Atticus Hill (11th-grade ASFA Creative Writing student; seen right, photo credit: Kelsey Justice) won first place in the Original Poetry category of this year's Poetry Out Loud competition for the state of Alabama.

 

Egg McClure (10th-grade ASFA Creative Writing student)  was selected as a finalist in the National Anthology category for the state, finishing as a runner-up to the eventual winner. 

 

Join us in congratulating Atticus, Egg, and Melany Morgan (9th-grade ASFA Creative Writing student), who advanced from the regional competition to compete at the state level as well.

 

Many thanks to their advisor, Ashley Jones, and to the faculty judges of our schoolwide competition, Carrie Busby, Samantha Simmons, and Brad Hill.  

 

Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Learn more at www.poetryoutloud.org/