Poet Laureate committee revises judges criteria to include high school seniors
Swampscott Poet Laureate Selection Committee opens judging panel to high school seniors. The committee approved criteria allowing a qualified high school senior to serve as judge if demonstrating academic interest and ability in creative writing, particularly poetry, with teacher and principal
Poet Laureate Selection Committe · Meeting of April 30, 2026
Swampscott Poet Laureate Selection Committee opens judging panel to high school seniors. The committee approved criteria allowing a qualified high school senior to serve as judge if demonstrating academic interest and ability in creative writing, particularly poetry, with teacher and principal recommendations; the committee will give special consideration to student applicants when selecting judges. New member Joey Blood, a junior, was welcomed while Peter Franklin resigned effective immediately, retiring from teaching, and Sami Lawler announced a June 30 resignation.
Poem submissions will be collected by library drop-off only.
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Source: the Poet Laureate Selection Committe meeting of April 30, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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