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WITS Tally: 9 years
Academic Years Ending With: 2019, 20182017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010


2018 – 2019 (Spring Visit)

Date of Visit: March 12-13, 2019
WITS Anthology Student Poets: K’ola-Shae’ D., Josh F., Mekiah G., Elisabeth H., Alexis J., Luke J., Lafita L.
 WITS Magazine Student Poets: Josh F., Mekiah G., Elisabeth H., Luke J., Ethan W.
Faculty Sponsor: Joshua Moody
Appx. Number Students Served: 11
Visiting Writers: Vicente Yepez, Alys Dutton
WITS Director: Claire Pincumbe
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2018 – 2019 (Fall Visit)

Date of Visit: October 2—3, 2018
WITS Anthology Student Poets: Taran A., Aspen D., Jasmine D., Obten L., Kevin M., Ty S.
 WITS Magazine Student Poets: Taran A., Obten L., Kevin M., Ty S.
Faculty Sponsor: Joshua Moody
Appx. Number Students Served: 12
Visiting Writers: Elizabeth DeMeo, Peter Mason
WITS Director: Elizabeth DeMeo
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2017 – 2018 (Spring Visit)

Date of Visit: April 3—4, 2018
WITS Anthology Student Poets: Ashley B., Racie C., Ana, E., Arturo Q.
 WITS Magazine Student Poets: Ana E., Arturo Q.
Faculty Sponsors: Jeane Mack and Joshua Moody
Appx. Number Students Served: 10
Visiting Writers: Emma Van Dyke, Vicente Yépez
WITS Director: Elizabeth DeMeo
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2017 – 2018  (Fall Visit)

Date of Visit: November 7 – 8, 2017
WITS Anthology Student Poets:  Jakevius H., Quintavious J., Logan L., Britavious S.
WITS Magazine Student Poets: Trevor D., Quintavious J., Branold L., Logan L., Zackary W.
Faculty Sponsors: Jeane Mack and Joshua Moody
Appx. Number Students Served: 7
Visiting Writers: Sara Ramey, Vicente Yépez
WITS Director: Elizabeth DeMeo
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2016 – 2017 (Spring Visit)

Date of Visit: April 11 – 12, 2017
WITS Anthology Student Poets: John, Sierra, Tristin
WITS Magazine Student Poets: Abraham, Alyssa, Elizabeth
Faculty Sponsors: Jeane Mack and Joshua Moody
Appx. Number Students Served: 13
Visiting Writers: Collin Callahan, Vicente Yépez
WITS Director: Megan Downey
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2016 – 2017 (Fall Visit)

Date of Visit: November 29 – 30, 2016
WITS Anthology Student Poets: Eduardo, Isaiah, Kayleigh, Vicki
WITS Magazine Student Poets: Baylee, Isaiah, Kayleigh, Vicki
Faculty Sponsors: Jeane Mack and Joshua Moody
Appx. Number Students Served: 7
Visiting Writers: Collin Callahan, Vicente Yépez
WITS Director: Megan Downey
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2015 – 2016

Date of Visit: December 15 – 16, 2015
WITS Anthology Student Poets: Caleb, Nelvin, Sayra, Tellen
WITS Magazine Student Poets: Caleb, Nelvin, Tellen
Faculty Sponsors: Jeane Mack and Joshua Moody
Appx. Number Students Served: 7
Visiting Writers: Collin Callahan, Jesse Irwin
WITS Director: Megan Downey
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2014 – 2015

Date of Visit: April 30 – May 1, 2015
WITS Anthology Student Poets: David, Jordan, Kevin
WITS Magazine Student Poets: Augustin, Jordan
Faculty Sponsors: Jeane Mack
Appx. Number Students Served: 5
Visiting Writers: Zach Hester, Josh Idaszak
WITS Director: Megan Downey
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2013 – 2014

Date of Visit: November 7 – 8, 2013
WITS Anthology Student Poets: Justice, Khiry, Marcos, Nick, Ollie
WITS Magazine Student Poets: Marcos, Nick, Ollie
Faculty Sponsors: Jeane Mack and Brad Norwood
Appx. Number Students Served: 5
Visiting Writers: Stefan De La Garza and Joe Trimble
WITS Director: Adrian McBride
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2012 – 2013

Date of Visit: October 23 – 24, 2012
WITS Anthology Student Poets: Jesse B., Darius C., Mason H., Miguel S.
WITS Magazine Student Poets: Jesse B., Darius C., Jose G., Mason H., Robert P. Stanley G.
Faculty Sponsors: Jeane Mack and Brad Norwood
Appx. Number Students Served: 6
Visiting Writers: Katie Nichol, Joe Trimble, and Rodney Wilhite
WITS Director: Adrian McBride
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2011 – 2012

WITS Anthology Student Poets: Helena, Nikki K., Jennifer P., Mariah W.
Faculty Sponsor: Jeane Mack
Visiting Writers: Katie Nichol and Rodney Wilhite
WITS Director: Nicole Nodi
Location: Fayetteville, AR


2010 – 2011

WITS Anthology Student Poets: Gabriel G., Kyle M., Austin S., Robert T.
Faculty Sponsor: Jeane Mack
Visiting Writers: Katie Nichol and Rodney Wilhite
WITS Director: Corrie Williamson
Location: Fayetteville, AR