RWC students have made a good showing in UC’s Fifth Annual Student Writing Contest, sponsored by the University English Composition Committee. The contest was open to all UC students taking first-year composition this year. The following RWC students, along with students from A&S, College of Applied Science, Clermont College, and University College will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony on May 28, at the African-American Cultural Center, Clifton. RWC Associate Dean Don O’Meara will be master of ceremonies for the event.
RWC Winners
Amanda Wilson, “The Tyer of Shoes,” 1st place Personal Experience, Instructor Susan Carpenter
Tomok Yasuda, “My Dad’s Magic Wand,” 2nd place Personal Experience, Instructor Mei Ying Minnich
Liran Oren, “Maybe Another Time,” Third Place Personal Experience, Instructor Pat Cruise
JoAnn Wurzelbacher, “The Cowboy,” Honorable Mention in the Open category, Instructor Rita Kumar
Chase Ratterman, “Motives of Emancipation,” Honorable Mention in the Researched Essay category, Instructor Marlene Miner
Nazek Salem, “Am I an Arab or an American?” Co-Winner of a UC Scholarship in the Just Community Essay Category, Instructor Rhonda Pettit
Winning essays will be published in Bravo! and used as sample essays for students in English Composition next year.