As a Western Wayne High School fall tradition in Mrs. Amanda Jenkins’s Creative 1 elective, student writers competed in a classroom contest by composing a 100-word mini saga. Pieces were judged by peers in other English courses.
Zoe Ratchford (senior) took the first place “boo-bucket” prize with her piece “The Footprints I Leave Behind.”
Honorable mention went to senior Jazleen Miller’s “Back to Life” and freshman Rachel Erb’s “A Mother’s Greatest Desire.”
Writers in the course could opt to submit their sagas to a national competition through the 2026 Young Writers “Wanted” contest with a chance to be accepted for publication.
Winners (pictured left to right): Zoe Ratchford and Jazleen Miller (Rachel Erb not pictured).
