Exercises
in rhetoric
November
17, 2006
Students'
memory skills were put to the test during the High School Oratorical Contest
sponsored by American Legion Tipton County Post 67.
The
purpose of the contest is to develop students' knowledge and appreciation of the
Constitution of the United States .
This
year six students from Munford, Brighton and Covington high schools participated
in the contest, which was at Brighton High School .
The
students presented speeches they had written about the Constitution. The
speeches were presented in front of judges without the aid of a podium, sound
system or notes. This
year's winner was Leah Ortiz of Brighton High School ; Chris Franklin of
Covington High School came in second and Crystel McCauley of Brighton High
School came in third.
Leah Ortiz receives last-minute instructions from Ken Marshall as she prepares
to give her speech. Students had to recite their speeches without the use of
notes or a sound system.
The American Legion Tipton County Post 67's High School Oratorical Contest
winners: Crystel McCauley , Chris Franklin and Leah Ortiz
Kellon Pearson receives a certificate of appreciation from oratorical chairman
Brian Styer . Pearson served as a timekeeper during the contest
Oratorical Contest winner Leah Ortiz of Brighton High School receives her award
and check from post commander Al Lightfoot .
Chris Franklin of Covington High School receives his certificate of
participation from Brian Styer , chairman of the oratorical contest. Chairman.
Franklin came in second in the contest.
Students from Brighton, Munford and Covington high school draw cards to
determine the speaking order for the American Legion's oratorical contest.
