Bishop McDevitt's Poetry Club
“Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings” – William Wordsworth
We are Poetry Club, here to help you find your poetic voice, and once found, liberate that voice: a community of artists, poets, musicians, and free thinkers: a cumulative effort to preserve as individuals
The Fallout Shelter is here!
Make sure to support your fellow classmates and artists! Hard copies are on sale for $7, and can be found in room 108 or the front office while supplies last.
Or you can purchase your copy online: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094T2Z1JW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Past Editions of The Fallout Shelter
Find us on Amazon, just follow the links below!
The Fallout Shelter Volume 3 (2019): https://www.amazon.com/dp/179827311X
The Fallout Shelter Volume 2 (2018): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984152211
The Fallout Shelter Volume 1 (2017): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546367985
Poetry Club Hosts Prof. Neil Connelly
On March 5th, 2021 we had a virtual guest speaker join Poetry Club to talk about the writing process for a little over an hour. Professor Neil Connelly of Shippensburg University and author of Brawler, Into the Hurricane, and other works, discussed via Zoom the importance of showing and not telling when writing creatively. He walked the students through a number of writing exercises, answered questions, and shared with them some of his recent work. The students enjoyed, and benefited greatly from the experience.
The Poetry Club offers the McDevitt community:
· Workshops for poetry, short stories, nonfiction pieces, etc.
· Publication opportunities for student writing and artwork
· 3-4 Open mic nights a year
· The Fallout Shelter and The 108
· A positive environment in which to grow as a writer
Please contact the Poetry Club with any questions or comments: poetryclub@bishopmcdevitt.org
The 108 is here!
McDevitt's literary magazine is here!
You can purchase a copy of The 108 during one of your lunch periods, and before or after school in room 108.
The cost is $2 per copy. All proceeds go to fund the continuance of McDevitt's literary publications and Poetry Club's Open Mic Nights!
Thank you for supporting your fellow classmates!
Poetry Club’s literary journal The Fallout Shelter is published annually and is comprised completely of student works. It is a compilation of poetry, short stories, artwork, and photography. Our proud student editors work tirelessly gathering and selecting manuscripts, artwork, and photography created by the student body for publication. The journal is a culmination of their effort, ability to work together, and the expressions of the student body. The journal represents all grade levels, and is a true testament to McDevitt’s dedication to the arts, and its creative spirit.
If you are interested in submitting work for consideration please follow our submission guidelines or email Poetry Club at poetryclub@bishopmcdevitt.org
The Original Poetry Club (1998-1999)
Poetry Club's Moderator
McDevitt's Poetry Club has been around since the 1998-99 school year. It was established by Joshua Yeckley (99) and Kurt Wewer (00). Since its inception it has been a place for students to share their creative spirits, and to work towards self discovery.
Mr. Joshua Yeckley (99) is the current moderator of Poetry Club. If you have any questions please contact him at jyeckley@bishopmcdevitt.org
