ΑΔΦ
The Union Association of Alpha Delta Phi

ΑΔΦ 2006 Literary Awards

CONTACT: Gary L. Dryfoos or Price Williams

Union College Chapter of Alpha Delta Phi Presents Campus Literary Awards

Chapter president Price Williams ('07) announced the winners of this year's Alpha Delta Phi Literary Competition on Monday evening, May 15, 2006 at a reception in the fraternity's chapter house. Three of the five winners were present to accept their awards, which totaled $1350, donated by the chapter's alumni association.

(Left to right) Price Williams, ΑΔΦ house president; Kristen Puliafico, Max Clarke, Stephanie Spano, winners; Prof. April Selley, Gary Dryfoos, judges

The judges for this year's competition were Professors April R. Selley and Nathan P. Wallace of the English Department and Gary L. Dryfoos (Union '77) a chapter trustee and technical writer.

This year, the five authors divided seven awards in the categories of Poetry, Short Story, and Chapter from a Novel. A grand prize $500 was awarded to the best entry overall.

According to Dryfoos, "The quality of this year's entries was impressive. The students chose unusual topics and settings, and displayed sureness and a real grasp of writing craft. I hope they'll keep at it."

The Union Chapter of Alpha Delta Phi was established in 1859. Since its founding as a literary society at Hamilton College in 1832, the fraternity has maintained a tradition of encouraging interest and accomplishment in literature by its own members. Ten years ago the Union Chapter, wishing to widen that interest, began sponsoring a writing contest open to all Union students. As of this year, the chapter's alumni members have committed to sponsoring the contest as an annual campus event. "Good writing is so important to education, and to so many kinds of work," said Dryfoos. "ADPhi wants to help students see writing in new ways, and to take pride and enjoyment in their writing skills."

2006 ΑΔΦ Literary Competition Prize Winners

Grand Prize:

Max Clarke ('09) $500 -- for poems "Magpies" "Beets of England" "Self Control"

Poetry:

First Prize: Michael Montesano ('08) $200 -- Three poems: "Fish Whispers" "Sedentary Movements" "Subungual Entrails"

Second Prize: Stephanie Spano ('07) $100 -- Three poems: "Highway Through Cholame, 1955" "The White Chapel Waltz" "For Clarissa, 1941"

Third Prize: Scott Alfano ('08) $50 -- Three poems: "A Day in the Life", "Munch's Voice in Reverse", "You Can't Take This One Back"

Short Stories:

First Prize: Kristen Puliafico ('07) $200 -- "Dependence"

Second Prize: Scott Alfano ('08) $100 -- "Selfless"

Novel/Serial Chapters:

First Prize: Stephanie Spano ('07) $200 -- Standing in the Rain

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