Two Lakeridge Students Compete for Oregon Poetry Crown

Local families can cheer on Drishti Singh and Rain Obiesie as they vie for the state title at the Poetry Out Loud Oregon finals.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Two students from Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Drishti Singh and Rain Obiesie, will compete for the state title at the Poetry Out Loud Oregon finals this Saturday in Salem. The winner will earn a trip to Washington, D.C. and cash awards for themselves and their school.

Why it matters

The Poetry Out Loud competition provides a platform for high school students to showcase their talent and passion for poetry, while also earning recognition and rewards. Lakeridge High School's participation in the state finals highlights the school's commitment to the arts and the success of its students in this prestigious competition.

The details

Drishti Singh and Rain Obiesie, both students at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, will compete against top students from across Oregon at the Poetry Out Loud Oregon finals this Saturday in Salem. The winner of the state competition will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. and cash awards for themselves and their school.

  • The Poetry Out Loud Oregon finals will take place this Saturday, March 9, 2026, in Salem.

The players

Drishti Singh

A student at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon, who will compete in the Poetry Out Loud Oregon finals.

Rain Obiesie

A student at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon, who will compete in the Poetry Out Loud Oregon finals.

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The takeaway

The participation of Lakeridge High School students in the Poetry Out Loud Oregon finals showcases the school's commitment to the arts and the success of its students in this prestigious competition, which provides a platform for high school students to showcase their talent and passion for poetry.