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Poetry Recitation Contest, October 21

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Poetry Recitation Contest, October 21

On Friday October 21st, Everest Academy had their first annual Poetry Recitation Contest. The students have been practicing poetry as part of their Integral Formation. Participation involved students from Kindergarten to 8thgrade. Preliminary round competitions were held during the week of October 17-20. Two finalists were chosen from each class to compete in the final round. The competition was intense. All the students were well-accomplished and did extraordinarily well. Overall, it was an exciting event where we were able to enjoy seeing the talent of so many of our students.
 
Thank you to all parents for your work in preparing your children at home, and for your attendance at this beautiful event. And thank you to our judges Fr. Mathew, Br. Dustin, Mrs. Cathy A'Hearn and our faculty.

Congratulations to this year's Poetry Contest winners!

Class Winners:
Kindergarten: Isabella Olivares
Grade 1: Katie Colarelli
Grade 2: Keiren Hamilton
Grade 3/4: John Paul Colarelli
Grade 5/6: Sophia Colarelli
Grade 7/8: Joseph Colarelli

School Finalists: 
Grades Kindergarten-1st: Isabella Olivares
Grades 2-4: John Paul Colarelli
Grades 5-8: Joseph Colarelli


 
Did you Know???

The practice of poetry is beneficial to the student in a number of areas, as it will serve to:   

~Introduce them to literary devices and content in poetry and to become enriched through exposure to fine poetry selections that offer character formation lessons, appreciation of language, imagination and forms of analysis.
~Cultivate an interest in and appreciation for poetry, and to be encouraged to memorize and recite poetry for entertainment and academic scholarship.
~Exercise and improve the memory, development of analysis of poetry, the poet's message.
~Enhance skills in personal presentation; learn correct posture, sense of expression, use of voice inflections, hand gestures, expression
~Enhance public speaking ability; gain confidence as a public speaker and presenter as well as provide students with a sense of accomplishment in reciting the poetry.

About Everest

Everest Academy Lemont, founded in 1995 as White Pines Academy, is a private Catholic school offering a Pre-K through grade 8 program.

Our goal is to offer each child the highest quality education through Integral Formation®, the pedagogical method developed by the Legionaries of Christ. Through Integral Formation®, each student benefits from a personalized approach that develops the whole person, from intellect and character to spiritual life and apostolic responsibility. The result: intelligent, responsible, and positive leaders who will transform society with the Gospel values.

Here at Everest Academy, with our brand new campus opened for the fall 2009 school year, we are poised for growth and ready to give our students a Catholic educational experience that will last them a lifetime. Find out more by taking a tour of our campus.

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