ORATORICAL
The purpose of The American Legion’s National High School Oratorical Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.
Past winners of the Post 37 Oratorical Contest have gone on to win both District and State competition and participate at the National level for Scholarships. Students from 9th Grade on up to 12th are elgible to participate in the contests on up until you win the National Contest. The scholorship money earned compounds the more contests you win!!!
National Contest
First Place is $25,000
Second Place is $22,500
Third Place is $20,000
Department Contest
First Place is $1,000
Second Place is $500
Third Place is $250
District Contest
First Place is $200
Second Place is $125
Third Place is $75
Post Contest
First Place is $200
Second Place is $125
Third Place is $75
For Information on the 2025 Contest Contact - Valerie Scheuering e-mail nvnative1959@sbcglobal.net
Post 37 Contest scheduled 6 pm on 2 January 2025 @ Post Meeting Location
VetMech Arms 890 Cottonwood Ln
Assigned Topics for 2025 Oratorical Contest