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Last Modified 01/22/10 09:48
Oratorical Contest |
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2009/2010 Topic: "Cyber Communication--Progress or Problem?" Eligibility The contest is open to students under age 16 as of December 31st of the current school year. SEE YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISOR or principal for an application and contest rules. OR you may contact the local OPTIMIST CLUB Oratorical Chairperson, Cheryl Davis by EMAIL for an application or further information. Contest applications WILL BE DUE by FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2010. Date of Speech Presentations: Sat, February 27. To download Rules & Application, click here. 2009 Hilliard Optimist Club Oratorical Contest The 2009 Oratorical Contest held by the Hilliard Optimist Club was hosted by Hilliard Heritage Middle School. Liz Litzinger and Jack Morrison each placed first for their speeches titled "For me, Optimism is..." 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 middle school 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. |
| 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."