Vermont Students Reimagine Freedom Through Poetry | Montpelier News

Vermont students turned Constitution Day into a vibrant celebration of freedom through poetry and art, kicking off with Declaration readings and patriotic tunes at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. Talented teens from across the state competed, with senior Lylah Zeitlin winning top honors for her powerful poem on justice and civic duty—inspired by a school walkout. Judged by Vermont’s poet laureate and backed by the U.S. District Court, the event fused creativity with civics, proving art is a potent tool to explore democracy and spark young voices in shaping their future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wcax.com/2026/09/17/vermont-students-reflect-freedom-constitution-day-poetry-art-contest/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/67cf5ae447a683f5 Report issues to [email protected].