​2024 WINNERS!
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​1st PLACE POEM

Malavika Sreehari

​Malavika is a 12-year-old 7th grader at Zionsville West Middle School. 
She plays the violin and likes to sing, dance, and draw. She played volleyball as well! 
She has not always been much of a writer, but she is very thankful to have won 1st place in the poetry contest!

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In bonds of trust,

our spirits blend.

In friendship’s embrace,

our hearts mend.

In laughter’s echo, truly kind,

forever cherished, intertwined.
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- Malavika Sreehari, 2024

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2nd PLACE POEM

Caroline Gable

​Caroline is a 4th grader at Eagle Elementary.​ ​She enjoys riding horses, swimming, ​being in plays, and outdoor adventures of all ​kinds!

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What would Abe say if he saw

​the Village today? Some trees

​old, some newborn. Some streets

​shiny, others worn. Abe would

​be glad to see Zionsville

​is still true and free.
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​- Caroline Gable, 2024