The Quiver from Flathead High School has been recognized as an excellent literary arts magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English.This year, schools in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and six countries nominated 456 student magazines. Magazines from middle school, high school, and higher education were welcomed for the 2025 contest.“This is our third edition since we revived The Quiver in 2023,” said advisor Alison Kreiss. “We were able to showcase the writing and artwork of over 40 of our students.”

Lead editors on the 2025 edition were Sophie Hebert and Wynn Olson.

Senior Gavin Adcox was awarded the magazine’s literary prize for his poem “Leaving.” 

An honorable mention was given to Sophie Hebert for her poem “Opportunity.”
In the visual art category, Syler Huerta won the $50 first place with his entry “Space Junk Galaxy,” and Tessa Wilson received the honorable mention of $25 for “Reflections.”

The Quiver is published through the Flathead High School Poetry Club, supported by a grant from the Kalispell Education Foundation. Copies of the magazine can be purchased at the Flathead main office for $5.The REALM program publicly recognizes excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers. REALM is designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing. Schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, US territories, Canada, and American schools abroad are eligible to nominate magazines.

For more information about the REALM Program, visit ncte.org/awards/program-to-recognize-in-student-literary-magazines/.