campus YGA students

Calhoun Middle and High School are excited to reveal the outcomes of the 2024 Young Georgia Author (YGA) competition. This statewide contest welcomes participation from all students, aiming to foster self-expression, cultivate a passion for writing, and honor the art of storytelling. We take great pride in recognizing our school-level champions who have showcased these remarkable talents. #ExcellenceInAcademics

We are pleased to announce the following winners in grades 7-12:

  • 7th grade: 1st-Isabella Pena, 2nd-Helena Bennett, 3rd-Juleyanne Carroll
  • 8th grade: 1st-Bennet Stephens, 2nd-McKenzie Robinson, 3rd-Jaiyla Johnson
  • 9th grade: 1st-Campbell Nudd, 2nd-Pippa McKinney, 3rd-Abigail Pickel
  • 10th grade: 1st-Hannah Payne
  • 11th grade: 1st-Daniel Wright, 2nd-Oscar Orellana-Morales
  • 12th grade: 1st-Briana Kirby, 2nd-John Cox, 3rd-Vicky Chen

CMS 1st place winners: Bennet Stephens (7th) and Isabella Pena (8th)


CHS 1st Place winners: (L-R) Campbell Nudd (9th), Hannah Payne (10th), Daniel Wright (11th) , not pictured- Briana Kirby (12th).


CMS top 3 grade-level winners (L-R): Juleyanne Carol, Helena Bennett, Isabella Pena, Bennet Stephens, McKenzie Robinson, Jaiyla Johnson