SECOND PLACE: Where is my Cookie?
by Cathy CaiSheriff Edwund and I were creating a gigantic gingerbread cookie on Christmas Eve. My cookie sprung out of…
FIRST PLACE: Gingerbread Gunslinger
by Zak LiOnce upon a time, in a quirky kitchen, there was a mischievous baker named Betty. Betty was known…
History of Halloween
Halloween, one of the oldest traditional festivals in the world, involves ghosts and the dead. Originally, the holiday was known…
First Place: The Rose Tree in Front of My House
There’s a rose tree in front of my house. It’s tall, with vibrant pink buds and evergreen leaves that are…
OTF First Place: What Depression Is
The shadows lurk nearby. I hear them calling.Calling from the void,Calling for slaughter.My soul is no longer what it used…
Second Place: A Chance to Recover
Am I going to lose here, I doubted myself, had I not prepared enough? I forced myself away from my…
OTF Second Place: Ramen
If you ever wished to examine,the wonders of ramen,You’ve come to the right place.Since ramen can’t be replaced.It originated from…
Third Place: Golden Retrievers
In fields of gold, a spirit bright,A loyal heart, a shining light.With fur of sun, a gleaming hue,The Golden Retriever,…
OTF Third Place: My First Far Western Swimming Championships 2023
On July 27, 2023, a swimming meet had begun. It was the Far Western Championships, hosted by the Terrapins Swim…
Honorable Mention: Katie Ledecky Wins an 800-Meter Freestyle Track and Beats Michael Phelps’ Record
On July 29th, 2023, Katie Ledecky, a 26-year-old American swimmer, won another gold medal. Now, she has more individual gold…