News Release
November 2003
(Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) – Moravian College junior
Kelly Haymaker (Hellertown, Pa) recently had her essay entitled "Learning
to Fly" published in College Bound Magazine. The essay describes
Haymaker’s transition from high school to college and was written
last fall for her Creative Nonfiction Writing class. As part of the
course, students were required to submit an essay for publication to
a magazine of their choice. “Learning to Fly” was the last
essay Haymaker wrote for the class, and she decided to submit it to
College Bound Magazine.
Haymaker was notified in January that her essay
would be printed. “I
completely forgot about sending my essay to College Bound Magazine,” said
Haymaker. “When I got an envelope from the magazine in the mail,
I almost threw it away, assuming it wasn’t important.” But
Haymaker felt compelled to keep the envelope. “When I read the
letter, I was just amazed. I couldn’t believe that my essay was
accepted. I never really thought of myself as a really good writer,” Haymaker
admitted.
Haymaker has always had a passion for writing. “I have always
loved to write, but I never really had much time for it growing up,” said
Haymaker. “When I reached high school, I took a creative writing
class. My teacher was very persistent in helping me realize my potential.
She always thought I had talent.” Haymaker credits her grandmother,
parents, and Maya Angelou for inspiring her to write. “I don’t
look up to most people, but these people have had a great impact on
my life,” Haymaker said. Haymaker is now studying English at
Moravian College, with plans to become an English teacher.
Read Haymaker's essay, "Learning to Fly"
