Poetry Out Loud 2026
School Competition Winner Announced!
Congratulations to this year's winner, Holly Shilale, who will represent Chariho for the Poetry Out Loud State Competition on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Providence Public Library.
Congratulations to our runner-ups, Kelley Drake and Lillian Hall. We are very proud of all the students who participated in this year’s competition by memorizing and reciting a variety of poems that celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. Thank you to all of our judges, and everyone who supports this amazing program!
Finalists pictured (left to right): Ruby Wilkinson, Riley Swain, Kelley Drake, Lillian Hall, Holly Shilale, Parker Rhodes, Maya Cousineau
