Interested in participating in American Legion's (Post 182) Annual Oratorical Contest? Any high school student in Richland One or Two can compete. The winner receives a $250.00, 2nd place receives $150.00 and 3rd place receives $100.00. The winner will also participate in the Quadrant competition, who could also reach the State and then the Nationals to compete for $18,000.
Prepared Topic: Any aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches must be for 8-10 minutes without notes.
Assigned Topic: Students will be assigned one of 4 topics to discuss for 3-5 minutes without notes. Students will receive and prepared their responses prior to the contest, but will be told just prior to their turn to speak which topic they will discuss.
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