ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE
16TH ANNUAL PALO ALTO WEEKLY 2001
16TH ANNUAL PALO ALTO WEEKLY 2001

Grim headlines of war and recession have dampened your holiday spirit somewhat, the Palo Alto Weekly may have just the solution. This year's winning entries in our Short Story Contest offer creative and thoughtful diversions from these uncertain times. Now in its 16th year, the contest attracted hundreds of entries from adults, young adults (15-17), teens (12-14) and children. This issue presents the top three stories in the adult competition; next week, we'll publish the winning entries in the youth categories. This week's short stories reflect a rather introspective bent. The first-place entry, "Millionaire" by David Fromm, follows a character's wistful remembrance of his high school basketball days. Second-place winner Harriotte Aaron delves deeply into family issues in the lively "Cousins." The third-place entry, "Rhubarb Pies" by Lionel deMaine, details a father-son relationship during a long journey in a car. Selecting the top three stories from mountains of qualified candidates was not an easy task. However, the final choices in the adult competition were left in the capable hands of our distinguished panel of judges: Tom Parker, Ellen Sussman and Kim Silveira Wolterbeck. We included the judges comments along with the winning entries in this issue to demonstrate what separated these particular stories from the rest of the pack. Thanks to all who entered, and don't feel discouraged if you didn't win. The competition is quite tough, but you may find that next year is your time. |
First Place Second Place Third Place |
It is our pleasure to bring you the youth prize winners in the
Palo Alto Weekly's 16th annual Short Story Contest. The winning
adult entries were published last week. |
Children 9-11 First Place Second Place Third Place Teen 12-14 First PlaceAlia Salim, "Predisposed" Second Place Third Place Young Adult 15-17 First Place Second Place |
JUDGESTOM PARKER,
Novelist & Writing Instructor, Foothill College, UC Extension Program
Past winners: |
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