Palumbo made 6 submissions to the citywide playwriting competition held by with Philadelphia Young Playwrights. There were over 650 submissions, from 40 schools in the region. Palumbo received a 2nd place and two 3rd place recognitions!

2nd Place
Hanadi A., Destiny G. Janiya S., and Ashley W., The Other Side

3rd Place
Tymirr F. and Amir W., Lottery Ticket

Camille J. and Keyana T.,