Power of the Pen

            During the 2013-2014 school year Our Lady of the Lake students participated in the Power of the Pen competition.  Power of the Pen is not just a competition, but a writing approach that builds skills and enhances creative thinking.  Through this competition students build self-confidence, along with writing abilities.

            This year Our Lady of the Lake was proud to enter two teams into the competition, consisting of seventh and eighth grade students: Emily Kovacic, Khalid Mitcham, Jeri Huggins, Rachel O’Connell, Martin Hiti, Matthew McGinn, Lindsay DePenti, Winnie Kime, Karli DeChant, Elizabeth Smith, and Schenley Blase.  Mrs. Kish, Mrs. Millett, and Miss Zbiegien coached their talented team, meeting twice a week to prepare for the district competition.  Their hard work paid off: Khalid Mitcham won “Best of the Best” for his second round of writing titled “Small but Numerous,”  and, Emily Kovacic, Khalid Mitcham, Schenley Blase, and Karli DeChant all moved on to regionals.

The regional competition was held on Saturday, March 15 at St. Joseph Academy, with more than 66 schools participating.  Our team made a strong showing, and we look forward to seeing the final results and learning whether we’ll be sending our students to the state competition. Our Lady of the Lake is proud of these students and their accomplishments!