Thursday, November 11, 2010

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's MLK Oratorical Contest


The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 3rd annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Breakfast Contest will be held on February 19, 2011 (9am-11:30pm) at the University Center on the campus of The University of North Florida. The first place winner will be awarded a $1500.00 academic scholarship to the college of his choice.

The competition is open to male high school graduating seniors throughout Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns Counties. There will be eight finalists competing during the program consisting of high school male students. The finalists will be selected based on submitted essays  to deliver their speeches to the members of the Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Breakfast Committee. The preliminary competition will be held at the James Weldon Johnson YMCA, in the Ezekial Bryant Conference Room on December 11, 2010. Speeches must have original content and cannot exceed more than 800 words (minimum 4-maximum 6 minutes).The MLK Oratorical Committee will then determine which contestants will compete at the event on February 19, 2011. Please review the enclosed rules and guidelines which include a deadline for students to submit their applications and essay.

The first place recipient will be awarded a $1,500 academic scholarship to the college of his choice. The second place recipient will be awarded a $1,000 academic scholarship to the college of his choice. The third place recipient will be awarded a $500.00 book voucher to the college of his choice. The recipients of these education awards must present an acceptance letter from the college of their choice before the education award can be presented.

Tickets to attend this extraordinary event will be $30.00 which includes a breakfast and a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial information package. There is no cost for students selected to compete.

SEE MRS. CURRAN IN GUIDANCE FOR AN APPLICATION!