Zion Lutheran School Celebrates Talented Young Authors

Nikki Winkelmann - Zion Lutheran School

Mar 11, 2025 10:55 AM

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BETHALTO – Zion Lutheran School in Bethalto celebrated the creativity and dedication of its young writers from kindergarten through eighth grade during the annual Young Authors Awards Ceremony on Feb. 27, 2025. Students showcased their talents by writing and illustrating their own books, which were carefully reviewed by a team of teachers. Awards were presented in several categories, honoring students for their outstanding storytelling, creativity, and effort.

The highlight of the event was the announcement of students nominated for the prestigious Madison County Young Authors Program. Five of the following students will advance to represent Zion Lutheran School at the Madison County Young Authors Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 26, 2025:

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Addison Rexford
Lottie Rupprecht
Caleb Wheeler
Hudson Donohoo
Scott Holmes
Drew Koch
Clark Schoeber
Sammy Burford
Maelene Wright
Hunter Turner
Paolo Scheffel
Andrew Hunter
Annabelle Bean
Grace Koch

Zion Lutheran School also recognized students in the following categories:

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WOW! Award (for exceptional storytelling and creativity):

Jaye Tolle
Lane Burford
Josie Hannefin
David Admire
Leticia Lorenz
Andrew Hunter
Claire Epps

Extra Effort (for outstanding dedication to their work):

Caroline Ridgeway
Caleb Lorenz
Riley Hoxsey
Macy Gibson
Maelene Wright
Caroline Sitze
Gavin Martin
Kylie Pfeiffer

Artfully Creative (for imaginative and artistic storytelling):

Noah Ridgeway
Milo Dyer
Summer Allen
Mina Grossheim
Hunter Turner
Paolo Scheffel
Lottie Rupprecht
Hank Wright

110% Award (for going above and beyond in their writing):

Kennedi Hopkins
Zoe Slusser
Will Sproull
Archer Dorris
Lukas Liefer
Amelia Johnson
Masen Pohlman

Illustrator’s Award (for exceptional illustrations accompanying their stories):

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Aubree Grove
Prestlei Elam
Grace Winkelmann
Jack Sitze
Hank Wright
Masen Pohlman
Claire Epps

"We are incredibly proud of all our students for their hard work and creativity," said Mrs. Ridgeway, 2nd grade teacher. "The Young Authors Program is an opportunity for students to develop their writing skills and share their imaginative stories with the community."

For more information about the Young Authors Program or the Madison County Awards, please contact Zion Lutheran School Bethalto at 618-377-5507 or schooloffice@zionbethalto.org.