The ASL Honor Society annually sponsors a national ASL Literature competition, complete with cash prizes. Participating in this national competition is an outstanding way to apply classroom learning to the larger society. All students are highly commended for participating!

Winners of the 2008 ASL Literature Competition are:

ABC Story, First Place: Kristen Silk, "Volleyball Match" Massapequa, New York

ABC Story, Second Place: Gabby Groten, "Drawing a Picture" Davie, Florida

Honorable Mention:

Jordan Robson, "Tune Up"         Jenna Sindlinger, "Snow Day"

Sterling, Kansas                       Massapequa, New York          

Funny Story, First Place: Lizzie Grant, "April Fool's"

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Funny Story, Second Place:

Jessica Anzalone, "The Word Problem"

East Meadow, New York

Chris Eckert, "Whiskey Fall"

Sterling, Kansas

Honorable Mention: Margaret Kelley, "AP ASL"

Virginia Beach, Virginia

ABC Story, First Place: Ashley Paisley, "Bandit"
Ocean City, New Jersey   View story

ABC Story, Second Place: Maro Mansourian, "Dessert Party"
Boca Raton, Florida   View story

ABC Story, Third Place: McKenzie Clark, "Wrestling Match"
Issaquah, Washington   View story

Handshape Story, First place: Kristine Zimmer-Orkin, "My Son"
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin   View story

Handshape Story, Second Place: Chryste Desimone, "Date"
Ocean City, New Jersey   View story

Handshape Story, Third Place: No winner

Number Story, First Place: Abigail Baltz, "Sour Gum"
Petersburg, New Jersey   View story

Number Story, Second Place: No winner

Number Story, Third Place: No winner