Photo by Nicole Borges: The names of the poets reading.
By Horatio Glover ’26
Derby High School hosted its second annual Poetry Slam on Wednesday, April 29, 2025. This year, the poets took to the stage in the library. Students, staff, and families gathered among the bookshelves to listen to each and every one of the fifteen poets who courageously performed. The poem touched on love, identity, racism, and reliance. Each verse was packed with emotion that echoed throughout the library, revealing the depth within the poet’s identity.
Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: Talia Dicapua ’25 excitedly reading her poem, “The Way Of Life.” Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: Aniyah Roman ‘28 quietly reading her poem, “Ghost Girl.” Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: A group of Derby families watching a poet. Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: Samatha Milano ‘28 tearfully reading her poem about how much she thanks her mom for always being there for her. Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: Vincent Trinh passionately reading is poem “Ode to the Static of the TV.” Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: O’Nestii Gaines ‘25 reading her poem about black women and culture. Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: The judges, English teacher Kristin Parry and Rhasiem Mcneil ’27, marking up points.
Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: Lubendjy Matieu ‘25 happily reading his poem on brotherhood. . Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: Chloe Mason ‘25 reading her poem about a crush she was obsessed with before.Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: The participants of this year’s poetry slam. Photo by Horatio Glover ‘26: First, second, and third place, for this year poetry slam.
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