Independence High School Poetry Out Loud competitors, from left, are Chris Sparks, Chantelle Powelson, Taylor Lynn Stubbert (third place), Miranda Parcasio, Debra Steidle (first place), Lindsay Galbraith (second place) and Jennifer Jimenez. In front is Justine Price.
Photo courtesy of Independence High School
Photo courtesy of Independence High School
Independence teacher Susan Laird expressed pride in each student and congratulated them for their composure and courage. Justine Price, 7, was a hit with the crowd, and all students received participation awards. Debra Steidle earned $100 for her winning recitation of “Light Shining out of Darkness” by William Cowper and “The Children’s Hour” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Debra will represent LUHSD at the Contra Costa County competition next month.
Poetry Out Loud is an annual recitation contest conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. The Contra Costa winner will represent the county in the California State competition, and that winner will go on to compete at the national level.
– Contributed by Susan Laird
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