| In an effort to encourage young writers, the guild formerly sponsored a contest at Marshall High School. Prizes for prose and poetry selections were awarded at Achievement Night. Student work was eligible for publication in the guild's booklet and on this web site. Guidelines and cover sheet information were supplied by Mrs. Jackie Guthrey, MHS English Department (now retired). As announced in The Marshall Democrat-News, 5/11/2006, Mrs. Guthrey presented 2006 awards for Excellence in Prose to Wayne Johnson (first), Gabriela Bennett (second) and Jordan Copas (third); and for Excellence in Poetry to Wayne Johnson (first), Meg Lawson (second) and Gretchen Roehrs (third).The guild regrets the cancellation of the 2007 contest following Mrs. Guthrey's retirement. Efforts are underway to revitalize the contest at the high school or possibly college level. Young writers are always welcome at guild meetings. |