Several students from the Douglas County School System were recently recognized for their remarkable literary successes during the TomeCon Conference. The exciting day of sessions covering all aspects of literature for students in grades 2 through 12 drew thousands of literary scholars, parents and educators.
Students explored topics including reading, writing, technology, engineering, art and music. Tracy Scaglione, media specialist at Dorsett Shoals Elementary, highlighted the value TomeCon brings to students.
“Attending TomeCon is a chance for students to meet famous authors, attend workshops, and dive deeper into their love of literature. It's a unique opportunity to connect with a community of passionate readers and writers and for students to continue to grow their love for reading."
Authors from around the world engaged with students during the conference, providing them with invaluable insights about the world of literature. Additionally, students received awards for their participation in Tome Competitions throughout the year.
DCSS honorees included:
Chapel Hill Middle School - Lindley, Sponsor
2nd Place - Chimamaka Onwughalu, Davelyn Rivera & Lucy Anderson - Library Video Commercial
2nd Place - Ari Burns and Temperance Lane - Book Trailer
3rd Place - Chimamaka Onwughalu -Promotional Flyer, Vlog, Book Print
3rd Place - Davelyn Rivera - Vlog, Book Print
Tome Service Award - Christina Paul
Mt. Carmel Elementary School- Howard, Sponsor
1st Place - Kaliann Simmons - Book Talk
3rd Place - Kaliann Simmons, Maxx Hood & Roxe Rodney - Library Video Commercial
Douglas County High School - Almond, Sponsor
1st Place - Yesha Patel - Like, Try, Why
1st Place - Alexandria Criner - Character to Author Letter
2nd Place - Alexandria Criner - Fan Fiction
1st Place - Nathaniel Reaves - Book Print
2nd Place - Khadija Buke - Book Review Blog
3rd Place - Darasimi Bankole - Historical Fiction Infographic
Inducted - Isabel Yang - Tau Omicron Mu Epsilon Honor Society
Inducted - Gabrielle Ortega - Tau Omicron Mu Epsilon Honor Society
$500 - Isabel Yang - Dale Pratt Memorial Scholarship (Awarded to only one student in Georgia).
Annette Winn Elementary School
1st Place - Hollis Robinson - Book Trailer
Beulah Elementary School - Blevins, Sponsor
2nd Place - Izzy Hall & Samantha Miller - Current Issues Portfolio and Presentation
Certificate - Elizabella Avila and Celeste Mabry - Service Award
Mirror Lake Elementary School - Summers, Sponsor
1st Place - Amiya Alexander & Paisley Reynolds - Book Vlog
2nd Place - Amiya Alexander, Ethan Lacap, Aldrich Quiambao, Paisley Reynolds, & Samantha Salazar - Book Trailer
Certificate - Amiya Alexander, Ethan Lacap, Paisley Reynolds, Samantha Salazar, & Savannah-Paige Simpson - Service Award
Holly Springs Elementary School - Harbin, Sponsor
3rd Place - Dante Mclean & Israel Brown - Current Issues Portfolio and Presentation
3rd Place - Urwa Khan - Poem
Bill Arp Elementary School - Ward, Sponsor
2nd Place - Laura Ike - Poem
Alexander High School - Robinson & Peppers, Sponsor
2nd Place - Catherine Ramirez & Melody Rumple - Reading Bowl
Mason Creek Middle School - Baker, Sponsor
1st Place - D.J. Holsey - Historical Fiction Infographic
2nd Place - Emma Slatton - Vlog
3rd Place - Ashlynn Horton - Book Review Blog
3rd Place - Amari Cromey - Fan Art
Chestnut Log Middle School - Lucas, Sponsor
1st Place - Breana Williams - Poetry
TomeCon was held at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia on March 12. The literary exploration involved additional participation from Chapel Hill Elementary, Lithia Springs Elementary, Holly Springs Elementary, North Douglas Elementary, Factory Shoals Elementary, Yeager Middle and Fairplay Middle School.
Congratulations to all of the exceptional winners!