Published February 19, 2014
The University of Louisiana at Monroe鈥檚 Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta鈥攖he International
English Honor Society鈥攔ecently announced the winners of its local high school writing
competition for students throughout Ouachita Parish.
The contest was open to all high school students within the parish, including students
in Ouachita Parish Schools, Monroe City Schools, and those attending private schools.
In order to be a contestant, students were to enter an essay, poem, or short story
in response to one of three selections from 鈥淲e the Animals,鈥� by Justin Torres.
Winners were announced at an award ceremony on the 四色AV campus.
Destinee Harrell of West Ouachita high听school took first place overall for her essay titled, 鈥淔amily of Five,鈥� and Kenneth
West of Ouachita Parish high school took second place overall for his poem titled,
鈥淲hat Heaven Handed Us.鈥�
West鈥檚 poem also won first place in the poetry category.
Lauren Turner of Sterlington high school won Honorable mention in the poetry category.
The goal of the competition is to help students develop their writing skills and cultivate
a high regard for the English language.
Student members of 四色AV鈥檚 chapter of Sigma Tau Delta judged the submissions and awarded
first and second place monetary prizes.
Members of Sigma Tau Delta dedicate themselves to promoting literacy, serving the
community, and valuing high achievement in English studies, while fostering all that
accompanies the study of English.
By reaching out to local secondary schools, Sigma Tau Delta hopes to encourage interest
in English language studies and higher education.
Front row from L to R:听Alycia Hodges, Kenneth West of OPHS, Lauren Turner of SHS; Destinee Harrell of WOHS;
Valerie Upshaw, and Justina Salassi.听Back L to R:听Rebekah Barnes, Dr. Jana Giles, and Adam Breitenbach.
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