January 26, 2011
Photo: AZPM
Student poets Samantha Neville (left) and Ochana Otto compete in poetry recitation.
Poetry Outloud is a national event where students compete in poetry recitation within their schools, statewide and across the country.
Ochana Otto returns to the event in his second competition as a junior at Tucson Magnet High School. Otto came to this country as a refugee from Sudan in 2006, and placed in the top five in the competition last year.
Samantha Neville, a freshman, is entering her first competition. The students talk about the meaning and value of poetry, and how the recitation augments their studies and their lives.
Otto's selectioni: "Her Head," by Joan Murray
Nevile's selection: “I Am the People, the Mob,” by Carl Sandburg
This year's competition takes place at Tucson Magnet High School on Friday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m.
I am so proud of these students preparing for the poetry competition. Good luck to both of you. Samantha, Mrs. Erickson and I are watching you and wanting the very best for you. You are a shining star.
Karen
For those of you interested in youth poetry in Tucson, please check out the monthly Tucson Youth Poetry Slam!
http://tucsonyouthslam.blogspot.com/
Every second Saturday at Bentley's on Speedway.
LISTENING THESE 2 YOUNG STUDENTS, MAKE ME WANT TO BE ABLE TO BE A CITIZEN OF THAT GREAT COUNTRY WHICH IS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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Thank you for showcasing these students' commitment to poetry!