VOWA HIGH SCHOOL WRITING AWARDS

First place

Toshail Randev
Freshman at Briar Woods High School
Louden County, VA
Toshali's "My Side of the Mountain," comes from her experience in the Shenandoah Valley with her family, where they were overwhelmed with new outdoor experiences. They moved from New Jersey to Virginia and the Valley inspired her creation.

Second Place




Hunter Devall (Shown with his parents.)
Sophomore at Tunstall High School
Pittsylvania County, VA
His story tells about the "Wheat Field Giant" after spending many hours observing, scouting, and photographing wildlife and how that experience lead to a special hunting day.
Photograph by Marie and Milan Majarov Photography.






Third Place



Alex Pearce (second from left)
Junior at Randolph-Henry
Charlotte County, VA
"Holy Mackerel" is the story of a fishing trip by our third place winner. Alex Pearce a Junior at Randolph-Henry High School in Charlotte County, who unknowingly ate a record catch before it was verified. They enjoyed a good meal from it.
Photograph by Marie and Milan Majarov Photography.





View the "AA Final Rankings Report," listing the top 13 ranked essays