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Annual Poetry Out Loud Finals Photo Gallery

Shuyi Chen February 15, 2024

All Photos by Shuyi Chen.

Malden High School hosted its annual Poetry Out Loud (POL) competition where students from grades 9-12 compete with poems of their choice for a spot in the regional finals. This is competition that thousands of schools nation wide participate in. Malden Highs winners were senior Makeila Scott (1st), junior Natalie Keating (2nd), and freshman Cathen Fontanilla (3rd). Like every POL finals here at Malden High, there is a staff round where teachers compete a poem, this years winner was English teacher Yahaira Marquez.

Junior Sean Hudson recites his poem.
Senior Bruan Memus.
Last years second place winner Thomas Conti recites his poem full of emotions
Junior Natalie Keating presents her poem.
Freshman Oscar Luc representing period 7 at the finals.
Sophomore Rashmi Kc recites her poem with ease.
Junior Addison Mcwayne recites her poem.
Math teacher Evan Mauser recites his poem in competition with other staff.
Staff winner Yaharia Marquez presenting her poem.

Shuyi Chen

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Shuyi Chen (she/her) is a first-year reporter at The Blue and Gold. Originally from Guangdong, China, she moved to Boston at a young age and settled in Malden during second grade. Shuyi enjoys watching movies, dining out with friends, and playing volleyball for Malden High’s varsity team. As of last year, she became a part of our varsity softball team as an outfielder. Engaged in various clubs such as the Shrub Club, Key Club, and Y-Leaders, she also holds the role as one of the Class of 2024 Social Media Coordinators. Additionally, Shuyi is a sports photographer who shares her work on Instagram. (@flicbeezy)

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