And The Winners Are...

The results are in! After nearly 11 hours reading and critiquing nearly 2000 essays, our amazing panel of judges have found the winners of our 2015 Write On! Albania Creative Writing Competition. Just like last year, we have split the competition into two seperate competitions: a National Competition (all students outside of Tirana) and a Tirana Competition (only students in Tirana). Congratulations to all of our winners!

National Winners:

6th Grade Form:

1. Keidi Bilero, Fier

2. Joanis Sejoinaj, Fier

3. Gabriel Vuksani, Shkoder

7th Grade Form:

1. Arbi Hyseni, Shkoder

2. Arbri Koplishu, Shkoder

3. Olta Shehu, Peshkopi

8th Grade Form:

1. Sindi Vrenozi, Fier

2. Xhenisa Harlicaj, Shkoder

3. Ana Gjini, Fier

9th Grade Form:

1. Livia Toti, Delvine

2. Oriola Biba, Lezhe

3. Joana Maluta, Lezhe

10th Grade Form:

1. Agi Kristo, Gjirokaster

2. Melisa Iliazi, Delvine

3. Anxhela Beharaj, Fier

11th Grade Form:

1. Blendi Onmani, Peshkopi

2. Alba Verushi, Gramsh

3. Romela Qytyku, Prrenjas

12th Grade Form:

1. Iris Dyrmishi, Çorovode

2. Fabiola Nexhipi, Lezhe

3. Hedera Ceni, Lezhe

University 1st Year Form:

N/A

University 2nd Year Form:

1. Endrisa Loli, Saranda

2. Aurela Hehmeti, Saranda

University 3rd Year Form:

2. Ermal Maldi, Saranda

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Tirana Winners:

6th Grade Form: 1. Valdrin Sufaj Isa Boletini English teacher—Fatjona Lumshi 2. Lidia Muca Pjeter Budi English teacher—Almeda 3. Egida Saja Pal Enggjelli English teacher—Gladiola Toska

Honorable mention: -Adelajda Shkurtaj Skender Caci English teacher—Violeta -Stiven Qehaja Skender Caci English teacher—Violeta -Anja Bardhoshi Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Marlise -Jana Maria Naqe At Zef Pllumi English teacher—Irma -Tea Zani Ernest koliqi English teacher—Marlisse Gabrila Sanchez Torres -Endri Mustafaj Edith Durham English teacher—Irida -Igli Zhupa Edith Durham English teacher—Irida

7th Grade Form:

1. Albi Tushaj Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Gabriela 2. Klarisa Cami Niket Daridani English teacher—Lindita Konomi 3. Armand Zaimi Jeronim de Rada English teacher—Ela

Honorable mention: -Elisa Haxhillazi Rreze Drite English teacher—Majlinda -Darsi Spaho Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Marlise -Amadea Jakupi Skender Caci English teacher—Violeta Tusuni -Klevis Almadhi Mustafa Greblleshi Englsih teacher—Trifon Shkarpa -Jona Bako Dora d’Istria English teacher—Valeriana Koskia -Amra Tagani 7 Marsi English teacher—Martin Xhaferraj -Enxhi Prodani Wilson English teacher--Irena

8th Grade Form:

1. Darla Krashiqi 1 Marsi English teacher—Fiona 2. Flavia Ribaj Niket Dardani English teacher—Ddidita Konomi 3. Rea Spartaku Emin Duraku English teacher—Qamile Martini

Honorable mention: -Desada Sadiku Pjeter Budi English teacher—Almeda Vala -Letisa Derveni Pjeter Budi English teacher—Almada Vala -Gisela Meca Pjeter Budi English teacher—Almeda Vala -Tressi Nanushi Pjeter Budi English teacher—Almeda Vala -Zhaklin Gjergo Servete Maci English teacher—Hamide Reci -Besnik Nuro Isa Boletini English teacher—Marglena Fetau -Mei Todhe The Independent English teacher—Albana Dhimitri

9th Grade Form:

1. Vjola Shtishi E Kuqe English teacher—Klara Fusha 2. Sose Mala At Zef Pllumi English teacher—Irma Haxhiaj 3. Joni Beli Sabahudin Gabrani English teacher—Lindita Konomi

Honorable mention: -Kevin Mihaj Langush Poradeci English teacher—Artion -Zyle Rexha Ramazan Jarani English teacher—Irida Sula -Rei Bengu Faik Konica English teacher—Nada Vojka -Edma Gjata Niket Dardani English teacher—Drita Deti -Fiona Papajani Fan S Noli English teacher—Ermelinda Laca -Anisa Sinaj Pal Engjrlli English teacher—Gladiola Toska -Klea Maci E Kuqe English teacher—Klaurina Fushi -Beliston Zefi 7 Marsi English teacher—Rajmoneta Dedja

10th Grade Form:

1. Ina Allmeta Saadi English teacher—Emanuela 2. Kiara Celaj Protagonistet English teacher—Marjona Cela 3. Princess Madalaine Hoxha Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Kevin Cullen

Honorable mention: -Glen Jaho Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Elissa Thorne -Enxhi Noni Qemal Stafa English teacher—Neda -Kelia Sila Ernest Koliqi English teacher--Elissa -Sigi Buzi Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Elissa Thorne -Nensi Musaj Ismail Qemali English teacher—Luljeta Malaj -Jon Bulica Harry T Fultz English teacher—Enilda Kadare -Vivian Sheshi Ismail Qemali English teacher—Luljeta Malaj -Irena Preja Mehmet Akif Collage English teacher—Belgin Karayel

11th Grade Form: 1. Kliti Lofca Andon Zako Cajupi English teacher—Dorina Dthanasi 2. Gerta Mata Partizani English teacher—Genci Ago 3. Kejsi Kajo Sami Frasheri English teacher—Mimoza

Honorable mention: -Redina Leka Woodrow Wilson English teacher—Red Varaku -Fabian Hoxha Andon Zako Cajupi English teacher—Dozima Qhanasi -Klevisa Karaj Besnik Sykja English teacher—Aferdita Bashari -Algida Rohmani Sinon Tafaj English teacher—Gerta -Enina Binaj Qemal Stafa English teacher—Entela Kari -Klea Xhaferi Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Elisse Thorne -Klarita Doci Sami Frasheri English teacher—Majlinda Milushi

12 th Grade Form: 1. Megi Hamza Sam Frasheri English teacher—Jolanda 2. Kristian Magjistari Qemal Stafa English teacher—Tea Bardha 3. Elena Dida Petro Nini Luarasi English teacher—Etleva Ruci

Honorable mention: -Megi Gjoni Petro Nini Luarasi English teacher—Etleva Ruci -Klea Hysko Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Elissa Thorne -Emanuela Taraj Petri Nini Luarasi English teacher—Etleva Ruci -Elona Karaj Qemal Stafa English teacher—Bardha -Xheni Koplloni Rreze Drite English teacher—Anisa Shijoku -Kamila Hasanbega Mehmet Akif Girls College English teacher—Emel Kandemir -Persi Panariti Ernest Koliqi English teacher—Elissa Thorne