Babylon Junior-Senior High School has named Dominic Davila as the school's inaugural Poet Laureate. The honor recognizes a student who demonstrates exceptional literary talent, scholarly dedication, and a commitment to the arts.

Dominic's work has been featured in prominent regional anthologies, including The Future Speaks: A Teen Poetry Anthology from Suffolk County New York and Harmonic Verse 2025: Poems for the Holidays. His literary excellence was further recognized in June, when he was honored at the historic Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum for his award-winning entry in The Suffolk Youth Poetry Competition.

Dominic’s achievements extend beyond poetry and demonstrate a deep interest in academics and literature. He has earned Principal’s List honors every quarter since seventh grade, is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, and has successfully represented the Babylon Public Library for several years in the county-wide "Battle of the Books" contest. His diverse interests include reading graphic novels, drawing, playing the clarinet, and writing short stories.

“As BHS’s inaugural Poet Laureate, Dominic has set a high bar, bringing poetry into our school community with generosity and purpose, and modeling what it means to lead through language,” said teacher Sarah Schreiber.

“Dominic, we are proud of the poet, and person, you are becoming,” said teacher Lindsay Jones. “Congratulations on your publications, your role as our first Poet Laureate, and the example you set for your peers.” 

For more information about the Babylon Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.babylon.k12.ny.us. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/babylonschooldistrict/ and Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/babylonufsd.