ORATORICAL
The purpose of The American Legion’s National High School Oratorical Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. 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. Alfred W. Maxwell Jr Post 40, have always encouraged the students from Winthrop, Maranacook, Monmouth Acadmey and Kents Hill to participate in this activity. This program is under the direction of Service/Americanism Officer Larz Rodney Nelson. This Contest starts at the local level in Winthrop, and the winner moves to the state level at Thomas College. The winner of that contest moves on to the national level at Indianapolis, In
