About the Authors
2021 Winning Authors
Joanna Beck graduated with a biology (Healthcare emphasis) associate degree from CWI in Spring 2019. She wrote her winning paper for MMBS 260 Cell Biology with instructor Teresa Rich. Six-word bio: “Sounded much better in my head.”
Emma Bowman graduated with a psychology associate degree from CWI in Spring 2020. She wrote her winning paper for PSYC 190 with instructor Heather Schoenherr. Six-word bio: “Never let fear squander your passion.”
Lisa Sunny Braithewaite graduated with a psychology associate degree from CWI in Spring 2021. She wrote her winning paper for PSYC 190 with instructor Heather Schoenherr. Six-word bio: “Education and experience took her far.”
Jori M. Brough will most likely graduate with a social work associate degree from CWI after Spring 2023. She wrote her winning paper for ENGL 102 with instructor Catherine Kyle. Six-word bio: “My life: family, learning, the Lord.”
Rachel Capezza graduated with a biology (Natural Resources emphasis) associate degree from CWI in Spring 2021. She wrote her winning paper for ENVI 260L with instructor Dusty Perkins. Six-word bio: “Mom and scientist: recipe for insanity.”
Anastasia English graduated with a history associate degree from CWI in Spring 2021. She wrote her winning paper for ENGL 102 with instructor Jaren Watson. Six-word bio: “Place my heart in the Euphrates.”
Ali Murphy will most likely graduate with an English (Creative Writing emphasis) associate degree from CWI in 2025. She wrote her winning paper for ENGL 101 with instructor Malia Collins. Six-word bio: “Stubborn pessimist discovers half-full glass.”
Gabrielle Peck graduated with a psychology associate degree from CWI in Fall 2021. She wrote her winning paper for PSYC 250 and 251 with instructors Jana McCurdy and Heather Schoenherr. Six-word bio: “I take it day by day.”
Andrew Rose graduated with a political science associate degree from CWI in Summer 2021. He wrote his winning paper for POLS 290 with instructor Robert Harbaugh. Six-word bio: “Concerned Citizen; busy reading right now.”
Iisha Sivels will most likely graduate with a liberal arts associate degree from CWI in the near future. She wrote her winning paper for PSYC 190 with instructor Heather Schoenherr. Six-word bio: “Trust yourself the rest will follow.”
Avigale Sperry graduated with a history (Secondary Education emphasis) associate degree from CWI in 2021. She wrote her winning paper for HIST 190 with instructor Reginald Jayne. Six-word bio: “Growing through life’s trials and delights.”
2022 Winning Authors
Kevin Chase will most likely graduate with a political science associate degree from CWI in Fall 2022. He wrote his winning paper for POLS 221 with instructor Rob Harbaugh. Six-word bio: “Born and raised in Boise Idaho.”
Kennedy Ann Cole graduated with a psychology associate degree from CWI in Spring 2022. She wrote her winning paper for PSYC 250 & 251 with instructors Jana McCurdy and Heather Schoenherr. Six-word bio: “Positive mindsets will heal the world.”
Sawyer Ellis will most likely graduate with a psychology associate degree from CWI in Fall 2022. He wrote two winning papers, the first for PSYC 250&251 with instructors Jana McCurdy and Heather Schoenherr, and the second for PSYC 190 with instructor Heather Schoenherr. Eight-word bio: “Dedicated to excellence, like my father Sawyer Ellis.”
Savanna Gerlach will most likely graduate with an English associate degree from CWI in 2023. She wrote her winning paper for ENGL 115 with instructor Ryan Witt. Six-word bio: “Improving every day, bit by bit.”
Jamie Hudson graduated with a liberal arts associate degree in Spring 2022. She wrote her winning paper for ENGL 201 with instructor Joy Palmer. Six-word bio: “You can, don’t give up yet.”
Montana Keating will most likely graduate with a liberal arts associate degree from CWI in the near future. He wrote his winning paper for HIST 190 with instructor Reginald Jayne. Six-word bio: “Brutal honesty will get you nowhere.”
Devinne McCombs will most likely graduate with a molecular biology associate degree from CWI in Spring 2023. She wrote her winning paper for ENGL 101 with instructor Tiffany K. Hitesman. Six-word bio: “Mom by day, student by night.”
Amanda Moorhouse graduated with a history associate degree from CWI in Spring 2022. She wrote her winning paper for HIST 190 with instructor Reginald Jayne. Four-word bio: “Wife, mother and student.”
Damien Perez will most likely graduate with a psychology associate degree from CWI in Summer 2022. He wrote his winning paper for PSYC 190 with instructor Heather Schoenherr. Six-word bio: ” Just a kid fulfilling a promise.”
Craig Peterson graduated with a social work associate degree from CWI in Spring 2022. He wrote his winning paper for PSYC 190 with instructor Heather Schoenherr.
Kenton Piper-Ruth will most likely graduate with an English associate degree from CWI in 2028. He wrote his winning paper for ENGL 101 with instructor Jon wood. Six-word bio: “Prefrontal cortex could use some love.”
Rachel Roberts will most likely graduate with an English literature associate degree from CWI in Fall 2023. She wrote her winning paper for ENGL 195 with instructor Lynne Tucker.
