Teen Poetry Contest Winners
2002
First Place
When the Stars Know Your Secrets, Maggie Fair, St. Joan of Arc School, grade 6
Second Place
Ruby Red Parsley, Avi Cohen-McClelland, Sager Solomon Schechter Middle School, grade 7
Third Place
Our Wise Rabbi, Nat Sufrin, Sager Solomon Schechter Middle School, grade 8
Honorable Mentions
The Peace She Brings, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Niles North High School, grade 11
A Dream to Fly, Kathryn Peyer, Home schooled, grade 9
static., Alexander Berman, Highland Park School, grade 9
A Bloody River, Eveline Haymes, Old Orchard Junior High, grade 8
You may also want to take a look at the list of winning poems from the 1999, 2000, and 2001 Teen Poetry Contests!
You can find more poetry written by teens on the Teen Ink website.