creative writing contest winners

The Salamanca City Central School English Language Arts (ELA) instructional coaches recently announced the winners of the district’s first creative writing contest.

Students were asked to submit a fictional short story about a character who perseveres. The contest was open to students in grades 3-12.

Grade level winners are:

3rd Grade: Ella Earley, Liana Jimerson

4th Grade: Drew Clayson, Merle Watt

5th Grade: Alexis Westman, Ryder Jimerson

6th Grade: Charli Mae Ross, Emelia Prey

7th Grade: Jacob Herrick, Lauren John

8th Grade: Mitchel Schnaufer, Jaxson Ross, Carson Mohr

9th Grade: John Matteson

11th Grade: Serenity Snyder, Alexandria Seekins

Honorable mention honors were awarded to Rowan Brown (5th grade), Emily Benjamin (7th grade), Sunny O'Connor (8th grade) and Wyatt Pierce (8th grade).

Winners will receive a special award soon.