2026 Mr. and Ms. Frankie

Talented seniors honored as 2026 Mr. and Ms. Frankie 

Saint Francis University has named Kaylin Rose of Cochranton, PA, and Matthew Hall of New Enterprise, PA,  the 2026 Mr. and Ms. Frankie, the university’s highest honor for graduating students.  Selected through a vote by the senior class, faculty, and administration, this award recognizes two seniors each year for exceptional academic achievement, commitment to Franciscan values, and leadership in campus life.  

Kaylin Rose

Kaylin is pursuing an accelerated degree in Exercise Physiology/Physical Therapy through the 3+3 program, while maintaining an outstanding 3.96 GPA. She has earned academic recognition on the President’s List and Dean’s List throughout her academic career. Kaylin is actively involved in community engagement, volunteering with Special Olympics, Mission of Mercy in Pittsburgh, and Dreams Go On. She has demonstrated strong leadership across campus, serving as Vice President of Phi Lambda Psi, Vice President of the Exercise Physiology Organization (EXPO), and as a Resident Assistant, where she was recognized as Rookie of the Year and later received the Kristen Radovanic Corcoran RA Dedication Award. In addition to her academic and leadership involvement, Kaylin was a member of the SFU Homecoming Court. She is also the men’s volleyball team manager and a DiSepio SilverSneakers instructor, which demonstrates her commitment to service and leadership.

Matthew Hall

Matthew is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with three majors in Business Analytics, Accounting, and Management, all while maintaining a perfect 4.0. He has been named on the President’s List throughout his academic career and is a member of the Honors Program.  He presented his Honors Program thesis project, Analyzing Division I Men’s Basketball Award Transfers, at Liberty University’s Sports Leadership Summit. Matthew has also served on the School of Business Student Advisory Committee. He is actively involved in community service, volunteering with the Dorothy Day Outreach Center, Healing Patch, and Vacation Bible School, as well as completing client projects through BUSA 405 class. On campus, he has been heavily involved in athletics as a student manager for both the softball and men’s basketball teams. Outside of campus, Matthew is an Eagle Scout and has completed internships with SportsRecruits and Kearney & Company. He plans to continue his education by pursuing a master’s degree in business Analytics at the University of Notre Dame.