The Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry is proud to announce the details for its next exhibit, Rhyming on Route 66, an interactive poetry experience on the occasion of the Route 66 Centennial. Although Locust Grove is not a town on Route 66, it is close by, and the road and route have made an impact on this area of Northeast Oklahoma, the state, and the country. We are celebrating that impact from the past 100 years in poetry and photographs, art, and memorabilia.
The small exhibit features poetry from a contest run for this special occasion. It also includes artwork from local artists, historical information, and interactive elements.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Rhyming and ROMPing on Route 66 Poetry Contest. We received a variety of excellent entries from across the country, and we are very proud of these 10 winners, whose poems will be on display in our exhibit celebrating the centennial of Route 66 this year.
The winners all receive cash prizes totaling $1,150! They will also be honored at the opening event for the exhibit on Feb. 7. Please join us on that day.
Rhyming & ROMPing on Route 66: Poetry Contest Winners
Ages 18 and over
1st, Luis Alfaro, Norman OK
2nd, Paige Rose, Conway AR
3rd, James McReynolds, Eureka Springs AR
4th, Jen Handsel, Bristow OK
5th, Linda Rosenthal, Fremont MI
Ages 17 and under
1st, Kambyr Barrett, Chandler OK
2nd, Makinlee Anglin, Chandler OK
3rd, Cyanna Bagent, Pryor OK
4th, Vivian Williams, Alva OK
5th, Karter Ericksen, Wellston OK
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