Creative Writing & Literature Department Highlights
Student Spotlight
Chelbie Alvarado, a senior, has been named a YoungArts winner for their creative nonfiction piece, “Mother’s Touch Heals Most Wounds.” This prestigious national award reflects Chelbie’s incredible talent, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Event Recaps
Poinsettia Poetry Slam (December 13)
The 3rd Annual Slam featured 16 students from various departments competing across three electrifying rounds in front of 80 attendees. Senior Maiya Brock took home the Slam Champ title.
Sun Pulse Poets Visit (December 16)
Touring poets from LA led a workshop and open mic for students, sharing creative inspiration and guidance.
Library Refresh (December)
The Estelle Yates Media Center was reimagined as the Estelle Yates Reading Center. Students and TAs revamped the space with new decorations and holiday cheer.
Christmas Tree Donation (December)
Senior Tien Furgason-Ho organized a fundraiser to buy and donate a Christmas tree for the department, raising over $70.
Experimentation Week Craft Day (December 17)
During Finals Week, students explored fiber arts, clay, painting, and scrapbooking, followed by a gallery trip to write ekphrastic poetry.
Faculty News
The department warmly welcomes Daniel Rodriguez, our new Creative Nonfiction teacher. A writer, actor, and filmmaker from Miami, Florida, Daniel brings a wealth of talent and experience, including accolades for his short film and an opening talk at the Braniff Conference.
-
Maiya Brock performs in the final round of the Poinsettia Poetry Slam
-
Sun Pulse Poets with Ms. Shorty after the event. From left to right, Eileen Elizabeth Espinoza, Jennifer Espinoza, Sara Ellen Fowler, Sarah Helms
-
Sun Pulse Poets
-
Library Refresh: Students and CWL Teaching Assistants rearranged the library and decorated for the holidays. We also changed the official name of the space to Estelle Yates Reading Center from Estelle Yates Media Center
-
Reading Center in the holiday swing!
-
From left to right: Margaux Ip-Geisler(12th), Ms. Adrienne Rugg (CWL teacher), Tien Furgason-Ho (12th)
-
Dariah Mays-Dominguez (12th) and Milo Mora (12th) practicing fiber arts
-
Abdiel Lopez (12th) hangs his julhjerte, a Scandinavian Christmas ornament. Johanne Hansen (12th) taught students how to make them.
-
Seniors visiting Blue Rain Gallery during Experimentation Week.
-
We are delighted are delighted to welcome Daniel Rodriguez to our team as our new Creative Nonfiction teacher! Welcome Daniel!
