To celebrate the creative and insightful work of students, and to promote a sense of normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Yucca Valley High School launched its 4th annual writing contest in May. Former Library Technician and MUSD employee of nearly 30 years, Teresa McClintock, came out of retirement to help launch and judge the writing contest. After weeks of reviewing student submissions, the winners of the contest have been announced. Managing editor Tami Roleff hands out the kudos…
The 4th annual Yucca Valley High School writing contest was divided into two categories: long stories and short stories. First place awards went to Brenna Foster’s trickster tale “Arctic Hare and Polar Bear” and Blake Hench’s short story “Pisces.” Second place awards went to Larissa Ortiz’s Script “What a Day” and Skye Hanson’s short story “Three Hours Prior.” Third place awards went to Cynthia Steinbeck’s Poem “Tautological” and Lily Brown’s essay “Just Write.” Warren Higgins received honorable mention for the short story “The Hollow.” The winners will receive cash-value awards ranging from $15-$75, which students will receive at their homes later this month.
