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The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest

Michigan high school students will again have the opportunity to show their literary skill as well as their historical and patriotic knowledge by entering the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest.  The Michigan Society and the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution sponsor this Contest.  The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed it on the Advisory List of the National Contests and Activities.

The contestant presents an original oration of not less than five minutes not more than six minutes.  The composition must be original and be about the history of the American Revolution.  It may be about a personality, an event, or a document of the War.  The student should show the relationship of the selected subject to the United States today.

Awards on the national level are 1st prize of $3000, 2nd prize of $2000 and 3rd prize of $1000.  The next three Finalists receive $300.00 and all other National Contestants receive $200.00.  First place Michigan finalist will receive a silver Olympic size medallion.   Michigan finalist cash prize to be determined.

Deadline for Submission is February 15th of given year.

Entry forms may be obtained from the Chairman:

Walt Timoschuk III

422 Milford Meadows Dr.

Milford, MI 48381

 

Email: wtimosch@comcast.net

Rules and Entry form are available online at www.sar.org/Youth/Oration_Contest_Rules