Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Houda Loukssi, a Xenia High School alum, is a 2025 Ohio Poetry Out Loud State Finalist, earning second place with her recitation of “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth. Her performance captures the poem’s sense of wonder and reflection, highlighting the beauty of nature through poetry.
This video is part of the Arts in the Parks pop-up video series presented by ODNR & the Ohio Arts Council. The Arts in the Parks program celebrates the interconnectedness of arts and nature, providing new ways for people to enjoy Ohio State Parks. The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
To learn more about the Ohio Arts Council, visit www.oac.ohio.gov.
Houda Loukssi, a Xenia High School alum, is a 2025 Ohio Poetry Out Loud State Finalist, earning second place with her recitation of “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth. Her performance captures the poem’s sense of wonder and reflection, highlighting the beauty of nature through poetry.
This video is part of the Arts in the Parks pop-up video series presented by ODNR & the Ohio Arts Council. The Arts in the Parks program celebrates the interconnectedness of arts and nature, providing new ways for people to enjoy Ohio State Parks. The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
To learn more about the Ohio Arts Council, visit www.oac.ohio.gov.
