Slam poetry is a form of poetry that follows a free verse style, which means that the authors are not obligated to follow a particular rhyme scheme. That being said, slam poetry does have specific rules for the performance.
On Monday, November 7, student's participated in a slam poetry competition. Student' in the competition wrote and performed their poems to a select group of staff judges and the entire student body. Students were chosen to compete in the competition. The winner of the competition was awarded a $300 scholarship and the title of Hull High School Poetry Slam Champion!
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Participants:
Mia Lugo-Colon
Melody McBride
Julianna Smith
Cali Mullen
Amanda Mueller
Kiernan Leahy
Ethan Wagner
Bella Palermo-Cristaldi
Salvatore Tarara
Jessica Batts
Jamie Froio
Brianna Bennett
Alternates:
Aidan Leahy
Erin Shea
Bryan Ramos-Martinez
Lynh Chau
Emcees
Nolan Palma
&
Joe Coffey
Hull High School House Band: Envy Drew and the Canyons
Drums: Drew Menice
Bass Guitar: Cody Preston
Keyboard: Amanda Mueller
Director: Mr. Barkon
Winners:
Brianna Bennett: Slam Poetry Champion-Awarded $320
scholarship Poem Titled "Testing"
2nd Place: Jamie Froio Poem titled "Donor 473"
3rd Place: Bella Palermo-Cristaldi Poem titled "My
Bucket"
Our judges for the event were:
HHS Theatre Director: Mr. Sullivan
History Teacher: Mr. Mullin
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Nosek
English Teacher: Mr. Marshall
Guest Judge:
Slam Poet/Artist: Neiel Israel
