MGCC Announces Student Poet Laureate, Runner-Up for Annual Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2025
Bethany Rivera and Matthew Morris, students at MGCC, discuss their original poetry following MGCC’s student poetry contest on April 17. Matthew was named the college’s second Student Poet Laureate for his piece, “I Expect the Worst of You,” which explores betrayal, façades, and the elusive nature of truly understanding others. Bethany, the contest’s runner-up, shared her imaginative work, “The Lion and The Dragon,” a whimsical piece inspired by cloud formations brought to life through her creative lens. Both are enrolled in MGCC’s new Liberal Arts program and are passionate about writing and self-expression.
For more information about the Liberal Arts program at MGCC, please contact Josh Hagy at jdhagy@mgcc.edu.