Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.

Another purpose of the program is to assist students in paying the high cost of a college education. Since its inception, the contest has awarded well over $3 million in scholarships to the participants at the National level of competition. It currently awards $138,000 annually to Department (state) winners competing at the National level. Many thousands of dollars in scholarships have been awarded at Post, District, and State levels.

The Lumberton Competition will consist of a 6 - 8 minute prepared oration. The Prepared Oration must be on some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government.

The State and National Competition will consist of an 8 - 10 minute Prepared Oration, plus a 3 - 5 minute oration on 1 of 4 possible assigned topics. The same subject and oration used in the Department Contest (Texas) must be used in the National Contest.

In 1994, 1999, and 2001, the National Winners were from the State of Texas. It’s time to bring the trophy home again.

If you are a Lumberton High School student, register for this event at Principle Valastro's office. If you are a high school student living in the LISD district, but attending another school, use the registration link listed below. For more information, please visit the following links:

Eligibility

Registration

Details about the Lumberton Contest

Details about the Texas State Contest

Details about the National Contest

Files to Download

If you still have questions, please contact the Oratorical Contest Chairman,