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Volume 55 (2023), Ella Knowles, C V. Davis Jan 2023

Volume 55 (2023), Ella Knowles, C V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2023 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis and Ella Knowles.

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Scott Holstein, St. Marks Foggy Palms

THE 2023 RASH AWARD IN FICTION: Maureen Sherbondy, Rules of the Rich

THE 2023 RASH AWARD IN POETRY: Marina Hope Wilson, Origin

THE 2023 J. CALVIN KOONTS POETRY AWARD: LaNora Paige McIntyre, Winter Shopping

THE 2023 FOOTHILLS WRITING AWARD: Varleine Coq, Woes of a Lost Jersey Girl

POETRY: Ida Marie Beck, Matins; Lawrence Ernest Bridges, Watching TV; Anne Bucey, Canebrake; Alexandra Burack, The Eighth Child; Charles; Byrne, Photosensitivity; Jeremy Caldwell, Looking Past the Future; Sharon …


Volume 54 (2022), C V. Davis, Meredith Bridges, Sarah Goode, Sarianna Miranda-Rosado Jan 2022

Volume 54 (2022), C V. Davis, Meredith Bridges, Sarah Goode, Sarianna Miranda-Rosado

The Broad River Review

The 2022 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis, Meredith Bridges, Sarah Goode, Sarianna Miranda-Rosado, and Hannah Travis.

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Lex Lucius, Majestic Horses: Pancho Close-Ups 1 & 2

THE 2022 RASH AWARD IN FICTION: Maureen Sherbondy, Rules of the Rich

THE 2022 RASH AWARD IN POETRY: Stephen Benz, Uncle Jerry, Missing in Action

THE 2022 FOOTHILLS POETRY AWARD: Neha Patel, Too Close to the Lights

THE 2022 J. CALVIN KOONTS POETRY AWARD: Hannah Ray, Aubade for the Boatman

POETRY: Jeffrey Alfier, Downcoast at Hampton Roads; George Bandy, Counting Back; Tina Barr, Still Life With …


Volume 53 (2021), C V. Davis, Anna Grace Jones Jan 2021

Volume 53 (2021), C V. Davis, Anna Grace Jones

The Broad River Review

The 2021 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis and Anna Grace Jones.

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Guilherme Bergamini, Dolabela Engineer

THE RASH AWARD IN FICTION: Alan Sincic, The Sinkhole

THE RASH AWARD IN POETRY: John Blair, Eclogue 4: The Woodpecker

POETRY: Estelle Bajou, I Never Learned to Pray; George Bandy, The Ever-Changing City & Life, 1938; Michael Beadle, My Mother’s Rock Collection; Peter Bergquist, Journey; Robert Beveridge, A Salt Rifle; \Vivian I. Bikulege, Read the Water; Adam Burgess, Phantom; Camille Carter, Georgia O’Keeffe, From the Faraway, Nearby, 1937; Kenneth Chamlee, Vision; Sharon Charde, Almost; Stephany L.N. …


Volume 52 (2020), C.V. Davis Jan 2020

Volume 52 (2020), C.V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2020 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "One More Cup of Coffee Before I Go to the Valley Below," was photographed by Peter Kahn. The Foothills Poetry Award is chosen among submissions from regional high school students. The winner of the Foothills Poetry Award is Myla Athitang for the poem titled, "Sticky Rice." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2019 award recipients …


Volume 51 (2019), C.V. Davis Jan 2019

Volume 51 (2019), C.V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2019 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Blue Window," was photographed by Harold Ackerman. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Callista Eckert. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the poetry award is Joseph Rash for the poem titled, "The Comet." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate …


Volume 50 (2018), C.V. Davis Jan 2018

Volume 50 (2018), C.V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2018 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Blue Door," was photographed by Rollin Jewett. The winners of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, are Mallory Moore and Hannah Ray. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winners of the poetry award are Summer Byers for the poem titled "In the Name of Victory," and Aaron Hilton for the poem …


Volume 49 (2017), C.V. Davis Jan 2017

Volume 49 (2017), C.V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2017 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Autumn is Calling," was photographed by Ashley Koch. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Elizabeth Erhartic. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the poetry award is Ilari Pass for the poem titled, "Death Sentence at Birth." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, …


Volume 48 (2016), C. V. Davis Jan 2016

Volume 48 (2016), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2016 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Rusty Hinge," was photographed by Brian Michael Barbieto. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is MaryKate Powell. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the poetry award is Ilari Pass for the poem titled, "Kaleidoscope in Place of Conversation." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron …


Volume 47 (2015), C. V. Davis Jan 2015

Volume 47 (2015), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2015 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Wooden Fence with Snow," was photographed by Allison Parrish. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Nicole Saxton. The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2014 award recipients are Adam Padgett for his fiction work titled, “Useful Things” and Sharon Charde …


Volume 46 (2014), C. V. Davis Jan 2014

Volume 46 (2014), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2014 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Icy Down Shelter," was photographed by Les Brown. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Dennis Zaragoza. The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2013 award recipients are Tom Howard for his fiction work titled, “Grandfather Vampire” and Jessica Glover for …


Volume 45 (2013), C. V. Davis Jan 2013

Volume 45 (2013), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2013 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Rainbow of Kayaks," was photographed by Kathleen Gunton. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Elizabeth Van Halsema. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winners of the poetry award are Hannah Mayfield for her work titled, "A Woman in Labor" and Amy Snyder for her work titled, "In …


Volume 43 (2011), C. V. Davis Jan 2011

Volume 43 (2011), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2011 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Two Girls with Umbrella," was painted by Jennifer Hart. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Nikki Raye Rice. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The prize in poetry was awarded to J. Lauren Fletcher for her work titled, "Woman." The prize in prose was awarded to …


Volume 42 (2010), C. V. Davis Jan 2010

Volume 42 (2010), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2010 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover was photographed by Justin Roper. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Nicholas Laughridge. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The prize in poetry was awarded to Jennifer Hart for her work titled, "In August." The prize in fiction was awarded to Sarah Steadman for her work …


Volume 41 (2009), C. V. Davis Jan 2009

Volume 41 (2009), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2009 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Crossroads, 14th Street Series," was painted by Trudy Roth. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Lauren Quesenberry. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the Editor's prize in Poetry is Sarajane Burroughs for her work titled, "Daddy." The winner of the Editor's Prize in …


Volume 40 (2008), C. V. Davis Jan 2008

Volume 40 (2008), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2008 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Still Life," was painted by Megan Jaynes. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Jack Naish. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.The winner of the Editor's Prize in Poetry …


Volume 39 (2007), C. V. Davis Jan 2007

Volume 39 (2007), C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2007 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The covers, "Color Canyon" and "Slot Canyon," were photographed by Randy McNeilly. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Eric Proctor. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.The Editor's Prize in Poetry was awarded to Jess Snyder for her peom titled, "The Buzzards Circle Home." The Editor's Prize in Fiction …


Volume 38 (2006), C. V. Davis, Amanda Wood Jan 2006

Volume 38 (2006), C. V. Davis, Amanda Wood

The Broad River Review

The 2006 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis and Amanda Wood. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography. The cover, "Peacock," was photographed by Scott Holstein. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz poetry award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Summer Hess. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.the Editor's Prize in Poetry was awarded to Amanda Wood for her poem titled, "Eden" and the Editor's Prize in Fiction was awarded to …


Volume 37 (2005), C. V. Davis, Jennifer Menster Jan 2005

Volume 37 (2005), C. V. Davis, Jennifer Menster

The Broad River Review

The 2005 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis and Jennifer Menster. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography. The cover was photographed by Hal Bryant. This issue is dedicated to former faculty editor Joyce Compton Brown. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz poetry award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Nicole Hemric. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The award winner for the poetry award is Summer Hess and the fiction …


Volume 36 (2004), C. V. Davis, Jennifer Menster Jan 2004

Volume 36 (2004), C. V. Davis, Jennifer Menster

The Broad River Review

The 2004 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis and Jennifer Menster. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography by student, regional, and national writers and artists. The cover photograph, "Yellow Leaves," was taken by Lee Adams. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz poetry award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Chris Armstrong. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.The winner of the prize in poetry is Lydia Johnson and fiction is Charles …


Volume 35 (2003), C. V. Davis, Jennifer Menster, Tony Morris Jan 2003

Volume 35 (2003), C. V. Davis, Jennifer Menster, Tony Morris

The Broad River Review

The 2003 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis, Tony Morris, and Jennifer Menster. The publication contains fiction; non-fiction; poetry; art; and photography by student; regional; and national writers and artists. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the poetry award was David Wayne Hampton for his poem, "And Now I Remeber." The winner of the fiction award was Jonathan Wood for his work, "Milk of Paradise." Student art award winners include: Charlie Baber; Cora Oglesby; Ignacio Arana. The cover …


Volume 34 (2002), Abigail Wolford, C. V. Davis Jan 2002

Volume 34 (2002), Abigail Wolford, C. V. Davis

The Broad River Review

The 2002 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by Abigale Wolford and C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction; non-fiction; poetry; art; and photography by student; regional; and national writers and artists. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz poetry award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Sarah Thomas with Ron Rash serving as the contest judge. The cover design, "The Broad River in Blue," was photographed by Natalie Brown. Student writing award winners include: Christi Hallis; Tara Hostetler; and Abigale Wolford. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and …


Reflections 2001, Jason Whisnant, Jennifer Carlile Jan 2001

Reflections 2001, Jason Whisnant, Jennifer Carlile

Reflections

The 2001 issue of Reflections is edited by Jason Whisnant with Jennifer Carlile serving as faculty adviser. Award winners of the student poetry contest include: Kelly Harrison, Sarah Donaldson, Abby Wolford. Award winners of the student art contest include: Denise Azzopardi, James Colwell, Gabrielle Donaldson, and Erick Wince. Award winners of the student photography contest include: Kelly Harrison and Anna Marie Martin.


Reflections 2000, Kelly Harrison, Brooke Buchanon, Jennifer Carlile Jan 2000

Reflections 2000, Kelly Harrison, Brooke Buchanon, Jennifer Carlile

Reflections

The 2000 issue of Reflections was edited by Kelly Harrison with Brooke Buchanon and Jennifer Carlile serving as artistic director and faculty adviser, respectively. Award winners of the student poetry contest include: Jason Whisnant, Kelly Harrison, and Sarah Donaldson. Award winners of the student art contest include: Mary Jones, Meryl Scott, and Ashlie Pence. Award winners of the student photography contest include: Joy Marinelli and Meryl Scott.


Reflections 1999, Jayme Helmick, Jennifer Carlile Jan 1999

Reflections 1999, Jayme Helmick, Jennifer Carlile

Reflections

The 1999 issue of Reflections is edited by Jayme Helmick with Jennifer Carlile serving as faculty adviser. Award winners of the student poetry contest include: Christina Whitehouse, Lori Moore, and Kime Lawson. Award winners of the student art contest include: Mary Jones, Miranda Potts, Angie Hendricks, and Anna Marie Martin. Award winners of the student photography contest include: John Durham, Ashlie Pence, and Brianne Taylor.


Reflections 1998, Matthew Miller, Jennifer Carlile Jan 1998

Reflections 1998, Matthew Miller, Jennifer Carlile

Reflections

The 1998 issue of Reflections is edited by Matthew Miller with Jennifer Carlile serving as faculty adviser. Award winners of the student poetry contest include: Emily Johnson, Matt Norman, and Jenny Rogers. Award winners of the student art contest include: Joelle Chung, Jodi Baughn, Efvem Teki, and Takiya Patrick. Jodi Baughn is the winner of the photography contest.


Reflections 1997, Mandy Moonyham, Nicole Hartis, Kevin Binfield Jan 1997

Reflections 1997, Mandy Moonyham, Nicole Hartis, Kevin Binfield

Reflections

The 1997 issue of Reflections is edited by Mandy Moonyham and Nicole Hartis with Kevin Binfield serving as faculty adviser. Cover design is by Tiffany Faircloth. Award winners of the student poetry contest include: Karen Brower, Brandie Brant, and Jenny Rogers. Award winners of the student art contest include: Teresa Carter Shaw, Julie Gantt, and Tiffany Faircloth. Matt Norman is the award winner of the student photography contest.


Reflections 1996, Mandy Moonyham, Kevin Binfield Jan 1996

Reflections 1996, Mandy Moonyham, Kevin Binfield

Reflections

The 1996 issue of Reflections is edited by Mandy Moonyham with Kevin Binfield serving as faculty adviser. Cover designs are by Jodi Baughn and Robbie Freeman. Award winners of the student poetry contest include: Aubry Moore, Jason McIntosh, and Nicole Hartis. Award winners of the student art contest include: Jodi Baughn, Emily Johnson, Tiffany Faircloth, and Robbie Freeman. Award winners of the student photography contest include: Amanda Williams, Karen Brower, and Heidi Gardner.


Reflections 1995, Mandy Moonyham, Heather Love, Kevin Binfield Jan 1995

Reflections 1995, Mandy Moonyham, Heather Love, Kevin Binfield

Reflections

The 1995 issue of Reflections is edited by Mandy Moonyham and Heather Love with Kevin Binfield serving as faculty adviser. Cover art is by Sabrina Barnes. Award winners of the student poetry contest include: Karne Brower and Charles Freeman. Award winners of the student art contest include: Sabrina Barnes, Mickie Norman, and Yasuhiro Mori. This year the Communications Department has sponsored a photography contest; winners include: Jason Kerr, Brenda Ledford, and Shawn Childress.