Wellsville Jr. Sr. High School students are published in a poetry book. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

WELLSVILLE –For the second time in the school year, a number of Wellsville Jr. Sr. High School students have their poetry published in a book.

In February, it was announced that 28 students were selected from their participation in a national student writing contest, Creative Communications, to have their work published in a book along with students from other schools across the country.

Seventh and eighth-grade English and Film Studies teacher Brandy Peterson,announced that 35 students have been selected for the spring publication of the book. Some of the students selected also were chosen for the previous edition.

Peterson noted that in both books Wellsville is listed as a Poetic Achievement Honor School, meaning that more than 50% of the students who submitted poetry were selected for publication in the books.

“These students have worked diligently throughout the school year. As a result, two students have won a combined amount of roughly $1,000 for their Democracy essays via The Patriot’s Pen VFW writing competition,” Peterson said.

Students published in the spring version include seventh grade students: Zaleaha Douglas, Moryiah Willis, Zyaire Petties, Owen Barnhart, Miyah Chase, Kyra Senkbeil, Irelyn Orr, Isaiah Board, Gabby Carr, Emma Stofen, Devon Dalrymple, Corbin McDowell, Alynza Thomas, Avery Gordon; eighth grade students: Scarlet Watson, Rayleah Lamp, Nick Agler, Jonnah Sears, Eva Wolfe, Ilaina Bosworth, Kianna Valentine, Christian Speece, Daniel Coil, Jayla Osborne, Kaylee McKenzie, Joslynn Reese, Zaiven Williams, Brock Davis, Jaidyn Bebout, Aubree Eltringham, Harold Hackney, Jaden Kirby, Zac Banks, Khloe Thompson; and ninth grade student Araynah Moman.