Nine Students Receive Scholastic Writing Awards

February 7, 2020

Nine Walker’s students have received accolades in the regional Scholastic Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12 (artandwriting.org). Gold Key winner Emmy Vitali ’20 has advanced to the national level of the competition.

Congratulations to the following students:

• Emmy Vitali ’20: Gold Key for Poetry
• Victoria Llanos ’21: Silver Key for Personal Essay/Memior
• Jenessa Lu ’21: Silver Key for Short Fiction
• Sande Min ’22: Silver Key for Poetry
• Izzy O’Donnell ’20: Silver Key in for Personal Essay/Memoir
• Ella Samson ’20: Silver Key for Critical Essay
• Kristen St. Louis ’21: Silver Key for Poetry
• Amelia Holl ’21: Honorable Mentions for Short Fiction and Poem
• Riley Sheldon ’20: Honorable Mention for Portfolio Collection