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Finn Cousins '21 Takes Second Place in 38th Annual Dr. Jean Mosee Young Writers Contest
Congratulations to Finn Cousins '21 who was recently awarded second place for his essay submission in the 38th Annual Dr. Jean Mosee Young Writers Contest.
Each year, the Metropolitan DC Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, invites students in grades 6 through 12 to submit either an original poem, essay, or short story for a chance to win several cash prizes. According to the Metropolitan DC Chapter of The Links' website, the Dr. Jean Mosee Young Writers Contest was first developed in 1982 as the Young Black Writers Contest, after learning about poor test scores in writing among African American high school students. Since then, the contest has evolved and is now open to all students in sixth through twelfth grades. The purpose of the contest is to encourage writing among middle and high school students, especially students of color, and to publicly recognize their literary talents.
This year, high school students were asked to submit works based on this question: "What does 'transforming our community, fulfilling our purpose' mean to you?"
You can read Finn's winning essay here.
Congratulations, Finn!
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Each year, the Metropolitan DC Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, invites students in grades 6 through 12 to submit either an original poem, essay, or short story for a chance to win several cash prizes. According to the Metropolitan DC Chapter of The Links' website, the Dr. Jean Mosee Young Writers Contest was first developed in 1982 as the Young Black Writers Contest, after learning about poor test scores in writing among African American high school students. Since then, the contest has evolved and is now open to all students in sixth through twelfth grades. The purpose of the contest is to encourage writing among middle and high school students, especially students of color, and to publicly recognize their literary talents.
This year, high school students were asked to submit works based on this question: "What does 'transforming our community, fulfilling our purpose' mean to you?"
After reading the novel Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates in his English class with Mr. Cannon this year, Finn says he became interested in the roots of racism, how it presents itself, and why it still exists in our world today. Seeing this and knowing about the competition, Mr. Cannon recommended that Finn submit his writing.
“I decided to apply because I felt like my voice as well as the community of Gonzaga should be heard," said Finn. “I feel that recognition by everyone--in the same way that the Gonzaga community has recognized the relevance of slaves as a part of its past and has acknowledged the descendants of those slaves--can really play a vital role in continuing the healing process and reducing racial tension in our community."
You can read Finn's winning essay here.
Congratulations, Finn!
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