Youth Division:
1. Marley Leeanne Wood--Dublin, TX
2. Hope Hancock--Ft. Worth, TX
3. Seth McDonald-Rodriguez--Dublin, TX
4. Wyatt Keith Rodriguez--Dublin, TX
Adult Division:
1. Tyler Guy--Tooele, UT
2. Laura Porter--Lingleville, TX
3. Lloyd Huggins--Hico, TX
Rules and Guidelines
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One entry per contestant. Contestants must compose
their own poems with no assistance from any outside
source.
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Entries will be judged in two divisions:
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Youth Division – Contestants 14 years old and
under as of April 1, 2012
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Adult Division – Contestants 15 years old and
over as April 1, 2012
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All contestants under the age of 18 will have signed
parent consent to participate in contest.
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Poems must be submitted in the proper format (see
judging criteria). The poem, along with the
requested information will serve as the entry form.
Entries may be typewritten, produced on a word
processor, or handwritten legibly in pen or
pencil.
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Poets should keep a copy of their poem. No entries
will be returned.
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All entries must be mailed to the address given
below and postmarked no later than April 1, 2012 in
order to be eligible for judging. Three
finalists in each division will be notified by April
10 regarding selection, prizes, and rules of
competition. Finalists will be required to recite
their poem by memory on Friday, April 20 at the
Cowboy Culture Celebration Chuckwagon Dinner at the
Wright Historical Park in downtown Dublin.
Judging Criteria
1.
Poems should reflect an understanding and creative use
of cowboy language. Poem topics should relate to
western life such as ranching, animals, land,
environment, home, family, events, pets, friends, and
characters.
2.
Poems should reflect an understanding and appreciation
of the western heritage. They should be authentic and
original. Poets are encouraged to research their topic
if necessary to obtain a thorough understanding of our
western heritage.
3.
Poems should be well crafted, flow smoothly, and be easy
to read and listen to.
4.
Poems should be entertaining and may be written from
serious, inspirational, or humorous points of view.
5.
Poets should present the material in a convincing and
enthusiastic manner.
