Monday, October 17, 2011

Talk your way to college!!

American Legion Post 137 High School Oratorical Contest
Saturday, January 7th 2012
from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Webb-Westconnett Regional Library at
6887 103rd Street
Jacksonville, FL 32210


Students in grades 9-12 (public, private and home-schooled) are eligible and encouraged to participate.
Contestants must give an 8 to 10 minute speech on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the duties of American citizens to our government. Judges will score contestants on Content, (originality, freshness, skill in selecting examples) and Speaking Skills (voice, diction, style, language, etc.)


The State winner receives a $2,500!
The National winner receives an $18,000 scholarship!!!


For complete details, visit: http://floridalegion.org/programs/oratorical-contest


To view past winning speeches, visit http://www.legion.org/legiontv
Be sure to scroll down to see Co'Relous Bryant, the 2007 National winner from Jacksonville, FL!


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Contact Meri West for more details about the contest:
904-704-0936 (call or text) or email
meriwest454@gmail.com