DCPS Student Wins State Poetry Contest Two Years in a Row
JACKSONVILLE - For the second year in a row, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts student, Monique Henry, has been named the statewide winner in the Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest.
Monique received $200, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. and $500 worth of poetry books for her school’s library. While in Washington, Monique will be vying for the national title and a chance to win up to $20,000 in scholarships.
“This is quite a prestigious honor for a Duval County student,” said Jackie Cornelius, principal at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. “The Douglas Anderson family is so excited that Monique will have a chance to represent our school and the state of Florida for the second year in a row.”
The contest, hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, provides high school students across the U.S. a chance to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage.
Duval County Public Schools operates more than 160 schools and serves approximately 123,000 students. The school district is committed to providing high quality educational opportunities that will inspire all students to acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global economy, and culturally diverse world.
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