In connection with Franklin’s 4th of July week of festivities, the Franklin Fine Arts Council is sponsoring a writing contest for youth inspired by this year’s parade theme “Red, White and YOU.”
Students should answer the question “How can I be the ‘YOU’ in Community?” with an original written piece that meets the word limit provided for each age group – Grades 3 to 5, 40 to 60 words; Grades 6 to 8, 75 to 150 words; and Grades 9 to 12, 300 to 500 words.
It is open to any youth who lives in the Franklin and Valley Grove school district service areas.
Entries can be submitted in groups by school officials or teachers or individually through a parent or guardian.
Entries can be handwritten or submitted electronically and may include original artwork along with words. Authors are encouraged to be creative with their answers, which may be submitted in any written form, including descriptive essays, poetry, or short story. Click here for full contest rules.
All entries must be the original words of the author.
Students should answer the question “How can I be the ‘YOU’ in Community?” with an original written piece that meets the word limit provided for each age group – Grades 3 to 5, 40 to 60 words; Grades 6 to 8, 75 to 150 words; and Grades 9 to 12, 300 to 500 words.
It is open to any youth who lives in the Franklin and Valley Grove school district service areas.
Entries can be submitted in groups by school officials or teachers or individually through a parent or guardian.
Entries can be handwritten or submitted electronically and may include original artwork along with words. Authors are encouraged to be creative with their answers, which may be submitted in any written form, including descriptive essays, poetry, or short story. Click here for full contest rules.
All entries must be the original words of the author.
The name, age and grade, contact information, and town of residence should be written or typed on a cover sheet. Entry forms and an example cover page are available but are optional. You see the optional forms here.
Electronic entries can be emailed to [email protected]. Handwritten entries can be mailed or delivered to the Franklin Events/Marketing Coordinator office at 430 13th Street, Franklin, Pa 16323.
Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m., June 8, 2022.
Entries will be reviewed by three art council judges and will be scored based on originality/creativity (20 points), meeting word limit/minimum (5 points), clarity/relevance of answer (15 points), and grammar (10 points).
Winners will be chosen by June 15, 2022.
Prizes will be given to the top essay in each category. For grades 3 to 5 and grades 6 to 8, the prize will be a one-day family pass to the Miller-Sibley Public Swimming Pool and a one-day pass to Crosby Beach at Two Mile County Park along with $20 to spend at the concession stand.
For grades 9 to grade 12, the prize will be a $100 bill. Winners will be invited to read their essays before the Libertyfest parade on July 2 in downtown Franklin.
Recordings of the winners reading their essays will also be posted on the Franklin Events and Marketing Facebook page.
Questions about the contest can be directed to contest chairs, Jill Harry (814-673-9191 or [email protected]) and Ashley Smith (814-657-1717 or [email protected]).
Electronic entries can be emailed to [email protected]. Handwritten entries can be mailed or delivered to the Franklin Events/Marketing Coordinator office at 430 13th Street, Franklin, Pa 16323.
Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m., June 8, 2022.
Entries will be reviewed by three art council judges and will be scored based on originality/creativity (20 points), meeting word limit/minimum (5 points), clarity/relevance of answer (15 points), and grammar (10 points).
Winners will be chosen by June 15, 2022.
Prizes will be given to the top essay in each category. For grades 3 to 5 and grades 6 to 8, the prize will be a one-day family pass to the Miller-Sibley Public Swimming Pool and a one-day pass to Crosby Beach at Two Mile County Park along with $20 to spend at the concession stand.
For grades 9 to grade 12, the prize will be a $100 bill. Winners will be invited to read their essays before the Libertyfest parade on July 2 in downtown Franklin.
Recordings of the winners reading their essays will also be posted on the Franklin Events and Marketing Facebook page.
Questions about the contest can be directed to contest chairs, Jill Harry (814-673-9191 or [email protected]) and Ashley Smith (814-657-1717 or [email protected]).
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