republic Bank, Menlo’s primary financial services provider for decades, was acquired by banking giant JP Morgan Chase in a deal that was announced...

In the latest edition of this series, Patti Frias tells The Coat of Arms about her horses and dogs. Staff Illustration: Sutton Inouye

Teacher’s Pet: Patti Frias (S2 E2)

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2022



A child blows a shofar—a hollow ram’s horn—to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Creative Commons Photo: Len Radin on Flickr

Menlo and JFaMs Navigate the High Holy Days

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
October 7, 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, sophomore Ari Kaufman wasn’t at school. It was Yom Kippur–the Jewish day of atonement—and Kaufman was with her family...

In the latest edition of this series, Jamie Formato tells The Coat of Arms about his cats, Starbuck and Tony, and his dog, Wally. Staff Illustration: Sutton Inouye

Teacher’s Pet: Jamie Formato (S2 E1)

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2022



Menlo Upper School students celebrate the first day of school with spirit activities and new classes. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Chan.

Video: Menlo Celebrates the First Day of School

Jacob Reich, Sonia Dholakia, and Geoffrey Franc
August 28, 2022



In a new series, teachers at Menlo tell The Coat of Arms about their pet(s). In this episode, French teacher Corinne Chung talks about her dogs, Dagobert and Gustave, and her cat, Lili. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

Teacher’s Pet: Corinne Chung (S1 E2)

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
May 20, 2022

 

In a new series, teachers at Menlo tell the Coat of Arms about their pets. In this episode, math teacher Christine Walters talks about her dog, Ariana and her cat, Rosie. Photos courtesy of Christine Walters

Teacher’s Pet: Christine Walters (S1 E1)

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
May 6, 2022

 

Beginning Monday, Mar. 14, masks became optional for students in California schools, including Menlo. Staff illustration: Geoffrey Franc.

How many Masks Came off?

Geoffrey Franc, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022

Mask; No Mask? Infographic by Menlo CoA

Screenshot courtesy of We Draw the Lines, the official state redistricting commission.

California Finalizes New Congressional Maps

Geoffrey Franc, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022

Redistricting Infographic by Menlo CoA

Gobbler’s Knob near the town of Punxsutawney, Pa. is the focus of TV cameras and thousands of live viewers on Groundhog Day, when Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction about the length of the remaining winter. The visitors on Groundhog Day and throughout the year are a significant part of the local economy, according to visitpa.com. “While Groundhog Day is certainly a fun event for visitors, the economic impact from Pennsylvania’s most unique holiday has on the town of Punxsutawney and surrounding communities is astounding.” Creative Commons photo: Jon Dawson on Flickr.

Does Groundhog Day Matter?

Geoffrey Franc, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022

Legend has it that when a groundhog comes out of hibernation on Feb. 2 and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter, and if not, an early...

Head coach Ross Ireland gives the Menlo varsity girls soccer team a halftime pep talk at a home match against Sacred Heart at Wunderlich Field on Thursday, Jan 13, 2022. The Knights scored an early goal in the first half, but their hopes for a win against the rival Gators was thwarted by a good second half for the Gators, which saw them win 2-1 against Menlo. Staff photo: Geoffrey Franc.

Menlo Varsity Girls Soccer Loses to Gators Despite Early Goal

Geoffrey Franc, Staff Writer
January 15, 2022

On Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, the Menlo varsity girls soccer team played their Sacred Heart rivals in a late afternoon match that ended with a Gator victory...

A line of cars waits at the intersection of University Ave. and Valparaiso Ave. at 8:14 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Staff photo: Geoffrey Franc.

Healy Pleads With Community as Menlo Faces Potential Enrollment Reduction

Geoffrey Franc
October 19, 2021

In his latest plea to reduce the number of cars coming to campus during peak hours, Head of School Than Healy reiterated incentives for meeting traffic...

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