19th Amendment Poem Contest

The new Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry exhibit celebrates the 19th amendment securing a woman’s right to vote, which was ratified in 1920. In honor of the exhibit, a poetry contest on the theme of women’s rights and the 19th amendment was held. The winners received certificates and cash prizes totaling $450.

19^th Amendment Poem Contest Winners

Winning 19th Amendment Poems

Professional Category

1^st, Karen Kay Bailey, Blanchard OK

2^nd, Billie Holladay Skelley, Joplin MO

3^rd, Octavia McKenzie, Bixby

Adult Category

1^st, Jennifer Cunningham, Grove

2^nd, Kathryn Sadakierski, Westfield, MA

3^rd, Mary Brannon

9^th-12^th Grade Category

1^st, Bailey Vaught, Stilwell

2^nd, Ella Bluejacket, Bluejacket

3^rd, Kelsey Wall, Bluejacket

5^th-8^th Grade Category

1^st, Aurora Parks, Pryor

2^nd, Sydney Hensley, Locust Grove

3^rd, Katie Mayes, Locust Grove