C.W. Baker High School students receive 20 Scholastic Writing Awards

April 5, 2024

Thirteen C.W. Baker High School students have received a total of 20 awards in the 2024 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 June 12th.

Gold Key:

The very best works submitted to regional programs.

Ciara Brezee, 12th Grade, “Grandma's House” (Personal Essay & Memoir)
Colin Haab, 11th Grade, “The Father's Aftermath” (Flash Fiction) 
Zoe Howroyd, 12th Grade, “The Art Kid” (Flash Fiction)

Silver Key:

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

Miranda Barnard, 11th Grade, “The Banshee” (Flash Fiction)
Miranda Barnard, 11th Grade, “Chlorine” (Flash Fiction)
Ella Holtman, 12th Grade, “Ruff Reunion” (Flash Fiction)
Sophia Kaubisch, 11th Grade, “Eloise” (Flash Fiction)
Sophia Kaubisch, 11th Grade, “The Box” (Short Story)
Isabella Mitts, 11th Grade, “Liminal” (Flash Fiction)
Lilly Rogers, 12th Grade, “10 Years Have Passed” (Flash Fiction)
Erin Seitzer, 11th Grade, “To Remember a River” (Critical Essay)
Jessica Witz, 12th Grade “I Wish I Was Blonde” (Poetry)

Honorable Mention:

Accomplished works submitted to regional programs showing great skill.

Miranda Barnard, 11th Grade, “The Great Love Story” (Flash Fiction)
Miranda Barnard, 11th Grade, “Lethe” (Flash Fiction)
Maddison DiStasi, 11th Grade, “My Husband Came Home Last Night.” (Flash Fiction)
Daniel Fenzl, 12th Grade, “One Last Smoke” (Flash Fiction)
Daniel Fenzl, 12th Grade, “Going Out” (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
Sophia Kaubisch, 11th Grade, “Kaitlynn Is Dead” (Flash Fiction)
Isabella Mitts, 11th Grade, “The Witch” (Short Story)
Sadie Ward, 11th Grade, “Rollercoaster” (Flash Fiction)