FRANKLIN

The Franklin Community Wall of Excellence is now accepting applications for the 2019 class. The first three classes have honored 11 individuals for their outstanding contributions to

Franklin City Public Schools and/or their achievements after graduating, which have benefited or been a source of pride to the Franklin community.

There are many more worthy candidates out there and the committee is seeking the public’s input. Nominations for the Class of 2019 are due by June 1.

Nominations can be made online by going to the Franklin City Public Schools website (fcpsva.org) under the “About Us/Community” tab. Paper copies of the nomination form are available at Bronco Federal Credit Union, Franklin High School, J.P. King Jr. Middle School, S.P. Morton Elementary School, and the Franklin City Public Schools Central Office. A detailed resume’ or letter of recommendation should accompany each application.

There are five categories for induction into the Wall of Excellence:

• Academic or Career Accomplishment: This person must be a graduate of Franklin High School or Hayden High School who has achieved outstanding accomplishments in his/her chosen career.

• Athletic Accomplishment: This person must be a graduate of Franklin High School or Hayden High School with records achieved at the district level or above, was a state winner or qualifier

during their high school athletic career, or with recognized accomplishments at the post-secondary, professional, or coaching level.

• Cultural/Performing Arts Accomplishment: This person must be a graduate of Franklin High School or Hayden High School who has been recognized for achievement in the performing arts or a graduate who has contributed to the promotion of cultural activities.

• Outstanding Service to Franklin High School or Hayden High School: This category will honor worthy individuals who may or may not have graduated from FHS or HHS. This person will have supported and/or advanced the name and philosophy of the school in a positive manner or had an exemplary influence on the lives of students.

• Special Honorary Achievement: This category will honor worthy individuals who may or may not have graduated from FHS or HHS. This person may present a special situation for which the committee may wish to use this recognition.

For the “Academic or Career”, “Cultural/Performing Arts”, and “Athletic” categories, nominees must have graduated from FHS or HHS 10 years prior to the nomination. Nominations of non-FHS or non HHS graduates can only be accepted for the “Outstanding Service to FHS or HHS” and “Special Honorary Achievement” categories.

The Class of 2019 will be introduced at halftime of the Franklin versus Greensville football game on Friday, Oct. 25. The induction banquet and dinner will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Cypress Cove Country Club. Tickets for the event will go on sale to the public this fall.

The Franklin Community Wall of Excellence is located at Franklin High School adjacent to the gymnasium. No more than six people will be inducted per year. In addition to submitting the nomination, a detailed resume or letter of recommendation for the nominee must be e-mailed

to wallofexcellence@fcpsva.org or mailed to Wall of Excellence, c/o Nancy Parrish, 180 Bobwhite Lane, Franklin, VA 23851.

For more information on the Franklin Community Wall of Excellence or for assistance in submitting a nomination, please contact Travis Felts, principal of Franklin High School, by phone (562-5187 or 651-

9384) or e-mail (tfelts@fcpsva.org).