MIAMI — April 19, 2017 — On March 27, renowned poet, Richard Blanco, visited with students at Palmer Trinity School (PTS) and agreed to judge the school’s Second Annual Poetry contest, which was judged last year by well-known poet Molly Peacock. A reception and book signing was held in the school’s main dining room.
Blanco, 44, was born in Spain, but raised and educated in Miami where his mother worked as a bank teller and his father as a bookkeeper. His grandmother — “abuela” in his poems — was a looming and powerful presence in his life. Family folklore has it that he was named for former president Richard M. Nixon, his father’s favorite because of his stance against Fidel Castro. Mr. Blanco took part at the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama in January 2013 where he read his poem, “One Today.”
“The arts play a vital role in the creative development of our students. It was a great honor to have Richard Blanco as our guest.” stated Patrick Roberts, Head of School.
About Palmer Trinity School:
Palmer Trinity School—a coeducational, Episcopal day school—is dedicated to promoting academic excellence that integrates knowledge, compassion, global citizenship, and social responsibility. Providing a supportive environment, Palmer Trinity School serves students from a broad range of socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in grades 6-12. For more information about the school, visit www.palmertrinity.org. To follow Palmer Trinity School on Facebook, click here.
