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I'm a writer and poet, book enthusiast, fantasy lover, and not-so-beautiful mess. I've always loved reading and writing and I hope to explore more of the literary world's depth and develop more as a writer. My favorite medium is poetry; I am a 2026 NC State Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador, and I was a 2025 and 2026 finalist for CHS Poet Laureate, and I am now the Celebrator of Original Works, as well as the Co-Social Causes Lead, for CHS's Poet Justice League.Â
I'm the Co-President of the Teen Advisory Board for the CHS Library.
I'm also a Staff Writer and Photographer for The JagWire; a Editor, Writer, and Photograper for the CHS Rosette Yearbook; Poetry, Short Story and Essay Editor for Jagged Lines; and I'm the Co-President of The Jaguar Athenaeum; a student-run organization and magazine that offers resources to youth and student artists. Email us at thejaguarathenaeum@gmail.com.
Email me for a fuller resume: trayloralys@gmail.com.
NC State Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador & NC State Youth Poet Laureate Finalist (2026)
Poet Laureate Finalist - CHS (2026)
1st Place for School Level of Poetry Out Loud (2026)
Talk of the Town: Chapel Hill Mixtape Participant (2025-2026)
Poetry In Plain Sight 2026-2027 (2025)
2nd place Youth Winner of the 2025 Pauli Murray Student Human Relations Contest and grant reward - Orange County Human Relations (2025)
Poet Laureate Finalist - CHS (2025)
3rd Place for School Level of Poetry Out Loud Competition (2025)
EcoPoetry Workshop and Event with Liza Wolff-Francis (2025)
JagTheater Whole Year Producation Pin (2025)
JagTheater Whole Year Production Pin (2024)
Girl Scout Silver Award (2022)
Girl Scout Bronze Award (2019)