Kenedy Adams 

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

I enjoy writing creative nonfiction and spoken word. 

Where Have You Been Published?

ASGARD Literary Magazine 

Do You Plan To Pursue Writing In The Future? If Not, What Field Of Opportunity Do You Plan To Go Into?

Yes I do!

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department? 

My favorite thing about the Lit Arts Department is the way everyone can come together for the sake of creativity.

Alex Belter

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

I like to write about strange things happening to sentient stuff like people 

Where Have You Been Published?

Various places, all pretty local and Virginia-based

Have You Won Any Awards For Your Writing?

I've won some scholastic keys and some money. Millions of billions of money (lie).

Do You Plan To Pursue Writing In The Future? If Not, What Field Of Opportunity Do You Plan To Go Into?

I plan to do something with journalism, maybe.

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department? 

The teachers. 

Fairouz Bsharat

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

I love to write about Palestine, my connection with myself and my homeland, loneliness and teenage angst as various bugs, and just giving things meaning in general.

Where Have You Been Published?

ASGARD, Young Writers USA, Fledge, Virginia Bards Central Review 2022, American High School Poets - May Flowers 2023 anthology, RB foundation website page “Words of Art", The Golden Nib, The Teen Nib Journal, Folkaway Press: Right to Life Anthology, The American Library Of Poetry 2023, Under the Madness Magazine, Brightpoint community college: "Currents", 1455 Poetry Contest, Poetry On The Trail 2024

Have You Won Any Awards For Your Writing?

Yes: Fledge (first place national fiction), Scholastic silver key 2023, Scholastic honorable mention 2023, LPS Topical Winner 2023, Earth day contest first place winner in the teens category, Teen Nib 1st place fiction 2023, Finalist and honorable mention in Sarah Mook Poetry Contest (2023), Runner up in 1455 Poetry Contest (2023), VHSL Media Poetry finalist (2023), 2023 Books by the Banks Writing Contest, 2 Scholastic Gold Keys 2024, 2 Scholastic Silver Keys 2024, 2 Scholastic Honorable Mentions 2024, "Currents" first place nonfiction, PSV student contests: 2nd and 3rd place poetry, Fledge national nonfiction winner 2024, VHSL Third place nonfiction, NCTE First Class Distinction, First place poetry Rider University, Long list for Pulitzer “Fighting Words” contest, Poetry On the Trail 2024, Scholastic Gold Medal and American Voices Award

Do You Plan To Pursue Writing In The Future? If Not, What Field Of Opportunity Do You Plan To Go Into?

I hope to get a minor in Creative Writing and continue to write in my free time. However, I do plan on pursuing a career as a lawyer.

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department? 

The teachers. Words will NEVER be able to contain the magnitude of my gratitude (you can tell I am a writer because it rhymed). Never once was an idea of mine shot down by them. Even when my work was at its worst they supported me and made me believe it was great. I could never have dreamed of writing the way I can today without them.

Bella Fratarcangelo  

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

Women in all walks of life, children, and the elderly.

Where Have You Been Published?

ASGARD Literary Magazine, Deditio mini mag, Views of Virginia 2023 (a poetry collection), 2024 PSV Contest Anthology

Have You Won Any Awards For Your Writing?

2nd Place in 2022-2023 VHSL Writing Competition (Nonfiction), 2nd Place in the Adult PSV Memorial Contest for Lucile E. Thompson, Finalist in the 9th Annual Narrative Magazine High School Writing Contest, 3 Silver Keys from Scholastic in Poetry, 1 Gold Key from Scholastic in Poetry 

Do You Plan To Pursue Writing In The Future? If Not, What Field Of Opportunity Do You Plan To Go Into?

Although I don't plan on pursuing creative writing as a career in the future, I would like to take the skills I've learned from Lit Arts and apply them to Law. 

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department? 

The teachers. All of them have my heart. <3 I owe them so much. 

William Gribbin

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

Space, horror and strange people. 

Where Have You Been Published?

ASGARD Literary Magazine, Deditio Literary Magazine, Fledge Literary Magazine and Views of Virginia 2023 (a poetry collection). 

Have You Won Any Awards For Your Writing?

I have received 2 honorable mentions from Scholastic Art & Writing

Do You Plan To Pursue Writing In The Future? If Not, What Field Of Opportunity Do You Plan To Go Into?

I'm hoping to pursue a career in free-lance writing and journalism.

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department?  

The faculty is amazing. They're always willing to help students with anything writing-related.

Leonna Looby 

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

-Social Justice - Trauma - Heartbreak

Do You Plan To Pursue Writing In The Future? If Not, What Field Of Opportunity Do You Plan To Go Into?

No I plan to be a pediatric nurse and minor in psychology.

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department?  

My favorite thing about the Lit Arts Department are the teachers who makes it feel like a home and safe place. Also I enjoy FAF's its nice to be in a room with everyone in your department getting to know different personalites.

Pepper Maranto 

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

I like writing about magic, mystery, and a dash of morally ambiguous characters usually. 

Where Have You Been Published?

Aethelon, Scholastic, Ringling Writing Competition, Appeley Publishing, Voices of Virginia 

Have You Won Any Awards For Your Writing?

Two Silver Keys, one Gold Key, and five Honorable Mention

Do You Plan To Pursue Writing In The Future? If Not, What Field Of Opportunity Do You Plan To Go Into?

Yes, but more as a side hobby. I want to pursue a lot of different career fields but we’ll see. 

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department? 

The teachers. 

Hannah Rouse 

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

Colors, stars, skin, dance & other fun things 

Where Have You Been Published?

ASGARD, Fledge, Under the Madness, Appelley, Free Spirit, You Might Need to Hear This, Currents, Riot Girl Zine, & Elan Literary Magazine 

Have You Won Any Awards For Your Writing?

5 Scholastic Gold Keys, 1 Silver Key, & 5 Honorable Mentions; Runner Up Twice in GSU High School Writing Contest, 1st Place in Sarah Mook Writing Contest, 1st Place in Bluefire, 1st Place Poetry in VHSL Writing Contest, 1st Place in CNF in Rider University Writing Contest, NCTE Achievement: First Class, & many from the Poetry Society of Virginia Adult & Student Contests.

Do You Plan To Pursue Writing In The Future? If Not, What Field Of Opportunity Do You Plan To Go Into?

I'd really like to be an editor for a publishing company. 

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department? 

Our Focus Area Fridays. We've always got so many snacks and super fun activities to do.

Kimora Taylor

What Topics Do You Like To Write About?

I primarily write nonfiction. I enjoy writing about my life experiences from times that I feel were important for my character development and that explain who I am today or why I react certain ways. I write about myself, lol. 

Where Have You Been Published?

ASGARD Literary Magazine 

Do you plan to pursue writing in the future? If not, what field of opportunity do you plan to go into?

I don't see myself taking the path of writing in my future. I plan on focusing my education, time, and my career on aiding to public communities in any way I can. Community service means a lot to me and I've discovered that it is my passion over the past four years--I would love to pursue a career somewhere in that field. 

What is your favorite thing about the Literary Arts Department? 

My favorite thing about the Lit Arts department is our open-mindedness and the welcoming environment.