Here's a link to a piece on a supposedly shady poetry contest: "Shady poetry contest gets religion," by Bill Chapin from mlive.com
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Here's an experience of my own from way back in high school:
http://www.writersdigest.com/poeticasides/Im+Coming+Out+Of+The+Closet.aspx
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If you're not sure what a shady poetry contest might be, please read both pieces and educate yourself. :)
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