The Sophie Kerr Legacy

The Sophie Kerr Legacy Thanks to the continued Kerr funding of campus literary events, Washington College offers a writer-friendly atmosphere that is the rival of larger schools.

The Sophie Kerr Prize, the largest undergraduate prize in the nation, is given annually to the graduating senior who demonstrates the greatest "ability and promise for future fulfillment in the field of literary endeavor." Thanks to the continued Kerr funding of campus literary events, today Washington College offers a writer-friendly atmosphere that is the rival of schools much larger in size and

endowment. Since its inception, the Gift has made possible a parade of nearly 200 visiting authors, performers and scholars who otherwise might not have set foot on a small campus miles from the traditional literary circuit. Some of these individuals were famous by the time they arrived at the College. Some were ahead of their game and soon would attain literary stardom, winning Pulitzers and Nobels and writing best sellers. Some were shy, even phlegmatic. A few were boisterous and bent on challenging the students' own proclivities for raising hell. Most were gentle and warmly receptive to young writers who yearned for and got face-to-face encounters with the literati in the classroom and, later, in the campus literary house.

Congratulations to Mary Sprague, the 2020 Sophie Kerr Prize Winner, and all six finalists! https://bit.ly/2WV6nYY
05/16/2020

Congratulations to Mary Sprague, the 2020 Sophie Kerr Prize Winner, and all six finalists! https://bit.ly/2WV6nYY

Please help us in congratulating our six 2020 Sophie Kerr finalists!Kailani ClarkeHeber Guerra-RecinosGabrielle RenteSao...
05/12/2020

Please help us in congratulating our six 2020 Sophie Kerr finalists!

Kailani Clarke
Heber Guerra-Recinos
Gabrielle Rente
Saoirse
Mary Sprague
Abby Wargo

Our "Meet the Finalists" page on the WC site goes live tomorrow! Keep an eye out for finalist interviews, writing samples, and more!

The annual Sophie Kerr Prize event is a week from today! Join us live at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 15, on YouTube (https://...
05/08/2020

The annual Sophie Kerr Prize event is a week from today! Join us live at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 15, on YouTube (https://bit.ly/2SL4E7q) or on Facebook (https://bit.ly/2SMNXsc)!

And even though we can't have our usual champagne and cupcake reception, we invite you to grab an age-appropriate drink and try making one of Sophie Kerr's very own recipes to have on hand after the event! This recipe for blueberry muffins comes from her cookbook, The Best I Ever Ate. Tag your baking exploits so we can share in the fun!

Seniors! Please remember that Sophie Kerr Prize portfolios are due today by 4:00 PM! Find instructions and information h...
04/17/2020

Seniors! Please remember that Sophie Kerr Prize portfolios are due today by 4:00 PM! Find instructions and information here: https://bit.ly/3cjfqJo

Senior WC students! The 2020 Sophie Kerr Prize submission deadline remains this Friday, April 17, but you only need to s...
04/14/2020

Senior WC students! The 2020 Sophie Kerr Prize submission deadline remains this Friday, April 17, but you only need to submit an electronic copy of the portfolio. Please see below or check the website (https://bit.ly/3cjfqJo) for more information!

03/19/2020

Due to the College’s decision to move classes online, many events on campus have been canceled. We have good news about something not canceled, however: There will be a Sophie Kerr Prize awarded to a graduating senior in 2020! The portfolio submission deadline will remain Friday, April 17, by 4 pm. However, students will only need to submit an electronic copy of the portfolio; no hard copy is required. All other aspects of the portfolio guidelines remain the same. The announcement of the Prize might change to a digital format, pending College decisions about Commencement events on campus. Updates will be sent out once decisions are made.

Please see the website for more submission details (www.washcoll.edu/departments/english/sophie-kerr-legacy/prize-guidelines.php).

If you are a graduating Washington College senior and plan to present a portfolio for the Sophie Kerr Prize, your submission should adhere to the following guidelines:

PLEASE NOTE: Casey Cep's event on March 17 is CANCELED due to Washington College's decision to extend spring break throu...
03/11/2020

PLEASE NOTE: Casey Cep's event on March 17 is CANCELED due to Washington College's decision to extend spring break through next week, in response to concerns regarding COVID-19. We do hope to welcome her to campus this coming fall, so please check our website for any updates: https://bit.ly/2IFUPlu

02/06/2020

Hey, seniors, stressing over your Sophie Kerr Prize portfolio? Writers' Union has the antidote! They are holding portfolio workshops on Feb. 27, March 19, and April 2, all at 7 pm in the Sears/Publications House. Pizza is provided, and all are welcome!

Join us TODAY at 4:30 in the Lit House for "So You Want to Submit a Sophie Kerr Portfolio?", our annual informational s...
01/27/2020

Join us TODAY at 4:30 in the Lit House for "So You Want to Submit a Sophie Kerr Portfolio?", our annual informational session for seniors. Got questions about submitting your work? We've got answers!

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