N.C. Poetry Out Loud 2010: “Walking Down Park”

Zamiya Felton, of West Mecklenburg High School, recites “Walking Down Park” by Nikki Giovanni.

Zamiya came in first place out of 26 semi-finalists and finalists who competed in the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition at the Museum of History in Raleigh, sponsored by the N.C. Arts Council.

Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to memorize and recite poetry while mastering public speaking skills, building self-confidence and learning about their literary heritage.

One Response to “N.C. Poetry Out Loud 2010: “Walking Down Park””

1. Emily Jones says:

   July 27, 2010 at 11:29 am

   i love poetry because it is a way of expressing my own feelings.:-:

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