Scholastic Writing Awards issues 52 keys and honorable mentions to MLWGS Dragons

The English Department is proud to announce that several of our talented writers have received Scholastic Writing Awards. This year’s regional competition included more than 600 entries across ten writing categories. Below is a list of students whose work has been recognized:

Thank you to our teachers for supporting and encouraging students to submit their work for review. The Scholastic Awards program is the longest-running and oldest writing competition in the United States.

We are so proud of our students and school!!

Kerry Sheppard, English Teacher and Department Chair

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