NHS's Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest

Naugatuck, CT - Laraine Weschler has announced the winners of the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest held at Naugatuck High School.

Congratulations to all of the winners of Naugatuck High School's Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest.

First place went to Ayana Williams performing "Mainsplaining" by Jennifer Militello, while second place was awarded to Jayden Strickland performing "Tomorrow" by Dennis O'Driscoll.
Jaida Taveras performing "Bent to the Earth" by Blas Manuel de Luna took third place in the competition.

The students each picked a poem that spoke to them to memorize and recite. Ms. Williams will go on to the state competition in March. All the participants did an amazing job and the judges had a tough time choosing the winners.

Check the Naugatuck Public Schools Facebook page for a video made by Ms. Weschler of the competition.

Lyla Alvarez
Amarion Akinsanya
Jocelyne Berrios
Jada Brown
Tatyanna Reyes
Arianna Santiago
Angelena Wendland
Mia Dailey
Ian Kulesza
Alivia Rodriguez
Jacob Thompson

Organizers expressed their thanks to the IT Wizards, Antjuan Kizzee and Devin Millette, for helping with the lighting and sound for the performances.