CLFY's Writing Contest Winners

After much deliberation, we have determined the winners of CLFY's Summer Writing Competition! We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the contest; there were plenty of amazing pieces and the picking top ones was a difficult process. Regardless of whether you have placed or not, please remember: your voices are all heard and important.

FIRST PLACE WINNER

Light of Recovery by Grace Zhou

I knew her to be the bright light the spunky the ferocious the radiant With sunflowers dancing in her hair And patchworks of stories and song

SECOND PLACE WINNER

My Sister by Skye Bassett

We grew apart as we grew older. There had been a time, quite a while ago, where I had seen myself in her. Or perhaps it was the other way around, because I was the one who had always looked up to her.

THIRD PLACE WINNER

Less by Kitan Akinsola

We really did share everything and I mean everything. From clothes to secrets there was nothing me and my friend wouldn’t share. And once we did we didn’t take it back we left it with one another never worrying

HONORABLE MENTIONS

04 My Addictions Hold by Sadie Huang

I’m all alone and feel I’m suffocating. Because of all the addictions I’ve been covering. Why does the chaos never cease?

My body burns Sneaky, the feeling surrounds me I feel her hot breath Seductive and feline, she has me

05 Loud Silence by Victoria Ruiz

06 It's Not Just Vape by Grace Zhou

“It’s just vape.” These three words were constantly repeated to me throughout my four years in high school, from one friend to another. Yet despite the compulsion to conform to teen trends, it is an unregrettable decision to disregard the pressure and focus on what mattered in my life.

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