POL 2025 finalists from left to right: 4th-DeLainis Kroh, Mandan H.S.; 2nd-Joanie McCormack, Wilton Public School; 1st-Leah Hochhalter, Valley City H.S.; 3rd-Sawyer Wilhelmi, Starkweather School; 5th-Aspen Geist, Wyndmere Public School.
BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) is pleased to announce Leah Hochhalter of Valley City High School is the 2025 State Champion and first place winner of the North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest. Joanie McCormack of Wilton Public School received second place honors with third place awarded to Sawyer Wilhelmi of Starkweather School. Provided in partnership with th...
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