Poetry Contest Results

March 11, 2015
Ashley Landers was the winner of the Journalism Poetry Contest with her poem, Claudadeedee, a euphemism for the stress of school. You can read Ashley’s winning poem below. She received a journal, G-2 pens, and a candy bar. Congrats!
Thank you to Mrs. Boozer, Mrs. Switzer, and Ms. Boyles for judging this year’s contest.
Love I have none for Claudadeedee
She comes each day to torture me
I try my hardest to stay asleep
But she stops my thoughts of counting sheep
In her presence I near always cringe
For all my being she has singed
But I cannot leave her side for long
Else I will lose my chance to belong
Oh, how I hate being chained to you
And all the horrid things you do
I refuse to let you shatter me
Oh, you dastardly Claudadeedee

Mackenzie Pence is a senior and has been involved with the Redbank Valley online newspaper for two years. She is the editor for "The Bark" this year,...
Ashley,
What a wonderful poem. Congratulations on your award!
I am always proud of you!
Love,
Grandma