University of Southern Colorado
Sponsors Women's Poetry Contest
Pueblo -- In celebration of Women's
History Month, female poets of all ages entered the Ninth Annual Women's Poetry
Contest. The winners were announced at An Evening of Women's Poetry, March 20,
in the Occhiato University Center Hearthwell Lounge. Cash prizes were awarded as
follows: First place, $25; Second place, $15; and Third place, $10.
Winners of the 9th Annual Women's Poetry Contests were as
follows:
OPEN DIVISION: 1st place- Elizabeth Chappell-Moffeit, Pueblo
2nd place- Edith Edson, Pueblo
3rd place-Dawn Di Prince, Pueblo
COLLEGE DIVISION: 1st place- Judy Fodor, University of Southern Colorado
2nd place-Patricia Moore, University of Southern Colorado
3rd place-Felicia Tapia, University of Southern Colorado
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: 1st place-Shawn Lehr, Sedalia, Colorado
2nd place-Amy Cockrell, Centennial High School, Pueblo
3rd place-Liz Benfield, Central High School, Pueblo
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION: 1st place- Hillary Sheehan, Craver Middle School, Colorado City
2nd place- Sarah Juba, Cesar Chavez Academy, Pueblo
3rd Place- Susan Davidson, Corwin Middle School, Pueblo
The University of Southern Colorado is a regional, comprehensive university
emphasizing professional, career-oriented, and applied programs. Displaying
excellence in teaching, celebrating diversity, and engaging in service and
outreach, USC is distinguished by access, opportunity, and the overall quality
of services provided to its students.
