WHS Junior Wins Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Short Story Contest
Melissa Ford Takes Top Prize in High School Division
Launch the media gallery 1 playerWHS Junior Melissa Ford won $50 by capturing first place in the high school division of the Sixth Annual Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Short Story Contest.
Ford, along with the winners of the middle school and adult divisions, was honored at a banquet in Elmwood, the birthplace of Bess Streeter Aldrich, on April 18.
Launch the media gallery 2 playerThe 100 people in attendance listened to the winners read excerpts from their stories and heard Aldrich biographer, Carol Miles Petersen, talk about the Nebraska author.
Launch the media gallery 3 playerFord wrote the winning piece in Mr. Fangman’s English 11 class. Students read Aldrich’s short stories “The Man Who Caught The Weather” and “Another Brought Gifts,” and then wrote a story that captured the “wholesome spirit” of Aldrich’s fiction.
To read Ford's winning short story, "Chess' Freedom," click HERE.
Congratulations!
WHS Junior Wins Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Short Story Contest
Dawn Fiscus Saunders Medical CenterCNA/MA | Apr 22, 2009 | I have to say that I have never been prouder of my daughter then that night. She was beautiful and intelligent all in one. Go MEL! |
Susan Hilbert | Apr 23, 2009 | You are an amazing author, Melissa! I am proud to be your aunt! |
Jane Kleba Fostoria, OHSchool Secretary | Apr 23, 2009 | Melissa, I am so proud of you. That was an excellent story - made me tear up a bit. I think writing must be a family trait! |
Karen Keckler Rising Sun, OHAdministrative Assistant | Apr 23, 2009 | Melissa, I am so proud of you! What a wonderful story. I really enjoyed reading it! Aunt Karen |
| Auntie Rose Weikerlatebloomers1932@aol.com | Apr 23, 2009 | Wow!!! That was a great story. I can't believe that you are in the 11th grade and writing stories. That little blond girl I remember. We are very proud of you. Scott and Rosie |
| Cyndi Mavescyn102498@earthlink.netWauconda, IL | Apr 24, 2009 | Congratulations, Melissa! Your story is amazing. You write with such depth and passion that your story seems to come alive as you read it! I certainly hope you continue to write. Very, very well done! You've much to be proud of! Love, Cousin Cyndi |
Rhonda Obert | Apr 26, 2009 | Melissa you are such a gifted person! You have so many talents and a wonderful personality that includes perseverance. To be honored in memory of this important historical person... awesome! Keep up the great work! You should be proud of yourself, because so many others are proud of you! |
| Diane Ulrichdiulrich@hotmail.com | Apr 30, 2009 | Very impressive! Great job! |
Ila Dick La Feria, TXretired | May 02, 2009 | Great job, kiddo |