Hazelwood West Writers Week

Hazelwood West Writers Week

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Hazelwood West Writers Week episodes

  • Season 4 Episode 1 (2024)

    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 science joke by Mr. Patterson!

    https://sites.google.com/hazelwoodschools.org/hazelwoodwesthighschool/home

    https://www.facebook.com/HazelwoodWestWritersWeek



    49 min
  • Season 3 Episode 1 (2023)

    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 their work coaching student writers
    • Mrs. McMahon for fundraising assistance
    • Mr. Gigliotti for finacial support

      • This work was produced, directed, and edited by Dina Patterson as a labor of love for the students at Hazelwood West High School in the hopes that the original spirit of Writers Week would be kept alive during the COVID Pandemic. 

      Writers Week is a week-long, whole-school,  production that is currently being funded by grants and fundraising done by the ELA Department outside of contract hours ( i.e. volunteered time). If you would like to see Writers Week continue for future Hazelwood West students, please consider supporting this program through listener support or mailing in a donation.

      Donations can be mailed to 

      Hazelwood West High School ( Attn: Dina Patterson- Writers Week)

      #1 Wildcat Lane

      Hazelwood, MO 63042

      43 min
    • Season 2 Episode 1 (2022)
      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: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue
      Erin Cutkomp  Short Story: "An Incident at the Pasadena  In and Out Burger"
      Copy of all original works may be obtained from your English Teacher!
      Special thanks to: 
      Ms. Huckabay and the Wild Scats Group for the "applause" and other sound bytes.
      The Science Department for the "awesome" jokes!
      Ms. Ramotowski for her hours of work regarding student performances.
      Mrs. Ebert and Ms. Smith (and the Advanced Apparel and Textiles Class)  for their work on the Writers Week T shirt sales.
      Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Kessler, Mrs. Reitz, Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Yehlen, and Mr. Noble for the work regarding episode introductions and sign offs. 
      This work was produced, directed, and edited by Dina Patterson as a labor of love for the students at Hazelwood West High School in the hopes that the original spirit of Writers Week would be kept alive during the COVID Pandemic.
      Writers Week is typically a week long, whole school,  production that is currently being funded by grants and fundraising done by the ELA Department outside of contract hours ( i.e. volunteered time). If you would like to see Writers Week continue for future Hazelwood West students, please consider supporting this program through listener support or mailing in a donation.
      Donations can be mailed to :
      Hazelwood West High School ( Attn: Dina Patterson- Writers Week)
      #1 Wildcat Lane
      Hazelwood, MO 63042
      26 min
    • Season 3 (2023) Teaser

      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 continuation.
      • Mrs. Patterson reminds everyone to keep March 9th open for the Writers Week Community Expo. ( 5:30-8:30Encore Performances and One Acts and other pieces from the Theater Troupe will take place. We will also have a vendor fair featuring Student entrepreneurs, and authors from the community. Main Street Books in St. Charles will be on hand with books from some of our presenters during the week.
        • 8 min
      • Season 2 Episode 3 (2022)

        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 Wild Scats Group for the "applause" and other sound bytes.
          • The Science Department for the "awesome" jokes!
          • Ms. Ramotowski for her hours of work regarding student performances.
          • Mrs. Ebert and Ms. Smith (and the Advanced Apparel and Textiles Class)  for their work on the Writers Week T shirt sales.
          • Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Kessler, Mrs. Reitz, Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Yehlen, and Mr. Noble for the work regarding episode introductions and sign offs.

            • This work was produced, directed, and edited by Dina Patterson as a labor of love for the students at Hazelwood West High School in the hopes that the original spirit of Writers Week would be kept alive during the COVID Pandemic.

            Writers Week is typically a week long, whole school,  production that is currently being funded by grants and fundraising done by the ELA Department outside of contract hours ( i.e. volunteered time). If you would like to see Writers Week continue for future Hazelwood West students, please consider supporting this program through listener support or mailing in a donation.

            Donations can be mailed to :

            Hazelwood West High School ( Attn: Dina Patterson- Writers Week)

            #1 Wildcat Lane

            Hazelwood, MO 63042

            36 min
          • Season 2 Episode 2 (2022)


            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, helping women and girls walk wholly in their worth.

            www.darlyshiamenzie.com

            Student Spotlight:

            • Jules Andreotta: "Pomegranates"
            • Aurora Ziegler: "Puzzle Pieces" 
            • Makiah Young:   "Power"
            • Hazelwood West Symphonic orchestra playing the Ukrainian National Anthem in support of Ukraine

              • Copy of all original works may be obtained from your English Teacher!

              Special thanks to:

              • Ms. Huckabay and the Wild Scats Group for the "applause" and other sound bytes.
              • The Science Department for the "awesome" jokes!
              • Ms. Ramotowski for her hours of work regarding student performances.
              • Mrs. Ebert and Ms. Smith (and the Advanced Apparel and Textiles Class)  for their work on the Writers Week T shirt sales.
              • Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Kessler, Mrs. Reitz, Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Yehlen, and Mr. Noble for the work regarding episode introductions and sign offs.

                • Shrek the Musical will April 27-30 @ 7pm: $8 on line, $10 at the door.

                This work was produced, directed, and edited by Dina Patterson as a labor of love for the students at Hazelwood West High School in the hopes that the original spirit of Writers Week would be kept alive during the COVID Pandemic.

                Writers Week is typically a week long, whole school,  production that is currently being funded by grants and fundraising done by the ELA Department outside of contract hours ( i.e. volunteered time). If you would like to see Writers Week continue for future Hazelwood West students, please consider supporting this program through listener support or mailing in a donation.

                Donations can be mailed to :

                Hazelwood West High School ( Attn: Dina Patterson- Writers Week)

                #1 Wildcat Lane

                Hazelwood, MO 63042

                21 min
              • Season 2 Teaser (2022)

                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

                2 min
              • Season 1 Episode 6 (2021)

                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

                43 min
              • Season 1 Episode 5 (2021)

                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


                49 min
              • Season 1 Episode 4 (2021)

                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

                39 min

              About Hazelwood West Writers Week

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              Writers Week is a school wide celebration of the writing craft. Through the written word, we share stories, lives, and ideas. We also learn from professionals who use writing in their careers, such as…