Literary Magazine FACES Awarded with Top Honor
The Hamden Hall Literary Magazine FACES has received the highest honor from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), earning a “First Class” distinction in the 2024 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) contest.
Under the advisement of faculty members Jennifer Manley and Tricia Dowcett, the student-produced publication showcases original writing and artwork. The editors for the 2024 edition were Class of 2024 alumnus Evan Heath and current junior Evelyn Liu.
The mission of the REALM program is to publicly recognize excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers. REALM is
designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing.
designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing.
“This is a well-deserved award as FACES is a testament to the creativity of our students and how our faculty nurtures that spirit,” said English Department Chair and teacher Paul Gustafson. “I appreciate the care and dedication the team puts into the magazine every year.
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1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
About Us
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
