O'威尼斯官网在线 Honors Student Creativity and Dedications
On Wednesday, May 21st, the O’威尼斯人在线官网 community gathered in the Hannah Center Gymnasium for a special all-school assembly preceding the annual Field Day. The event honored student creativity and dedication through the unveiling of the 2025 editions of the School’s literary magazine, Blackbird’s Eye, and the 爪 Yearbook, as well as the presentation of the Bill Youngclaus Creative Writing Awards.
Blackbird’s Eye, O’威尼斯官网在线’s annual literary magazine since 1974, showcases original creative writing, art, and photography by students and staff. This year’s theme, “回来 to the Future…Looking 回来 to Move Ahead,” inspired a reflective and forward-thinking collection of work. 每年,该杂志都会专门刊登一名由高年级学生选出的教职员工。 2025年的版本是献给通信和设施主任凯西·泰勒,以纪念她在记录和展示学院近20年来的成长和发展方面所做的工作。
大会亦颁发“比尔扬克劳斯创意写作奖”。该奖项于2007年设立,旨在表扬各组别在创意写作方面表现优异的学生。 The award commemorates Bill Youngclaus, a former O’威尼斯人在线官网 parent, trustee, and passionate writer.
This year’s recipients were:
恩埃姆斯, a third-grade student, for her poem “回来 through the Future” (较低的学校)
艾娃Bozovich, a seventh-grade student, for her poem “1000 Years More” (中学)
洛根Slabaugh, a ninth-grade student, for her poem “Choose Yourself” (上学校)
All winning pieces were published in Blackbird’s Eye, and each recipient received a medal and a monetary prize in recognition of their achievement.
The 2025 爪 Yearbook, themed “New Horizons,” was also revealed and dedicated to 中学 Math Teacher Alison Coates. Ms. Coates, who has inspired students with her patience and enthusiasm for over 25 years, was honored for her lasting impact on the O’威尼斯人在线官网 community.
The assembly served as a meaningful celebration of creativity, dedication, and the vibrant spirit of the O’威尼斯官网在线.