Any student enrolled in English 101P, 101, 102, or 112 during Spring 2024 through Spring 2025 may submit an essay of any kind on any topic. There are no length limits for this category. Myles Merwin wrote the 1st place submission in the First-Year Writing category for the 2025 President’s Writing Awards
About Myles
Myles is a single father, Army Veteran, and first-year student majoring in Psychology. Beyond graduation, he hopes to pursue a career in counseling and therapy within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. His love for academic writing includes research papers, analyses, case studies, and philosophical arguments. Outside of the classroom, he spends the majority of his free time with his daughter. He loves attempting new recipes in the kitchen, reading his favorites from Tolkien, making and playing music, or spending time in nature.
Winning Manuscript – From Bedrock to Table Rock
(Per the author’s request, “From Bedrock to Table Rock” is unavailable to access on this website).