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In keeping with is mission of stimulating interest in writing among young people, the Writers Hall of Fame® of America awards college scholarships and gift certificates to writing contest winners.

The Writers Hall of Fame® of America will recognize winners in the Language Arts Fair Writing Contest sponsored by the Language Arts Department (LAD) of Southwest Missouri, the local affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Area writers judge entries submitted by students in grades five through twelve in the following LAD Fair categories:

• Prose
• Poetry
• Journalism
• Drama

Prizes

First-place winners in each of these categories will receive a $25 bookstore gift certificate at the Writers Hall of Fame® of America banquet, and will be listed in the banquet program. Entries in the Fair must be submitted by members of LAD. For additional information on LAD and the LAD Fair, please visit the Language Arts Department (LAD) of Southwest Missouri web site.

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Latest Winners
(2004)

Johnna  Albrecht
Dear Journal - Journal/Diary Personal | Non-Fiction
Grade: 11-12
Teacher: Kim Chism Jasper, Stockton High School

Dex  Ballard
War in Iraq: A necessary action - Personal Opinion | Journalism
Grade: 9-10
Teacher: Vicky  Trippe, Nixa High School

Maria  Barnes
Maria - Journal/Diary Personal | Non-Fiction
Grade: 7-8
Teacher: Patricia  Schweitzer, Reeds Spring Middle School

Laura  Bird
When It Rains - Long Free Verse | Long Formula Poetry
Grade: 11-12
Teacher: Ginny  Reding, Willard High School

Niki  Bradley
Ten Descriptive Words - Original Book without Illustration | Fiction
Grade: 11-12
Teacher: Raleen  Closser, Nixa High School

Liz  Carney
The War on Iraq - Editorial | Journalism
Grade: 7-8
Teacher: Lu  Johnson, Jarrett

Erin  Gamble
Suspicion - Haiku | Strict Formula Poetry
Grade: 9-10
Teacher: Michelle  Wurtz, Strafford High School

Price  Harper
Willow Springs - Parody | Other Formula Poetry
Grade: 11-12
Teacher: Karen  Foster, Willow Springs R-IV

Alyssa  Higgins
The Great Fantasy Ball - Long Rhymed Poetry | Long Formula Poetry
Grade: 7-8
Teacher: Karen  Stinson, Mt. Grove Middle School

Shelby  Jasper
Autumn Shower - Haiku | Strict Formula Poetry
Grade: 5-6
Teacher: Gaila  Cross, Stockton

Haley  Keene
Rain - Acrostic | Other Formula Poetry
Grade: 5-6
Teacher: Kathy  Kollmeyer, Logan-Rogersville Upper Elementary

Miles  Kimbrough
Biwrold - Original Book without Illustration | Fiction
Grade: 5-6
Teacher: Kay  Jones, Cherokee Middle School

Joe  Lusk
Echoes - Short Story | Fiction
Grade: 7-8
Teacher: Lu  Johnson, Jarrett Middle School

Travis  McLaughlin
Clock - Haiku | Strict Formula Poetry
Grade: 7-8
Teacher: Karen  Haraldson, Strafford Middle School

Kaysha  Ousley
My Special Place - Description of Place | Non-Fiction
Grade: 5-6
Teacher: Marcia  Blaine, Mansfield Middle School

Crystal  Owens
The Daily Grind - Feature | Journalism
Grade: 11-12
Teacher: Kim Chism Jasper, Stockton High School

Sophie  Parker
Tea with Amelia - Original Illustrated Book | Fiction
Grade: 9-10
Teacher: Jeanne  Roberts, Central High School

Chelsey  Schoelzel
Family Reunion - Personal Experience Narrative | Non-Fiction
Grade: 9-10
Teacher: Jane  Baker, Aurora

Tabitha  Sees
Apology - Parody | Other Formula Poetry
Grade: 9-10
Teacher: Traci  Dunn, Walnut Grove High School

Emma  Shirey
Slaves - Ballad | Long Formula Poetry
Grade: 5-6
Teacher: Terri  Crouse, Inman Elementary School

Lauren  Thomspon
Quiet House - Long Narrative | Long Formula Poetry
Grade: 9-10
Teacher: Kerri R. Cox, Nixa High School

Shelby  Vicat
All That God Has Created - Parody | Other Formula Poetry
Grade: 7-8
Teacher: Karen  Haraldson, Strafford Middle School

Kelley  Wesley
Heretic - Cinquain | Strict Formula Poetry
Grade: 11-12
Teacher: Kim Chism Jasper, Stockton High School

Nathan  Ziegler
Motorcycle Helmet Law - Personal Opinion and Commentary | Journalism
Grade: 5-6
Teacher: Marie  Hewlett, Cherokee Middle School

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