2008 NCTE Achievement Award in Writing

For the 20th year, San Diego High students have shown their exceptional writing ability by winning the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Achievement Award in Writing. Every year we have entered we have had at least one winning writer. This year we extended this remarkable record with three students winning this prestigious national writing competition.

In their junior year, Rocio Leon (IS), Krisnoff Padua (IS) and Elizabeth Villa (LEADS) were selected to represent San Diego High. The students wrote a creative piece and sat for a timed essay. And then they waited. They finally received the good news last week. Winning this award means that NCTE will recommend that colleges consider them for both admission and scholarships. In addition, they will be honored by wearing the Writing Academy red stole and tassel at graduation.

Updated 10/10/08