Jackson High's Poetry Out Loud contest

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Jackson High's Poetry Out Loud contest

Jackson High's Poetry Out Loud contest

Students snap their fingers instead of clapping after a poetry reading.

Patrick Varallo (left) and Jordan White, both teachers at Jackson High School, perform while the judges determine a winner.

Jalika Warren recites 'Let It Be Forgotten' by Sara Teasdale.

Judges go over the score sheets. Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recital contest, is like a spelling bee for romantics. Supported by the Poetry Foundation and the NEA.

Jalisa Howard recites 'Beautiful Black Men' by Nikki Giovanni, on Thursday at Jackson High School. A contest at the school was held to find a regional winner to compete in the 'Poetry Out Loud' for the Georgia finals on Sunday in Atlanta.

Jalisa Howard reacts after her name is announced as a co-winner during a poetry recital contest. Jalika Warren and Jalisa Howard tied for first place, the two will compete again on Friday to determine the school's winner for Sunday's statewide contest.

Gerrett Padgett recites 'Aunt Jemima' by Lucille Clifton.

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Students snap their fingers instead of clapping after a poetry reading.

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