Creative Writing Class

Welcome to our site, featuring poems, short stories and creative nonfiction pieces written by the students in St Peter High School's first ever Creative Writing class. This amazing group of gifted young people in grades 9-12 have worked hard this semester. I am proud of them for committing to their craft, pushing their boundaries, and supporting each other along the way. I feel so lucky to have started my day with this group; they have inspired me, challenged me, and reminded me why I chose to do this job almost thirty years ago. It would be a shame if I were the only one to have the opportunity to read their fantastic writing. This is a small sample of their work, selected by the authors. Enjoy! Paulette Topel, English Teacher

Members of the class are pictured with Rebecca Fjelland Davis, local author of Slider's Son, Chasing AllieCat, and Jake Riley: Irreparably Damaged. The students are so grateful to Ms. Davis for taking the time to share her journey and process as a writer, answer all their questions, and guide them through the art of screenwriting. It was a fun and educational experience; the students were energized and motivated by Ms. Davis!