Scholastic Award Winner: Ode to AirPods Ode to AirPods Silver Key in Poetry By AdrianGrade 9 In realms of sound, where silence once reigned,Nestled in ears, a new freedom gained,These carriers of cadences pure and bright,Sing of unity in the quiet night. In pockets they lie, small yet profound,Silent witnesses to a world unbound,Loyal companions, with power to share,Charging quietly, they […] Read More
Scholastic Award Winner: Give it a Shot Give it a Shot Gold Key in Personal Essay & Memoir By AdrianGrade 9 The alarm blared, jolting me awake. I fumbled to silence it, my heart already racing. Today wasn’t just another day in seventh grade; it was the day. Instead of a regular lunch break, I was going to pick up basketball, and become one […] Read More
Scholastic Award Winner: A Quiet Step Forward A Quiet Step Forward Gold Key in Short Story By IkeGrade 10 The old wooden cabin at the edge of town stood quietly as its weathered exterior was illuminated by the soft glow of dawn. It was a modest structure with peeling paint, moss creeping along the roof, and shutters hanging slightly askew. Weeds […] Read More
Scholastic Award Winner: Gender In Advertising Gender In Advertising Honorable Mention in Critical Essay By IkeGrade 10 From the billboards we pass daily to the commercials we see online, advertising shapes not only our product preferences but also our societal values. For years, it has often reinforced narrow gender roles, casting men as authoritative figures while women are subservient or focused […] Read More
Scholastic Award Winner: The Echo of Steel The Echo of Steel Honorable Mention in Science Fiction and Fantasy By IkeGrade 10 Part One: The Escape The clang of metal echoed through the narrow alleyway, a sharp reminder that in this city, silence was never complete. Aria sprinted, her boots slapping against the wet concrete, her heart pounding in rhythm with the distant […] Read More
Scholastic Award Winner: The Waves of Memory The Waves of Memory Silver Key in Flash Fiction By Ike Dark clouds loomed over the small coastal town of Clearwater. Jess stood at the edge of the pier, her fiery red hair whipping in the wind. She gripped the wooden railing, her knuckles white, as the tumultuous sea mirrored the storm in her mind. […] Read More
