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Last Modified 11/19/11 01:41
Oratorical Contest |
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2010/2011 Topic: "If I were Leader of the Free World, the First Issue I would Address would be.....
" Eligibility The contest is open to students under age 19 as of December 31st of the current school year. Important Dates Contest applications WILL BE DUE in early FEBRUARY,2011. Date of Speech Presentations: Saturday, TBD. . To download Rules & Application, click here. OR SEE YOUR SCHOOL ADVISOR or Guidance office for an application and contest rules. For further information, contact the local OPTIMIST CLUB Oratorical Chairperson, Cheryl Davis by EMAIL 2010 Hilliard Optimist Club Oratorical Contest Hilliard middle school students Chloe Shevlin(Weaver) and Jack Morrison(Memorial) each placed first for their speeches titled "Cyber Communication--Progress or Problem?" Cash awards were given 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 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. |
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| 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."