Audio: POL Winner Jordan Goldberg

Have you heard sophomore Poetry Out Loud winner Jordan Goldberg recite his poem?  Listen here!

After competing against 11 other students in a school wide Poetry Out Loud competition, Goldberg received first place and has won the privilege of competing against state finalists at the Des Planes Public Library on Friday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Goldberg recited the poem ““Calling Him Back From Layoff ” by Bob Hicok, along with ”Domestic Situation” by Ernest Hilbert. He will also need to work on a third poem to compete in Des Planes.

“It feels really nice, I honestly didn’t really expect to win, but it’s a great opportunity. Hopefully I can go on even farther and represent Niles West in the higher competition,” he said.