Lawrence County Right To Life in Action
2026 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 21th at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in entering the contest must apply by Wednesday, March 18th. The local contestants will compete for a 1st place prize of $200 cash plus $50 for travel expenses to the State contest, 2nd place prize of $100, and 3rd place $50. The local winner will advance to the State competition in Nashville on May 2th. 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 13th at Arlington, VA. 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 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
Support Lawrence County Right To Life's Mission
2024 Donations will help support 2 Pro-Life Projects:
1.) Statewide Billboard Campaign: https://www.tnrtl.org/billboard_campaign-
Lawrence County RTL will donate $1,000 now(more can be approved if needed in the future) towards the Tennessee Right to Life billboard campaign that will sponsor billboards to be located on all highways leading out of
the state to Abortion destinations.
2.) Safe Haven Baby Box: https://youtu.be/LTiPo17E9gU- Lawrence County RTL will donate $1,000 now(more can be approved if needed in the future) for a new Safe Haven Baby Box that will be located at the Fire Station #1 near the Square in downtown Lawrenceburg.
The State Chapter TNRIGHTTOLIFE has asked local Chapters to start hosting baby bottle drives. Since, 2020 they have almost ceased. We believe this can change. This is a VITAL way that our State Chapter receives Funds. In order to encourage Local Chapters to participate the State is offering the Lawrence County Chapter 75% of the proceeds from new churches the 1st Year and 50% proceeds after that. Lawrence County has never received proceeds from Bottle Drives. This could have a MAJOR impact in our County if people get involved. If you would like to Host a Baby Bottle Drive please reach out to us.
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