Mount Mercy University’s Creative Writing Contest for High School Juniors
Jot, compose, scribe, or scribble.
Write it down, then type it up.
Send it in.
Test your idea.
Innovate. Stimulate. Integrate.
(If you like, you can even syncopate.)
Mount Mercy University is proud to sponsor a creative writing contest for juniors in high school.
Why juniors? Don’t get us wrong ― we want to support and recognize aspiring, creative minds of all ages. Eleventh grade, however, is a unique time of preparation and promise. We’re into education and innovation, and we’d like to encourage you as a young writer. Plus, it’s a teaching and learning opportunity our students and faculty.
Later in the spring, you will receive written feedback on your work from a Mount Mercy English professor or upper-level creative writing student.
Several contestants, including the grand-prize winner, will be invited to read their work on Mount Mercy’s campus as part of the Scholarship Festival on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. This event will also include readings by Mount Mercy’s creative writing students and professors, creative writing activities, refreshments, and door prizes.
The grand prize winner will be awarded an iPad2.® The winning piece will be published in Mount Mercy’s annual creative writing magazine, The Paha Review.
We applaud all the high school juniors who participated in this year’s contest (2011-12) and congratulate the award winners and honorable mentions.
| First Place | ||
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Brennan Bogert, from Regina High School in Iowa City. Read his award-winning entry, “My Neighbor’s Daughter.” |
Area high school students selected as winners of Mount Mercy University's Creative Writing Contest for High School Juniors shared their work at the Pathways Scholarship Festival at Mount Mercy on May 2. Congratulations to all! |
| Second Place | ||
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Sarah Mork, from Marion High School in Marion. Read her story, “Loneliness.” | |
| Third Place | ||
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Marissa Bouska, from North Fayette High School in West Union. Read her essay, “Washed Away.” |
Honorable Mentions:
Natalie Bonthius, Regina High School
Catherine Boyle, Columbus Catholic High School
Michael Clapp, Regina High School
Xena Fitzgerald, Mount Vernon High School
Katherine Jamtgaard, West Hancock High School
Kassie Kittredge, George Washington High School
Elizabeth Schwendinger, Woodward-Granger High School
Kimberly Shiu, Regina High School
Nicole Tuttle, BGM Community High School
Elizabeth Wilson, Regina High School