High School Poetry Contest

WATERBURY — The Connecticut Poetry Society invites students grades nine through 12 enrolled in public, private or alternative school programs in Connecticut to enter its annual Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition  2000.

The contest was initiated to honor the memory of poet Lynn DeCaro (1968-1986) of New Milford. She was a member of CT Poetry Society and a collection of her poems was published after her untimely death.

Prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be presented to the authors of the top three selected poems. Awards also include publication in Connecticut River Review, a national poetry magazine sponsored by CPS. Winners will also receive a one year membership in CT Poetry Society.

The contest closes February 27. For complete rules send a self-addressed stamped envelope to DeCaro Contest, 41 Sunnybrook Bend, Waterbury, CT 06708. High school English departments will also be notified of the contest.