2025 Poetry Contest Winners
Elementary (3rd – 5th Grade)
Who Stole My Strawberry?
1st Place:
Jo W.
2nd Place:
Tessa Ryan
3rd Place:
Koen Kanis
Middle School (6th – 8th Grade)
Above the Clouds
1st Place:
Alouette Bollman
2nd Place:
Mariel Ryerson
3rd Place:
Nienna Van Der Molen
High School (9th – 12th Grade)
Colorful River
1st Place:
Nora Ausman
2nd Place:
Alexander Demuth
3rd Place:
Loic O’Neil
College (ages 18-23)
Unlocking Keys
1st Place:
Delaney Hefke
2nd Place:
Rhea Cutler
3rd Place:
Mika McCool
Adults (Ages 24+)
Holding Your Breath
1st Place:
Jana Van Zante
2nd Place:
Barry Creek
3rd Place:
Chelsey Nugteren
