SAA-SDS Student Writers Win at WordSmith

Creativity was on full display this weekend as 10 of our St. Agnes and St. Dominic 7^th-12^th grade students participated in the recent WordSmith Writing Olympics competition held at the University of Memphis. The competition, which is over 35 years old, brings together 200 of the best student writers from 30 area schools. Our Stars and Suns captured the 3^rd place school trophy in both the 7^th grade and 9^th grade divisions.

The SAA-SDS Participants were:

7^th grade: Dillon Jones, Reeves Ogles, Sophia Orman, Francesca Price,

8^th grade: Harris Lucchesi, AJ Ongsingco, Lily Patel, Eleanor Weems

9^th grade: Penny Natera

11^th grade: Virginia Maness

The goal of Wordsmith is to test and celebrate students' writing and creative thinking abilities in a fast-paced environment. Students compete in a series of quick themed writing exercises known as dashes: a 40-word dash, 80-word dash, 120-word dash, and a 400-word Main Event for competitors who place well in the other dashes. 

Congratulations to the following SAA-SDS students who were recognized for their achievements:

Dillon Jones: Honorable Mention - 40-Word Dash

Harris Lucchesi: Honorable Mention - 120-Word Dash

Penny Natera: First Place - 40-Word Dash; Second Place - 120-Word Dash; Bronze Medal Winner

Sophia Orman: Second Place - 80-Word Dash; Honorable Mention - 400-Word Main Event; Bronze Medal Winner

Francesca Price: Third Place - 80-Word Dash; Honorable Mention - 120-Word Dash

Eleanor Weems:  Third Place - 120-Word Dash