Rhyming & ROMPing on Route 66:

Poetry Contest

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 are on display in our exhibit celebrating the centennial of Route 66 this year.

The winners all receive cash prizes totaling $1,150! They were also honored at the opening event for the exhibit on Feb. 7.

Rhyming & ROMPing on Route 66: Poetry Contest Winners

Ages 18 and over

1^st, Luis Alfaro, Norman OK
2^nd, Paige Rose, Conway AR
3^rd, James McReynolds, Eureka Springs AR
4^th, Jen Handsel, Bristow OK
5^th, Linda Rosenthal, Fremont MI

Ages 17 and under

1^st, Kambyr Barrett, Chandler OK
2^nd, Makinlee Anglin, Chandler OK
3^rd, Cyanna Bagent, Pryor OK
4^th, Vivian Williams, Alva OK
5^th, Karter Ericksen, Wellston OK