Writer's Eye
More Recognition for Grymes | Posted January 14, 2010
Grymes Memorial School students in the seventh and eighth grade English classes traveled to Charlottesville in November to view artwork on display for the annual regional “Writers’ Eye” competition held at the University of Virginia Bayly Art Museum. The Writer’s Eye is an annual literary competition organized by the docents of the museum, now in its 23rd year, and Grymes students have participated in this competition since 1996. During their visit, Grymes students selected works of art designated to spark the imaginations of inspiring young writers and began working on their pieces at the museum. After two weeks of perfecting their work, the students submitted entries along with approximately 1200 other students from contestants in regional public and private schools in four categories: grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and university/adult. Judges for grades 3-8 entries are writers, English teachers form local schools and University of Virginia faculty and staff. This year, Grymes seventh grade student, Daisy Collins, was awarded 2nd place in the middle school prose category. Dana Bost, Grymes middle school English instructor received Honorable Mention in the adult poetry category. Daisy and Dana Bost will attend a ceremony in February to receive their awards. Under the instruction of Dana Bost, Grymes Memorial School has received a total of 31 recognitions since 1996.
Article and Photo by Lee Berry
