Congratulations, Ashton Malone!
We are thrilled to announce that MSP’s very own 8th grade student, Ashton Malone, won 1st place in the National Federation of State Poetry Societies Manningham Trust Student Poetry Contest – Junior Division for his poem entitled “Ain’t No Preacher in my Bloodline.” Ashton won out of 242 entries from students across 35 states.
Please take a moment to read his work. We are so proud of his hard work, dedication, and the beautiful message of his poem.


