Contest Prizes

As a result of the September 2014 “It Could Be Verse” contest, the following Prizes will be awarded: * Every (subscriber) entrant will receive one additional entry into the Oktoberfest Sweepstakes.  (Alternate prizes will be awarded to the 2 student non-subscribers who entered.) * Each judge will receive his/her choice of a matted 5 x 7 photo […]

The Rest of the Story . . . . :-)

I had some prior experience using this particular first line.   Years ago, I taught a “Problem Solving and Creative Thinking” Seminar at College of the Ozarks.  Admission was open to all students – not just math majors.  (PS:  The class was a blast, and was good for both math and non-math majors to see how others […]

Contest Judges

Our panel of 5 judges were picked because of their willingness to serve, and because of the diversity in their careers, interests, ages, gender, etc.  I wanted a wide spectrum of opinions. These judges, whose identify has been kept secret – even from each other!! – until this posting are Terry Goodman Ann McCoy Anita […]

Contest Winning Entries

Here are the winning entries in the September Contest:  (For some reason, I CANNOT seem to get Mike’s single-spaced!) Mike Brown A cannibal chief and his wife Were fighting over a knife. And after they fought, She went into the pot, And he had the feast of his life. Alexis Avis A cannibal chief and […]