The 2026 ESU Sandhills branch competition was held Sunday February 8 at CCNC.  Thirteen students from 4 local high schools participated, performing monologues and sonnets from the 16th century works of William Shakespeare. 

The winner is Norah Beamguard of Pinecrest HS. She will compete in NYC at the National Shakespeare Competition on April 27. Thanks to the continued support of our branch, we will be able to send this student, her parents, and educator to this important event.  

Please join us as we support these very talented local students.  For more information about the Sandhills Shakespeare  program, please contact Andrea Burns at burnshome2018@gmail.com.