Oratorical Contest

“A constitutional speech contest.”

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship and the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, and the ability to think and speak publicly.

Want to apply? Learn more at www.legion.org/oratorical

For students of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Private School and Home Schoolers who live in San Ramon, Danville, or Alamo, notify American Legion Post 246 that you will be participating via e-mail to commanderpost246@gmail.com or postal mail not later than December 31st, 2020. We will notify participants in early January about logistical details with expectation that participants will perform their prepared oration and extemporaneous responses not later than January 25th, 2021. If you are not in the area served by our local American Legion Post 246, you may find that you have a local post serving your area so check the American Legion website using the link above and enter to compete.