Linsly celebrated the 50th Declamation Contest ceremony! The Linsly English Department continues this long standing tradition in celebration of April being National Poetry Month. Every year, students in every grade memorize, practice, and recite poems for their english classes. The best in each grade, move on to compete in the finals. This year, every student declaimed well and it was a very tough competetion.
Congratulations to the winners:

5th and 6th grade category:
1st place: Justine Nebavi
2nd place: Elias Hamilton
3rd place: Connor Blount
7th and 8th grade category:
1st place: Harvey Goodman
2nd place: Darcy Patt
3rd place: Gianna White
9th/10th Category:
1st: Zack Kuttie
2nd: Luchia Fato
3rd: Eliott Wade
11th/12th Category:
1st: Nee Ashitay Boateng
2nd: Sophie Toma
3rd: Lili Blakely and Cameron Roberts
Congratulations to all students who competed!
By Bridget Zimmerman
