Local Student's Poetry Published in National Publication
Miss Samantha Testerman of Mitchell Road in Hackettstown has had her poetry entry in the National High School Poetry Contest accepted for publication. The poem entitled “of the city and of us as well” appeared in a recent edition of the American High School Poets “Of Love and Dedication” anthology.
"Of Love and Dedication" is a meaningful study of love and loyalty based poetry written by teenagers from all over the country. It explores how today's teens approach various types of love and loyalty issues. It is a quarterly publication and is published by the Live Poets Society of NJ in conjunction with JUST POETRY!!!, the National High School Poetry Quarterly Magazine.
Samantha is the daughter of Mary and Daniel Testerman and attends Hackettstown High School under the tutelage of Michael Vellucci.
Samantha has no specific college plans at this time.
Live Poet's Society 
Strangerdanger 
Htown We need poetry more than ever during these times. Thank you for contributing your gift.
For reals 
JrzyGirl88 My daughter had her poetry and a short story published when she was in htown middle school 2 years ago. The short story was in a book associated with the “ stranger things” Netflix series ... it’s a great feeling !!
Congrats Samantha !!
H-Town Mama 
ZOLUCKYStranger Danger, I think that YOU are the dangerous one here. Congratulations, though, Samantha, you did well.
The Testerman's are very good people and I am so happy for Samantha.
What an honor!!!
FormerFootballDad 
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