We are pleased to share that four Vestal High School students have been recognized for excellence in writing in the Scholastic Writing Awards regional contest. Congratulations to Alesha Khan, Faris Shamma, Margaret Wood, and Sindi Zhou who have been recognized for excellence in writing as part of the 2024 East Region-at-Large Scholastic Awards. Altogether, the students won one Gold Key, four Silver Keys and two Honorable Mentions!
Left to right: Margaret Wood, Alesha Khan, Faris Shamm, and Sindi ZhouSindi Zhou won a Gold Key and a Silver Key award, while Alesha Kahn was awarded two Silver Keys and an Honorable Mention. Margaret Wood also won a Silver Key award and Faris Shamma received an Honorable Mention. As a result of her Gold Key win, Sindi Zhou has qualified to compete for a National Scholastic Writing Award
Vestal High School English faculty instructing these students are Mitzy Benjamin, Jennie Drexler-Smith, and Tina Nyschot.