Young Writers Head to Hays for Fun Learning
DCHS Journalism
by Farra McChesney
September 23, 2008
Eleven Oberlin students, who are interested in creative writing, attended a Young Writers and Readers Seminar at Fort Hays State University on Friday, Sept.19.
Students from Oberlin who attended were, Amanda Marshall, Jacinta Carter, Joe Hirsch, Greg Shaw, Farra McChesney, Jordan McHugh, Gatlin Reichert, Hunter Nedland, Tim Larson, Jasmine Pearson, and Laysha Medina.
The seminar featured Eric Norris of the Hays Public Library and Brett Weaver of FHSU as well as Pam Shaffer, Cheryl Duffy, Linda Smith, and Sharla Hutchison.
The young writers began the day with a Literary Quiz Bowl, which was won by the Yellow Team who included Greg Shaw, Hunter Nedland, and Gatlin Reichert of Oberlin.
The Pink Team, who included Joe Hirsch and Amanda Marshall of Oberlin, won the team pride award.
The students were then divided into two separate groups, one for a poetry workshop and one for a fiction writing workshop. After a break for snacks, students rejoined for Grammar Games. "The Ducks," who included Greg Shaw, Joe Hirsch, Hunter Nedland, and Farra McChesney of Oberlin, won the competition.
At the end of the day, students, sponsors, and work shop helpers joined in the Black and Gold room for a Mexican Buffet Luncheon. Readings of poetry and short stories that were written in the day's activities were presented.
Names were drawn for a stadium blanket and a football. Joe Hirsch's name was drawn for the foam, FHSU football.
"I had a lot of fun and learned a bunch! I would definitely go again if I had the chance. It was very inspirational and enjoyable." -Farra
Young Writers Head to Hays for Fun Learning
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