Vision & Verse: Persuasive Essay Selections
The 2025 Vision & Verse writing contest features original writing in poetry, short story, creative nonfiction, and persuasive essay from high schoolers across the Northeast Metro. Scroll on to read this year's persuasive essays. Awards will be announced at the Vision & Verse Community Reception.
Clara Blauer, “There’s Too Much Art in the World”
Zawa Carney, “Self Description”
Ella Krai, “Their Eyes Were Watching God: The Truth Behind the Lie”
Luke Roettger, “The Fourth Branch of Government: The Media”
Molly Roettger, “The Opposite of Love is Indifference”