Kate Maerten Wins Poetry Out Loud Competition

Congratulations to Kate Maerten, Class of 2021, who placed first in Gerstell's 5th Annual Poetry Out Loud competition. In second place, just three points below Kate, is Caleb Frey, Class of 2020. We congratulate the participating students for their demonstration of passion, conviction, and persistence. They showed great courage reciting their poetry.
 
Participation in this event offers students the opportunity to learn about their literary heritage, build self-confidence and improve their public speaking skills. The process begins in the fall when the students select three eligible poems from the Poetry Out Loud website, analyze and memorize them, and present the poems at their school competitions. In February Kate will move on to regional competition and, in March, at the State Finals competition. She will be evaluated on physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, evidence of understanding, and overall performance.
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