Herkimer College Magazine Wins Awards

Two Herkimer College students received recognition from the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA) for their contributions to the 2017 issue of the College’s arts and literary publication Phaethon.

David McKenzie of Central Islip, NY, won first place in the photography category for his photograph “Childhood.” Fallon Jeffers of Hamilton, NY, won second place in the short stories category for his story “In Retrospect.”

The honors were awarded as part of the CCHA’s annual literary magazine contest which recognizes student achievement in the humanities across the United States. Phaethon competes in the Eastern Division comprised of community colleges in a region extending from Maine to Maryland, and also including Puerto Rico. The 2015 issue of Phaethon was previously awarded 2nd place for best overall publication in the Eastern Division and received multiple individual awards. Phaethon is co-advised by Matthew Powers, Instructor of English, Andrew Devitt, Assistant Professor of English, and Blake Pitcher, Associate Professor of Digital Graphics & Design.