International Winners for the 2013 Write On! Season

Last year, Albania had three students place at the international level. This year, we came back even stronger and had four students place world wide. A huge celebratory congratulations go out to the following for their beautiful writing. Georgia [the country] has spoken.

7th Grade - 2nd Place - Irvi Cela - Burrel

9th Grade - 1st Place - Gloria Hoxhallari - Kucove

11th Grade - 3rd Place - Ana Bici - Elbasan

12th Grade - 1st Place - Ardita Koxhaj - Kucove

With that said, thank you to all the winners for their funny and wise words. You strung together a story that mesmerized the judges and it shows in their decision making process. And for everyone that participated, please don't forget that you are true artists as well. Please join us again on this writing adventure next year!

PRESS RELEASE

Last year, around 600 essays were submitted and 3 out of 8 of our national winners placed at the international level. This year, our total number came to 375 and although it may not have been as high as last year, the diversity within our winners’ backgrounds is astounding. Of the 30 first place winners that placed this year, 10 cities and 10 towns were represented versus last year where only 2 cities delivered winners. Males were strongly outnumbered with only 62 participants versus 313 females. The age brackets were more evenly split with 115 students from the 9 year schools, 154 at the high school level and 76 total for university. With this in mind, we are extremely proud of the results in this year’s competition and we hope to be even bigger, better and more diversified next year. Write On! Albania isn’t just an opportunity for the student, it’s also a chance for volunteers to work outside of their sector in a comfortable setting. This year, we had health and COD volunteers branch out and give weekly creative writing sessions throughout the country. Because of this opportunity, more volunteers were able to experience the simple joy of watching their students grow in their learning. Increased self confidence and pride are other enjoyable benefits of this competition. To see a child smile as they review their work, is one of the most rewarding experiences that a volunteer can receive. Write On! Albania is proud to say that we are already excited for next year’s competition. May creativity never die.

C'KEMI!

Please check up for the final update for this year's website to meet the winners from all across Albania. We are in the process of gathering mini bios and photos at the moment and we are more than excited to introduce you to them. Cheers!

- Write On! Albania

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