5th Annual James Larkin Pearson Poetry Competion

The James Larkin Pearson Poetry Competition is to be held on April 29th from 1-5:00 for students from Wilkes and Caldwell County Middle and High Schools. The judge this year is the renowned NC Poet, Joseph Bathanti. This day will include an art exhibit by Denise Baker and Maggie Robinson. Area poets will also be sharing their own poetry. Poets interested in participating need to contact Margaret Carter Martine.

Pictured below are the 2022 award recipients.