Oratorical Contests Commission
"A Constitutional Speech Contest"
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The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest is a program of The American Legion that gives high school students the opportunity to compete for college scholarships in a "Constitutional Speech Contest."
Through their involvement, high school students cultivate their communication skills as they develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Constitution.
Participants also grow in leadership ability, their capacity to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and understanding of the rights, responsibilities, obligations and privileges of U.S. citizens.
Oratorical Program PowerPoint
Department Oratorical Contest
Check back in the future for updates on the 2027 Department Oratorical Contest.
Oratorical Contest by Area
Area 1 - Northern California
- TBD
Area 2 – SF Bay Area
- TBD
Area 3 – Central Valley
- TBD
Area 4 – South Central LA County
- TBD
Area 5 – Southern California
- District 22: Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 10 AM
Contestants: 9:30 AM | Volunteeers: 9 AM
Location: The Veterans Association of North County (VANC), 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058 - Area 5: Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 1 PM
Contestants: 12:30 PM | Volunteers: 12 PM
Location: The Veterans Association of North County (VANC), 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
Area 6 – Central Coast & Northern LA County
- TBD
California National
Oratorical Champions
- 2005 - Daniel Berring (CA)
- 1991 - Jack L. White (CA)
- 1969 - Benjamin G. Davidian (CA)
- 1965 - James F. Kay (CA)
- 1957 - Dan McCall (CA)
- 1955 - Michael Miller (CA)
- 1947 - Roy F. Greenaway (CA)
- 1946 - William O. Wollin (CA)
Department Bylaws
ORATORICAL CONTESTS: To promote Department Oratorical Contests at Post, District, and department levels and to conduct the department finals of such contests.
