Barrier Island Writers and Library Cosponsor Poetry Contest |
The winners of the Barrier Island Writers / Avalon Free Public Library Poetry Contest were announced on March 6. The contest was open to middle school school students (grades 5-8) who live or attend school in Ocean City, Sea Isle, Avalon, or Stone Harbor. Shannon F., a student at the Ocean City Intermediate School, won top honors with her poem titled Water's Veil. Olivia P., also from Ocean City Intermediate School, received honorable mention for her poem Midnight Swim. Both students received gift certificates to a local book store.