DSC students honored in 7th annual writing competition

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 17, 2017) – Twenty-two students were honored on April 13 during Daytona State College's seventh annual Outstanding Student Writing Awards ceremony.

The winning pieces were among well over 100 submitted for the competition, with categories ranging from poetry and short fiction to argumentative and narrative writing, general research, literary analysis and a new multimodal web composition category.

"Through this competition, Daytona State hopes to raise awareness about the importance of writing, identify emerging writers and encourage students to become prolific and outstanding authors," said Donna Mixon, chair of the college's Outstanding Writing Awards Committee. "That's why we're here."

English and humanities faculty were asked to submit writings they believe to be excellent examples of student work. Names of the authors were removed prior to submittal to the awards committee judges.

Dr. Amy Locklear, provost and vice president of academic affairs, lauded the students, noting they represent DSC's best. "Parents, relatives and friends of the students getting awards today, I know you are very proud. You know how much time and effort, writing and re-writing, thought and concentration, it takes to produce good work. I want you to know that we all share in your pride."

Students were given the opportunity to read their work to family, friends and faculty who attended the ceremony. Certificates and $50-credits to student accounts were presented to the top finishers.

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