2021 Writing Contest 2nd Place Submission, Level C Semper Paratus by Gabrielle F. I have lived my entire life with the words “semper paratus” (always ready) perpetually ringing in my ears and rolling off my tongue. Naturally, this is a result of being raised in a Coast Guard family. As a...
2021 Writing Contest First Place Submission, Level C Grasshoppers, Masterpieces, and Metaphoric Pianos by Luke L. Once there was a carefree grasshopper who played all summer. The hardworking ants told him he should collect food before winter, but he hopped off to have fun. Bleak winter...
2021 Writing Contest 3rd Place Submission, Level B Building Trust through Babysitting by Nina S. A piercing cry cut through the air as Mommy disappeared. Desperately, I scooped up the one-year-old that I was to babysit, bounced her up and down, and offered her what I intended to be...
2021 Writing Contest 2nd Place Submission, Level B The Summit of Trust by Quinn O. What is trust? Trust is believing without understanding. It is rejecting fear. It is accepting genuine relationships. Like a towering skyscraper, trust has a crucial foundation. Without competence, virtue...
2021 Writing Contest, 1st Place Submission, Level B Life-Saving Trust by Mady B. “Do you trust me?” Brandon’s voice was barely audible over the howling wind and crashing waves. Obstinately I shouted back a resounding NO! Brandon, my older brother, had taken me out to a large rock that he...
