MANITOWOC COUNTY CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE

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1 MANITOWOC COUNTY CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE Scholarship Program 2019 The Manitowoc County Civil War Round Table is pleased to announce its annual scholarship program for seniors in Wisconsin high schools. The $1,000 pool of scholarship(s) has been established to assist graduates in the postsecondary education. The funding for the scholarship comes from the generosity and efforts of the members of the Round Table. The Round Table is an organization dedicated to advancing knowledge of the Civil War and its effects upon us to this day. We have organized to honor and commemorate the memory of the Manitowoc Guards, the first company of volunteers to leave Manitowoc County in 1861 and to fight in the Civil War and to all those who followed. It is our wish to inspire applicants to share in that educational mission as they use the defining pillars of Remembrance, Service, and Devotion. To be eligible for the scholarship: 1. The applicant must be a graduating senior from a Wisconsin High School with plans to continue his/her education at a post-secondary institution. 2. The applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). 3. The applicant must return the Application Form postmarked by no later than March 30 th. 4. If selected to go the second round to complete a15-20 minute in person interview. Usually held during the first half of April taking place in the County of Manitowoc approximately between 6pm and 8pm. 5. Be able to volunteer for Civil War Days at Pinecrest Village in Manitowoc June 1 st and 2 nd a total of not less than 8 hours per $250 awarded. The only change of date for volunteering will be conflicts with your graduation weekend and then what you can select to volunteer for will be very limited. Selection 6. Members of the MCCWRT are invited to form the interview panel. 7. The selection committee shall be comprised of board members of the MCCWRT. 8. The Committee will select the applicants that will receive an interview. Not every applicant will receive an interview. 9. You will be notified by f you are selected to participate in the interview. 10. The winner(s) of the scholarship will be notified of the scholarship awarded If selected we will discus what area you would want to volunteer in. Areas to volunteer are numerous and range from everything from working with Civil War artillery, infantry, music, (singing or playing an instrument,) cooking, or serving food. It is our intention to help students learn the value of volunteering while providing an opportunity to develop life skills. The scholarship award will be presented to the student after completing the volunteer hours and after successful completion of his/her first semester at college. Successful completion shall be defined as passing all classes and having a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. All applicants will receive a membership in the MCCRT for one year.

2 If there are any questions, please direct them to Ryan Zunker at Applications must be postmarked by March 30th, of this school year. Applications should be sent to: Manitowoc County Civil War Round Table PO Box 1862 Manitowoc, WI If you are selected for an interview here are six of the twelve questions that will be asked of you at the interview. None of the questions will ask for specific dates or times associated with the Civil War. You do not have to give a written response. 1. What role did Wisconsin have in the Civil War? 2. What role if any did Manitowoc County have in the Civil War? 3. Can you list at least four Civil War battles, skirmishes, or engagements? 4. Tell us about yourself, what makes you, you?(things you like to do, hobbies, passions, interests) 5. People face failure in everyday life. How do you over come failure? 6. The America Civil War has impacts on our society yet to this day. Other than racism what are some of the effects we still see from the Civil War. Pictures of Past Scholarship Winners

3 MANITOWOC COUNTY CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE Scholarship Program APPLICATION FORM Please Print or Type Applicant s Full Name: Parent s Name(s): Applicant s Address: City Zip Code Applicant s Phone: _( ) Applicant s E--mail: Current High School: Current GPA: High School Graduation Weekend Date I am available the first weekend in June YES NO School attending in the fall: Degree Pursued/Area of Study: One sentence why you want to study that area in college/university: One sentence why you want to go to that particular college/university: How do you plan to pay for school? What is the estimated total cost for your degree:

4 Would you be interested in becoming a member of the Manitowoc County Civil War Round Table? YES NO UNSURE Would you be interested in presenting at our monthly meeting of a topic of your choosing to the group? YES NO UNSURE Answer the following to the best of your ability. Disclaimer: Remember you are answering questions to individuals that have studied the Civil War for decades and have even written some of the articles and books you used to research your answer to these questions. The questions are not meant to trick you but, are meant to be more in-depth than who was the President of United States during the Civil War. 1. At the battle of Petersburg Landing April 1862, what is the Wisconsin monument known as the Color Guard Circle of Honor. What regiment does it memorialize? 2. What was the name of the Manitowoc solider who was given a medal of honor for guarding and escorting the body of President Abraham Lincoln? 3. What Civil War company flag is on display at the Manitowoc County Historical Society? 4. Somewhere 620,000 and 700,000 American soldiers died in The Civil War. If this same war was fought with today s population, what would be the number of casualties? 5. The 32 nd Division Wisconsin National Guard can trace its lineage to the Civil War. To What Brigade does the 32 nd Division trace it linage too? What units made up this Civil War brigade? 6. In your opinion what was the name of the most famous speech made during the Civil War? In one sentence, explain why? 7. During 1861 who was called as an insult the King of Spade? Why was he called this?

5 8. With one sentence, in your opinion, what made General Ulysses Grant a good general? 9. The phrase brother against brother is often associated with the Civil War. In one sentence, explain why. 10. Who was the highest ranking solider to serve in the Civil War from Manitowoc County? What was their rank? 11. What Countries fought in the American Civil Wat? 12. Did you have a relative that fought in the Civil War, if so please their name(s) and unit(s) Volunteering If selected, what area would you be interested in volunteer for? Place a check mark to your selections. Please check at least two. This is not a complete list and this will not affect your chances of receiving the scholarship. In regalia / Uniformed Artillery (large caliber field guns on wheels) Infantry (Foot soldiers) Drummer (snare Drumming) Fife (similar to the Flute) Civil War Singers (Civil War Choir) Working Class Lady (working in house) Higher Society Lady Nurse Battle Field Announcer for booth days List continued next page

6 None Historical clothed roles Decorate and un-decorate (Sunday before and Monday after) Monday Clean Up Clean and serve Friday night social, Saturday Dinner, and help with dance Registration (Friday Afternoon, night, Saturday Morning and Sunday Morning. Haul and pick up firewood before the event and after. Janitorial Service Saturday and Sunday I understand that I agree that if chosen as the winner, I will volunteer 8 hours per $250 awarded. The preferred date of volunteering will be the first weekend in June but other dates may be considered and is at the sole discretion of the scholarship committee to change and modify the schedule to meet the interest of both parties. I understand I will not receive the scholarship until proof of successful completion of the first semester of college. Student Signature: Date: Parent or Guardian Signature: Date: Pictures of Past Scholarship Winners