The Department of California Oratorical Finals is an exciting event. High school students from across the state have prepared their speeches on the US Constitution and won at their respective district and area competitions. They will now compete against the winners from the other five areas at the Department of California Competition.
This year the department finals will be live streamed from Post 147 in Clovis using Microsoft Teams. Up to 250 Legion Family members will be able to watch the event.
The Area winners who compete in the Department of California Finals will receive:
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- Winner – $1,200
- 2nd place – $1,000
- The 4 Runner-Ups – $700
The Top Three Winners National Oratorical Contest
will receive scholarships in the amount of:
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- First place will receive $25,000;
- Second place will receive $22,500; and
- Third place will receive $20,000.
The American Legion through the national office awards the scholarships, which can be used at any college or university in the United States.
You’re invited to view the Department of California Oratorical finals using Microsoft Teams.
Title: Department of California Oratorical Finals
Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Join on your computer or mobile app.
Click here to view the competition with Microsoft Teams
Author: Web Team
Rick is a veteran of the Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War era. He serves as a Technical Advisor to the Media and Communications Commission. He is a member of the Department Web Team. Rick received the Otto Hasse Legionnaire of the Year Award in 2016, Department of California Award for work on the department website in 2019, and in 2023 Rick received The American Legion Medal of Merit from the Department of California.
