Annually, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Association organizes a poem and poster contest inviting local students to express their admiration and respect for Dr. King's legacy. Each elementary and middle school was requested to submit two poems and two posters, while the high school was encouraged to submit four of each. A panel of judges from the local association carefully evaluated the entries, and during the MLK Youth Showcase, winners were announced, receiving both monetary prizes and certificates.
Each of the award winner's poem/posters are below:
Poster - Elementary School
1st Place - Jazmyn Taylor Sallas Mahone Elementary | 2nd Place - Marley Guess Sallas Mahone Elementary | 3rd Place - Hayleigh Clemons Pinevale Elementary |
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Honorable Mention - Kashia Gloster Pinevale Elementary School | Honorable Mention - LaLora Fulton Sallas Mohone Elementary | |
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Poster - Middle School
1st Place - Madison Dobard Valdosta Middle | 2nd Place - Esther Owolabi Valdosta Middle | 3rd Place - Osvaldo Lopez Valdosta Middle |
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Honorable Mention - Caridad Loverna Rodriguez Valdosta Middle School | ||
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Poster - High School
1st Place - Karsen Breland Valdosta High | 2nd Place - Jurne Lewis Valdosta High |
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Poetry - Elementary School
1st Place - Ansley Brielle Thomas Pinevale Elementary | 2nd Place - Morgan Wilson Sallas Mahone Elementary | 3rd Place - Chane'L Davis J.L. Lomax Elementary |
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Honorable Mention - Torrance Brinson Sallas Mahone Elementary | ||
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Poetry - Middle School
1st Place - Cahlil Stinson Valdosta Early College Academy | 2nd Place - Jordan Conwell Valdosta Early College Academy | 3rd Place - Kennedi Johnson Valdosta Early College Academy |
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Honorable Mention - Kabery Kiick Valdosta Middle | ||
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Poetry - High School
1st Place - Kentraven Major Valdosta High School | 2nd Place - Jabarie Goethe Valdosta High School | 3rd Place - Taylor Gosier Valdosta High School |
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Honorable Mention - Charnya' Jones Valdosta High School | ||
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