Publishing our Writers and Artists
By Lorraine Brown
When there was at least one student volunteer every day in Chapel during the month of April to share their "Poem of the Day," I knew that the literary life of LCS was brimming with creativity and a desire to share their love of literature. Although students were a bit slow to submit to the annual LCS Writes! contest, I was flooded with submissions within the final 48 hours before the deadline.
I received 61 submissions in total. The 15 judges really struggled to narrow it down to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each category.
The winners of the contest were announced in Chapel the day before Regatta Day, May 25. Their pieces have been published in the In A Grove: Integrated Arts Journal. In addition to the 21 writers featured in the journal, there are also 26 artists featured.
Copies of In A Grove are still available in front of the art room, and will be available at Closing. Winners of the contest received Chapters gift certificates, courtesy of the generous sponsorship of this contest by the Grove Society.
I want to thank all of the students who submitted their work to the contest; you took a creative risk to showcase your work. Keep writing and keep submitting! Thank you to the fifteen judges for their expertise and their time. Thank you to Simon Spivey for taking the photos of the beautiful artwork. Thank you to Ms. Zavitz and Ms. McElwain for encouraging our artists and for all of the staff who supported the writers in their submissions. Thank you to Stephanie Wilcox for designing and coordinating the printing of the beautiful journal.
I encourage everyone to pick up a copy of the journal and make time to read, reflect, and gaze upon the artistry of our students. You will be inspired to create your own form of art.
LCS Writes! Contest Winners:
Grade 11-12 Fiction
1. Chloe Traviss, “Dancing with the Devil”
2. Anna Rasmus, “Hours in Seconds”
Grade 11-12 Non-Fiction
1. Claire Campbell, “The Lesser Known “Me Too” Movement
2. Liam Davidson, “Curing Humanity”
3. Mitch Stedman, “The Curse of my Blonde Hair”
Grade 11-12 Poetry
1. Paige Thompson "Ethereal Light"
2. Anna Rasmus, The Lonely Giant” and Umai Zhusupbekova, “Persona”
3. Nick Latimer, “I am your devil in disguise”
Grade 11-12 Spoken Word
1. Chloe Traviss, "Nothing will be the same without you" and Priah Ghoto, "the purpose"
Grade 9-10 Fiction
1. Nicole Liu, “The Candy Store”
2. Wesley Sun, “Project #8463”
3. Ella Zegarra Brown, “Chapter 1” and Jack Freeman, “Ethos”
Grade 9-10 Non-Fiction
1. Gavin Plunkett, "What is Love?"
2. Ana Jervis, "Inner contestants"
3. Maxwell Lu, "Time, Timeful, Timeless" and Grace Bender, "Rain"
Grade 9-10 Poetry
1. Caroline Chen, “Not Another Sad Love Poem”
2. Ilana Mohamed, “Blazing Retribution”
3. Rori Ash, “She”
Grade 9-10 Spoken Word
1. Ella Zegarra Brown and Harper McGowan, “Image”
2. Jimena Carrasco, “Insecure”
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We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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