Martin Luther King J. Oratory Competition

Topic:
How will you carry forward the legacy of Dr. King in your personal and professional life?

Event Dates:
-Schoolwide Competition @ Valley West – November 1st -9:00AM
-Semi-Finals @ Thompson Elem. – Jan.7th – 10:00 AM
-Finals @ Antioch Missionary Baptist Church- Jan.14th-10:00AM

Participants Criteria:
- Fourth and Fifth grade students compose their own original 3-5 minute speech, incorporating ideals from Dr. Kings writings, speeches, and other records.
- Students are judged on delivery, stage presence and decorum, content interpretation and memorization at all three levels.

- In school competition committee must select 20 students to be judged by Gardere attorneys and staff.

History and Awards:
- Savings Bonds
- Certificate of participation, plaques, book on civil rights
- Appearance on local Television shows, Good Morning America, Fox 26 News and The Early Show

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