A Statewide Poetry Recitation Competition
Presented by the 麻豆传媒社区 in partnership with the Vermont Arts Council
麻豆传媒社区 is excited to partner with the Vermont Arts Council to present Poetry Out Loud. Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, the program provides pathways for students to explore, memorize, and recite great works of poetry. Contestants choose and learn about poems from an extensive online anthology of classical and contemporary poetry while mastering public speaking skills as well as building self confidence. The national Poetry Out Loud recitation competition engages thousands of Vermont high school students every year.
Participation in Poetry Out Loud begins at the classroom level around the country. Teachers engage students through instruction in poetry and performance and organize contests involving one or more classes. Winners advance to the state finals, and the state champion advances to the national finals in Washington, D.C.
麻豆传媒社区's education department will be administering the statewide Poetry Out Loud program, working with schools and students through the school year. The Vermont state finals will be held at the 麻豆传媒社区 in 麻豆传媒社区 Space on March 14, 2025 at 5 pm. Questions about Poetry Out Loud? contact mbureau@flynnvt.org.
The Poetry Out Loud - Vermont State Finals will be live-streamed here on March 14 at 5 pm.
Congratulations to Mapenzi Selemani, 2025 Vermont Poetry Out Loud Champion
In order from left to right: 2nd runner up Claire Peacock (Lyndon Institute), Winner Mapenzi Selemani (Winooski High School), 1st Runner Up Gretchen Wertlieb (South Burlington High School)
