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Poetry offers students a place to express themselves, whether through writing, reading or reciting it. "You can just use words and use the feelings of those words to create a painting," Eric Zhang (11) said.

Poetry empowers student voices

by Suhani Gupta, Co-A&E/Lifestyle Editor April 30, 2024

Adolescence often feels like a struggle. In these turbulent years, teenagers may feel the need to express themselves, to make their voices heard. Poetry is one such mode of expression, allowing for a release...

Zubin Khera (11) and Vivian Bi (11) read writing in the latest issue of the Harker Eclectic Literary Magazine (HELM), which was produced by students and focused on the theme of renaissance this year. HELM often features student-written poetry, creative writing and miscellaneous forms of art.

Poem in your pocket: Celebrating National Poetry Month

by Sydney Ling, Reporter April 30, 2022

It’s hard to define what poetry exactly is. Poetry can be reading Shel Silverstein’s poems in second grade, black-out poetry with sharpies or “I Am” poems. Poetry can be Frank Ocean’s confessionals,...

Students and faculty clap and snap after Sophia Gottfried (12) reads her poem titled "The Self" on April 29. Poetry Palooza, which was hosted by upper school English teacher and Los Gatos Poet Laureate Jennifer Siraganian, featured readings from both student and faculty poets.

Poetry Palooza celebrates National Poetry Month with student and teacher readings

by Michelle Liu, Winged Post Design Editor May 4, 2021

To celebrate National Poetry Month, students and teachers gathered in the Zoom room of upper school English teacher and Los Gatos Poet Laureate, Jennifer Siraganian, for a Poetry Palooza reading last Thursday....

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