Historic Franklin Preservation Association
Historic Franklin Preservation Association Annual Barbara Wohlstein Memorial Essay Competition Purpose The purpose of the essay competition is to encourage the youth in our community to become aware of the rich heritage available to them. The essay competition is an incentive for them to investigate and take an interest in their hometown. Finally, through exposure to our organization, it is hoped they will avoid the "human error" of taking their community's architectural treasures for granted. Incentives *Monetary award: 1st place - $100; 2nd place - $75; 3rd place - $50 *Framed certificate with student's name and title of their essay *Award ceremony May 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at DeBence Antique Music World, 1261 Liberty Street *Possible school credit (check with your school) Eligibility *Ninth graders in public, private, cyber, charter schools, or home schooled *Must be a resident of Franklin or Valley Grove School Districts The Essay You must select a notable citizen of Franklin and write an essay about their life. A list of citizens to select from is available on HFPA's website at franklinpreservation.org. All citizens on this list are buried at the Franklin Cemetery located on Rocky Grove Avenue near Rocky Grove High School. The essay should include as many facts about this individual's life, focusing on what they contributed to the city of Franklin, what time period they lived in Franklin, and any other details about their life that are pertinent and interesting. Then, complete your essay by writing what you feel this individual's life was like, living in Franklin during the time period they did. Also, if possible, please include a picture of the grave marker. *The essay must be a minimum of 500 words but not more than 1,200 words. Make sure you give a count of your words. Spelling, grammar, and presentation will be judged. Be sure to number your pages and list your resources on a separate page. Include pictures!! *BE CREATIVE!!! FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS IS VERY IMPORTANT SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE REQUIREMENTS VERY CAREFULLY!!! Attach a copy of the completed application to your essay and mail it to: HFPA, P. O. Box 866, Franklin, PA 16323 on or before Friday, April 24, 2015. If you have questions or need to make arrangements to deliver your application in person, please contact Tammy Bell at 374-4398. _______________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION Student's Name_______________________________________Telephone Number_________________ Parent or Guardian's Name_________________________________________Date__________________ Name of School________________Do you understand the eligibility requirements? _________________ Signature of Parent or Teacher____________________________________________________________ List of Franklin Cemetery people for the 9th grade essay competition A 12 McLAURIN, John J. 1841 – 1923 A 28 GROSSMAN, Philip 1835 – 1917 A 37 BREDIN, Maj. James M. 1828 – 1884 A 39 WILSON, John Adams 1851 – 1923 AA 179 BOWEN, Frank Joseph 1956 – 1983 B- 51 HEYDRICK, Christopher H. 1830 - 1914 B 57 B 77 C 20 C 40 C5 CC 316 CC 327 CC 350 N1 CC 350 N1 D 25 D 25 D6 G 14 H 13 & 14 BLEAKLEY, James 1820 – 1889 WILEY, John A. 1843 – 1909 ENGLESKIRGER, Phil 1850 - 1932 EATON, Rev. S.J.M. 1820 – 1889 RAYMOND, Aaron W. 1801 – 1890 CRISWELL, George S. 1850 – 1928 LAMBROS, George 1865 – 1949 MULLINS, Elizabeth 1867 - 1958 MULLINS, William 1860 – 1917 LAMBERTON, Robert 1809 – 1848 LAMBERTON, Robert 1885 – 1923 DODD, S.C.T. 1836 – 1907 FASSETT, Col. Lewis H. 1832 – 1911 KENNERDELL, Richard 1817 – 1878 H 11 & 12 PLUMER, Arnold A. 1839 – 1904 H 15 WACHTEL, Moses 1843 – 1922 H 21 PHIPPS, Cyrus 1845 - 1932 H 22 PARKER, George W. 1817 – 1889 H 23 H 24 H 26 H5 HH 8 J 100 K 53 & 54 K 68 McCALMONT, Alexander 1849 - 1911 McCALMONT, Alfred B. 1825 – 1874 MITCHELL, John L. 1826 - 1898 MACKEY, Charles William 1840 – 1917 DANIELS, Susan 1957 – 1997 NICOLS, Alonzo “Grassy” 1865 – 1918 CAMPBELL, James T. 1845 – 1931 BORLAND, James B. 1861 – 1939 Mitchell Mausoleum MITCHELL, Foster W. d. 1926 Smith Circle SMITH, James 1839 – 1906 X 103 X 135 X 135 X103 FELDMAN, George W. 1877 – 1945 RICKARDS, Col. William 1824 – 1900 RICKARDS, Eliza Agnes 1830 – 1923 FELDMAN, Margaret she might be buried next to or near George Feldman.
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