Note as of Nov. 25, 2015: This post reflects a change in formatting on the Oregon Poetry Association web site, NOT a new posting.
The Oregon Poetry Association congratulates the following winners in the nationwide student poetry contest sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies, and by the Manningham Trust.
Division III: Sixth through Eighth Grade
Third Honorable Mention: Kendrick Lee, “Concerto 21”: Spencer Butte Middle School, teacher Michael Roderick
Division IV: Ninth through Twelfth Grade
Fourth Place Winner: Marley Lopez, “Pursed Lips”: St. Mary’s Academy, teacher Sara Salvi
First Honorable Mention: Marley C. Eggertson, “Circling Morocco”: Create Solutions Tutoring, teacher Sara-Lynne Simpson
Third Honorable Mention: Grace M. Hermes, “Sepia Skyline”: St. Mary’s Academy, teacher Sara Salvi
OPA thanks Budd Mahan, NFSPS student contest chair, and the NFSPS judges. Congratulations to our student winners and their teachers and families!