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Kittie Perkins and Michaela Hogan placed as top winners in the Kentucky Educational Television’s (KET) 2026 Young Writers Contest.

Franklin County Schools Students Earn Statewide Honors in KET’s 2026 Young Writers Contest

Alexus Larson

June 18, 2026

Franklin County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that two Franklin County High Schools (FCHS) students received statewide recognition for their literary work. Kittie Perkins and Michaela Hogan placed as top winners in the Kentucky Education Television (KET) 2026 Young Writers Contest.

The competition celebrates young authors, poets, and illustrators across the Commonwealth.

Kittie Perkins, a FCHS Senior, earned third place in the High School Poetry division for her piece, "The Ghost of You." Michaela Hogan, FCHS Junior, earned third place in the Illustrated Story division for her children’s book, “Marlene The Perfect Lady Bug.” 

FCHS English Teacher Lynn Shaffer says the students wrote their work in her creative writing class.

"It's one of my favorite classes because it gives students the time to think, dabble, and create beyond the usual school assignments. Kittie used the poetry assignment to work through a difficult time in her life, and Michaela pushed her limits to write a sweet children's story with lovely illustrations,” said FCHS English Teacher Lynn Shaffer. “I'm so lucky to be able to facilitate this process and see the exciting results! Students surprise themselves with what they can do. Our class became a community, and we all celebrated when Kittie and Michaela were recognized in the writing contest; it was a great way to end the school year."

For Perkins, the poem is a result of a personal experience. She shared that the inspiration for "The Ghost of You" came in the wake of her biological father’s sudden passing, a man she had only met a handful of times.

"His sudden death shattered a part of me I didn't even know existed until that moment. In the midst of that sadness, I realized that I never truly knew this man. I was mourning the death of a stranger,” said FCHS Senior Kittie Perkins. “Even though I never truly knew him, he gave me the gift of writing. In the end, it brought me a sense of peace.” 

To view the full list of winners and read the students' winning submissions, visit the KET Young Writers Contest website.

FCS is committed to providing high-quality education to students in Franklin County, Ky. For more information and news about FCS, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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