RHS freshman competes in regional American Legion oratorical contest
By Sue Sitter - | Jan 23, 2021
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Rugby High School freshman Hayley Mayer, center, sits onstage with fellow contestants Jack Manstrom, left, of Wyndmere, and Jacob Schultz, right, of Fargo. All three competed in the North Dakota American Legion East Regional Oratorical Contest.
A Rugby High School freshman traveled to Park River Jan. 16 to compete against two top speakers in the North Dakota American Legion Oratorical Contest.
Haley Mayer, daughter of Scott and Tami Mayer of Rugby, competed against a sophomore and a senior from Wyndmere and Fargo in the eastern regional round of the contest. The winner of regionals, Jacob Schultz of Fargo, will face west region winner Ellie Schmitz of Watford City. Jack Manstrom of Wyndmere also competed against Mayer in the east region, placing second.