2010 Poetry Contest Winners
Paul Spencer Poetry Award — Grades 4-6, Rhymed verse, any subject
Sponsored by Kathleen and Paul S. Brittain
First Prize
“Little?” by Aaryn Hunt, Pittsburgh Obama Academy
Second Prize
“Wispy Thoughts” by Mina Waid, Bellmar Middle School
Third Prize
“Life Is Like a Rollercoaster” by Hannah Patrick, Ligonier Middle School
Chestnut Ridge Literary Award — Grades 4-6, Unrhymed verse, any subject
Sponsored by Lou and Barbara Steiner
First Prize
“Good Times” by Kaylin Myers, Home School
Second Prize
“Idlewild” by Kacie Prior, Ligonier Middle School
Third Prize
“Fields and Mountains” by Joe Carter, Bellmar Middle School
Hayden Savinda Memorial Award — Grades 4-6, Haiku, any subject
Sponsored by Ronald J. Shafer
First Prize
“When Pigs Fly” by Emma Krofcheck, West Newton Elementary
Second Prize
“Rock” by Ryan Buerger, Ligonier Middle School
Third Prize
“White Clouds” by Molly Weaver Prior , Ligonier Middle School
Highview Farm Award — Grades 7-9, Traditional Verse, any subject
Sponsored by Bruce and Sally Shirey
First Prize
“Our Family Tree” by Mikaila Hoffman, Pittsburgh Obama School
Second Prize
“Whimsey Night” by Carly Rimel, Mount Pleasant Area High School
Third Prize
“The Wishing Well” by Kerry Meerhoff, Mount Pleasant Area High School
Shirey Poetry Award — Grades 7-9, Free Verse, any subject
Sponsored by Bruce and Sally Shirey
First Prize
“Words Are Like People” by Beth Rubel, Fox Chapel Area High School
Second Prize
“Ode to a Snowflake” by Billy Dougherty, Mellon Middle School
Third Prize
“Music” by Zoe Grubbs, Pittsburgh Obama School
Ogden Nash Award
Grades 7-9, Light Humorous Verse, any subject
Sponsored by Anita Staub
First Prize
“There Once Was a Mom in Her Bed” by Allyson Smathers, Blairsville Middle School
Second Prize
“Brits and Scones” by Haley Brown, Ligonier Valley Middle School
Third Prize
“Seasons” by Cameron Kalvesmaki, Bellmar Middle School
The Log House Award
Grades 10-12, Traditional Verse, any subject
Sponsored by the Greensburg Writers Group in Memory of Tina Thoburn
First Prize
“Untitled” byJennifer Cline, Plum Senior High School
Second Prize
“Song on a Dimly Lit Night” by Max Gawryla, Keystone Oaks High School
Third Prize
“A Novel” by Brittany Conway, Keystone Oaks High School
Wordcrafters Free Award
Grades 10-12, Traditional Verse, any subject
Sponsored by Gwen Loughner
First Prize
“The First” by Shelby Baird, Somerset Area High
Second Prize
“An Oops” by Rebekka Kletzing, Home School
Third Prize
“Freedom” by Ben Butler, North Allegheny Senior High
Marie Martin Memorial Award
Grades 10-12, Romantic Poetry, Traditional Form
Sponsored by Phil and Mary Lou Fleming
First Prize
“If, Love, Thou Be Not There” by Rebecca Kletzing, Home School
Second Prize
“Without You” by Megan Findley, Laurel Valley Middle High School
Third Prize
“Love and War” by Chelsea Chrisman, Keystone Oaks High School
Walter McGough Memorial Award
Sponsored by the Family of Walter McGough and Ligonier Valley Writers
Grades 4-6
“Leaf” by Billy Shafron, Ligonier Middle School
Grades 7-9
“Calendars” by Rachel Matyi, Ligonier Valley Middle School
Grades 10-12
“Sleepsong” by Rebecca Kletzing, Home School
