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The Optimist Club of Van Wert invites area students to enter its annual Oratorical contest for the opportunity to win prize money and the possibility of earning thousands of dollars in scholarships.
The Optimist Club Oratorical Contest is set for Sunday, March 14, and will be conducted online via Zoom. Students are asked to craft a four-to-five-minute speech addressing the topic: “Healing the World with Optimism.”
Winners will receive cash awards of $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. The top two local contestants will advance to zone, regional, district, and, possibly, international level competitions for the opportunity to win from $2,500 up to $22,500 in scholarships.