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2025 Optimist Oratorical
2025 Optimist Oratorical
Do You Know A Kiddo In Need of Scholarships? Who Doesn't!
Since its start in 1928, the Optimist Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International. The contest is designed for youth to gain experience in public speaking, perfect self-expression, gain self-assurance, improve communication skills, and provide them with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship
The 2025 Derby Optimist Oratorical Contest will be held on Thursday, March 27th at 6:00p in the Derby Library.
Contest Information
2025 Oratorical Topic: "How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times!"
What Is The Contest?
Interested youth should prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech on the assigned topic, to be delivered on Thursday, March 27th at the Derby Public Library. The speeches will be judged at the Club level, with the opportunity to move on to the District, State, and National levels. Each speech will be judged on the following criteria - Poise, Content of Speech, Delivery and Presentation, Overall Effectiveness. The winner, as selected by the judges, will receive a $500 scholarship, and the first and second place winners will be invited to participate in the District level contest to be scheduled some time in April.
Who Can Participate?
The contest is open to contestants from USD 260 (Derby) or USD 261 (Haysville) who are under the age of 19. So please join us!
How Do I Apply?
Applications will be available the night of the event, to be filled out before the student participates! Remember to bring a few docs so we can verify name and age! Please be sure to arrive about 5:45p so that we can start on time!
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