Greene County High School students along with homeschooled students in grades 9-12 are invited to compete in the annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program.
Your local American Legion Post #11 will conduct the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A Constitutional Speech Contest” – before Dec. 7.The deadline to apply is Nov. 1.
In addition to the awards given at the various elimination rounds of competition, college scholarships of $25,000, $22,500, and $20,000 will be awarded to the first through third places in the national finals.
In 2024, Greene County senior Payton Wadsworth competed in the competition and ended up placing third place in the State of Iowa competition. She won a total of $1.700 during her competition.
In 2019, Patrick Junker of Waukee won first place in the national finals. In 2015, Emma Skahill of Earlham won more than $16,500 in scholarship prize money when she won at the various levels plus won third place in the national finals. “Can it be done by you? Definitely! Just do it!” a local spokesperson said.
Students who are interested in entering the contest will find complete rules and contest information at www.legion.org/oratorical. Persons who want more information can contact Barb Labate at 386-5547.
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