Humanities & Communications Day 2024

On November 7, 2024, Cowley College hosted Humanities and Communications Day on our main campus, bringing together approximately 40 students from Winfield, Dexter, Goddard, and surrounding areas. From 9AM to 2PM, participants explored the diverse opportunities within humanities and communications fields, engaging in interactive workshops, and showcasing their talents in a series of creative contests.

Students began by going on a guided campus tour, which gave them a firsthand look at our facilities and an opportunity to learn more about admissions, financial aid, and the programs available to prospective students. Following the tour, participants joined small group workshops focused on Creative Writing and Mass Communications. These hands-on sessions provided valuable insights into the creative process and helped students develop writing and media production skills.

The event's highlight was the presentation of awards for the Creative Writing and Mass Communications contests, where students submitted portfolios of their written and digital works. The awards ceremony recognized outstanding achievements across several categories, celebrating the students involved and their diverse talents.

Award Winners:

Poetry-

1st Place: Sam Jubeck (Dexter High School) 

Video Storytelling-

1st Place: Keira Mercer (Eisenhower High School)  

2nd Place: Arlo Hoover (Eisenhower High School)  

Visual Storytelling-

1st Place: Olivia Ford (Eisenhower High School)  

2nd Place: Jamie Duty (Eisenhower High School)  

3rd Place: Elleigh Tarpley (Eisenhower High School)   

Written Storytelling-

1st Place: Arlo Hoover (Eisenhower High School)

Photography-

1st Place: Natalie Shelton (Dexter High School)

2nd Place: Grace Minson (Dexter High School)

Honorable Mention: Parker Carr (Dexter High School)

Social Media Promotion-

1st Place: Mak Fox (Eisenhower High School)  

The event was filled with energy, creativity, and enthusiasm as students showcased their hard work and passion for storytelling and communication. We were thrilled to celebrate the winners and honor the dedication of all participants. Their achievements highlight the immense talent in our community, and we are excited to see how these students continue to grow in the creative fields.

Thank you to everyone who made Humanities and Communications Day memorable. We look forward to supporting these young writers, storytellers, and communicators as they pursue their academic and creative futures!

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu