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Alburtis Borough Looking for their Centennial Queen
Alburtis is accepting applications from high school seniors in the borough, to be the queen of the century at their 100th birthday celebration in May of 2013.
Every year, Alburtis bestows the honor of May Day Queen on a high school senior – who is recognized at the annual Lockridge May Festival, during the Lockridge Theatre Group’s Renaissance performance amidst the Lockridge Furnace property ruins.
This year, however, the May Day Queen will go down in history as the Alburtis Centennial Queen. This year’s May Festival is being held on Sunday, May 12th – as part of Alburtis’ 100th birthday celebration.
Requirements for the Centennial Queen are as follows:
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- Must be a senior in high school
- Must reside within the borough of Alburtis
- Must be available to reign over various functions during Centennial weekend
Applications for the Alburtis Centennial Queen can be picked up from Alburtis borough hall; the application and a 250 word essay (focused on their contributions to and memories of the borough) are due back at borough hall no later than noon on October 25th.
Applications will be reviewed by the Centennial event committee, and a winner chosen at the end of November. A photograph of the Centennial Queen will be included in the Alburtis Centennial Book, published the end of this year.
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The Alburtis Centennial Celebration begins on Friday, May 10th and continues through the afternoon of Sunday, May 12th.
Other activities include a cake cutting, gallery shows, a parade, geo-caching, historical fashion show, a religious service, the “May Day” theatre performance, the Macungie Band, and a time capsule burial.
A “limited edition” Alburtis Centennial Book is being produced and individuals and businesses may purchase space to picture their home or business with their family and employees. This book will contain the history and pictures of Alburtis and Lock Ridge through the years. Additional information may be obtained at the Borough Hall (610-966-4777). Deadline for advertising is October 25, 2012. The book will be available for purchase during December of 2012. All funds raised will be used to underwrite the Centennial Celebration.
