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