C.W. Baker High School students receive 9 Scholastic Writing Awards

Six C.W. Baker High School students have received a total of 9 awards in the region-at-large awards in the 2021 Scholastic Writing Awards competition. Gold Key works are automatically advanced to the national level of adjudication in New York City, and National Medalists will be announced on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Gold Key:

The very best works submitted to regional programs.

• Madison Chetney, “Why I Write: My Journey of Self Acceptance and Knowledge,” Personal Essay & Memoir

• Gwenyth Madden, “Revenge,” Flash Fiction

Silver Key:

Stand-out works submitted to regional programs that demonstrate exceptional ability

• Madison Chetney, “Lights, Camera, Action,” Flash Fiction

• Jillian Devine, “My New Family,” Flash Fiction

Honorable Mention:

Accomplished works submitted to regional programs showing great skill.

• Madison Chetney, “The Scariest Occurrence,” Personal Essay & Memoir

• Ella D'Andreano, “The Darkness Swallows You Whole,” Flash Fiction

• Claire Herman, “Ghosts in the Graveyard,” Short Story

• Claire Herman, “The Imposter,” Flash Fiction

• Desiree Hoff, “Alone,” Flash Fiction