Our scholars are poets, and they know it!
Birmingham City Schools claimed the top three spots in the recent Word Up! poetry competition presented by FLourish Alabama. First, second, and third place teams won $2,000, $1,000, and $500, respectively. Members of the winning teams also placed within the top 10 individual awards (as noted in parentheses below along with prize winnings).
First Place: Jackson-Olin High School
Peyton “Tee” Williams (2nd overall + $750)
Greshelda McCants (3rd + $250)
Janiah Minnifield (7th + $50)
Second Place: Wenonah High School
Maria Marinez (5th + $50)
Lukeiyah Johnson
Terrel Golightly
Walter Wilson
Third Place: A.H. Parker High School
Jordan Belser (8th + $50)
Sharaia Canady
Brooklyn Wilhite
Jaliyah Sims
In addition, Nakiya Moore from Parker and Anysja Freeman from Huffman placed 8th and 10th in the individual awards, each taking home $50 in prize winnings.
