Friday, November 4, 2011

American Legion Oratorical Scholarship - "A Constitutional Speech Contest"

This scholarship is a unique opportunity for students grades 9-12 interested in government and U.S. History.  This contest consists of two parts:  the prepared oration and the assigned topic.  Students deliver an 8-10 minute prepared oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government.  The assigned topic is a 3-5 minute discourse on some article or amendment to the Constitution.  Students compete locally, regionally, at the state level and at the national level and receive cash prizes up to $18,000!!!

To compete in the American Legion Oratorical Contest, see Ms. Nusser in the PHS guidance office.

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