American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
“A constitutional speech contest”
The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. The 70-year-old program presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. The program has featured numerous politicians and prominent contestants over the years, including former president candidate Alan Keyes and CNN anchor Lou Dobbs.
The American Legion, Department of Indiana, contest was held Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Indianapolis time. The state winner was Emily McAllister. She attends Faith Christian School and was sponsored by post 38, West Lafayette, First United Methodist Church. She will compete in the National Oratorical Contest, April 10 & 11.
Documents are now being furnished in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. You may download the free Acrobat Reader here.
You may download the 2010-2011 Oratorical Rules here.
Please visit the National Oratorical site.