Monday, April 13, 2026

Winners of the 22nd Annual Daryl Fisher Creative Writing Contest

Poetry winners:

First Prize:
Ryli Wilkinson, “In Realms of Youth,” Marietta HS (Instructor: Mrs. Neble)

Second Prize:
Pablo Benton, “The Battle of Roquefort,” Ada HS (Micah Gordon)

Third Prize:
Lydia Wiley, “Secrecy’s Chokehold,” North Rock Creek HS (Holly Kubiak)
Paul Potts, “I speak with the same tongue,” Dale Senior HS (Allison Robinson)
Anna Arnold, “Grown Too Quick,” Salina HS (Mackenzie Greene)

Honorable Mentions:
Lily Ashley, “What is Stronger Than a Human Heart?” New Lima HS (Mrs. Forman)
Logan Heard, “School,” New Lima HS (Mrs. Forman)
Reece Ellison, “Monotonous Mountain of Molasses,” Latta HS (Mrs. Bryant)
Cyanna Bagent, “stargazing from my bedroom,” Pryor HS
Lacey Moon, “Love and Hate,” Edmond North HS (Tessa Phillips)