Can we do this, poets?

Hyperbole 2017 (Click this link for information. (Sign up on the SIGN UP TAB. Ms. Wathen will sign the group up for the event. #groupdiscount)

Two Important Slam Dates!

REMEMBER:
The #ClubSlam to decide who will be the 2 poets +2 alternate poets for the NOVA Invitational is Wednesday, 11/9 from 10:45-11:10am in C-116!
The NOVA Invitational is on Thursday, November 16th at 7pm at Hayfield High School.
Up to 10 Poetry Club members get in for free; everyone else is $3. (Only $3...)

DC Youth Slam Team? Try out!

Trying out is GREAT PRACTICE for the NOVA Invitational at Hayfield High School on Wednesday, November 16th.

Better Late than NEVER: #AftertheSOLslam June 2016

Hello Wakefield Poetry Club! We got the pictures from Ciera Johnson (graduated 2016).
They are amazing. We can't wait for our #AftertheSOLslam this year!

Our poets are ready for the INAUGURAL Poetry Slam. 

Our hosts couldn't have done a better job keeping the audience laughing. #WeMISSyouTrinity

 Our sacrificial poet takes to the stage. Thanks, Destiny!

Nice way to start the slam!

Quimari sets the stage on fire with her words about women's rights.

Carlos shares a poem inspired by the Orlando tragedy.

Bek battles stage fright and WINS! 

Alex Pearson shares a medley of poems about friendship...and Quantum Mechanics.

  If you're happy and you know it visit a slam!

Alana talks about consent. 

Our featured artist brought his MOM. She is a WAKEFIELD GRADUATE!

Mark's poem "Ode to Booty" is a hit.

 He had the crowd laughing the entire poem!

See! Even our Featured Artist YONAS was almost on the floor!

 Wakefield's own Mr. Bingham shares a poem while the judges calibrate scores.

 The WINNER is Moya! We are all winners on this night, #warriornation!

(It is not about the points; it is about the poetry.)

Here is a really, really long video, too. (Why not watch it.)

Down in the DM(v) Youth Poetry Slam

Wakefield's Inaugural Poetry Slam is Tuesday, June 14th at 6pm in Town Hall.