Barb King, one of the Shawano Area Writers, is currently putting together a mystery novel titled “The Children in the Garden.” When the Writers met May 20 at the Farm Inn in Shawano, she read the prologue from her book, a heartbreaking scene about what might happen if you talk to strangers. Every time the…
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Winning students in the 2021 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest
This list was compiled by John J. Mutter, Jr. Fiction1-2 Grade GroupFirst Place – Holly Gee for, “Raining Cats and Dogs.” Second Place – Mila Cook for, “The Rainbow Horses.” Third Place – Gavin Springborn for, “The Crazy Mac and Cheese and Dog Story.” Honorable mentions – Bailey Wild for “The Snowmen That Came to…
SAW Meetings Held Virtually
Until further notice, SAW monthly meetings are being held via Zoom. For an invite, please email President, Terry C. Misfeldt at coach@brandirons.com.
2020 Winners of Student Writing Contest Announced
Thanks for John J. Mutter, Jr. for serving as coordinator of the Shawano Area Writers’ George Putz Jr. Memorial Student Writing Contest since its inception in 2001. This is the list of winners for 2020 he provided. Nonfiction Winners 1-4 grade group 1st place – Josiah Ford 2nd place – Grace Ford 3rd…
2019 writing awards announced
Poetry 1-4 grade group First Place – Megan Kroeger for, “Clay Hearts.” Second Place – Rainn Edwards for, “In December. Third Place – Caroline Bergmann for, “Winter Beauty.” Honorable Mention: Keira Kosowski for, “Native American Poem About Me.” Honorable Mention: Wapanuhkiw Waukechon-Reiter for, “My Native American Poem.” 5-8 grade group First Place – Jill Guenther…
Terra talks WordPress for Writers
At the December writers’ meeting, Terra L. Fletcher taught the group a few tips for starting a WordPress website. View her resources below for the complete presentation slidedeck and dates for upcoming classes. Terra’s Writers’ Resources
First Scholarship Recipient Awarded
Shawano Area Writers began sponsoring a scholarship program in 2018 for high school seniors planning to attend college and earn a degree in journalism, creative writing or a similar field. Our first recipient was Morgan Fregien, who was presented with a check for $1,000 at a luncheon in her honor on Thursday, June 21st. Morgan…
2018 writing contest winners
Poetry 1-4 Grade Group First Place – Nora Bushman – Wittenberg Elementary School Second Place – Jonas Bushman – Wittenberg Elementary School Third Place – Wyatt Bratz – Bowler Elementary School Honorable Mention – Laney Rich – Olga Brener Intermediate School Honorable Mention – Jonas Bushman – Wittenberg Elementary School 5-8 Grade Group First Place…
2017 writing contest winners
Poetry 9-12: Raquel Riemer, first; Avery Thorne, second; Sommer McDowell, third; Sarah Hohn, two honorable mentions. 5-8: Kemewan Kinepoway, first; Beverly Peters, second; Lily Guenther, third. 1-4: Nora Bushman, first and second; Katy Hager, third; Justine Mielke, honorable mention; Maddie Hert, honorable mention. Nonfiction 9-12: Morgan Fregien, first, third and honorable mention; Sarah Hohn, second.…
Award-winning author to keynote 2017 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest awards ceremony April 29 at the Mielke Arts Center
Shawano Area Writers are pleased to announce that Alicia Rades, whose debut novel Fire in Frost has been downloaded by more than 100,000 readers, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the 2017 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest awards ceremony. Fire in Frost won a B.R.A.G. Medallion award and in 2015 was one…