Emanuel County Schools recognized district-level and First District RESA winners of the Young Georgia Authors Competition at the March Board of Education meeting. This annual statewide contest for students in grades K-12 celebrates student writing, encourages creativity, and recognizes achievement in the arts and academics. Students submit original works, including poetry, short stories, and essays, which are judged on ideas, organization, and effective language use.
This year’s Emanuel County district winners include:
Swainsboro Primary School
Kindergarten: Paxton Gordon, Super Powers
1st Grade: Sawyer Edenfield, Jack and Chief Detective Friends
2nd Grade: Ellie Rountree, My Best Trip Ever! (2nd Place, First District RESA)
Swainsboro Elementary School
3rd Grade: Angelina Rodrigues, George McFly’s Big School Adventure (2nd Place, First District RESA)
5th Grade: Elyce Gunn, Queen of the Crows
Twin City Elementary School
4th Grade: Danni Lynn Williamson, The Path to Heaven (3rd Place, First District RESA)
Emanuel County Institute
6th Grade: Nora Johnson, The Great Mouse Misconduct (3rd Place, First District RESA)
7th Grade: Ezekiel C. Pague, The Ballad of John Stevinson
9th Grade: Brodee Cate Johnson, When Pain Stops Asking for Permission (Honorable Mention, First District RESA)
10th Grade: Briley Clemens, The Silence
Swainsboro Middle School
8th Grade: Stetson Sheppard, The Weight of the Letter (1st Place Winner, First District RESA)
Swainsboro High School
11th Grade: Alastoria Eskew, John 16:22
Senior: Zybrionna Ford, A Legacy Written in Petals (1st Place Winner, First District RESA)
Each submission reflects the hard work and creativity of Emanuel County students, as well as the dedication of teachers who support and encourage strong writing in our schools. Emanuel County Schools is proud to recognize these outstanding young authors and celebrate their achievements.
