Young Writers

Congratulations to Putnam County Schools County-Level Young Writers Contest Winners and Runner-Ups! 

GRADES 1-2
Winner: Taylor Brown, “The Bird,” West Teays Elementary 
Runner-Up: Addilyn Wetherholt, “Hiking Adventure,” Buffalo Elementary

GRADES 3-4
Winner: Ivy Ware, “The Mystery of Decker Cove,” West Teays Elementary 
Runner-Up: Zoey Rahmati, “Seeds of Friendship,” Eastbrook Elementary 

GRADES 5-6                      
Winner: Savannah Crane, "The Greatest Dane," Hurricane Middle 
Runner-Up: Eva Sturm, “Hard Work,” Conner Street Elementary

GRADES 7-8
Winner: Savannah Wilburn, “Our Clapping Hands," Winfield Middle
Runner-Up: Tristan Rollins, “The Cookie Incident,” Teays Valley Christian 

GRADES 9-10 
Winner: Annie Cobb, "My Angel," Winfield High 
Runner-Up: McKayla Young, “Shattered Reflections,” Poca High

GRADES 11-12                                  
Winner: Allie Ferrell, “This Girl in My Reflection,” Teays Valley Christian 
Runner-Up: Grace Terry, “Drive Safe,” Winfield High 

County Young Writers Winners will advance to state-level judging and have the opportunity to join other winners from across the state at WV Young Writers Day this May at the University of Charleston. 

Congratulations to all 2024 Young Writers student participants and County Winners!