THE VAULT an Anthology of Student Writing The Writing Program at SUNY Sullivan The Vault—2013—Volume 5 The Vault an Anthology of Student Writing Presented by the Writing Program of SUNY Sullivan Volume 5 • Fall 2013 Vault • Volume 5 • Fall 2013 1 Preface The Vault Overview: The Writing Program publishes an anthology of student writing each academic year. The anthology—called The Vault —showcases exceptional writing created in our courses, offers models for current students, and creates a potential teaching tool for instructors. The writings come from a combination of Writing Program courses (Basic English, Composition I, Composition II) and Creative Writing courses (Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction) and, on occasion we receive exceptional essays from other classes. The Editorial Committee selects the pieces for publication. Procedures: Instructors choose worthy essays, poems, or stories from their classes and, with the permission of the student, submit them for consideration to the Editorial Committee. Instructors must note that offering or refusing to offer submissions will not affect a student’s grade in a course. To submit student work for possible publication in The Vault , students and instructors should follow these steps: • Instructors should select exceptional pieces of writing and ask students to revise, if necessary, prior to submission • Students must complete a Permission Form • Students should send an electronic copy of the final draft to the instructor, or Lynne Crockett, or Cindy Linden. First drafts also are appreciated. EDITORS Lynne Crockett Cindy Linden EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Lisa Caloro Lisa Lindquist Michael Lutomski Gabriel Rikard Robert Rosengard COMPUTER GRAPHICS/GRAPHIC DESIGN Mark Lawrence Graphics and Art Production: The Computer Graphics/Graphic Design program participated in an inter-department effort to enhance The Vault by establishing a new, unique look for the publication. This involved the submission of articles, short stories, poems, etc. approved by the editorial committee to our Advanced Drawing classes. These were provided as a basis of inspiration for the development of editorial illustrations to support each of the writings. The students were encouraged to create black and white pencil illustrations, which were submitted to the editorial committee for review and selection. Once the illustrations had been approved, the works of art and the editorial content/writings were provided to the fourth semester Graphic Design students. These students were then instructed to prepare creative editorial page layouts for each, incorporating the approved look and design along with the inclusion of the illustrations. This process allowed all of the art students involved to participate in a real world assignment, using the graphic arts industry standard programs and technology, all in the interest of enhancing the presentation of the publication. 2 Vault • Volume 5 • Fall 2013 Catalog Course Descriptions DEN 1000 Basic English ENG 2960 Creative Writing II This course is designed for students who need work in This is an intensive workshop-based class for students the basic reading and writing skills. The course will review who have completed ENG 2004: Introduction to Creative such writing skills as grammar, mechanics, spelling, sentence Writing. Students will have the opportunity to workshop structure, paragraph development and outlining, and such their own poetry and fiction. We will also analyze published reading skills as comprehension and vocabulary. This course poems and stories in order to better understand how is required of students who do not demonstrate the mini - great writers construct their work. mum proficiency established for entrance into ENG 1001. This course may not be used to satisfy the English Pre-requisites: ENG 1001 Composition I; ENG 2004 Creative Writing I requirement at this College. Computer Graphics and Graphic Design ENG 1001 English Composition I ART 2001 - Drawing II This is a writing-intensive course in which students Students explore the aspects of drawing as illustration draft and revise college-level essays. Students study the for advertising and graphic design: pen and ink illustration, conventions of academic prose, examine various methods marker and color pencil renderings, as well as editorial, of organization and development, and learn research skills. conceptual, layout, and line art illustration. Students also create original illustrations and tight conceptual studies in order to develop the ability to quickly and clearly relate ENG 2004 Creative Writing I ideas visually. This course provides directed practice in the creative Pre-requisites: ART 1001 Drawing I process of writing. Pre-requisite: ENG 1001 Composition I. ART 2630 - Graphic Design Students develop visual awareness which requires refinement of design and appropriateness of format and ENG 2005 English Composition II typography in relation to concept and specific target This course emphasizes analytical skills in both writing audiences. The student creates advertising through the and reading. Students write analytical and argumentative study of the creative process, idea generation, understand - essays and a research paper. ing and evaluating information, applying research, and Pre-requisite: ENG 1001 Composition I. creating powerful communication idea-driven solutions. Students explore the computer environment as well as the traditional mediums and are encouraged to use ENG 2008 Creative Nonfiction their conceptual and analytical thinking skills. Overview, refinement and presentation of a final portfolio is a Students will write and revise a variety of creative requirement of this course. nonfiction essays, paying particular attention to the Pre-requisites: ART 2311 Graphic Design Workshop relationships between form and content, audience and purpose. Students also will workshop papers and discuss the work of published authors. Note: For the purpose of transfer, this course is not a substitute for Composition II. Pre-requisite: ENG 1001 Composition I. Vault • Volume 5 • Fall 2013 3 Table of Contents Preface ..................................................................................................................... 2 Trotta, Danielle Frangelico Catalog Course Descriptions ................................................................. 3 Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Bradley, Megann Poetry Flags of My Past Instructor: Lisa Caloro ............................................................................................ 32 Course: ENG 2008 – Creative Nonfiction Heads or Tails Personal Essay Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Instructor: Lynne Crockett ................................................................................... 6 Fiction Instructor: Lisa Caloro ............................................................................................ 34 Coley, Kaitlin Homelessness in the USA: The Insidious Manifestation Wallace, Travis Course: ENG 1001 – Composition I Man in the Mirror Argument Course: ENG 2008 – Creative Nonfiction Instructor: Lisa Caloro ............................................................................................... 8 Personal Essay Instructor: Lynne Crockett .............................................................................. 40 DiStefano, Ari Another Day Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Washington, Te’neisha Poetry Dictator Instructor: Lisa Caloro ............................................................................................. 12 Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Poetry Fahnestock, Christine Instructor: Lisa Caloro ........................................................................................... 44 The Something Mirror, Mirror Course: ENG 1001-HN – Honors Composition I Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Review Essay Poetry Instructor: Lynne Crockett ................................................................................. 14 Instructor: Lisa Caloro ........................................................................................... 46 Jones, Mary Mama’s Dinner Table Williams, Christopher Course: ENG 1001 – Composition I Have the Boy Scouts of America Made a Good Choice? Personal Essay Course: ENG 1001-HN – Honors Composition I Instructor: Michael Lutomski ........................................................................... 17 Argument Massey, Hasan Instructor: Lynne Crockett ............................................................................... 48 Fuck Your Bullshit Hope and Promise Course: ENG 2008 – Creative Nonfiction Personal Essay 2012 SHAWC Winners Instructor: Lynne Crockett ............................................................................... 20 Ramos, Samantha Silver, Alexandra Dreams>Reality Thanks for Giving Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Course: ENG 2008 – Creative Nonfiction Category 1: Poetry Personal Essay Instructor: Lisa Caloro ............................................................................................ 57 Instructor: Lynne Crockett .................................................................................25 Roe, Cindy Torres, Amanda Coming of Age Again Webster Hall Circus Night: An International Freak Show Course: ENG 2005-HN – Honors Composition Course: ENG 2005 – English Composition II Category 2: Creative Fiction/Nonfiction Critical Essay Instructor: Lynne Crockett ................................................................................. 61 Instructor: Cindy Linden ......................................................................................28