BEST OF SHOW AWARDS
The $500.00 Ruth & Bernard J. Kallenberg Memorial Best of Show Award - Literary goes to Dylan Turner for Heart of The South • 12th Grade • Southwood High School • Sable Sanders, Teacher • Betty Jordan, Principal
The $500.00 VSAF Best of Show Literary Award goes to Brooklyn Jackson for November 1995 • 8th Grade • Youree Drive Middle School • Jessica Vance, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
PORTFOLIO AWARDS
The $500.00 High School Literary Portfolio Award goes to Ray Evans for • 12th Grade • Caddo Magnet High School • Katie Sweeten, Teacher • R.J. Middleton, Principal
The $200.00 Middle School Literary Portfolio Award goes to Belle St. Amant • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Maget • Samantha Green, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
MILES FOR SMILES
The $250.00 Miles for Smiles Literary Award goes to Osei Davis for My Happy Visit • 1st Grade • Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School • Valerie Love, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, Principal
LITERARY IMAGE OF ARTBREAK
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Alyric Cooper for Butterfly • Kindergarten • Atkins Elementary • Angela Harris, Teacher • Rachenda Douglas, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Kelsey Davis for Paint • Kindergarten • Herndon Magnet: Elementary • Kayla Reynolds, Teacher • Tom Thomas, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Rae'Lynn Lee for How To Make A Sandwich • 3rd Grade • Summer Grove Elementary • Sheila Kennedy, Teacher • Pam Bloomer, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Kamariah Kelly for Blizzard Lizzard • 4th Grade • Mooringsport Elementary School • Robin Leger, Teacher • Debbie Kurkiewicz, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Jaliyah Carter for What if We Never Had Art? • 5th Grade • Turner Elementary / Middle School • Kristine Lyles, Teacher • Darrell Webb, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Taylor Thomas for Express Your Thoughts • 6th Grade • Turner Elementary / Middle School • Sandra Callahan, Teacher • Darrell Webb, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Manny Coil for Bring on the Spring • 9th Grade • North Caddo High School • Mary Irvin, Teacher • Jason Laufenburg, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Carlee Harris for Staring Through the Sky • 9th Grade • Pathways in Education • Jamie Lloyd, Teacher • Debbie Fuller, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Na'Siyah Collins for Summer Fun • 10th Grade • North Caddo High School • Mary Irvin, Teacher • Jason Laufenburg, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to J'Zavious Allen for The Habitat • 12th Grade • Southwood High School • Sable Sanders, Teacher • Betty Jordan, Principal
LITERARY BEST OF LEVEL AWARDS
The $100.00 Best of PreK Award goes to Aulry Day for Suitcase • PreK • A.C. Steere Elementary • Amber Robinson, Teacher • Courtney Leblanc, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Kindergarten Award goes to Evelyn Nesbitt for My Wiggly Tooth • Kindergarten • South Highlands Magnet • Cindy Lott, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The $100.00 Best of First Award goes to Arabella Jackson for All About School • 1st Grade • Blanchard Elementary • Tracy Nichols, Teacher • Michele Burgess, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Second Award goes to Nora Prose for Trip to the Zoo • 2nd Grade • Mooringsport Elementary School • Robin Leger, Teacher • Debbie Kurkiewicz, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Third Award goes to Kaicee Pouncy for Beignets, Oh Yay! • 3rd Grade • Caddo Heights Math / Science Elementary School • Joyce Simmons, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Fourth Award goes to Kyah Hunter for How C Stole K's Sound • 4th Grade • Eden Gardens Magnet • Deanna Wagner, Teacher • Felecia Gipson, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Fifth Award goes to Janiyah Huggins for Black History Lives In Me • 5th Grade • Caddo Heights Math / Science Elementary School • Katrina Robinson, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Sixth Award goes to Maxwell Leber for In My World • 6th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Monica Ardoin, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Seventh Award goes to Avery Edwards for Sunshine • 7th Grade • Youree Drive Middle School • Patrick McDade, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Eighth Award goes to Lyric Stewart for Spongebob • 8th Grade • Youree Drive Middle School • Chelsea Gary, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Ninth Award goes to Ava McLendon for Icarus • 9th Grade • Northwood High School • Melissa Fisher, Teacher • Shannon Wall, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Tenth Award goes to Madilyn Brooks for Lady Bugs • 10th Grade • C.E. Byrd High School • Emily Maier, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Eleventh Award goes to Lillian Loggins for From Juniors to Seniors: A Journey of Dreams and Memories • 11th Grade • C.E. Byrd High School • Jennifer Waxham, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Twelfth Award goes to Harris Madison for Pinky Promise • 12th Grade • Captain Shreve High School • Devin Rachels, Teacher • Bryant Sepulvado, Principal
LITERARY VSAF BEST OF LEVEL
The $100.00 VSAF Best of Elementary Award goes to Ender Tates for Playing Outside • PreK Grade • Shreve Island Elementary • Glory Goodlett, Teacher • Sandra Mack, Principal
The $100.00 VSAF Best of Middle Award goes to Rusty Hale for I Am • 6th Grade • North Caddo Elementary Middle • Kristi Guin, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
The $100.00 VSAF Best of High School Award goes to Gabriella Henderson for Wolfinnen • 9th Grade • Northwood High School • Faith Jackson, Teacher • Shannon Wall, Principal
LITERARY GENRE AWARDS
Best of Poetry – Free Verse Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Free Verse Award: Elementary goes to Henry McMurry for Life Changed • 5th Grade • South Highlands Magnet • Katie Carrington, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Free Verse Award: Middle School goes to Londynn McDay for Music • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Angela Gale, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Free Verse Award: High School goes to Azaria Bullard for O What a Feeling • 12th Grade • Southwood High School • Sable Sanders, Teacher • Betty Jordan, Principal
Best of Poetry – Haiku Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Haiku Award: Elementary goes to Bayron Ruiz for Autumn Leaves • 2nd Grade • Caddo Heights Math/ Science Elementary School • Tiffany White, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Haiku Award: Middle School goes to Ayden Speirs for The Beautiful Nature of Snowfall • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Teri Durst, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Haiku Award: High School goes to Nacoma Birdsong for Cello • 12th Grade • Caddo Magnet High School • April McCalister, Teacher • R.J. Middleton, Principal
Best of Poetry – Humorous Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Humorous Award: Elementary goes to Teagan Cowan for The Polar Bear • 3rd Grade • Evangel Christian Academy: Elementary • Aaliyah Watkins, Teacher • April Schnebelen, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Humorous Award: Middle School goes to Daniel Ogundeji for Grilled Cheese • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Stephane McCrary, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Humorous Award: High School goes to Mykenzie Henderson for Ode to Teacup • 11th Grade • Caddo Magnet High School • Morgan Farmer, Teacher • R.J. Middleton, Principal
Best of Poetry – Narrative Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Narrative Award: Elementary goes to Gemma Rindaudo for Who I Am • 5th Grade • South Highlands Magnet • Shawn Greer, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Narrative Award: Middle School goes to Kimber Winstead for First Love • 8th Grade • Keithville Elementary/Middle School • M. Leone, Teacher • Billy Williams, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Narrative Award: High School goes to Morgan Pratt for The Chance • 11th Grade • C.E. Byrd High School • Jennifer Waxham, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
Best of Poetry – Rhyming Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Rhyming Award: Elementary goes to Avery Wren for My Friend • 4th Grade • University Elementary • Lauren McDaniel, Teacher • Ashley Atkins, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Rhyming Award: Middle School goes to Chloe Feightner for Love for Bruno Mars • 6th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Madison Robinson, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Rhyming Award: High School goes to J'Mareon Morgan for Tribute to Edgar Allen Poe • 12th Grade • Southwood High School • Sable Sanders, Teacher • Betty Jordan, Principal
Best of Prose – Descriptive Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose – Descriptive Award: Elementary goes to Annabelle Johnson for Immigrant's Journal • 5th Grade • Claiborne Fundamental Magnet Elementary • Mychele Price, Teacher • Shelia Lester, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose – Descriptive Award: Middle School goes to Violet Kleckinger for Celebrations on Another Planet • 7th Grade • Youree Drive Middle School • Helen Gaines, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose – Descriptive Award: High School goes to Ze'Meya Johnson for A Letter to My First Home • 10th Grade • Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy • Kimberly Johnson, Teacher • Steven Grant, Principal
Best of Prose – Essay Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose – Essay Award: Elementary goes to Khloe Bailey for Black History • 4th Grade • Shreve Island Elementary • Latoya Knox, Teacher • Sandra Mack, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose – Essay Award: Middle School goes to Cameron Fraizer for Urgent Need • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Angela Vinet, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose – Essay Award: High School goes to Shelby Owens for Chemotherapy Treatment Development Since its WWII Origin • 12th Grade • Captain Shreve High School • Dorothy Reeser, Teacher • Bryant Sepulvado, Principal
Best of Prose – Humorous Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Humorous Award: Elementary goes to Spencer Street for All About My Dad • 3rd Grade • University Elementary • Lauren McDaniel, Teacher • Ashley Atkins, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Humorous Award: Middle School goes to Jade Amos for My Most Embarrassing Thing • 8th Grade • Southfield School • Sarah Kate White, Teacher • Sunny Huckaby, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Humorous Award: High School goes to Makilah Murphy for M3GAN • 11th Grade • Captain Shreve High School • Cody Reynolds, Teacher • Bryant Sepulvado, Principal
Best of Prose – Personal Narrative Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Personal Narrative Award: Elementary goes to Lizzy Touchstone for My Special Stone • 4th Grade • South Highlands Magnet • Dena Smith, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Personal Narrative Award: Middle School goes to Sienna Randolph for Light in the Dark • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Teri Durst, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Personal Narrative Award: High School goes to Adya Darsi for The Mirror • 11th Grade • Caddo Magnet High School • Barbara McGuire, Teacher • R.J. Middleton, Principal
Best of Prose – Short Story Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Short Story Award: Elementary goes to Kaison Pollard for Boston Massacre • 4th Grade • Claiborne Fundamental Magnet Elementary • Mychele Price, Teacher • Shelia Lester, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Short Story Award: Middle School goes to Megan Gassiott for The Girl Who Heard the Whispers • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Angela Vinet, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Short Story Award: High School goes to Ella Grace Richardson for A Step from Sunday School • 11th Grade • Providence Classical Academy • Wenona French, Teacher • Howard Davis, Principal
LITERARY JURORS’ CHOICE
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to William Lewis for Hiking Trip • PreK • A.C. Steere Elementary • Amber Robinson, Teacher • Courtney Leblanc, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Melanie Rodas for Melanie's Dream • PreK • Turner Elementary Middle School • Jacqualine Sanders, Teacher • Darrell Webb, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Grace Vaughn for I Like • PreK • Pine Grove Elementary • Meredith Green, Teacher • Kylie Cotton, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Campbell Pearson for I Promise • Kindergarten • South Highlands Magnet • Cindy Lott, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Eloise Wadwa for A Magical Holiday • Kindergarten • South Highlands Magnet • Cindy Lott, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Jameson Woody for My Adventure as a Rock Miner • Kindergarten • Fairfield Elementary Magnet • Jerliyn Harris, Teacher • Amy Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Kingston Jones for Kindness Grows Flowers • 1st Grade • Atkins Elementary • Angela Harris, Teacher • Rachenda Douglas, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Brody Lewis for Love • 1st Grade • Blanchard Elementary • Tracy Nichols, Teacher • Michele Burgess, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Charles Sedrick IV for Snowman • 1st Grade • North Caddo Elementary Middle • Tonya Sedrick, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Maggie Solomon for I Wish... • 1st Grade • Eden Gardens Magnet • Becky Lary, Teacher • Felecia Gipson, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Deja Watson for Just Me • 1st Grade • North Caddo Elementary Middle • Melonie Tuggle, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Elliana Jetton for Princess Tea Party • 2nd Grade • Mooringsport Elementary School • Robin Leger, Teacher • Debbie Kurkiewicz, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Dakyron Jordan for I Plant Kindness • 2nd Grade • Atkins Elementary • Angela Harris, Teacher • Rachenda Douglas, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Murphy McGee for If I Were the Principal • 2nd Grade • Fairfield Elementary Magnet • Emily Wilhelm, Teacher • Amy Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Jeremy Walker for She Remembers • 2nd Grade • Blanchard Elementary • Tracy Nichols, Teacher • Michele Burgess, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Marvin Johnson for Martin's Dream • 3rd Grade • Caddo Heights Math/ Science Elementary School • Joyce Simmons, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Kinlee Gregorski for Throw Me Something Mister • 3rd Grade • Eden Gardens Magnet • Katie Comeaux, Teacher • Felecia Gipson, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Caleana Mason for Spain and Louisiana • 3rd Grade • Atkins Elementary • Angela Harris, Teacher • Rachenda Douglas, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Larissa Brock for My Journey • 4th Grade • University Elementary • Lauren McDaniel, Teacher • Ashley Atkins, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to King Deleon for The Paint Brush • 4th Grade • Caddo Heights Math/ Science Elementary School • Amy Whitaker, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to M'aori Washington for Let's Help • 4th Grade • Summer Grove Elementary • Sheila Kennedy, Teacher • Pam Bloomer, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Charlie Hankins for Ode to Good 'Ole Raising Cane's • 5th Grade • A.C. Steere Elementary • Kelli Doyal, Teacher • Courtney Leblanc, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to May Harris for Gold • 5th Grade • Southfield School • Sarah Kate White, Teacher • Sunny Huckaby, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Samantha Pangatugan for The Difference • 5th Grade • Claiborne Fundamental Magnet Elementary • Sabrina Sumlin, Teacher • Shelia Lester, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Braelyn Gipson for Rap Battle-Dr. Suess and Kevin Hart • 6th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Angela Gale, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Alex Rickerts for Rap Battle • 6th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Angela Gale, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Mia Jenkins for Where I'm From • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Holly Chaisson, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Riya Koticha for Letter to My Future Self • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Pam Jordan, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Shante' Wells for God! • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Pam Jordan, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Hunter Frith for Mistakes • 8th Grade • North Caddo Elementary Middle • Kristi Guin, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Taylor Lesniewski for The Light • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Angela Vinet, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Bailey Mandigo for Divorce • 8th Grade • Youree Drive Middle School • Katherine Beeman, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Jasmin Montenegro for Starry Eyes • 8th Grade • Youree Drive Middle School • Chelsea Gary, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Ashlynn Taylor for A Normal Day • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Teri Durst, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Kameron Wilson for A Choice for All • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Angela Vinet, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Mia Anderson for The Last Times • 9th Grade • Magnolia School of Excellence: Upper • Christena Francis, Teacher • Tenisha Mahoney-Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Dariah Belvin for The American Dream Through the Eyes of the Art of Community • 9th Grade • Caddo Magnet High School • Casey Williamson, Teacher • R.J. Middleton, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Timothy Easom for Wintertime • 9th Grade • North Caddo High School • Mary Irvin, Teacher • Jason Laufenburg, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Draymond Watson for I Love Spongebob • 9th Grade • North Caddo High School • Emily Vaz, Teacher • Jason Laufenburg, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Ashton Pouncy for Cruise • 10th Grade • Captain Shreve High School • Kya Warren, Teacher • Bryant Sepulvado, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Kailey Edwards for Growing Pains • 10th Grade • Word of God Academy • Kristy Mullins, Teacher • Jamie Palmer, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Oscar Hernandez for Family • 10th Grade • Captain Shreve High School • Devin Rachels, Teacher • Bryant Sepulvado, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Clayton Bloch for The Truth Unfolds • 11th Grade • C.E. Byrd High School • Emily Smith, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Chloe Clark for Thank You • 11th Grade • C.E. Byrd High School • Emily Smith, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Mackenzie Bennett for Dreams on Paper • 11th Grade • Caddo Virtual Academy • VICTORIA PARROTT, Teacher • Tyron Lacy, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Catherine McElroy for Ode to Louisiana • 12th Grade • Caddo Magnet High School • April McCalister, Teacher • R.J. Middleton, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Omar Benites for Do They Care? • 12th Grade • Captain Shreve High School • Kya Warren, Teacher • Bryant Sepulvado, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Madeline O'Neal for My First Clock Radio • 12th Grade • C.E. Byrd High School • Emily Smith, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Keira Stroy for Falling for Fall • 12th Grade • North Caddo High School • Mary Irvin, Teacher • Jason Laufenburg, Principal