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 poster/poem are below:
Poster - 1st Place Winners
Princeton Walker S. L. Mason Elementary School (1st Grade) | Aaliyah Harris Valdosta Middle School (8th Grade) |
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Poster - 2nd Place Winner
Kamari Carter Valdosta High School (10th Grade) |
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Poster - 3rd Place Winners
Dinsel Deapan J.L. Lomax Elementary (4th Grade) | Nequon White Valdosta Middle School (8th Grade) | Sophia Moore Valdosta High School (10th Grade) |
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Poster - Honorable Mention
Kyrie Johnson Valdosta Middle School (7th Grade) |
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Poetry - 1st Place Winner
Lane Smith Valdosta High School (10th Grade) |
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Poetry - 2nd Place Winners
Marvin Frazier Valdosta High School (10th Grade) | Peyton Stoney Valdosta Middle School (7th Grade) |
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Poetry - 3rd Place Winner
Alanna Walker Valdosta Middle School (8th Grade) |
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Poetry - Honorable Mention
Lucille Drury Sallas Mahone Elementary (5th Grade) |
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