H-BC students place at SWWC Creative Writing Contest

Four Hills-Beaver Creek students were recognized recently for their creative writing skills.
Sponsored through the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative based in Marshall, the 2021 Creative Writing Contest drew 162 entries from 110 students in grades three through twelve.
Students could enter one or more submissions in three categories: poetry, fiction and non-fiction.
Two H-BC students earned first-place from the judges.
Brekyn Klarenbeek placed first in fiction for grades 3-4.
Mazzi Moore was chosen first in non-fiction grades 7-8.
Each earned a $20 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble.
Ryker Gehrke earned second place in fiction grades 3-4.
Penni Moore placed third in poetry grades 3-4.
Brystol Teune placed second in non-fiction grades 7-8.
All winning students were awarded a medal and anthology of the 2021 winning submissions in a virtual awards ceremony.
The Creative Writing Contest gives students a chance to shine by expressing themselves in their writing. The program is designed to encourage the love of language and writing for all students, as well as a way to recognize talented young writers.