Area Writing Competition Winners

(Park Hills) The Mineral Area College English Department recently hosted its annual Word Fest writing competition.

Students in grades 9-12 were invited to submit personal narrative essays. Seven local high schools submitted work: Arcadia Valley, Iron County, Kingston, North County, Perryville, Valley Caledonia, and West County.

First, second, and third place winners in the junior class division each received a $250 MAC dual credit/dual enrollment scholarship; first and second place winners in the freshman, sophomore, and senior class divisions received gift cards. All participants received a journal.

Senior Class Division Winners:

First place was awarded to Madisyn Little (Kingston)

Second place was awarded to Holly Thedford (North County)

Junior Class Division Winners:

First place was awarded to Libby Clapp (North County)

Second place was awarded to Kimberly Gerhard (North County)

Third place was awarded to Aliyah Brooks (Valley Caledonia)

Sophomore Class Division Winners:

First place was awarded to Elianna Serrano (Arcadia Valley)

Second place was awarded to Hudsen Dunlap (West County)

Freshman Class Division Winners:

First place was awarded to Reese Brogan (Arcadia Valley)

Second place was awarded to Clara Gibbs (Iron County)