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Last Modified 10/11/08 11:11
Oratorical Contest |
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2008/2009 Topic: "For me, Optimism is...." Eligibility The contest is open to students under age 16 as of December 31st of the current school year. 2008 Hilliard Optimist Club Oratorical Contest The 2008 Oratorical Contest held by the Hilliard Optimist Club was hosted by Hilliard Memorial Middle School. Gretchen Rutz and Eric Wilson placed first for their speeches titled "Why me?...Why Not!" Cash prizes were awarded to the top 3 speakers for each gender and each first place winner advanced to the next level of competition. 
Background The Optimist Oratorical Contest gives youngsters 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 $1,500 scholarships or a first place scholarship of $1,500, a second place scholarship of $1,000 and a third place scholarship of $500. |
| Mission / Vision Statement: |
| By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. |
"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future."