Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition for high school students that begins in the classroom and culminates in the National Finals in Washington, DC. Drawing upon elements of spoken word, theater, and slam poetry, Poetry Out Loud cultivates an appreciation of poetry that goes beyond the page. In Arizona, students compete at the classroom, regional, and state levels. Regional competitions were held in February and, as the administrative home of Arizona's Poetry Out Loud program, the state competition will be held at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff on Saturday, March 2. We're delighted to announce the 2024 Arizona state finalists for Poetry Out Loud, who will compete on that day!
Northern Region Competitors
Reymond Papas-Collins, Sedona Red Rock High School
Spencer Boatman, Coconino High School
Alexis Bogatyrew, Sedona Red Rock High School
Central Region Competitors
Jessica Finnie, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Ransom Kaul, Brophy College Preparatory
Piper Gagliardi, BASIS Scottsdale
Southern Region Competitors
Isabel Teran, Sahuarita High School
Yuliana Alvarez, Rio Rico High School
Madeleine Chapman, Combs High School
Congratulation to all the state finalists, as well as all Arizona POL participants!