Students from Whitehouse Primary School and Fallen Timbers Middle School were recognized for their creative writing talents in WGTE’s annual Share a Story Contest, which invites students ages four through 12 to write and illustrate original short stories. This year’s theme was “Gratitude,” encouraging students to explore ideas related to being thankful for the things you can see and touch, and the feelings and moments that you can’t see or hold.
The following students were recognized in their age divisions at an awards ceremony on Friday, May 1 at WGTE’s studios. They each received a copy of their book, a certificate and a backpack filled with prizes.
Fallen Timbers Middle School
Violet Blaesing - 1st place, The Kingdom of Gratitude
Ashtyn Seiwert - 2nd place, Gracie and the Snowman
Connor Marks, 3rd place, The Dream Race
Whitehouse Primary
Tessa Carroll - 2nd Place, Two Little Girls
Chase McArthur - 2nd Place, Untitled
Evalynn Hays - 3rd Place, Lily’s Gratitude
Knox Heimrich - 3rd Place, Big Things and Little Things
The annual writing contest is made possible by the Joseph and Judith Conda family. The students were supported by their teachers: Mrs. Eckert, Mrs. Hull, Mrs. Kemmer and Mrs. Thornton. Congratulations to all of these outstanding young writers!
 Ivy Thornton, Chase McArthur & Nicole Kemmer |  Ivy Thornton, Evalynn Hays & Nicole Kemmer |
 Knox Heimrich, Julie Hull & Tessa Carroll |  Ashtyn Sewiert, Violet Blaesing & Connor Marks |