Minnesota 2020 Poetry Out Loud Regional Competition
High school students from around Minnesota will compete in the 2020 Poetry Out Loud regional competition, February 3–10, 2020. Regional competitions begin at 2:30 p.m. and will end with an award ceremony at 7:30 p.m. These events are free and open to the public; all are welcome to attend and show support for the students.
Brainerd |
Minneapolis |
Monday, February 3, 2020 |
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 |
Central Lakes College |
Minneapolis Central Library |
Dryden Theatre |
Pohlad Hall |
501 West College Drive |
300 Nicollet Mall |
Brainerd, MN 56401 |
Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
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Marshall |
Northfield |
Thursday, February 6, 2020 |
Sunday, February 9, 2020 |
Southwest Minnesota State University–Marshall |
Northfield Arts Guild Theater |
Lower Conference Center |
411 Third Street W |
1501 State Street |
Northfield, MN 55057 |
Marshall, MN 56258 |
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| Saint Paul |
Tentative Schedule |
Monday, February 10, 2020 |
2:30-3:00 p.m. - Registration/Check-in |
Neighborhood House at Wellstone Center |
3:00-3:30 p.m. - Welcome/introductions |
179 Robie Street East |
3:30-4:30 p.m. - Round I |
Saint Paul, MN 55107 |
4:30-4:45 p.m. - Judge Break |
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4:45-5:45 p.m. - Round II |
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5:45-6:00 p.m. - Judge Break |
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6:00-7:00 p.m. - Round III |
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7:00-7:15 p.m. - Tally Results |
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7:30 p.m. - Awards Presentation |
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7:45 p.m. - Close |
Minnesota 2020 Poetry Out Loud State Competition
The state competition will be held 12:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m at:
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
Tentative Schedule |
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
12:00-12:15 p.m. - Registration/Check-in |
Centennial Student Union/Ostrander Auditorium |
12:15-1:00 p.m. - Meet/Greet MSU English Professors |
540 South Road |
1:00-1:30 p.m. - Welcome/introductions |
Mankato, MN 56001 |
1:30-2:30 p.m. - Round I |
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2:30-2:45 p.m. - Judge Break/Guest Presentation |
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2:45-3:45 p.m. - Round II |
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3:45-4:00 p.m. - Judge Break/Guest Presentation |
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4:00-5:00 p.m. - Round III |
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5:00-5:15 p.m. - Tally Results/Guest Presentation |
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5:30 p.m. - Awards Presentation |
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5:45 p.m. - Close |
Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud is a national program created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. High school students throughout the country participate. Through it, they learn about great poetry through memorization and performance; they master public speaking skills and build self-confidence; and they learn about literary history and contemporary life. The program also helps schools meet language arts education standards.
In April, one student from each state will win an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC, to compete for the national Poetry Out Loud championship. A total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends will be given at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, including a $20,000 award for the national champion, $10,000 for the student who wins second place, $5,000 for the third place winner, and $1,000 for fourth through ninth place winners. The schools of each of the top nine finalists receive $500 for the purchase of poetry materials.
Last year, Isabella Callery of Northfield represented Minnesota and won the 2019 Poetry Out Loud National Championship. She is the first Minnesotan to have earned this national title.
The South Central Service Cooperative, located in North Mankato, is coordinating the Minnesota Poetry Out Loud program, with financial support from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Since the program began in 2005, more than 3.8 million students and 60,000 teachers from 16,000 schools across the country have participated in Poetry Out Loud. Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U. S. Virgin Islands. More about the national Poetry Out Loud.
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