FRANKLIN, NC. – Carroll Daniel Construction joined Macon County Schools for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the new Franklin High School (FHS). Held at the Panther Pit, the event marked a significant milestone not only for the project but also the community.
Community members, local leaders, faculty, staff and students were in attendance to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in education in Franklin. The event featured remarks from:
- Josh Lynch, Superintendent of Macon County Schools
- Jack Horton, Town of Franklin Mayor
- Brian Daniel, Carroll Daniel Construction President & CEO
- Emily Kite, Senior Project Manager with LS3P Associates
- Kevin Corbin, NC District 50 State Senator
- Karl Gillespie, NC District 120 State Representative
- Patrick Taylor, Mayor of the Town of Highlands
- Gary Shields, Chairman of the Macon County Commissioners
- Sam McClure, Lifelong Resident of Macon County
- Patrick Faetz, Recent FHS Graduate (Class of 2024)
- Johnny Mira-Knipple, President of TekTone Sound & Signal Company
- Jim Breedlove, Chairman of the Macon County School Board
- Addix Sutton, Current Student at FHS (Class of 2026)
- Shelby Adams, Current Student at FHS (Class of 2027)
- Blair King, Current FHS Principal
“Today is not just a celebration of bricks and mortar. It is a celebration of our shared history, our collective dreams, and our unwavering commitment to the future of our students,” Superintendent Lynch shared. “The new building will provide a modern learning environment and serve as a beacon of hope and opportunity for our students. With cutting-edge facilities, advanced technology, and spaces designed for collaboration and creativity, we are preparing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators.”
“We understand what a high school like Franklin High School means in a community like this. We understand what a critical and essential part of the community it is,” stated Brian Daniel, President & CEO of Carroll Daniel Construction. “We are so proud to be a part of this project and what it means for generations to come in Macon County and Franklin.”
The new Franklin High School project includes a 279,000 SF state-of-the-art replacement for the high school and a new stadium, all built on the current 20-acre active campus.
