Background
The Optimist Oratorical Contest gives students the chance to speak to the world. More than $150,000 in college scholarships are awarded annually from this program.
First conducted in 1928, this is the second most popular Optimist International Program. Nearly 2,000 clubs participate in this program each year. The winners at the Club level receive medallions and Zone winners receive a plaque. Districts have the opportunity to provide two $3,500 scholarships.
Eligibility
The contest is open to students under age 19 as of December 31st of the current school year.
See your School Adviser or Guidance Office for an application and contest rules. For further information, contact us here
2013 Results
The winners were:
Boys:
Girls:
John Hall
1st
Hannah Hunt
1st
Casey Bauchmoyer
2nd
Nicole Hampton
2nd
Yash Somani
3rd
Rachel Jakes
3rd
