November Winners

• Risha Agarwal ’30 and Andrew Dele-Michael ’30: Winners of the “Follow the Water” Contest. Their essays stood out for their creativity and impressive use of text evidence, weaving compelling narratives supported by well-chosen references. They each received a copy of Kevin Emerson's book, Last Day on Mars, as a prize for their hard work and dedication.
• Hannah Chan ‘30: Winner of the Root Power Contest. In her exploration of the etymology of the word “gratitude,” Hannah demonstrated her understanding of the word’s origin through wordplay and art.

February Winner

• Cora Tenny ‘30: Winner of the Pangolin Contest. Cora's work reflects her unique voice and dedication to the art of writing.

March Winners

• Nina Herrick ’30 and Imogen Phillips Royo ‘30: Winners of the Root Power Contest. Their work highlights the importance of studying word origins and the endless possibilities that come with mastering language.
• Eleanor Wang ‘30 and Reha Agarwal ‘30: Winners of the "Gone Again" Contest. Their creative writing skills and ability to craft engaging stories earned them national recognition.

April Winners

• Dylan Kim ‘30: Winner of the April Root Power Contest. In the April issue, students learned the Latin prefix "extra," which means outside or beyond. Dylan’s insightful exploration of word origins showcased her linguistic prowess and creativity.
• Teddy Chan ’30, Joshua Kuruvilla ’30, and Neal Ring ‘30: Winners of the Don’ut Contest for their original stories “Don’ut Break Tradition” inspired by S.K. Ali's work from the April 2024 issue. Their pieces analyzed the theme of what makes a special day special, demonstrating their ability to engage with and analyze fiction.