Where are Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest Winners Now?

Our handwriting winners go on to be … meteorologists. Samantha Berkseth, who always loved cursive, was a two-time state-level winner in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Now she’s pursuing a career in meteorology and using her artistic skills to create watercolor paintings and pencil drawings reflecting meteorological data. Read more...


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Handwriting Winner Becomes Successful Tattoo Artist: Derez Peters

Our handwriting winners go on to be … tattoo artists. As a student, Derez Peters used his outstanding writing ability to win the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. As an adult, he’s using his writing skills to create unique and sought-after tattoos. Read more...


Mother’s Pretty Handwriting Inspires Daughter: Mykhaila Richter

Our handwriting winners go on to be … veterinary technicians. As a third-grader, Mykhaila Richter won a state-level award in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Today, she works as a veterinary technician and her coworkers and patients’ owners appreciate her neatly written records and charts. Read more...



Work Ethic Stems from Discipline Developed Through Handwriting: Valerie Juguilon

Our handwriting winners go on to be … transportation management consultants. From an early age, Valerie Juguilon loved to write by hand, even practicing during the summer months. She believes her handwriting abilities set her up for success, both at the University of California, where she majored in urban studies and planning, and in her career as a transportation management consultant.
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Winner Uses Good Handwriting in Work and Play: Krista Armbruster

Our handwriting winners go on to be … microbiologists. As a fourth grader, Krista Ambruster won the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest for her exceptional cursive writing. Today, she’s a doctoral candidate in Penn State’s biochemistry, microbiology and molecular biology PhD program.
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Working to Create Software that Detects Fake Fingerprints: Joshua Engelsma

Our handwriting winners go on to be … computer scientists. Joshua Engelsma was a first grader when he was a winner in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Today, he’s pursuing a PhD in computer science and working to rid the world of fingerprint theft. Read more...



Winner Traces Her Love of Art and Literature to Her Interest in Handwriting: Grace Bratzel

Our handwriting winners go on to be … educators. Grace Bratzel, who won the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest three times, is grateful for her outstanding handwriting skills. She says writing by hand helps her remember concepts better and write more efficiently. Read more...