Winners of library's annual teen poetry contest announced

Winners of library's annual teen poetry contest announced
Harris-Elmore Public Library has announced the winners of its annual Teen Poetry Contest. Male Serious Poetry -- V.J. Dombrowski, "Hopeless in Ohio." Male Humorous Poetry -- Jim Juergens, "An Intense Discussion on Railroad Phenomena."
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'Shakespeare Sensation' Dreams Big
One Chicago high school student is more than just another rising star on the stage. As CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports, the junior from Gage Park High School is being described by many as a "Shakespeare Sensation."
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Gay community seeks recognition in textbooks
Lance Chih first read Walt Whitman's inspiring poetry in his state-approved 10th-grade literature textbook. It was easy for the newly out-of-the-closet teen to connect with the beloved poet's messages, particularly those about celebrating one's own individuality and identity.
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Musical Storytellers
For this New Sounds, read the titles and guess the theme of the show. Hear music by Neil Rolnick, and his The Real Thief of Baghdad, along with a work by Mikel Rouse entitled A President up My Sleeve. Plus, listen to Phil Kline's settings of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's unintentional poetry, Three Rumsfeld Songs and more.
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Three high school seniors write, direct their own plays
For the sixth year in a row, The Theatre School at North Coast Repertory Theatre will present its annual production of Student-Written, Student-Directed One-Acts and Original Poetry on June 17 and 18.
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