Each year the Franklin PTO coordinates the "Reading with the Stars" program, and brings in several local "stars" to read to the students, talk about what reading means to them and to talk about what it is that they do.

These individuals are true reading role models for the students and they look forward to their visit to Franklin every year, to not only learn more about reading but to also find out about different careers.

Thanks to this year's Stars: 

• Officer Tom Rigatti from the Bethel Park Police Department
• John Walsh from Bethel Bakery
• Mr. McFeeley from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
• Judy Volpatti from Judy Murtaugh’s Dance Studio
• Master Bruno from C.S. Kim Karate
• Librarian Lynn Hahn from the Bethel Park Library
• Laura Sokolovic and Anastasia from Three Rivers Hospice
• Scott Simmons from Simmons Farm
• Katie Kurtz, Bethany College Volleyball Player
• Ray and Jeff Navarro from Rita’s
• Gilda Arroro and her canine friend from the Animal Rescue League
• Chris LeFlore and Oderick Turner from the Pittsburgh Power
• Bethel Park Mayor Cliff Morton
• Meghan Minton and Emily Swogger, Bethel Park High School Cheerleaders
• Evan Sweitzer, Bethel Park High School Football and Basketball Player
• Ben Nolan, Bethel Park High School Wrestler and Baseball Player
• Kelsey Metheny, Bethel Park High School Cross Country and Track Athlete

Thanks again, to everyone who took the time to show Franklin students that Reading is Fun!

Please click here to see photos from this year's Reading with the Stars!