American Legion Post 263 sponsors oratorical contest

[November 18, 2011]  ^"Talk your way to college" is an opportunity presented by the American Legion's high school oratorical contest. American Legion Post 263 in Lincoln is a sponsor of the oratorical contest, providing $13,075 in scholarships for department finalists. These scholarships may be used to attend any college, university, junior college or vocational educational institution within four years after graduation from high school unless interrupted by service in the armed forces.

The national organization provides $128,000 in scholarships to the national finalists, semifinalists and winners of the championship contest.

The purpose of the contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.

This is a great opportunity for any high school student in Logan County -- freshman through senior years -- to participate in the contest for scholarships.

High school students interested in entering the contest may pick up pamphlets with rules for the 2012 contest from Lincoln Community High School or from C. Wayne Schrader, phone [phone].

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