April 25, 2006—The McIntire School congratulates the winners of the 2006 Madhu Chopra Writing Contest. First-place winner was Erika Pearson (McIntire ’06) for her poem, “Lipstick.” Spencer Cummings (McIntire ’06) won the second-place prize for his poem, “Quiet Monday,” and Fiona Foxon (McIntire ’06) placed third for her poem, “Courage is Contagious.” (Click on the title to read the poem.)

Commerce students were invited to reflect on a special person or experience at McIntire that has increased their responsibility and concern for others. Entries were judged on originality, creativity, self-awareness, and use of language. The winners received cash prizes: first place, $300; second place, $150; and third place, $75.

Madhu Chopra (McIntire ’89) was a dedicated, spiritual Commerce student tragically killed in the summer of 1988. Madhu’s parents annually sponsor a writing contest in her memory.

Many thanks to Commerce students who creatively shared their experiences; to the Chopra family for making the contest possible; to Student Services’ Jeannine Fields for her valuable help with the contest; and to faculty judges Gib Akin, Lynn Hamilton, Bill Kehoe, Janette Martin, Marcia Pentz-Harris, and Susan Perry.

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