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POL 2025 finalists: 4th-DeLainis Kroh, Mandan H.S.; 2nd-Joanie McCormack, Wilton Public School; 1st-Leah Hochhalter, Valley City H.S.; 3rd-Sawyer Wilhelmi, Starkweather School; 5th-Aspen Geist, Wyndmere Public School

*Photo by Poppy Mills, ND DOT

NDCA is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 North Dakota Poetry Out Loud (POL) State Championship. The top five finalists pictured above from left to right are as follows: 4th-DeLainis Kroh, Mandan H.S.; 2nd-Joanie McCormack, Wilton Public School; 1st-Leah Hochhalter, Valley City H.S.; 3rd-Sawyer Wilhelmi, Starkweather School; 5th-Aspen Geist, Wyndmere Public School.

Photos from 2025 ND POL State Championship:

Email Rhea Beto to get additional photos of all participants. For more details, read the full ND POL 2025 Championship Press Release