March 10, 2014 at 12:12 p.m.
Two Rhinelander High School students compete in Poetry Out Loud
Amber Sheth finishes second
Two Rhinelander High School students compete in Poetry Out Loud
Sheth placed second among some very strong competition from the eight other students from across the state.
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with U.S. state arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, a contest that encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. POL has grown every year with more than 365,000 students competing in 2011-2012.
Each winner at the state level receives $200 and an all-expenses-paid trip with an adult chaperone to Washington to compete for the national championship. The state winner's school receives a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books. The first runner-up in each state receives $100, with $200 for his or her school library. A total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends is awarded annually at the national finals.
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