Celebrating Young Writers at Shawnee

8/19/11

High School students throughout the Shawnee Community College district are invited to participate in a writing contest sponsored by the college. Celebrating Young Writers will recognize the literary skills of area high school students in three categories: short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction essay. Original work will be judged by college faculty in two divisions: 9th/10th grade and 11th/12th grade. The submission deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012. There is no entry fee.

Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony and all entrants will be celebrated at a reception on Thursday, April 19, 2012, in the Shawnee Community College Atrium located on the main campus near Ullin. Divisional winners will receive $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place.

For contest criteria and submission forms, contact Stacy Nicklow, English Instructor/Contest Coordinator at Shawnee Community College at 618-634-3381 or by email at stacyn@shawneecc.edu.

Guidelines

Entry Form