G-R’s Fillmore takes home top spot at Poetry Out Loud championship

  • (Photo Courtesy of the Nebraska Arts Council) The top three finishers in the Nebraska State Poetry Out Loud competition take a photo following the awards presentation. Gordon-Rushville High School junior Lainey Fillmore is in the center holding the first place trophy. Joining her for the photo include: (L-R) Nebraska State Poet Emeritus Matt Mason, Mieke van der Walt, Fillmore, MajieAhna Winfrey, and Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers.
    (Photo Courtesy of the Nebraska Arts Council) The top three finishers in the Nebraska State Poetry Out Loud competition take a photo following the awards presentation. Gordon-Rushville High School junior Lainey Fillmore is in the center holding the first place trophy. Joining her for the photo include: (L-R) Nebraska State Poet Emeritus Matt Mason, Mieke van der Walt, Fillmore, MajieAhna Winfrey, and Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers.
    On Sunday, March 9, nine finalists competed for the Nebraska State Poetry Out Loud championship at Kimmel Theater of Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska.Each finalist had progressed through class, allschool, and regional competition levels. Students also had opportunities to work with performers and arts advocates Pippa White and Petra Walqvist.Gordon-Rushville High School jun...

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