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Senior Wins Creative Writing Award


Following in the footsteps of canonical writers like John Updike, Sylvia Plath, and Truman Capote, rising senior Sierra L. was recognized for her literary talent with a Scholastic Art and Writing Award. Given annually by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers since 1923, the awards go to aspiring authors and artists in grades seven through twelve at the regional and national levels. Sierra received a Gold Key at the regional level and a silver medal at the national level for her work titled "Hemingway and Hot Chocolate." Congratulations, Sierra!