March 8 , 2005

Spotlight

The MCC English department is currently accepting entries for the 2005 Creative Writing Contest. Acceptable entries include personal essays, short stories, and poetry, with only MCC students eligible to submit writings. Winners and honorable mentions receive cash prizes ranging from $25-$75 in each category, public acknowledgment, and will be invited to the English Department Banquet on Wednesday, May 4. “I really want to encourage students to participate,” first year Creative Writing Contest sponsor and English teacher Kate Mohler said. “I think it’s a great opportunity for our students.” Support for the contest comes highly from the English department faculty, as they volunteer to judge the contest every year.
Last year’s first place winner for the short story and poetry category was Bernard Provencher, and the creative non-fiction category winner was Jeffrey Lu. “Personally, I love the fact that we have our own creative writing contest,” Mohler said, adding, “Just entering the contest is a positive step for students who write.” Entry forms are available in the English department hallway. The deadline for entries is noon on Friday, March 25. Entries may be submitted to the English department.

Questions about the contest can be directed to Kate Mohler at (480) 461-7850 or katemohler@mail.mc.maricopa.edu.

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