Congratulations Merrill & Pierse!

Merrill and Pierse were honored at the State Capitol Building on Friday, May 3rd for their outstanding writing in the "Poetry of Place" writing contest sponsored by the Nebraska Writing Project and the Nebraska Humanities Council.  Only five honorees' work were chosen out of hundreds in the middle school division.  Merrill and Pierse were asked to read their poems in front of a crowd of teachers and family members of the honorees in the Warner Chamber.  It was a wonderful showcase and we are proud of Merrill and Pierse's impressive accomplishment!  Below are photos from the experience.

Pierse and Merrill in front of the Governor's mansion

Pierse and Merrill touring the State Capitol Buidling

The chandelier on the 14th floor (we learned there is in fact a 13th floor, but the elevator does not stop there....hmmm.....we have our theories)

The elementary, middle and high school poets honored at the event with professional poets Matt Mason and Twyla Hansen.