2023 Word Fest Winners

MAC English Department Hosts Word Fest

The Mineral Area College English Department recently hosted its annual Word Fest writing competition.  

Students in grades 9-12 were invited to submit personal narrative essays. Seven local high schools submitted work: Arcadia Valley, Iron County, Kingston, North County, Perryville, Valley Caledonia, and West County.

First, second, and third place winners in the junior class division each received a $250 MAC dual credit/ dual enrollment scholarship; first and second place winners in the freshman, sophomore, and senior class divisions received gift cards. All participants received a journal.

Senior Class Division Winners:

• First place: Madisyn Little (Kingston)
• Second place: Holly Thedford (North County)

Junior Class Division Winners:

• First place: Libby Clapp (North County)
• Second place: Kimberly Gerhard (North County)
• Third place: Aliyah Brooks (Valley Caledonia)

Sophomore Class Division Winners:

• First place: Elianna Serrano (Arcadia Valley)
• Second place: Hudsen Dunlap (West County)

Freshman Class Division Winners:

• First place: Reese Brogan (Arcadia Valley)
• Second place: Clara Gibbs (Iron County)