All teachers and sponsors of students who took the 2011 Medusa Mythology Examination were invited to write a creative composition of 500 words or less to tell just when an “Old School Olympian” realized that “I’m too old for this . . . “

Judging was based on knowledge of myths, creativity and originality, organization and cohesion in the narrative, writing mechanics, and timely and correct submission.

The 1^st and 2^nd place essays are posted below using the entry numbers provided by the contestants.