The Renaissance, Volume 31, Issue 2. On Thursday, February 14, James and Rachel attended the Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony at Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay. Out of a pool of over 70 strong competitors in the 10th-12th grade category, the judges were especially impressed by the works of James and Rachel. On the achievement, James said, “It was a great opportunity and a great thrill to win. I love the Arts, so I’m proud, but looking forward to new work.”