The Phreaner Writing Contest is an annual writing competition open to all SMHS students. All writing submitted to The Conversation is eligible for an award, based on three categories: narrative, poetry, and commentary. The deadline for submission is 4/8/17. The Phreaner Writing Contest Awards Ceremony will take place on 5/18/17 in the SMHS Library.

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La competencia “Phreaner Writing” es una competencia anual que invita a todos los estudiantes de SMHS. Todos los trabajos recopilados en “La Conversación” son elegibles para obtener un premio, basado entre tres categorías: narrativa, poesía, y comentarios sociales. La fecha límite de entrega es el 8 de abril del 2017. La ceremonia de premiación para la competencia “Phreaner Writing” tendrá lugar el 18 de mayo 2017 en la biblioteca de San Marcos High School.

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2017 Winners: 

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Narrative

Winner: Tia Hannah, "And Still, the World Goes On"

Honorable Mentions: Claire Bjork, "A Walk in the Woods," Junna Faessel, "Emotional Status: Non-applicable"

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Poetry

Winner: Camille Lubach, "There is Shouting Downstairs"

Honorable Mentions: Alanis Perez, "Ente las Ruinas," Isabel Aragon, "So Much More"

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Commentary

Winner: David Balandrano, "Love is Love"

Honorable Mentions: Emma Wagner, "Farm Camp," Milan McGary, "Stereotypes and the Destructive Effects"

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Congrats, and thank you to all who submitted!

Please join us May 18th from 6-7pm in the SMHS Library to hear these amazing pieces aloud and honor these writers.

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