Our annual literary competition came to a close on March 11, 2011, with over 349 entries. Student authors submitted either a short story or poem inspired by a piece from the museum's permanent collection. We commend all of the participating students for their excellent writing skills.

 

First Place Winners:
Elementary School:
Poetry: Riley Washington, Saint Mary on the Hill, grade 5B
Prose: Shelli Looney, Garrett Elementary School, fifth grade

Middle School:
Poetry: Leah Sutton, Stallings Island Middle School, eighth grade
Prose:  Logan Stringfield, Schofield Middle School, eighth grade
High School:
Poetry: Ayman Chadli
Prose: Emily Royal

Second Place Winners:
Elementary School:
Poetry: Miyah Rogers, Norris Elementary School, fifth grade
Prose: Joe Berman, Westminster Schools of Augusta, fourth grade

Middle School:
Poetry: Tyler Scarbary, Stallings Island Middle School, seventh grade
Prose: Aaron Whittle, Schofield Middle School, eighth grade
High School:
Poetry: Zane Anchor
Prose: Kyle Hanson

Third Place Winners:
Elementary School:
Poetry: Kristen Brown, Garrett Elementary, fifth grade
Prose: Amy Marguerite Coscia, St. Mary on the Hill, grade 5B

Middle School:
Poetry: Tony Esposito, Stallings Island Middle School, seventh grade
Prose: Robert Padgett, Schofield Middle School, eighth grade
High School:
Poetry: Sarah Basta
Prose: Olivia Waller