VW independent/submitted information
The Optimist Club of Van Wert invites area students to enter its annual Oratorical contest for the opportunity to win prize money and the possibility of earning thousands of dollars in scholarships.
The Optimist Club Oratorical Contest is set for Sunday, March 14, and will be conducted online via Zoom. Students are asked to craft a four-to-five-minute speech addressing the topic: “Healing the World with Optimism.”
Winners will receive cash awards of $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. The top two local contestants will advance to zone, regional, district, and, possibly, international level competitions for the opportunity to win from $2,500 up to $22,500 in scholarships.
Optimist Club announces 2021 Oratorical contest
Information submitted Saturday, January 23, 2021 12:00 AM
VAN WERT – The Optimist Club of Van Wert invites area students to
enter its annual Oratorical contest for the opportunity to win prize
money and the possibility of earning thousands of dollars in
scholarships.
The Optimist Club Oratorical Contest is set for
March 14 and will be conducted online via Zoom. Students are asked to
craft a four-to-five-minute speech addressing the topic, “Healing the
World with Optimism.”
Winners will receive cash awards of $300 for
first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. The top
two local contestants will advance to zone, regional, district, and