Oratorical Contest
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.
Now accepting applications for the 2026 Contest. All Audubon Junior-Senior Students are welcome to apply! The contest winner goes on to State to compete for scholarships (details in the link below).
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2026 @ midnight Eastern Standard Time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submit the following information (first and last name, school, grade, and speech topic) to: audleg262@gmail.com