Crofton Patch Whiz Kid: Peter Ramsey

This week’s honoree is a Rockbridge Academy sophomore whose creative writing is creating an opportunity for him to win big at the Gaithersburg Book Festival.

Peter Ramsey is a finalist in the festival’s short story contest for his work “Playing the Hero.”

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an annual all-day celebration of books, writers and literary excellence. This year’s festival is scheduled for May 21, 2011 around the City Hall in Gaithersburg, Md. 

Name and Age: Peter Ramsey

School: Rockbridge Academy, 10th grade

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Accomplishments: 

• Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Finalist
• Performed in Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet  (Fall 2010)
• Performed in ASC’s As You Like It (Spring 2010)
• Performed in ACS’s A Mid Summer Night’s Dream (Summer 2010)
• Performed in Our Town (Spring 2011)
• Performed in scenes and monologues from Richard the III and Two Gentlemen of Verona (Fall 2010-Spring 2011)

Extracurricular Activities:

• Annapolis Shakespeare Company Member
• Rockbridge Academy Recorder Ensemble
• Neighborhood volunteer
• Rockbridge Academy Journalism Newsletter

VIDEO: Crofton Patch Whiz Kid Peter Ramsey talks about the inspiration behind his short story “Playing the Hero.” He also shares why he enjoys performing Shakespeare’s works.