Department of California oratorical contest first place winner Regina Molitoris poses for a photo with Area 3 Oratorical Commissioner Mildred S. Wright-Pearson (left) and Department Adjutant Barbara Lombrano on Saturday, March 6, 2021 (Photo: Fredrick Shacklett).
The American Legion Department of California held its annual oratorical contest on March 6, with participants being awarded $8,600 in prize money. First place winner Regina Molitoris was awarded $1,200 from the Department and received a $5,000 prize from the National organization, which opted not to hold a national competition this year because of the pandemic.
Winners
1st Place: Regina Molitoris – $1,200.00 – plus a $5,000.00 from National
2nd Place: Brandon True $1,000.00
3rd place: Jonah Wong $700.00
4th Place: Ilana Tran $700.00
View more photos from the contest here.
From left: Oratorical winners Ilana Tran, Regina Molitoris, Brandon True, Jonah Wong, and Oratorical Chair Bill Boles (Photo: Fredrick Shacklett)
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