ORATORICAL 2011 Contest
The purpose of The American Legion’s National High School Oratorical Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.
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"CLICK" on the below URL for more information"
http://www.galegion.org/high_school_ort_.htm
for additional information - contact the below
http://www.legion.org/program/youthprograms/oratorical
2011 Post Chairman - Buddy Houchi Lumpkin
Post Tel# (229)436-0162/0163
http://www.legion.org/legiontv?v=Tori_Interview_2543.flv
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES AVAILABLE
NATIONAL CONTEST FIRST PLACE ……………………….$ 18,000 SCHOLARSHIP
SECOND PLACE ……………………$ 16,000 SCHOLARSHIP
THIRD PLACE ………………………$ 14,000 SCHOLARSHIP
Sons of The American Legion Detachment Commander Tom Chebro will donate $1,200 from his Special Project to the Department Contest Prizes.
DEPARTMENT CONTEST _______________________
SECOND PLACE ……………………. $ 900.00
THIRD PLACE ………………………. $ 650.00
FOURTH PLACE ……………………. $ 450.00
AREA CONTEST_____________________________
FIRST PLACE …………. $ 350.00 SECOND PLACE ……… $ 250.00
THIRD PLACE ………… $ 175.00
THERE ARE ALSO CASH PRIZES AT LOCAL AND DISTRICT CONTESTS.
Each Department (State) winner who is certified into and participates in the First Round of the National Contest will receive a $1,500 Scholarship. Each First Round winner who advances to and participates in the Second Round, but does not advance to the final round, will receive an additional $1,500 Scholarship to pursue education beyond High School.
For additional information, contact your local American Legion Post, The American Legion Department Headquarters, 3035 Mt. Zion Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281, 678-289-8883, Fax 678-289-8885, or the Department Chairman as shown below.
CONTEST DEADLINES
LOCAL /POST COMPLETED NOT LATER THAN ….…………. February 14, 2011
DISTRICT COMPLETED NOT LATER THAN ………………… February 21, 2011
AREA COMPLETED NOT LATER THAN …..…………………… February 28, 2011
DEPARTMENT CONTEST: Saturday. March 6, 2011, 1:00 p.m., Place TBA
