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Second Youth Poet Laureate Named For Howard County
The second youth poet laureate for Howard Co., a high school junior who earned national semi-finalist in a poetry contest, has been named.

Reporter covering Columbia and Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland; Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland; and Bel Air in Harford County. Veteran journalist who has won numerous awards over the years. Bachelor's degrees in journalism and graphic design, along with a master's degree in journalism. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.
The second youth poet laureate for Howard Co., a high school junior who earned national semi-finalist in a poetry contest, has been named.

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