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English/Philosophy Department 2015 Writing Contest Winners Announced


The English/Philosophy Department is pleased to announce the winners of this year's writing contest:

Callan Award
Best Research Essay
1st - Taylor McPherson
2nd - Sophrena Bushey

Rice Award
Best Essay
1st - Hannah Rankin
2nd - Steven L. Minurka

Cooney Award
Literary Essay
1st - Setsu Sharp
2nd - Amrita Singh

Cloos Susskind Award
Best Poem
1st - Hannah Rankin
2nd - Morgan Lackey

Langlois Award
Short Fiction
1st - Zara Hart
2nd - Jason Battaglia

McMurray Award
Philosophical Essay
1st - Maria Kane
2nd - Phan-Duan Truong
2nd -Taylor Caruso


These students will be recognized at an awards ceremony on May 7.

We also want to thank the judges for their time and effort: Cathy Smith, Yulanda McKinney, JChris Senden, Beth Laidlaw, Angelique Johnston, and Lynn Bartholome.

Tina Woodruff
English/Philosophy
04/23/2015