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Livermore Teen Poetry Contest Winners Announced

Winners have been selected for the Livermore Poet Laureate Teen Poetry Contest for Trimester 2. The theme of the contest was Doors and Windows.  

Congratulations to 8th grade student from Junction Avenue, Emma Spencer, for her entry titled, "Rain and Windows"; and 11th grade Granada High School student, Alice Graham, for her poem titled, "One Foot Out the Door". The winning poems are on display at the Livermore Civic Center Library in the teen section. The poems are also available for viewing below.

Photo #1 - L to R - Junction Avenue TK-8 School Principal Jeannette Garza, Emma Spencer, and Livermore Poet Laureate Peggy Schimmelman
Emma Spencer

Photo # 2 - L to R - Granada High School Principal Clark Conover, Teacher Puja Arora, Alice Graham, and Livermore Poet Laureate Peggy Schimmelman
Alice Graham 

Trimester 2 Winning Poems