Garden City Public Schools

On Dec. 16, the Garden City High School Literary Circle held its 30th anniversary of the Winter Solstice poetry reading. Club president Isabella Fuertes worked closely with fellow members to thoughtfully plan and organize this meaningful event.

The club is advised by English teachers Laurie Bocca and Aria Laucella, who have taken on leadership of the Literary Circle while continuing the longstanding legacy established by retired teacher Carlo Rebolini. Through biweekly meetings and biannual poetry readings, the Literary Circle promotes a shared appreciation for poetry and creates meaningful opportunities for students to come together through the written word.

The Winter Solstice poetry reading welcomed both themed poems and self-selected works of personal interest, encouraging participants to use their voices and engage deeply with the beauty and power of poetry. Through these experiences, students developed confidence, connection and a stronger sense of belonging among a community of readers and writers.

The Literary Circle, along with its ongoing poetry events, has additional initiatives planned for the new year. The group is preparing for its spring poetry reading and looks forward to continuing its tradition of celebrating reading, writing and self-expression within the Garden City community.