AACS National Creative Writing Contest
2022-2023 Competition
Here is this year’s information on the Annual AACS Creative Writing Contest for elementary (grades 4 – 6) and junior high (grades 7 – 8) students. We would like to encourage all of our WACS schools to participate in this year’s essay and poetry contests. Please note the following:
- Click here for the letter to the associations from AACS. Please note only ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY PER SCHOOL is to be sent to the WACS office.
- Click here for the rules including topics for this year.
- Click here for a copy of the judging sheets. PLEASE BE SURE YOUR STUDENT SIGNS THE FORM before you send in their work. These forms have been updated for the 2022–23 contest.
- A student may enter only one of the categories – either short story or poetry.
- These judges forms MUST be used and the rules followed for an entry to be considered.
- Each school should have an in-house competition and send ONLY the winning piece in each category to the WACS office.
- The ORIGINAL work must be sent to the WACS office by Monday, December 12, 2022. The original must be free of any markings.
2021-2022 Results
Thank you to all the WACS schools that had students enter into the short story and poetry contest!
Elementary Short Story
First Place: Katherine Boorujy, Calvary Baptist Christian School
Second Place Tie: Ashtyn Chantelois, Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls
Second Place Tie: Sophia Monahan, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Elementary Poetry
First Place: Derek Henning, Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwonago
Second Place: Ara Blank, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Third Place: Westyn Carey, Waupaca Christian Academy, Waupaca
Junior High Short Story
First Place: Alannah Monahan, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Makayla Anderson, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Third Place: Jane Brock, Calvary Baptist Christian School
Junior High Poetry
First Place: Sierra Gusick, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Alarik Fuerstenau, Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls
Congratulations to the following State winners for placing in the National competition!
2nd Place Elementary Short Story: Katherine Boorujy, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
2nd Place Elemetnary Poetry: Derek Henning, Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwonago
Click here for a list of all the 2022 National and State Winners.
Elementary Short Story
First Place: Katherine Boorujy, Calvary Baptist Christian School
Second Place Tie: Ashtyn Chantelois, Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls
Second Place Tie: Sophia Monahan, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Elementary Poetry
First Place: Derek Henning, Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwonago
Second Place: Ara Blank, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Third Place: Westyn Carey, Waupaca Christian Academy, Waupaca
Junior High Short Story
First Place: Alannah Monahan, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Makayla Anderson, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Third Place: Jane Brock, Calvary Baptist Christian School
Junior High Poetry
First Place: Sierra Gusick, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Alarik Fuerstenau, Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls
Congratulations to the following State winners for placing in the National competition!
2nd Place Elementary Short Story: Katherine Boorujy, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
2nd Place Elemetnary Poetry: Derek Henning, Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwonago
Click here for a list of all the 2022 National and State Winners.
2020-2021 Results
Thank you to all the WACS schools that had students enter into the short story and poetry contest!
Elementary Short Story
First Place: Jane Brock, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Second Place: Makayla Anderson, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Third Place: Taylor Gusick, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Elementary Poetry
First Place: Annie Tachick, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Sierra Gusick, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Third Place: Josiah Turner, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Junior High Short Story
First Place: Larissa Sailer Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Alannah Monahan, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Third Place: Eleanor Shear, Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls
Junior High Poetry
First Place: Annabelle Loos, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Gwen Wilcox, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Third Place: Carson Jordahl, Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls
Click here for a list of all the 2021 National and State Winners.
Elementary Short Story
First Place: Jane Brock, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Second Place: Makayla Anderson, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Third Place: Taylor Gusick, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Elementary Poetry
First Place: Annie Tachick, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Sierra Gusick, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Third Place: Josiah Turner, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Junior High Short Story
First Place: Larissa Sailer Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Alannah Monahan, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Third Place: Eleanor Shear, Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls
Junior High Poetry
First Place: Annabelle Loos, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Second Place: Gwen Wilcox, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Third Place: Carson Jordahl, Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls
Click here for a list of all the 2021 National and State Winners.
2019-2020 Contest Results
Thank you to all the WACS schools that had students enter into the short story and poetry contest!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Alannah Monahan, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Elementary Poetry: Laisha Silvan Flores, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Junior High Short Story: Annabelle Loos, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Junior High Poetry: Ethan Graetz, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Congratulations to Annabelle Loos for taking 3rd in the national competition in Junior High Short Story!
Click here for a list of all the 2020 National and State Winners.
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Alannah Monahan, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Elementary Poetry: Laisha Silvan Flores, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Junior High Short Story: Annabelle Loos, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Junior High Poetry: Ethan Graetz, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Congratulations to Annabelle Loos for taking 3rd in the national competition in Junior High Short Story!
Click here for a list of all the 2020 National and State Winners.
2018-2019 Contest Results
Thank you to all the WACS schools that had students enter into the short story and poetry contest!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Annabelle Loos, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Elementary Poetry: Matthew Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwonago
Junior High Short Story: Ethan Wilcox, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Junior High Poetry: Anna Alsup, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Congratulations to Matthew Roberts from Mukwonago Baptist Academy for taking 3rd in the national competition in Elementary Poetry!
Click here for a list of all the 2019 National and State Winners.
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Annabelle Loos, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Elementary Poetry: Matthew Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwonago
Junior High Short Story: Ethan Wilcox, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Junior High Poetry: Anna Alsup, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Congratulations to Matthew Roberts from Mukwonago Baptist Academy for taking 3rd in the national competition in Elementary Poetry!
Click here for a list of all the 2019 National and State Winners.
2017-2018 Contest Results
Several WACS schools had students enter into the short story and poetry contest. Thank you for participating!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Megan Anderson, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Elementary Poetry: Mary Ann Lazzell, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown - Took 3rd place in Nationals!
Junior High Short Story: Natalie Zwolanek, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown - Took 1st place in Nationals!
Junior High Poetry: Grace Sailer, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Click here for a list of all the 2018 National and State winners.
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Megan Anderson, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Elementary Poetry: Mary Ann Lazzell, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown - Took 3rd place in Nationals!
Junior High Short Story: Natalie Zwolanek, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown - Took 1st place in Nationals!
Junior High Poetry: Grace Sailer, Faith Christian School, Coleman
Click here for a list of all the 2018 National and State winners.
2016-2017 Contest Results
Several WACS schools had students enter into the short story and poetry contest. Thank you for participating!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Lyvia Miller, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Elementary Poetry: Sydney Hawkins,Bay City Christian School, Green Bay, WI
Junior High Short Story: Nolan Gruis, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
Junior High Poetry: Alyssa Mueller, Calvary Baptist School, Menomonee Falls
Congratulations to Sydney Hawkins who took first place in the Nationals Competition!
A list of all the 2017 National and State winners is available by clicking below.
2017 AACS Short Story and Poetry Contest Winners
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Lyvia Miller, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Elementary Poetry: Sydney Hawkins,Bay City Christian School, Green Bay, WI
Junior High Short Story: Nolan Gruis, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
Junior High Poetry: Alyssa Mueller, Calvary Baptist School, Menomonee Falls
Congratulations to Sydney Hawkins who took first place in the Nationals Competition!
A list of all the 2017 National and State winners is available by clicking below.
2017 AACS Short Story and Poetry Contest Winners
2015-2016 Contest Results
Several WACS schools had students enter into the short story and poetry contest. Thank you for participating!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Natalie Zwolanek, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Elementary Poetry: Grace Sailer, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
Junior High Short Story: Brooke Davidson, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Poetry: Whitney Schindler, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
A list of all the 2015-2016 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2016 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Short Story: Natalie Zwolanek, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Elementary Poetry: Grace Sailer, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
Junior High Short Story: Brooke Davidson, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Poetry: Whitney Schindler, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
A list of all the 2015-2016 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2016 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
2014-2015 Contest Results
Several WACS schools had students enter into the essay and poetry contest. Thank you for participating!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Essay: Donovan Hager, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Elementary Poetry: Morgan Gusick, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
Junior High Essay: Ethan Miller, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Poetry: Tim Davis, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Congratulations to Morgan Gusick who took second place in the Nationals Competition!
A list of all the 2014-2015 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2015 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Essay: Donovan Hager, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Elementary Poetry: Morgan Gusick, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
Junior High Essay: Ethan Miller, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Poetry: Tim Davis, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Congratulations to Morgan Gusick who took second place in the Nationals Competition!
A list of all the 2014-2015 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2015 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
2013-2014 Contest Results
Several WACS schools had students enter into the essay and poetry contest. Thank you for participating!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Essay: Sarah Fleming, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Elementary Poetry: Daniel Zwolanek, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Essay: Nicole Widowski, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
Junior High Poetry: Rebecca Riley, Calvary Baptist School, Menomonee Falls
A list of all the 2013-2014 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2014 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Essay: Sarah Fleming, Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Elementary Poetry: Daniel Zwolanek, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Essay: Nicole Widowski, Faith Christian School, Coleman, WI
Junior High Poetry: Rebecca Riley, Calvary Baptist School, Menomonee Falls
A list of all the 2013-2014 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2014 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
2012-2013 Contest Results
Several WACS schools had students enter into the essay and poetry contest. Thank you for participating!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Essay: Braeden Hansel, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Elementary Poetry: Brooke Davidson, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Essay: Emily Weber, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Poetry: Kate Bernardin, Calvary Baptist School, Menomonee Falls
Congratulations to Brooke Davidson who took 2nd in the National Competition! A list of all the 2012-2013 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2013 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Essay: Braeden Hansel, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Elementary Poetry: Brooke Davidson, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Essay: Emily Weber, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Poetry: Kate Bernardin, Calvary Baptist School, Menomonee Falls
Congratulations to Brooke Davidson who took 2nd in the National Competition! A list of all the 2012-2013 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2013 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
2011-2012 Contest Results
Several WACS schools had students enter into the essay and poetry contest. Thank you for participating!
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Essay: Warren Emerson, 6th grade, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Elementary Poetry: Tim Davis, 5th grade, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Essay: Claire Goyak, 8th grade, Pioneer Christian School, Pembine
Junior High Poetry: Giselle Gearhart, 8th grade, Pioneer Christian School, Pembine
A list of all the 2011-2012 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2012 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
Our State Winners were:
Elementary Essay: Warren Emerson, 6th grade, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Elementary Poetry: Tim Davis, 5th grade, Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
Junior High Essay: Claire Goyak, 8th grade, Pioneer Christian School, Pembine
Junior High Poetry: Giselle Gearhart, 8th grade, Pioneer Christian School, Pembine
A list of all the 2011-2012 National and State winners is available by clicking the link below.
2012 AACS Essay and Poetry Contest Winners
