Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Cassie Lumba has advanced to the national finals of Poetry Out Loud, representing Alaska after a standout semifinal performance in Washington, D.C. The 2026 state champion recited works by Whitman, Moore and Bright to secure her spot among nine finalists vying for a $20,000 top prize. Alaskans tune in as the finals unfold today at 3 p.m. Alaska time.