The Rose O'Neill Literary House 2017 Senior Reading
The 2017 Senior Reading took place on Thursday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rose O’Neill Literary House. Thirteen graduating senior writers read from their original pieces! The Literary House also announced the winners of the Literary House Genre Fiction Prize, the William W. Warner Prize for Creative Writing on Nature and the Environment, and the Jude & Miriam Pfister Poetry Prize. This event also marked the dedication of the Literary House’s podium in honor of Professor Kathy Wagner, who is retiring at the end of this year.
04/25/2017
Kylie Hargrave reads
Erin Smedley reads
Senior Olivia Serio signs the event poster
Devin Taylor and Cat Righter sign
Casey Jahnigen adds her signature
Casey Jahnigen reads
Lily Starr reads
The seniors chat before the event
A group photo of the senior readers on the Lit House deck (with the exception of Julia Jakus)
Devin Taylor reads
Julia Jakus reads
The seniors listen to Literary House Director Dr. James Hall introduce the event, which he says is his favorite one of the semester
Caity Maltese reads
Anna Zastrow reads
Dr. Hall poses with the winners and honorable mentions for the Literary House Genre Fiction Prize, the William W. Warner Prize for Creative Writing on Nature and the Environment, and the Jude & Miriam Pfister Poetry Prize
Allison Billmire reads
Ryan Manning reads
Professor Mooney says a few words about Professor Wagner's legacy at Washington College. The plaque on the podium reads "In Honor of Professor Kathy Wagner's Tireless Dedication to Washington College and the Rose O'Neill Literary House"
Cat Righter reads
The 2017 senior readers!
Olivia Serio reads
Cate Shaw reads