Lawrence County Right To Life in Action

 2025 High School Oratory Contest Sponsored by TN Right to Life The Lawrence County Chapter, Tennessee Right to Life in conjunction with the  Tennessee Right to Life and the National Right to Life Committee announce their Annual Oratory Contest for High School Students grades 9-12.  This event involves researching, writing, and presenting a pro-life speech on a  topic relating to one of the human life issues, abortion, infanticide, euthanasia,  assisted suicide or stem cell research. A panel of judges will listen and judge  each contestant based on preparation, content and presentation. The local contest will be held at the Lawrence County Library, 519 E. Gaines  Street, Lawrenceburg, Saturday, March 29th at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested  in entering the contest must apply by Wednesday, March 26th. The local  contestants will compete for a 1st place prize of $100 cash plus $50 for travel  expenses to the State contest, 2nd place prize of $50, and 3rd place $25. The  local winner will advance to the State competition in Nashville on May 3th. State Prizes: 1st place -$750 and paid expenses to the National contest. Other  prizes: $500, $300, and $200. From there, a winner will compete at the  National competition held on June 21th at Overland park, Kansas. during the  National Right to Life Convention with the opportunity to win prizes of  $1,000, $750, $500, and $250. Students who participate will benefit in several  important ways from involvement in the oratory contest. In addition to  developing public speaking and leadership ability, students will practice  research and writing skills, learn more about critical current issues and enjoy  an opportunity to educate others. Contestants are encouraged to memorize their speeches at the local level;  however, speeches are required to be memorized for the State level. A written  speech is required to be handed in at the local contest. For more information  or to apply by phone contact Clara Hollmann, 931-279-1596. To apply in  writing submit name, address, phone number, grade level and school to:  Lawrence County, Tennessee Right to Life, P.O. Box 144, Loretto, TN 38469,  or LawrenceCountyRTL@gmail.com. For more information go to www.nrlc.org/students/oratory-contest/rules, or  www.lawrencecountyrighttolife.com