On May 14th at 5 in the evening, I walked into a dining hall. It wasn’t just any dining hall, it was the dining hall located at the WordStock IV grounds. It didn’t look like the usual dining hall that we had all become accustomed to with long lines of empty tables and chairs. No, it was different. The tables were set with dishes, pink and black napkins were placed in cups, champagne glasses, salad, bread, and lasagna placed on the tables. There were pink and black balloon arches around the room, cameras, and most outstandingly of all everyone was dressed in gowns, dresses, suits, and tuxedos. This was the Arts Awards Ceremony.
To begin the evening Niki and Band performed some soft background music. Some people danced, others had their picture taken at one of the 3 photo options that were setup for the event.
The seating was arranged by ages, with girls on one side and boys on the other, etc.
During dinner, Claire and Mike began the ceremony by reading an introductory message and explaining exactly what the night was going to behold.
After a dessert of cake and a toast of sparkling cider, the Winners were announced by teams of two and three pre-chosen individuals.
The Winners are ‘Drum roll’¦cymbal.’
Essay Category:
First Place: Michael Young
Age: 15
With: An Essay about Boris Yeltsin
Second Place: Sebastian Fisher,
Age: 16
With: an Essay on Big Brother is watching you.
Third Place: Marco Scanlan
Age: 16
With: An Essay on Global Warming
**Marco was not able to make it to Wordstock so his friend Lainey Sterling accepted the award on his behalf.
Graphic Design Category:
First Place: Ben Borst
Age: 15
Second Place: Jean-Jac Holl
Age: 14
Third Place: Sonya Beland
Age: 16
Paintings Category:
First Place: Sohail Shimi
Age: 13
Second Place: Angela Noell
Age: 17
Third Place: Joy Borst
Age: 14
Pencil Art Category:
First Place: Vicky Noble
Age: 14
Second Place: John Hall
Age: 15
Third Place: Karen Young
Age: 12
Photography Category:
First Place: Gideon Knight
Age: 16
Second Place: Celeste Barcelo
Age: 16
Third Place: Julie Dawn Young
Age: 17
Poetry Category:
First Place: Andre Beauchamp
Age: 17
With: The Songs of Love
Second Place: Thea Bulajewski
Age: 12
With: Crystals
Third Place: Marianne Mcken
Age: 15
With: Smile, Dancer
Power Point Category:
First Place: Cherish Eshelman
Age: 12
With: This Is War
Second Place: Gabe Tucker
Age: 16
With: Happy Mother’s Day
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Third Place: Charity Hayes
Age: 13
With: Zodiac
Short Film Category:
First Place: Sarah Farnsworth
Age: 14
With: Defeat in Nottingham
Second Place: Amy Zalevich
Age: 15
With: Fading Memories of Wordstock III
Third Place: Trevor Primus & Marco Carrier
Age: 13 & 17
With: The Battle of the Kings
Short Stories Category:
First Place: Chris Bartlett
Age: 12
With: Tales of Courage
**Chris was not able to make it to Wordstock this year so his friend Johnny Diaz accepted the award on his behalf.
Second Place: Stephen Farnsworth
Age: 14
With: Eye of a Needle
Third Place: Andre Beauchamp
Age: 17
With: The Heart of Mr. Hearly
Ink Art Category:
First Place: Florence Korkames
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