March 10, 2025
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – Rocky River Middle School students Emily Aber, Anna Dzodo, Jules O’Keefe and Quinn Patton competed at the Power of the Pen regional tournament on March 8. The group was among more than 200 writers who qualified for the regional competition.
Patton placed second in the 7th grade division and received a Superior rating on his submission to earn an automatic spot at the state tournament in May. Three other competitors - Emily Aber, Jules O'Keefe and Anna Dzodo - all received an Honors rating on their submissions at regionals.
Power of the Pen, now in its fifth season at RRMS, empowers young people to find and develop a creative voice that is uniquely their own by engaging students in interscholastic writing tournaments and providing a platform for publication.