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The Coat of Arms
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, Co-Editor-in-Chief

 

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 4

Favorite aspect of journalism: Telling people’s stories and learning about the world through them.

Interests outside of school: Mock Trial, traveling, and being outdoors.

Class of 2025

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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...

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