1st Place – Pandemic Percussion

by Athena Gillespie, 06/30/2020, Traverse City, MI

High School 9-12 Category

As I lay in bed, the natural light from my window slowly dwindling, I hear them. A cacophony of drums, maracas, pots, pans, and more. I glance at the clock. 8:00 PM on the dot. I wasn’t expecting a tradition that started in March to last all the way to May, but it was something I had adjusted to and learned to appreciate. Every night, my neighbors stood on their porches and banged on drums, etc. for one full minute. No less, and (usually) no more . . .

Our New Normal

by Jäeger Griswold, 06/30/2020, Central Lake, MI. High School 9-12 Category

Our Fight

by Sophie Nickel, 06/16/2020, Traverse City, MI. High School 9-12 Category

19 vs ’20

by Lucy Stiebel, 05/12/2020, Traverse City, Mi. High School 9-12 Category

2nd Place – Taken for Granted

by Alyssa Masiewicz, 05/07/2020, Traverse City, MI

High School 9-12 Category

Before this global pandemic occurred, I never realized how lucky I was. I had two working parents. I got to go to school and be with my friends. I got to go to class and ask questions to teachers in person . . .

Curve Ball

by Haley DeLoy, 04/23/2020, Traverse City, Mi. High School 9-12 Category

The World Put on Pause

by Erin Evans, 04/22/2020, Bellaire, MI. High School 9-12 Category

A Blessing in Disguise

by Jordan Lesperance, 04/21/2020, Grawn, MI. High School 9-12 Category

Living in the pandemic

by Jamie Corn, 04/16/2020, Cadillac, Mi. High School 9-12 Category