Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Union Free School District
Wellington C. Mepham High School senior Riley Fried took second place in the Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition on Feb. 3.
Fried’s exceptional talent in interpreting and analyzing poetry, combined with her natural public speaking ability, helped her secure this impressive win. Fried will now move on to the New York State competition on March 11 in New York City, where she will compete against other regional winners from across the state.
“Riley has a natural ability to captivate an audience with her poise and confidence. Her strength in public speaking is often seen on screen through her work with Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting but watching Riley recite poetry for a live audience was a real treat,” said Nicole Maresca, English teacher and lead teacher for Poetry Out Loud.
In addition to Fried’s achievement, senior Sidney Florio also made it to the third round of the competition, making her one of only five competitors to advance.
“Sydney has performed in several drama productions on the Mepham stage and is adept at conveying emotion through her voice and actions,” Maresca added.
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