American Legion invites local high school students to compete in speech contest – Jacksonville Daily Progress
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Coleman-Isgate Post 293 of the American Legion, sponsoring a speech contest for high school students, is located at 1001 E. 4th St. in Rusk.
Coleman-Isgate Post 293 of the American Legion, sponsoring a speech contest for high school students, is located at 1001 E. 4th St. in Rusk.
Coleman-Isgate Post 293 of The American Legion invites high school students from Rusk, Alto and Wells — including private and homeschool students — to participate in the 2026 American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. The announcement was made by Post Commander Terry McPherson.
The annual contest is open to Southern Cherokee County students and will be organized in cooperation with local schools and faculty. Contestants will prepare an original eight to 10-minute speech on a topic related to the U.S. Constitution, with emphasis on the duties and obligations of American citizens.
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First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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