SIPA's Best Writing Contest

Groups ( High School) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Wando High School - Legend
    Entry Title: Journey to Tranquility
    Entry Credit: Maria Gonzalez
    Judge Comment: Writer drew readers into the content with a narrative-descriptive lead. Content reflects strong interviewing skills.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Wando High School - Legend
    Entry Title: The Invisible String
    Entry Credit: Haylee Langdon
    Judge Comment: Topic was appropriate for the year and presented an interesting twist on student groups.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Bullitt East High School - Endeavor
    Entry Title: Active Minds at Work
    Entry Credit: Jude Russelburg
    Judge Comment: While content is a traditional approach to groups coverage, the writer did a good job with direct quotes and concluded with a good clincher quote.
  • Place Name: Fourth Place
    Contestant Name: Richland Northeast High School - The Saber
    Entry Title: Cavalier Crafters
    Entry Credit: Lyra Pinner
    Judge Comment: Writer did a good job with the quote/transition format.
  • Competition Comment: These entries went beyond the traditional school organizations to cover groups with diverse interests.