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 The subject of the essay contest is “My favorite
Quote by Abraham Lincoln. Why it is my favorite quote and how it
relates to today?”
The essay shall be no more than 500 words in length (not counting a,
an, and, the). It may be either typed or handwritten in ink on
regular theme paper. No decorations, pictures or other graphics are
to be used. A separate title page must include essay title,
student’s name and home address, grade in school, and name of
school.
The essays must reach Roseann Coers, 48 1800th St, New Holland IL
62671, by March 23, 2015. If the essay is given as a class
assignment, all of the essays may be sent to her in the same
envelope.
Announcement of the winner for each of the four grades will be made
on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at the Lincoln Heritage Museum in
Lincoln, at approximately 3:30 P.M. following the event, “A Nation
Mourns, April 15, 1865.” The Logan County Genealogical & Historical
Society is hosting this event in observance of the 150th anniversary
of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, death and funeral.
If you have any questions, contact Roseann Coers at 217-737-2534.
[Roseann Coers] |
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