Students to Compete in Poetry Out Loud Contest

2026-07-13 4:12 AM

2010 Poetry Out Loud semifinalists are, from left to right, Victoria Frese (grade 10), Maeve Curtin (9), Matt Baker (12), Reca Sarfati (9), Poorva Arora (10), George de Mars (8), Emma Graig (8) and Stephen Cotner (11). Not pictured are Rachel Dix (11) and Sophie Knudsen(12). The students will compete in the school-wide competition on Dec. 17 at 1:25 p.m. in the GMHS auditorium. Parents and community members are welcome to attend the assembly. (FCCPS Photo/Joy Wagener)

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