Lost in Translation Poetry event
"Poetry is what is lost in translation." ~ Robert Frost
Bienvenidos! Bienvenue!
Calling all VOCALE members of French and Spanish -- and their students!
You are cordially invited to participate in the Vermont Organization of Classics and Language Educators 3rd annual poetry recitation contest and community event.
Each participant, in grades Pre-K - 12 will be asked to recite from memory one pre-selected poem between Sunday, April 14 and Friday, April 26, 2024. Students will record their recitations using FlipGrid, and a panel of judges will review the recordings.
Judging is based on pronunciation, memorization, and performance, and awards will be given in each category.
REGISTER by Friday April 10th at 3pm! (Students can only access FlipGrid when they are registered.)
All the information you need can be found by clicking on the navigation tabs at the top of this page.
Thank you to all who participated in our 2nd Annual Lost in Translation Poetry Event. We had over 60 registered participants from all over the state, in grades 4th to 12th grades. The judges commend every single one of you for your hard work and courageous performances. You are an inspiration! Below are our final results. We are still hoping to have an in-person awards ceremony this spring; we will keep you posted!
Native/Heritage Speaker, 9-12:
1st place: Emilie Buttolph
FRENCH: Grades 4-6: 1st place: Logan Johnson 2nd place: Tristan Remmey Grades 7-8: 1st place: Sam Houghton 2nd place: Holden Friesel 3rd place: Gregory Maiberger Grades 9-12: 1st place: Caitlin Balón 2nd place: Keely Levering-Fisher 3rd place: Yahir Ramirez | SPANISH: Grades 4-6: 1st place: Violet Jewett 2nd place: Evie Cormier 3rd place: Ruben Pogue Grades 7-8: 1st place - Kate Sckolnick Grades 9-12: 1st place - Gracie Clark 2nd place - Greyson Renninger 3rd place - Magdalene Sharkey |
Congratulations to all the participants. It is inspiring listening to young bilingual poetry lovers. The awarded students of the Inaugural VFLA Lost in Translation poetry contest:
FRENCH: Grades 4-6: 1st place: Isabel P. 2nd place: Tristan R. Grand Isle Elementary Grades 7-8: 1st place: Lily S. 2nd place: Emilie B. Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School 3rd place: Esabella A. Frederick H. Tutttle Middle School Grades 9-12: 1st place: Caitlin B. Rice Memorial High School 2nd place: Amatista K-A. Peoples Academy 3rd place: Grace M. Rice Memorial High School Native/Heritage Speaker: 4-8: Léonie F. Main Street Middle School 9-12: 1st place: Moorea L. 2nd place: Emilie B.
Rice Memorial High School | SPANISH: Grades 4-6: 1st place: Maria C. 2nd place: Avah L. 3rd place: Ethan O.
Dothan Brook School Grades 7-8: 1st place: Niara W. 2nd place: Madeline O. 3rd place: Lumia B.
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School Native/Heritage Speaker, 4-8: 1st place: Hannah M. Killington Elementary Grades 9-12: 1st place: Taylor K. Colchester High School 2nd place: Josh L. Lake Region Union High School 3rd place: Adeline T. Colchester High School |