Do you know what high school students today think about the U.S. Constitution?

The American Legion's premier high school constitutional speech contest will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024. First place=$1500 and a trip to the National Oratorical Contest in Michigan to vie for $25,000, $22,500 or $20,000.

3 finalists from contests held around Vermont will present an 8-10 min. Prepared Oration without notes, podium or microphone on a citizen's duties and responsibilities under our U.S. Constitution. They will be judged by 5-7 judges representing the American Legion Family, community leaders and those interested in history and public speaking.

In the second phase of the contest, each contestant will address one of 4 Amendments in a 3-5 min. speech. They have known of the amendments since published May 2023. One will be randomly selected and each contestant will speak on the same amendment. For more information about the Oratorical Program, www.legion.org/oratorical

March 16, 2024 10 AM Audience members. No one will be seated or allowed to enter while a contestant is speaking.

Barre Unitarian Universalist Church, 190 Church St., Barre

Karlene DeVine, Department of Vermont American Legion
Oratorical Program Director (802) 377-7380

Apr 29, 2024, 6:30 to 8:30 PM

May 1, 2024, 6:30 to 8:30 PM

May 4, 2024, 4:30 to 6:30 PM