Clarkston Optimists want students to speak their minds.
The Optimist International Oratorical Contest is coming up, topic: ‘Why Me? Why Not??
‘As they prepare for their future, many of our local students need experience expressing their thoughts and opinions to an audience,? said Jean Dasuqi, club president.
The club will judge local students? speeches based on content and presentation. Winners will receive a $150 cash prize. Winning speeches will be sent to the zone level, and possibly district level to compete for college scholarships.
Students under the age of 16 as of Dec. 31, 2007, are eligible to participate. The contest is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Clarkston Junior High School, 6595 Waldon Road.
Participants should arrive at 6:30 p.m. at the main office for registration. Entry forms are available at Sashabaw Middle School and Clarkston Junior High schools. Entries must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 8. Bring a copy of the speech to the contest on Feb. 12.