This year we had writers in first through fifth grades submit poems and/or short stories for the writers contest sponsored by the State of Maryland Literacy Association.  These students will now move on to the county level for judging.  Congratulations to the Deep Run Young Authors:

Short Story

1st Grade:  First Place--Olivia, Runner Up--Quinn

2nd Grade:  First Place--Brayden, Runner Up--Niveditha

3rd Grade:  First Place--Ameilia, Runner Up--Alana

4th Grade:  First Place--Benjamin

5th Grade:  First Place--Ruthravasan

Poetry

First Grade--First Place--Fiona

Second Grade--First Place--Kendall, Runner Up--Niveditha

Third Grade--First Place--Nisithasai

Fifth Grade--First Place--Ruthravasan, Runner Up--Jonah