Oratorical Contest
The Oratorical Contest gives youngsters that chance to speak to the world. The winners at the club level receive medallions and zone winners receive a plaque. Districts have the opportunity to provide scholarships for winners.
Level
Date
Location
Zone
4/??/2008
Southgate Community Center
District
4/??/2008
???
Topic: "My Biggest Challenge is ..."
Purpose
This speech contest is designed to inspire today's youth to motivate and inform others through the art of public speaking. It provides young people with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship and express their views on a pre-assigned topic. Scholarship amounts may vary.
How to Enter
Interested students prepare a speech on the pre-assigned topic to be presented at their local Optimist Club's contest. The speeches are judged at the club level, zone level and finally at the district level.
Eligibility
The contest is open to all young people who have not reached age 16 as of January 1st of the current School year.
Length of Speech
The speech must be at least 4 minutes but not over 5 minutes in length.
Participants in the local Club level competition for 2006 were Christine Ciafardini, Veronica Bucher, Sarah Burns, Aaron Schultz, Michael Froendhoff, Eden Schlosser, Beth Hoffman, Kyle Reinhardt and Jared Metz.
Kyle Reinhardt
Jared Metz
Michael Froendhoff
Christine Ciafardini
Eden Schlosser
Veronica Bucher
Sarah Burns
Congratulations to all the participants for some VERY good speeches!
The two local winners were Samantha Messmer and Nathan Rawe who will compete in the zone competition.
Beth Hoffman
Aaron Schultz
