OFFICIAL PARTNERS OF THE KNICKS POETRY SLAM

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The top 20 poets have been selected and showed their stuff at the Finals on January 25.

The five winners will star in an MSG Network television show, won educational scholarships, laptop computers & printers and will be honored at center court of Madison Square Garden during an upcoming Knicks game!

Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was on hand along with Power 105.1 DJ Cherry Martinez and a slew of other celebrities to judge the afternoon's competition.

WINNER: CARVENS LISSAINT!

Knicks Poetry Slam Finals
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Madison Square Garden Theatre Lobby
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Special Guest Appearances by Stephon Marbury, Power 105.1 DJ Cherry Martinez and other celebrities

Prizes awarded to winners included:

• Starring role in an MSG Network television show
• Educational Scholarships:
  • 1st prize: $5,000 + laptop & printer
  • 2nd prize: $3,500 + laptop & printer
  • 3rd prize: $2,000 + laptop & printer
  • 4th prize: $1,500 + laptop & printer
  • 5th prize: $1,000 + laptop & printer
• Laptop computer & Printer