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2005 / 2006 Poems of Exceptional Merit

Here's a list of recipients of Special Merit awards, their schools, and their nominating teachers. Winning poems can be viewed by clicking the students' names.

Victoria Ertl, “Candy Wrappers and Deodorant,” Buffalo Grove High School, Ms. Lauren Stenzel

Anna Friel, “Careless,” Lyons Township High School, Mr. Glen Brown

Amanda Godek, “Lela Lohr,” Stevenson High School, Ms. Elizabeth Maxwel

Josh Winchester, “On a Hymnsong of Holden Caulfield,” Mt. Vernon Township High School, Ms. Ann Garrett

Rosalie Zaccone, “Next Year,” Bureau Valley High School, Ms. Kathleen P. Haurberg

Kelsi E. Robb, “Beaten,” Dunlap Middle School, Ms. Barbara Blanton

Emma Li, “A response to: Road Past View / by Georgia O’Keeffe,” Wiesbrook Elementary School, Ms. Terry Tavine

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