2023 LAD Fair Writing Contest Winners List
Grades 7-8
1 Autobiography
Entries 10 Judge E. Martin
1st Tess Nicolosi Mansfield S. Appleby The Mess They Call
2nd Allison Worthy Dadeville L. Ochner People and Me Against the World
3rd Savannah Clark Mansfield S. Appleby My Road to Success
H.M. Evelynn Raylance Pleasant Hope P. Peterman The Talk
Grades 7-8
2 Book Report
Entries 13 Judge E. Martin
1st Gwendolyn Dotson Gloria Deo D. Nelson The Elite Guardians...
2nd Lucas Cantrell Republic S. Gielow The Wendigo
3rd Nicole Johnson Summit J. Alexander Is It Better to be Feared or Loved?
H.M. Aubrey Dicus Greenfield R. Burton Old Yeller
Grades 7-8
3 Comparison/Contrast
Entries 14 Judge D. Norman
1st Lily McNaughton New Covenant A. Mozley Hitler's Lebensborn Program
2nd Selah Grell New Covenant A. Mozley China and the Giver
3rd Adia Thompson Summit Prep J. Alexander Twice As Sweet
H.M. Brooklyn Landrum New Covenant A. Mozley China and the Giver
Grades 7-8
4 Description of Mood
Entries 15 Judge D. Norman
1st Connor Downey Republic S. Gielow Fear
2nd Aniston Harris Gloria Deo Academy D. Nelson The Memory I Treasure Most
3rd Ocvrus Godina West Plains M. Cormier Perfect Day
H.M. Emma Sikes Willard S. Stark My Unspoken Infuriation
Grades 7-8
5A Description of Person
Entries 21 Judge M. May
1st Abby Freidt West Plains A. Closser A Daughter's Viewpoint
2nd Melak Gerezgehir West Plains A. Closser Weini Yilma
3rd Kaysen Bonham West Plains A. Closser Ruby Lips
H.M. Addysun Sturgeon West Plains A. Closser Twin Flames
H.M. Zaylie Yinnell Republic S. Moore The Hero, Johnny Cade
Grades 7-8
5B Description of Place
Entries 15 Judge A. Shelton
1st Gracee Phelps Republic Middle School A. Boykin The Beach
2nd Abby Freidt West Plains A. Closser Roaring Ralph
3rd Oliver Rhoads West Plains A. Closser Biltmore Estate and Its History
H.M. Macie Everest Republic Middle School S.Gielow Safe Space
Grades 7-8
5C Description of Object or Thing
Entries 6 Judge D. Rideard
1st Elinor Golden Willard S. Stark 5 Senses of Love
2nd Jayden Jones Willard L. Hillenburg Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2
3rd Cara Dela Cruz SEAS K. Meinhardt American Flag
H.M.
Grades 7-8
6 Letters
Entries 34 Judge A. Shelton
1st Dane Kirby West Plains A. Closser Dear Mr. Stonemason
2nd Sienna Blankenship Republic A Boykin I Found My Place
2nd Mei Pruett Republic S. Gielow The Father Never Returning
3rd Mackenzie Medlam Republic S. Moore Dear Maverick
3rd Aubrey Feasel Ash Grove K. Moler Midsummer's Night Dream Letters
H.M. Serenity Barker West Plains A. Closser Dear Jun
H.M. Briana Cox Republic K. Ganz A Letter to Evelyn
Grades 7-8
7 Essay with Original Photos
Entries 5 Judge J. Anglen
1st Reese Finley Republic S. Gielow Don't Take it for Granted
2nd
3rd
H.M.
Grades 7-8
8 Journal/Diary Fictional
Entries 22 Judge J. Anglen
1st Madeline Jump Republic S. Gielow Someone to Miss
2nd McKenna Aronis Willard S. Stark Between Shades of Grey
3rd Evelyn Sparkman Republic S. Gielow 1200 Hours
H.M. Aaron Davison Ash Grove K. Moler Chicago Jounal
H.M. Serenity Barker West Plains A. Closser Dear Journal
Grades 7-8
9 Journal/Diary Personal
Entries 7 Judge J. Angler
1st Melodi Wright Republic S. Gielow Never Give Up
2nd Abby Freidt West Plains A. Closser Oct. 15, 2022
3rd Macie Everest Republic S. Gielow Everything Changes
H.M.
Grades 7-8
10 Literary Analysis of Character
Entries 12 Judge S. Hillhouse
1st Emma Lewis Phelps K. Heugel Equality 7-2521 and the Nature of Selfishness
2nd Natalie Crosby Phelps K. Heugel Character Analysis of Equality 7-2521
3rd Brittan Jarman Dadeville L. Ochner The Caring of 2
H.M. Allison Worthy Dadeville L. Ochner The Never Ending Friendship of Two
H.M
Grades 7-8
11 Literary Analysis of Conflict
Entries 8 Judge S. Hillhouse
1st Braden Crites West Plains Middle School A. Closser Conflict Analysis of the Finest House
2nd Melak Gerezgehir West Plains Middle School A. Closser Conflict Analysis in All the Bright Places
3rd Myah Hibler West Plains Middle School A. Closser Literary Analysis of Conflict in Fighting Words
H.M. Payton Crawford Dadeville Lori Ochner Killer Kane Tries Again
Grades 7-8
12 Literary Analysis of Setting
Entries 5 Judge S. Hillhouse
1st Parker Girdley West Plains A. Closser Setting Analysis of Blackout
2nd Myah Hibler West Plains A. Closser
Setting Analysis of a Good Girl's Guide to
Murder
3rd Adilee Smith West Plains A. Closser Lit Analysis of the Setting in Shatter Me
H.M.
Grades 7-8
13 Literary Analysis of Symbol
Entries 5 Judge G. Jamroch
1st Dane Kirby West Plains A. Closser The Other Side of the Island
2nd Isaac Miller Gloria Deo Academy D. Nelson The Black Swan
3rd Hollie McGill Dadeville L. Ochner An Empty Book
H.M.
Grades 7-8
14 Literary Analysis of Techniques
Entries 4 Judge G. Jamroch
1st Katelyn Holman Dadeville L. Ochner Freak The Mighty Conquer the World
2nd Charleigh Toler Dadeville L. Ochner The Makings of a Good Book
3rd Abby Freidt West Plains A. CLosser The Perks of Being a Wallflower
3rd
H.M.
Grades 7-8
15 Literary Analysis of Theme
Entries 18 Judge S. ONeal
1st Sally Cornwall Pleasant Hope P Peterman Hearts Like No Others
2nd Kady Francis Willard S. Stark Classified WWII File
3rd Sophia Bell SEAS M. Hillwick Bound to Repeat History
H.M. Katherine Kauffman SEAS C Serta The Giver Literary Analysis
Grades 7-8
16 Media Review
Entries 22 Judge S. O'Neal
1st Samuel Kelly Republic S. Gielow Sabaton
2nd Avery Rapp Summit Prep J. Alexander Male Gaze in Rear Window
3rd Gatlin Garfield Lamar T. Shelton Igor's Story
H.M. Kiley Edwards Republic A. Boykin The Princess and the Frog
H.M. Elias Duncan Ash Grove K. Moler Call of Duty
Grades 7-8
17 Original Lit. Related Newspaper - Individual
Entries 4 Judge M. Siebert
1st Jocelyn Denny West Plains A Closser The Immortal News
2nd Bailey Laws West Plains A Closser Daily Olympus Drama
3rd Parker Crossley West Plains A Closser The Daily Nesw
H.M. Peyton Allen West Plains A Closser Greek News
Grades 7-8
18 Original Lit. Related Newspaper - Small Group
Entries 1 Judge M. Lockmiller
1st Sophie Lee et al Summit J. Alexander The Burning Times
2nd
3rd
H.M.
Grades 7-8
19 Documented Essay
Entries 39 Judge K. Constable, K. Haraldson
1st Amara Nicely Republic Middle School S. Gielow Serial Killer Statistics
1st Lily Pattison IC A. Gassel
How our Knowledge of Human Genome has
Changed Over Time
2nd Anna Schippert Summit E. Sousa York and Sacagawea: American Heroes
3rd Nicole Johnson Summit E. Sousa One Nation Under God?
H.M. Cecilia Scrivener SEAS L. Speakes Social Anxiety
H.M. Rylergh Renner Summit Prep J. Alexander Why Aren't You Doing Your Work?
H.M. Katherine Kauffman SEAS K. Meinhardt Human Rights in Iron
H.M. Lyndzey Casey West Plains A. Closser Analysis of "Snow in the Suburbs"
Grades 7-8
20A Narration
Entries 40 Judge K. Coulter, K. Haraldson
1st Taylar Conner Republic Middle School S. Moore The Elegants
1st Dorothy Reisner IC A. Gassel Unsolved
2nd Harper Elliott IC A. Gassel Lost
2nd Bella Goodfriend Phelps K. Heugel Potato Apocalypse
3rd Zachary Morton Ash Grove K. Moler Abyss
H.M. Harper Harris Summit Prep J. Alexander Red and White Stripes
H.M. Kaitlyn Troxell Ash Grove K. Moler Will
H.M. Aaron Davidson Ash Grove K. Moler The Story of a Gum Wrapper
Grades 7-8
20B Personal Experience Narrative
Entries 27 Judge D. Rickard
1st Madeline Jump Republic S. Gielow Drop Third Strike
2nd Hannah Brake Republic S. Gielow Gone
2nd Millisan Sapp Ash Grove K. Moler Monnet Meet
3rd Kendra Goeke Republic S. Gielow Finding Jax His Forever Home
H.M. Kaitlyn Logan Springfield Lutheran S. Bartok The Game We Won
Grades 7-8
21a Original Illustrated Book
Entries 7 Judge M. Prax
1st Allie Dodge Bethany Sowards Republic C. Daughtery The Murder of Patryk Landry
2nd Lillie Carter Ash Grove K. Moler Besties
3rd Sylus Defina West Plains A. Closser The City of Athens
H.M. Ruben Brawley West Plains A. Closser Athens
Grades 7-8
21b Original graphic story/comic book
Entries 7 Judge M. Siebert
1st Haley Pearson Evan Rockhill Republic C. Daugherty Solider of Words
2nd Jordyn Keechner Republic C. Daugherty Chokes
3rd
Gabby Shranks Luke Woolenden
Republic C. Daugherty The Lortina War
H.M. Hannah Brake Misty Elliott Republic C. Daugherty Civilized
Grades 7-8
22 Original Book without Illustrations
Entries 11 Judge M. Siebert
1st Multiple Students Ash Grove K. Moler Argonetha
2nd Bethany Sowards Republic S. Gielow A Crazy Friend: Where it Began
3rd Rosabel Shaver Lamar T. Shelton The Lies of Dahilia
H.M. Madison Taylor Republic TJ. Bennett The Man in the Window
Grades 7-8
23 Creative Nonfiction
Entries 12 Judge M. Prax
1st Allison Worthy Dadeville L. Ochner Reading
2nd Athena Wilson Pleasant Hope P. Peterman Home Run
3rd Paizley Brewer Pleasant Hope P. Peterman Goofy Ah Mom
H.M. Cash Vohnmeyer Republic D. Norman Creative Non-Fiction
Grades 7-8
24 Personal Opinion
Entries 22 Judge M. Mey
1st Gavin Luo Phelps K. Heugel Why Prison is not the Right Choice
2nd Natalie Meyers Pleasant Hope Middle P. Peterman Successful Schools of America
3rd Claire McGee Dadeville L. Ochner Misplaced Class
H.M. Sarah Greone Phelps K. Heugel School Uniform
Grades 7-8
25 Persuasion
Entries 43 Judge M. Reaves
1st Joshua Obafemi-Ajayi NCA A. Mozley
2nd Blake Cozad Marion C. Early T. Dunn Minimum Wage
2nd Tatum Sieber New Covenant Academy A. Mozley Why TikTok Should Be Banned
3rd Tess Nicolosi Mansfield S. Appleby Love is for All Not Just Some
3rd Avalea Farrell NCA A. Mozley
Why Schools Should Switch to Year-Round
Calendar
H.M. Isabelle Sutterfield Republic A. Boykun
Why Does Gender Equality for All Need More
Recognition
H.M. Francie Claire Sutherland Logan-Rogersville A. McDonald Horse Slaughter: Bad in so Many Ways
H.M. Emma Cunningham Marion C. Early T. Dunn Racism
Grades 7-8
26 Short Story
Entries 64 Judge K. Howard
1st Madi McCoy New Covenant Academy A. Mozley The Lost Case
2nd Lael Kennedy Phelps K. Heugel False Reflections
3rd Arlyn Pothina New Covenant Academy A. Mozley Land of Kalpana
H.M. Addison Barbato Republic J. Bennett The Loss of Not Saying Anything at All
H.M. Molly Plamer Summit Prep J. Alexander A Silent Thanks
H.M. Kaydence Britton Logan-Rogersville C. Ramlou The Witch and the Prince
H.M. Aniston Harris Gloria Deo Academy D. Nelson Foundation: Part of the HOPE Series
H.M. Grant Hudson Phelps K. Heugel The Path of Pain, Loss, and Pleasure
H.M. Kaisha Calloway Pleasant Hope Middle P. Peterman The Last Breath
H.M. Ella Gillham New Covenant Academy A. Mozley Wishing It Was Me and Not Her
H.M. Arlyn Pothina New Covenant Academy A. Mozley Drifting Petals
H.M. Emily Straus St. Elizabeth Ann Seton S. Vesely Deja Vu
Grades 7-8
27 Satire
Entries 15 Judge K. Demster
1st Jack Herr Central K. Chrismer Pineapple on Pizza and the Fall of Democracy
2nd Aiden McGill Dadeville L. Ochner Electric Shock
3rd Elizabeth Napier Republic S. Gielow The Red Hats
H.M. Brooklyn Webers West Plains A. Closser Fangirls and Story Writers
Grades 7-8
28 Prose Parody
Entries 5 Judge K. Demster
1st Harper Harris Summit J. Alexander Hunger Struck
2nd McKenna Aronis Willard S. Stark The Roller Coaster
3rd Agata Golubchenko Summit J. Alexander Four Walls One Cell
H.M. Aaron Davison Ash Grove K. Moler Harrison Bergeron
Grades 7-8
29 Original Poetry Anthology -- Individual
Entries 17 Judge J. Angelen
1st Arianna Cooney Republic D. Norman Deep Roots- Collection of Poems
2nd Courtney Davis Ash Grove K. Moler Poems for a Rainy Day
3rd Arlyn Pothina New Covenant A. Mozley My Passion for Poetry
H.M. Emma Fulton Logan Rogersville A. McDonald The Ramblings of an 8th Grader
Grades 7-8
30 Original Poetry Anthology -- Small Group
Entries 11 Judge J. Anglen
1st Greenfield Jr. High 8 Greenfield Jr. High R. Burton Teen Lives
2nd Greenfield Jr. High 7 Greenfield Jr. High R. Burton School Days
3rd Mrs. Ochner Dadeville L. Ochner 8th Grade Class Anthology
H.M.
Grades 7-8
31 Original Poetry Anthology--Class
Entries 11 Judge M. Mei, K. McQueen
1st Mrs. Boyles' 5th Hour Stockton T. Boyles Protest Poetry: A Collection of Truth
2nd 8A Class IC A. Gassel Where I Am From 8A
2nd Group Phelps L. Schick Inside Our Wild Imagination: An Anthology
3rd Whole Class St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton K. Meinhardt Seventh Grade Diamantes
3rd 8B Class IC A. Gassel Where I Am From 8B
H.M. 7th grade class Dadeville L. Ochner Original Poetry Anthology by a Class
32 Original Illustrated Book by Group
Entries 14 Judge M. Prax, D. Martin
1st Keegan Adams et al Phelps K. Heugel Farynandie Saves the Village of Gnomes
2nd Paxton Naylor et al New Covenant A. Mozley Billy's Monsters
3rd Gabi Gaumer et al New Covenant A. Mozley Larry the Licorice Learns His Lesson
3rd
J. Daues, H. Spade, K. McClanahan
IC A. Gassel Pride & Prejudice Modernized
H.M. Emarie Wiley and Ava Vzzell New Covenant A Mozley The Jumanji Crew
Grades 7-8
33 Original Prose Anthology by individual
Entries 2 Judge M. Prax
1st Arlyn Pothina New Covenant A. Mozley My Thoughts on Paper
2nd Claire McGee Dadeville L. Ochner Claire's Anthology
3rd
H.M.
Grades 7-8
34 Original Prose Anthology -- small group
Entries 5 Judge D. Rickard
1st AJ Stanfield et al Phelps Kelly Heugel Ancient World Adaptation
2nd Mrs. Ochners Small Group Dadeville Lori Ochner Social Injustice of the World
3rd Jaycee Hoehler West Plains Middle School Anastasia Closser Long Loving Words
H.M. Grace Eades West Plains Middle School Anastasia Closser What Others See
Grades 7-8
35 Original Prose Anthology by a Class
Entries 5 Judge D. Rickard
1st Melak Gerezghir West Plains Anastasia Closser Swarming Flocks of Literature
2nd Class - Ochner Dadeville Lori Ochner Class-Ochner-7th
3rd
H.M.
36 Category eliminated
Entries Judge
Grades 7-8
37 Original Anthology of Prose and Poetry -- Individual
Entries 10 Judge S. Padfield
1st Arlyn Pothina NCA A. Mozley Creative Expressions
2nd Tatum Sieber NCA A. Mozley The Thoughts Inside My Head
3rd Abby Freidt West Plains A. Closser Storms Weren't Made to Last Forever
H.M. Johsua Obafemi-Ajayi NCA A. Mozley My Way With Words
Grades 7-8
38 Original Anthology of Prose and Poetry -- Small Group
Entries 5 Judge C. Thornton
1st Myah Hibler West Plains A. Closser The Closser Crew
2nd Peggy Peterman Pleasant Hope P. Peterman Nature in Action
3rd Jayden Mulford West Plains A. Closser Deaming of Words
H.M.
Grades 7-8
39 Original Anthology of Prose and Poetry -- Class
Entries 2 Judge M. Gargus
1st Raymond Barbrow III West Plains A. Closser The Art of Prose and Poetry
2nd Lyndzey Casey West Plains A. Closser Writes that Unite Us
3rd
H.M.
Grades 7-8
40 Ballad
Entries 22 Judge M. Friend
1st Mikaylah Doty Ash Grove K. Moler Middle School
2nd Chloe Mays Greenfield R. Burton The Ballad of the Dead Mouse
3rd Arlyn Pothina NCA A. Mozley Sleepy Head
H.M. Christian Vanassche West Plains A. Closser Kristallnacht
H.M. Dane Scholz Phelps L. Schick The Beasts of the Night
H.M. Tatum Sieber NCA A. Mozley Why Does No One Listen?
Grades 7-8
41 Biopoem/Geopoem
Entries 40 Judge K. Howard
1st Addysun Sturgeon West Plains A. Closser Addysun
2nd Kara Buckmaster Summit J. Alexander Her
3rd Sadie Mahaffey Springfield Lutheran S. Bartok Sanibel Island, FL
H.M Ruben Brawley West Plains A. Closser Ruben Brawley
Grades 7-8
42 Cinquain
Entries 43 Judge T. Avery
1st Ryan Tyndall NCA A. Mozley Portal to the Underworld
2nd Haydn Zimmerman West Plains J. Boze Rethinking Running
2nd Tess Nicolosi Mansfield S. Appleby Intolerance
3rd Ella Gillham NCA A. Mozley Arson
3rd Chris Arnold Summit E. Savza I Fight
H.M. Madalyn Back Greenfield R. Burton Public Eye
H.M. Wes Scheele Springfield Lutheran S. Bartok Nature
H.M. Aralea Farrell NCA A. Mozley Europa - A Moon with Undiscovered Life
Grades 7-8
43 Diamante
Entries 39 Judge M.Friend
1st Ella Wharton West Plains Middle School Anastasia Closser Toxic
2nd Andrew Whitely St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Kelcey Meinhardt God
3rd Alex Tankesley Greenfield Jr. High Renee Burton Friday Night
H.M. Zain Rehman Phelps Lynn Schick Writing
H.M. Allison Jones West Plains Middle School Jennifer Boze Books
H.M. Jamie Tran St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Kelcey Meinhardt Light
44 Haiku
Entries 50 Judge C. Thorton
1st Whit Gelner Summit J. Alexander Sailboat on the Ocea
2nd Avalea Farrell NCA A. Mozley After His Death
3rd Hadleigh McCue SEAS N. Russell Abyss
H.M. Mia Alexander West Plains J Boze Sunset
Grades 7-8
45 Tanka
Entries 34 Judge M. Gargus
1st Lucas Reed Summit J. Alexander The Night Sky
2nd Conner Sauchuk Phelps K. Heugel The Sorrow of the Grey Wolf
3rd Carlos Perez West Plains J. Boze Life
H.M. Luke Divito SEAS K. Meinhardt Peace
H.M. Madalyn Back Greenfield R. Burton Mirror
H.M. Finley Pollard Summit Prep J. Alexander Deer
H.M. Payton Siegel NCA A. Mozley They're in the stars Now, They Say
Grades 7-8
46 Parody
Entries 18 Judge D. Rickard
1st Cole Stephenson Phelps L. Schick I Don't Want To Do A Thing
2nd Evelyn Sparkman Republic S. Gielow X's and Y's
3rd Teagan Brown Republic S. Gielow Christmas Time... Shake It Off
H.M. Josiah Reine Republic S. Gielow Saint's Season
Grades 7-8
47 Acrostic
Entries 62 Judge K. McWilliams
1st Sadie Mahaffey Springfield Lutheran S. Bartok Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
2nd Avalea Farrell NCA A. Mozley Forgotten in the Forest
2nd Ella Gillham NCA A. Mozley Star Bound
2nd Ashlynn Oller NCA A. Mozley Wishing I Didn't Care
2nd Tina Voznyarska NCA A. Mozley The Meanings Behind the Piece of You I Carry
3rd Allison Worthy Dadeville L. Ochner Broken
H.M. Lanie Deng Phelps L. Schick Winter Wind
H.M. Savannah Allen SEAS K. Meinhardt Raindrops
H.M. Jacob Bary Lamar T. Shelton Narrative Acrostic Poem...
H.M. Aaron Davison Ash Grove K. Moler Presence
H.M. Alyssa Newman Summit E. Souza Basketball Motivation
H.M. Jackson Baumgarth Logan-Rogersville C. Ramlow All the Leaves
Grades 7-8
48 Other Formula
Entries 19 Judge T. Avery
1st Lanie Deng Phelps L. Schick My Voice
2nd Owen Underwood Phelps L. Schick Under Dirt
3rd Jett Belk New Covenant A. Mozley Only Then
H.M. Joshua Obafemi-Ajayi New Covenant A. Mozley Behind the Act
Grades 7-8
49 Long Free Verse -- 11 lines or more
Entries 64 Judge M. Gragus
1st Anilya Jones Summit Prep E. Souza Farewell
2nd Kira Welch Republic J. Bennett Firsts And Lasts
2nd Addison Hannah St. Elizabeth K. Meinhardt Real or Fake?
2nd Javen Mourer New Covenant A. Mozley Continually Cursed
2nd Clara Moody Phelps L. Schick The Writing Process
2nd Aryam Gerezgehir West Plains B. Waggoner A Breath of Fresh Air
3rd Addysun Sturgeon West Plains A. Closser Repeat
3rd Jaycee Hoehler West Plains A. Closser Missing Heart
3rd Tatum Sieber New Covenant A. Mozley I Used to Love You
3rd Ellyauna Adams Republic J. Bennett Depression
H.M. Olivia Wartick Republic J. Bennett Steps
H.M. Rachel Brock Republic S. Gielow Social Anxiety
H.M. Allison Pliler Republic S. Moore The Devil I Know
Grades 7-8
50 Short Free Verse -- 10 lines or fewer
Entries 44 Judge S. Keeth
1st Lyndzey Casey West Plains A. Closser Hopeless
2nd Jacob Burlington New Covenant A. Mozley Where the Grim Reaper Hides
3rd Melak Gerezgehir West Plains A. Closser Voices
H.M. Dewey Dowdy Stockton T. Boyles Streetlights
H.M. Lillie Chapey Springfield Lutheran S. Bartok Winter
H.M. Devynn Ball Mansfield S. Appleby Gentle Mornings
H.M. Jordyn Dick Republic K. Ganz Rainy Nights
H.M. Kairen Zirjacks Dadeville L. Ochner Ukraine
Grades 7-8
51 Limerick
Entries 24 Judge A. Dodson
1st Vivian Hyder Republic Epperson The Girl in Middle School
2nd Sumedh Reddy Phelps L. Schick Sadat the Magician
3rd Evan Henke Phelps L. Schick Taxes
H.M. Braelyn Stephens Greenfield R. Burton The Protector of the Night
H.M. Colton Person West Plains B. Waggoner Bill
Grades 7-8
52 Long Narrative Poetry -- 11 lines or more
Entries 28 Judge A. Dodson
1st Ryan Winstead SEAS M. Hillwick Routine
2nd Kendall Mincks Dadeville L. Ochner When You Would Take...
3rd Kierra Montgomery Ash Grove K. Moler Black Sheep
H.M. Shia Roberts Stockton T. Boyles Where's Dad
H.M. Katelyn Hollman Dadeville L. Ochner The World of Imagination
Grades 7-8
53 Short Narrative Poetry -- 10 lines or less
Entries 12 Judge S Padfield
1st Jayden Mulford West Plains A. Closser The Magician and His Rabbit
2nd Benjamin Groose Dadeville L. Ochner Ukraine
3rd Sariah Terry West Plains B. Waggoner 4 Wheeler
H.M. Katelyn Holman Dadeville L. Ochner The Long Road of Times Ahead
Grades 7-8
54 Original Poster Poem
Entries 18 Judge G. Scarlet
1st Estella Edwards NCA A. Mozley Heart on Fire
2nd Darci Orbin Pleasant Hope P. Peterman Midnight Rise
3rd Briar Wallen Greenfield R. Burton My Burger
H.M. Chloe Jones Greenfield R. Burton A Single Tear
Grades 7-8
55 Long Rhymed Poetry
Entries 32 Judge A. Dodson
1st Shia Roberts Stockton Boyles Change
2nd Cara Delta Cruz SEAS Meinhardt Postulates of Mankind
3rd Avalea Farrell New Covenant Mozley When We Grow Up
H.M. Aralea Farrell New Covenant Mozley The Gray in Life
H.M. Serenity Barker West Plains Closser Stress
Grades 7-8
56 Short Rhymed Poetry
Entries 26 Judge M. Mer
1st Scarlett Loehr New Covenant A. Mozley My Concealed Feelings
2nd Emma King New Covenant A. Mozley Why I Cry
3rd Noah Black Republic S. Gielow The Four at the Store
H.M. Ryan Winstead St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton M Hillwick Pepper
Grades 7-8
57 Sonnet
Entries 11 Judge K. Demster
1st Ryddick Scritchfield Pleasant Hope P. Peterman Playing in the Field
2nd Cara Dela Cruz SEAS K. Meinhardt Old Friend
3rd Anna Schippert Summit J. Alexander To Escape Doom
H.M. Ryddick Scritchfield Pleasant Hope P. Peterman The Flute
Grades 7-8
58 Villanelle
Entries 7 Judge K. Demster
1st Joshua Obafemi-Ajayi NCA A. Mozley The Colonial Tea Party
2nd Brian Hayes Phelps L. Schick We will Rebel
3rd Emma King NCA A. Mozley The Almost Tragedy of Appollo 13
H.M. Andy Jin Phelps L. Schick Night Light
Grades 7-8
59 Individual Task Analysis
Entries 7 Judge K. Demster
1st Gentry Osterloh Republic S. Gielow How to Start Working Out
2nd Wriston Worthington Dadeville L. Ochner Are Your Parents Mad at You?
3rd Teagan Brown Republic S. Gielow How to Take Care of Your Hair
H.M. Emma Sayers Dadeville L. Ochner How to Survive Middle School
Grades 7-8
60A Editorial
Entries 7 Judge K. Constable
1st Claire McGee Dadeville L. Ochner Misplaced Cases
2nd Charleigh Toler Dadeville L. Ochner The Enslaved Children of Burundi
3rd Audrey Gao Phelps K. Heugel Splatoon 3 Review
H.M. Tess Nicolosi Mansfield J. Walker-Davidson Black History Month
Grades 7-8
60B Commentary/opinion column
Entries 18 Judge K. Constable
1st Charleigh Toler Dadeville L. Ochner Murder Behind the Wheel
2nd Hudson Patillo West Plains Middle School A. Closser Kids Downloading Social Media Too Young
3rd Tess Nicolosi Mansfield J. Walker-Davidson STOP Banning Books
H.M. Aaron Paudert Gloria Deo Academy V. Losle
Ancient Egyptians Were Way More Advanced
Than We Thought
Grades 7-8
61 Feature Story
Entries 19 Judge K. Culp
1st Gracie Sappington Dadeville L. Ochner A Dance with Oppotunity
2nd Jack Wegrzyn Phelps K. Heugel Trend Wrestling
3rd Klarissa Gonzales Gloria Deo D. Nelson New Choir New Opportunities
H.M. Fisher Groney Marshfield J. Walker Hunting for Good Memories
Grades 7-8
62 News Story
Entries 21 Judge A. Dodson
1st Wriston Worthington Dadeville L. Ochner Working Hard Hardly Working
2nd
E. Gueruldsen, A. Brenner, J. White
Republic D. Norman The Willow Project
3rd Abby Freidt West Plains A. Closser Current Events w Mary Chilner
H.M. Paige Bodnar Phelps K. Heugel The Paths of IB
H.M. Jayma Pitchford Republic S. Gielow U.S. Social Media Ban
Grades 7-8
63 Sports Story
Entries 26 Judge K. Culp
1st Fisher Croney Mansfield J. Walker-Davidson Advantages of Being Small
2nd Raelynn Smith Mansfield J. Walker-Davidson The May Be Small But They Are Mighty
3rd Aaron Paudert Gloria Deo Academy D. Nelson
Archery Team Succeeds in Huge Billings
Tournament
H.M. Arorie Bennett Mansfield J. Walker-Davidson Dark and Cross Country
H.M. Aiden Garrison Mansfield J. Walker-Davidson The Basketball Boys Put It All On the Line
Grades 7-8
64A School Newspaper
Entries 10 Judge K. Culp
1st Lion's Life Staff Mansfield J. Walker-Davidson The Lion's Life: October 2022
2nd The Lightning Striked Staff West Plains K. Jo Vance The Lightning Strikes News: October
3rd The Lion's Life Staff Mansfield J. Walker-Davidson The Lion's Life: November 2022
H.M. Epperson Gateley Republic E. Epperson The Tiger TImes: March 2023
Grades 7-8
64B School Magazine
Entries 3 Judge K. Culp
1st The Lightning Strikes Staff West Plains K. Jo Vance The Lightning Strikes News: January 2023
2nd The Lightning Strikes Staff West Plains K. Jo Vance The Lightning Strikes News: September 2022
3rd The Lightning Strikes Staff West Plains K. Jo Vance The Lightning Strikes News: February 2023
H.M.
Grades 7-8
65 Spoken word poetry script
Entries 7 Judge K. McWilliams
1st Elicia Dreckman Willard S. Stark Feel Their Shame
2nd Kyree Basnight Republic A. Boykin I Told It All
3rd Gracey Hawkins Republic S. Gielow When You Let Go
H.M. Jayden Mulford West Plains A. Closser The Spindle of Art and Recognition
Grades 7-8
66 Commercial Script
Entries 9 Judge E. Gambriel
1st Alexis Kenyon West Plains A. Closser Don't Let Aliens Dissect You
2nd Natalie Joliuette, Brylee Barlett Ash Grove K. Moler Fear the Rainbow
3rd Kynnedi Martindale West Plains A. Closser Intelligent Umbrella
H.M. Jayden Mulford West Plains A. Closser How to Get Famous
Grades 7-8
67 Dialogue (Skit)
Entries 8 Judge E. Gambriel
1st Nathan Trile Republic J. Bennett
The Best Action Movie You Have Ever
Watched
2nd
Chase McCulloch, Gatlin Garfield
Lamar T. Shelton Daedalus Gets Saved
3rd Charleigh Toler Dadeville L. Ochner Revenge
H.M. Claire McGee Dadeville L. Ochner Double Play
Grades 7-8
68 Play Script
Entries 9 Judge E. Gambriel
1st
Grant Hudson, Dominik Quinn Samuel Ferber
Phelps K. Huegel Frogs and Aliens The Rise of Nero
2nd Multiple Students Logan Rogersvile C. Ramlow Bad Hospitality
3rd Rosabel Shaver Lamar T. Shelton The King and His Kite
H.M. Allison Worthy Dadeville L. Ochner Jump
Grades 7-8
69 Screenplay
Entries 2 Judge E. Gambriel
1st Ryddik Scritchfield Pleasant Hope Peggy Peterman Dungeons and Dragons Going Rogue
2nd Serenity Barker West Plains Anastasia Closser Sam
3rd
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Grades 7-8
70 Individual or Group Community Response
Entries 7 Judge K. Constable
1st Jayden Mulford West Plains A. Closser Dear Mayor of West Plains
2nd Alexis Kenyon West Plains A. Closser Dear Mayor
3rd Owen Daniel Greenfield R. Burton Dear Senator Beck
H.M. Jaycee Hoehler West Plains A Closser Attention School Board Member
Grades 7-8
71 Individual or group Writing Rocks
Entries 6 Judge N. McBrown
1st Briar Wallen Greenfield Renee Burton Wilma's Writing
2nd Addington Roberts Greenfield Renee Burton The Boy With a Dream
3rd Chloe Jones Greenfield Renee Burton Writing
H.M.
Grades 7-8
72 Individual Writing of Appreciation of a Living Person (grades 5-10 only)
Entries 17 Judge N. McBrown
1st Madeline Jump Republic S. Gielow Someone to Appreciate
2nd Brooklyn Webers West Plains A. Closser Dear Jack
3rd Ceceila Scrivner St. Elizabeth Ann Seton K. Meinhardt Simone Biles
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Grades 7-8
73 Individual or group Promote Writing
Entries 3 Judge N. McBrown
1st Skyler Robinson Greenfield R. Burton LAD Fair
2nd Braelyn Stephens Greenfield R. Burton LAD, Where Creation Comes to Life
3rd Alexandra Tankesley Greenfield R. Burton LAD, Write Today
H.M.
Grades 7-8
74 Individual graphic adaptation of Published Literature
Entries 12 Judge M. Rogers
1st Emily Barr Willard S. Stark Between Shades of Gray Journal
2nd Sophia Chang Phelps K. Heugel Animals and Philosophers! Comic Strip
3rd Jordyn Keehner Republic M. Gilliand Word of Mouse
H.M. Jhon Salmarin Republic S. Moore Mice and Men
75 Individual original writing with original art
Entries 14 Judge M. Rogers
1st Anya Soni Greenwood J. Grace Who is He?
2nd Jack Herr Phelps K. Heugel The Empire of Jivilnosk
3rd Rosabel Shaver Lamar T. Shelton Stage Fright
H.M. Braelyn Stephens Greenfield R. Burton Anne Frank
Grades 7-8
76 Individual Collage
Entries 9 Judge M. Rogers, K. Haraldson
1st Samantha Daniels Willard L. Hillenburg Freak the Mighty
2nd Ella Rollwagen Pleasant View W. Biesemeyer Vampire Diaries
2nd Lily Pattison IC A. Gassel Elizabeth's Solitary Rose
3rd Bailey Penny Republic M. Gilliland Wonder
H.M. Dailyn Stocklein Republic S. Moore The Outsiders
H.M.
Grades 7-8
77 Individual Drawing
Entries 35 Judge M. Rogers, K. McQueen
1st Haley Pearson Republic S. Gielow It Ends With US
1st Zoey Johns Republic S. Moore Sun Summoner
2nd Ryder Lindemann Republic C. Daughtery Willie The Clown
2nd Matisse Nemeth IC A. Gassel Coraline--A New Cover
3rd Emma Lei Republic K. Ganz World of Shadow and Bone
3rd Lily Pattison IC A. Gassel Words Left Unspoken
H.M. Jayden Mulford West Plains A. Closser Photo of a Family
H.M. Laila Nur Ozturk Greenwood J. Grace The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Grades 7-8
78 Individual Painting
Entries 17 Judge M. Herr
1st Gabby Shanks Republic S. Gielow The Outsiders
2nd Anya Soni Greenwood J. Grace The City of Color
3rd Abby Friedt West Plains A. Closser Sincerity Through Sunset
3rd Anya Soni Greenwood J. Grace The Lost Cities
H.M. Serenity Conner Republic S. Moore The Wonders of 5 Worlds
Grades 7-8
79 Individual 3-Dimensional Structure
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Grades 7-8
80 Group Project
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