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El Dorado High School’s Erin Levinson Wins Statewide Poetry-Writing Competition

Levinson, the 2025 El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud Champion, Earns Top Honors for Her Original Poem “Metaphors.”

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
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El Dorado High School’s Erin Levinson Wins Statewide Poetry-Writing Competition
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By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. (March 28, 2025) — Placerville, Calif. — El Dorado High School sophomore Erin Levinson has been recognized for her original poem, “Metaphors,” in the 2025 Poetry Ourselves competition, a component of the California Poetry Out Loud program.

Poetry Ourselves invites county champions from the Poetry Out Loud recitation contest to submit original written works for evaluation. Levinson’s poem earned her the top spot in this creative writing segment, highlighting her literary talent beyond recitation. ​

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The Poetry Out Loud program, administered in El Dorado County by Arts and Culture El Dorado, aims to encourage the study and appreciation of great poetry among high school students. It provides participants with resources to help them memorize and perform renowned poems, fostering public speaking skills and self-confidence. ​

Levinson’s achievement in the Poetry Ourselves competition brings pride to the El Dorado High School community and underscores the vibrant literary talent present in El Dorado County.​

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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