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Local oratorical contest planned for Dec. 10 by Legion
The 71st National High School Oratorical Contest sponsored by the American Legion will be April 4-6 in Indianapolis.
Starting on the local level students across the country will be competing against each other hoping to advance to the finals and a chance at the $18,000 first-place, $16,000 second-place or $14,000 third-place scholarship awards. Smaller scholarships are awarded at the State level. Only one contestant per state advances.
Carl Sydney Hanson American Legion Post No. 255 of Brainerd will sponsor a contest at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10. The competition will be conducted at the American Legion building at 708 Front St.
Contestants must be enrolled in a high school or high school level program (public, parochial, military or private); be in ninth- through 12-grade throughout the time of participation; and not reach age 20 by the date of the National Finals Contest.
Contestants will be required to deliver a prepared oration on some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government.
According to Post No. 255 Oratorical Contest Chairman Ed Yunker, at least five Brainerd High School students have indicated that they plan to compete. He can be reached at 825-3777 for more information.
The public is invited to attend. However, due to limited seating, family members of the contestants will have first option.
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