Newsletter MARCH 2025 | Page 40

HIGH HONORS Karina Eide Young Writers Awards

JACKSON, 12

Oklahoma

Homeschool

I would like to thank Shaynee for her endless support and inspiration

The Growler

Chase has a white beard With a jet black coat With a fluffy long tail

He's a small dog

That was a birthday present to me

Before I could walk

He's a very old man now

So sometimes

He growls

He's a grumpy ole dog

But he's still a cuddly and sweet dog too

He sleeps a lot

He loves to sleep in human beds But he stays awake all day long

Because he's busy following my mom around

Room to room

He loves to be around people

He doesn't care where she goes, he will follow He doesn't play at much as he used to But he still loves treats

When we take him on car rides And in public

He loves getting attention

From everyone he sees and meets

"Aw, he's so gentle!" people say

I call him Chasey Bear because He looks like a little black grizzly bear

And because he sometimes growls like a little bear

He's so funny!

Chase is the best gift I've ever got

UNDERSTANDING

HIGH HONORS Karina Eide Young Writers Awards