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More than 200 student magazines around the globe were nominated for distinctions from the National Council of Teachers of English for its 2022 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines contest and Carrollton High School’s Golden Spiral received recognition.
Carrollton High School sophomores Addison Lloyd, left, and Bronwyn Jackson practice their writing skills while working on an edition of The Golden Spiral student magazine. The magazine received recognition from the National Council of Teachers of English late last month.
The 2022 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines contest (REALM) showcases excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers and is designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing.
While looking for ways to encourage and enhance creativity in blooming writers, CHS English/language arts teacher Hunter Spurlock, sponsor of the CHS Creative Writing Club, thought formalizing student work through the publication of a school literary magazine would be a great way to achieve that goal.
"The idea started when I took over the creative writing club at the end of 2021," said Spurlock. "I thought the students would be more engaged if they had more structure and something to write for."
The first edition of the magazine debuted a little more than a year ago.
CHS Principal Ian Lyle says The Golden Spiral is an example of the intentional efforts of the CHS faculty to engage students beyond their academic classes.
"Offering this outlet to further engage students not only promotes their growth as young adults but also strengthens our overall school culture,” said Lyle. “I am proud of Mr. Spurlock’s hard work with The Gold Spiral."
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