Poems must be the original work of each student
submitting entries. Poems from other sources will not be
considered. It may be a portfolio piece if written by
the student.
All poems must be titled and can be on any subject.
The length of the poem is determined based upon the
age of the 4-H’er.
Junior poems (age 9-13) - 3 lines minimum, maximum
of 24 lines.
Senior poems (age 14-18) - 3 lines minimum, maximum of
28 lines.
Poems must never have been published or submitted to
another agency.
No poems will be returned.
Poems will be evaluated based upon the attached score
sheet.
The top 12 poems from Green County will be entered
into the Area contest and published in the Area Poetry
Book. County winners will receive a complimentary copy
of the Area Poetry Book. The top three Junior and top
three Senior poems at the area will be framed and
presented to their authors at the Area Showcase of
Stars.
Deadline: February 4, 2005
Poems need to be forwarded or emailed to
Tyrone Gentry, Green County Cooperative Extension Service
Green County Cooperative Extension Service 106 South Public Square
Greensburg, KY 42743
PHONE: 270-932-5311
FAX: 270-932-4390
EMAIL: tgentry@uky.edu