Category 1 (2nd-3rd Grades)
1st place -- Ethan Ross "A Ninja Academy"
Category 2 (4th-5th Grades)
1st place -- Hermione Wilson "Rusty Old Nail"
2nd place -- Erin Wright "The Princess and the Giraffe"
3rd place -- Danni Ryan "One Cray Dog"
Honorable Mention -- Alyvia Blythe Battles "Bethany the Great"
Category 3 (6th-8th Grades)
1st place -- Zachary Wright "The Queen's Sadness"
2nd place -- Adeline Baggett "Unwanted Memories"
Category 4 (9th-10th Grades)
1st place -- Katherine Arnold "And The Winner Is"
2nd place -- Bryant Wilson "The Boy I am and the Man I Hope to Become"
3rd place -- Hannah Groves "October Skyline"
Honorable Mention -- Clay Wright "The Hunter"
Category 5 (11th-12th Grades)
1st place -- Autumn Dawn Ray Hughes "Never Again"
2nd place -- Christian Bryant "Who Am I?"
3rd place -- Nick Moore "Grey Skies"
Honorable Mention -- Kade-Mica David Battles "Just Write It!"
I would like to personally congratulate all the winners. Erin has some talented writers. We had over 60 entries, which is amazing for it being the first year. I can't wait to see how many entries we have next year.
There will be a reception on Oct. 28, 2013 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for all the students who entered the writing Contest. We will also be awarding prizes to all the winners of event. I want to also thank all the judges:
Category 1 Judges were: Jody Adams, Vickie Channell, Steve Warren, Byron Parker, Vickie Parker, Melissa Barker, and Sharon Wilson
Category 2 Judges were: Jody Adams, Vickie Channell, Steve Warren, Byron Parker, Vickie Parker, Melissa Barker, and Denise Adams.
Category 3 Judges were: Jody Adams, Vickie Channell, Steve Warren, Byron Parker, Vickie Parker, Melissa Barker, and Sharon Wilson
Category 4 Judges were: Jody Adams, Vickie Channell, Steve Warren, Byron Parker, Vickie Parker, and Melissa Barker
Category 5 Judges were: Jody Adams, Vickie Channell, Steve Warren, Byron Parker, Vickie Parker, Melissa Barker, and Sharon Wilson
*** All judging was done blindly and most of the judges were from out of town so that all judging was handled fairly. Sharon Wilson removed herself as a judge for categories 2 and 4.
Sincerely,
Sharon Wilson