Winning Poems & Essays

Poetry Contest

1st Place: Rosie Scheibel, Auburn High

Read - "It Is The Big Day", by Rosie Scheibel

2nd Place: Jenna Dunsmore, West Genesee High

Read "Dear Hassan", by Jenna Dunsmore

3rd Place: Matthew Kowatch, Auburn High

Read Matthew Kowatch's Poem inspired by "The Kite Runner"

Writing Contest

1st Place: Julia Calagiovanni, West Genesee High

Read Julia Calagiovanni's Essay on "The Kite Runner"

2nd Place: Matthew Kowatch, Auburn High

Read Matthew Kowatch's Essay on "The Kite Runner"

3rd Place: Danielle Pitcher, Henniger High

Read Danielle Pitcher's Essay on "The Kite Runner"

Honorable Mention: Mark Sidor, Auburn High

Read Mark Sidor's Essay on "The Kite Runner"

Students read their works at the Central Library during National Library Week.

Special thanks to the Gifford Lecture Series, Syracuse Stage and Barnes & Noble for providing the first, second and third place prizes.

Last updated: April 23, 2007