Hazelwood West Writers Week

2024 is year 16 for Writers Week and the 4th season of our podcast. Mackenzie Day, our Journalism and Yearbook teacher, and Skylar Stumpf, one of our fabulous Journalism students, will be interviewing Matt Thompson, a writer, teacher, and producer based in Los Angeles ( and brother to WW friend, Jessica Vishy). The episode also features poems by students, Wesely Williams and Damia Jackson...AND a...

Nana Becoat Emcee Alex Hudgens ( Follow @a_hudge or go to www.alexhudgens.com) interviews Harold Green III (https://www.haroldandthebeard.com/books) Ethan McFail student poet Special thanks to: Ms. Ramotowski for her hours of work regarding student performances. Ms. Poos for her work on the Writers Week T-shirt sales. Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Yehlen, Ms. Ramotowski, Ms. Neeter, and Mrs. Kintz for thei...

Mrs. Patterson interviews Paul Kaufman, a director who has been awarded 2 Emmys and an NAACP award. We will be talking about his latest project, the movie "Butter"  http://buttersfinalmeal.com/directors-statement/ http://buttersfinalmeal.com/Production-Notes/ http://buttersfinalmeal.com/synopsis/ Student Performances:  Amya Wren    Essay: "Peace with Pain", Poem: "So Anxious" Jamari Ell      Poem:...

WE ARE BACK IN PERSON FOR SEASON 3!!!!! However, we still liked having this podcast as part of our celebration!  The episode for this year will be released on March 7th! Please check out the Google Site and take part in the poll In this teaser: Nana Beacoat introduces herself as our new MC! Kate Ramotowski and Jessica Baker discuss their history with Writers Week and their hopes for its conti...

Anthony Kiekow, former Director of Communications for the Hazelwood District shares how he went from high school drop out to living a "memoir-able" life! Student Spotlight Aliyah Griddine: "Youth",  "Ask Me" Andrea Vepley: "This or That" , "You Lie", "Me", "Refresh Button" Copy of all original works may be obtained from your English Teacher! Special thanks to: Ms. Huckabay and the W...

Darlyshia Menzie :  a 3x self-published author and has also published 4 journals. She loves writing about building your personal value vault by investigating what's holding you back from your potential and investing in what's going to help you become the person you want to be. She focuses on non-fiction spiritual and personal growth writing, helpin...

Paul Kaufmann invites everyone to see his new film, "Butter". It will be in theaters on Feb 25. Please register for a free laptop www.buttersfinalmeal.com The 2022 Writers Week Tshirt sale will be starting soon! Check your email! https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZuwqpuENj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Tiffany Buchanan Interviewed by Anjanette Clark Melissa Keir interviewed by Dina Patterson Bad Science Joke: Jim Patterson #4 Student Spotlight :Jamya More Essay https://www.healthguidance.org/entry/15745/1/influence-of-fairy-tales-on-children.htm Special thanks to the following groups for help with sound effects: Girls Volleyball Girls Softball Marching Band

Sahara  Sista Sols Scott Interviewed by Anjanette Clark Student Spotlight:  Grace Ruo- "St. Louis Youth Poet Laureate" Interviewed by SLAM Cat Coach- Taylor Drusch Bad Chemistry Jokes: Jim and Dina Patterson  Special Thanks to the following groups for help with special effects Girls Volleyball Girls Softball Marching Band

Beth Schmiedeke Interviews  daughter Gabby Schmiedeke Cynthia Patten Interviews son Anthony Overton Student spotlight: Chyanne Palmer Bad Science Joke- Mr Patterson Special thanks to the following groups for help with sound effects: Girls Volleyball Girls Softball Marching Band

Panel- Andie Wehymeyer, Aron Smith, Devon Cato interviewed by Dina Patterson John Meyer ( "Get Out N Drive" podcast) interviewed by Dina Patterson Jean Hammer Science Joke Student Spotlight: Rae Birkenmeir Student Spotlight Jamya Moore Special thanks to the following groups for help with sound effects Girls Volleyball Girls Softball Marching Band

Christea DeSheilds interviewed by Dina Patterson Student Spotlight! Erin Cutkomp   and  Poems by Alex  Chris Holmes  interviewed by Julie Ebert Bad Science Joke- Jim Patterson Special thanks to the following groups for help with sound effects Girls Volleyball Girls Softball Marching Band

Angie Kesler ELA interviews Tim Henderson Class of 2017 Bad Science Jokes: Myronna Pryor Student Spotlight! Max Florida Student Spotlight! Sally Njenga interviewed by Julie Ebert Meaghan Rietz interviews Angie Kesler Special thanks to the following groups for help with sound effects! Girls Volleyball Team Girls Softball Team Marching Band

Written: Dina Patterson  Edited: Dina Patterson Narration: Mike Noble Artwork: James Hankins