Haiku Fest awarded certificates to all participating student poets. Thanks to over 2,000 poets, parents and teachers for making Haiku Fest successful. Winning entries are listed below.
We proudly announce the following commendations for participants in grades 3 and 4:
First Prize: $100
colors everywhere
bees are flying all around
bees say buzz buzz buzz
Kaylee Gianetti, Age 10, Grade 4
High Point Elementary, Orland Park
Second Prize: $50
I’ve seen a bright light
it follows me where I go
that light is friendship
Maya Strong, Age 9, Grade 4
Decatur Classical School, Chicago
Third Prize: $20
Love is like a well
It is so deep within me
Only my heart sees
Mahari Gilbert, Age 9, Grade 4
Amelia Earhart Elementary, Chicago
Founder Award
close your eyes and dream
you are the storyteller
you will soon wake up
Aaditya Shantilal Kothadia, Age 10, Grade 4
High Point Elementary, Chicago
Poem of the School Award
the long neck giraffe
find their food in the blue sky
chewing on green leaves
Nicholas Bukowski, Age 9, Grade 3
Michael M. Byrne Elementary, Chicago
Poem of the School Award
the winter is great
i love the transformation
we play in the snow
Amaree Housley, Age 9, Grade 4
Myra Bradwell Elementary, Chicago
Poem of the School Award
One dragon watches
Its fiery breath flickers
It’s the king of beasts!
Aruuke Ulanbek, Age 10, Grade 4
Passages Charter School, Chicago
Poem of the School Award
when the flowers bloom
I will see you really soon
and the birds will sing
Joshua Batres, Age 9, Grade 4
St. Viator, Chicago
Honorable Mention
The glistening moon
Shining brightly in the stars
While the sun just sleeps
Emma Woods, Age 9, Grade 4
St. Daniel the Prophet, Chicago
Teacher of the Year:
Ms. Joann Serafin
St. Daniel the Prophet, Chicago
Schools of the Year:
St. Daniel the Prophet, Chicago
Ms. Joann Serafin
Josephine Locke Elementary, Chicago
Ms. Mindy Gonzalez,
Ms. D. Campbell,
Ms. Joann Hernandez
University of Chicago Lab School
Ms. Peggy Doyle,
Mr. Joseph Drogos,
Ms. Kristin Frank,
Ms. Staci Garner,
Ms. Christine Himmelfarb,
Ms. Lisa Miller,
Mr. Sam Nekrosius,
Ms. Jan Yourist