Shippensburg University recently hosted the winners in the 2025-26 PA Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Competition at an awards ceremony on Saturday, April 25th. The ceremony was marked by the awarding of pins and certificates and readings from students who created winning works. Gold Keys were given to learners who were first in their category of work; Silver Keys for second; and Honorable Mentions for runner up. Winners represent approximately 10% of all the entries submitted.
WASHS winners were as follows:
Brenna Hollingsworth - Gold Pin - Flash Fiction - Gunpoint
Brenna Hollingsworth - Silver Pin - Short Story - Wife of a God
Zoe Bowersox - Silver Key - Short Story - The Midnight Train
Chloe Shacreaw - Silver Key - Poetry - Dreams for Sale
Ava Moatz - Honorable Mention - Poetry - More Than Meets the Eye
Ava Moatz - Honorable Mention - Critical Essay - The Contagion of BlackPill: How the Nihilistic Worldview is Plaguing Our Youth
WAMS winner were as follows:
Piper Shilling - Gold Key - Novel - The Pipework
Hazel Dorius - Gold Key - Fashion - Blouse
Piper Shilling - Silver Key - Poetry - Again
Molly Pagliaro - Silver Key - Poetry - I am Humble
Lindsey Yockel - Honorable Mention - Novel - Illusion