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student at Penncrest High School, Michael
Pesce won first prize won first prize in the coveted Delaware
County Young Authors Contest in both 2003 and 2004, as well as second
prize for excellence in poetry for Delaware County in 2003. In addition
to his distinctions as a writer, Michael has found success in politics
– he was the vice president of his eighth-grade class at Springton
Lake Middle School – and in the Boy Scouts of America, where
he’s only one rank away from Eagle Scout. Additional hobbies
include playing basketball, reading, photography, and eating chicken
cheese steaks. “I take my chicken cheese steak eating very
seriously,” Michael explains. He denies all accusations of
stealing pencils and other small items.
Stories: “Seeing
Things”
A
skilled and tireless nitpicker, Elaine Prizzi
is a graphic artist, professional theme reader, mother of two,
and wife of one. She’s also an enormous help here at The
Squid , a trustworthy assistant editor who’s always
there when we need her. Elaine’s interests include reading,
graphic design, spending time with her family, and watching Jeopardy.
Erik
Pupo is a student at Penncrest High School in Media,
Pennsylvania. He drew "Mr. Bloodyknife" on the
back of a quiz in Language Arts class. Erik's interests
include weaving pendants out of dried grass and collecting AOL
disks.
Artwork: "Mr.
Bloodyknife" from Krakon's Corner
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