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Erica Kelly, First Place winner in the Delta competition traveled to Fairbanks on Saturday, February 4  for the next level of the National competition and out of five contestants she placed third in Fairbanks.

Delta Junction American Legion Post #22 held its annual speech contest at the Public Library on the 31st of January.

Three local students gave speeches about the US Constitution with an emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to the government.  The presentations were well prepared and presented to an enthusiastic group of spectators.

Four local judges scored the 8 to 10 minute orators and tension mounted as the crowd anticipated the results.  After a 15 minute deliberation, the Commander of the American Legion announced that Erica Kelly, a High School sophomore, won 1st place.  She will receive a $500 scholarship and compete in the next level of competition in Fairbanks on the 4th of Feb.   Second place went to John Warren also a sophomore.  He will receive a $250 scholarship in addition to the Scholarship money he won in last year’s competitions here.  In Fairbanks and at the State competition in Anchorage.    Third place went to Dean Davis, a junior, who will receive a $100 scholarship.

The local American Legion Post #22 would like to thank all those who helped make this competition the great success it was.    Students who will be in grades 9 – 12 next year should start preparing their speeches for next year’s program.

If anyone has questions or would like to help or participate in next year’s competition please contact Rick Tirrell, American Legion Post #22, Commander at 895-1039.

Oratorical Scholarship Program speech contest on the 28th of January 2012, at 7:00 PM at the Delta Community Library.

Contest open to all students in grades 9-12. Students must give an 8-10 minute oration on some aspect of the US Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. Orators may use notes.

The winner here will compete in a district competition in Fairbanks on the 4th of Feb. 2012 and could move on to state and national competitions. Local scholarships are $500 for 1st, $250 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd. Scholarship money increases at each level. The award at the national contest is scholarships amounting to $18,000 for 1st, $16,000 for 2nd, and $14,000 for 3rd.

Anyone interested in participating or has questions can contact Rick Tirrell, American Legion Jack warren post #22 Commander, at 895-1039.

American Legion Jack Warren Post #22
PO Box 964
Delta Jct. AK 99737

American Legion Jack Warren Post# 22
P.0. Box 964, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737

News Release: HEAR YE HEAR YE: The American Legion Post #22, Delta Junction Alaska will again hold the annual Oratorical Scholarship Program speech contest in February (date and time TBA}. The contest is open to all students in grades 9-12. Students must give an 8-10 minute oration on some aspect of the US Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government.

The winner here will compete in a district competition and could move on to state and national competitions. Local scholarships are $500.00 for 1st – $250.00 for 2nd and $100.00 for 3rd. Scholarship money increases at each level. The award at the national contest is scholarships amounting to $18.000 for 1st – $16,000 for 2nd and $14,000 for 3rd.

Anyone interested in participating or has questions can contact Rick Tirrell, American Legion Jack Warren Post Commander at 895-1039.

Rick Tirrell
Commander
Jack Warren Post #22

It was reported several weeks ago that John Warren had triumphed in the American Legion Regional Oratorical Competition.  Thus he was made eligible to compete at the State level in Anchorage this past weekend. 

There John, a freshman, competed against a field composed entirely of Seniors, and placed third, earning him a scholarship award of $1000.

John has accumulated awards of $1600 this year, and is eligible to compete next year.

Well done, John, and Best of Luck next year–break a leg!

Thanx to the American Legion for providing the opportunity for young students to earn college scholarship awards.

Young John Warren of Delta Junction was victorious in the second round of the American Legion Oratorical Contest.

On Saturday Mr Warren competed in Fairbanks, speaking for eight minutes without notes about the United States Constitution, and he won another scholarship award, this time in the amount of $500.

Now John is eligible to compete  against other Regional Winners on February 26 in the Alaska State American Legion Oratorical contest in Anchorage. 

Travel, lodging and meals are provided by the American Legion for John and escort, and the winner will be awarded a $4000 scholarship, and an opportunity to compete in the Nationals, where the winner will be awarded an $18,000 scholarship.

This win is a triumph, and is the result of lotsa thought, effort, and practice time.  We encourage you to take the time and make the effort to seek this young man out, and personally congratulate and encourage him and wish him well for his sterling representation of Delta Junction.  Don’t delay, tho, for February is moving fast! And thank some local member of the local American Legion Post 22 as well.