Bay students win national Scholastic Writing silver medals

Cate Kapalczynski, left, and Elizabeth Holup won Silver Medals in the national-level Scholastic Writing competition.

Congratulations to Bay High senior Cate Kapalczynski and junior Elizabeth Holup on winning Scholastic Silver Medals in writing on the national level.

Both had work recognized with Gold Key awards at the regional level, which qualified their work to be judged at the national level in New York City.

The Silver Medal was awarded to Elizabeth Holup for her poem, "The Colors of You." Cate Kapalczynski was awarded the Silver Medal for her personal essay/memoir, "The Phoenix."