Sonoma County Poetry Out Loud

8Representatives 549x425 The Sonoma County Poetry Out Loud Finals were held on February 1, 2026 at Sonoma State University. 

Emily FordhamsamanthaThe following students (pictured right) represented their high schools at the competition:
Cora Harkey, Healdsburg High School
Emily Fordham, Maria Carrillo High School, 1st place
Jolie Tetreau, Petaluma High School
Sebastian Witthaus, Piner High School
Sofia Chavez Gallardo, Rancho Cotate High School
Alaisa Peleti, Roseland Collegiate Prep
Jimena Santos, Roseland University Prep, 3rd place
Samantha McGrane, Sonoma Valley High School, 2nd place
 
Emily Fordham (above left) and Samantha McGrane (above right) were among the finalists. Fordham advanced as the Sonoma County POL Champion and will represent our county at the State POL Finals in mid-March. 
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