American Oratorical

Opportunity for Participation!

Each year the students are asked of their interest in entering the Legion Oratory. They will present their orations before a committee from the local Henry G. Fix Post 23 and will follow the rules set forth for the Oratory Contest. This will familiarize them with the rules that will be followed at the District Contest. Other Post members and other interested people can watch the presentations if they wish. A stipend will be awarded for their participation, and the winner will compete at the District Level.

The Oratory Contest requires much study, preparation and practice, but the rewards can be great as the student advances through the different levels. Check out the sites below:

https://www.legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/oratorical-contest

https://sdlegion.org/oratorical-scholarship

Contact bobbennett@alliancecom.net if you are interested in participating.

Eliza Potter, a Garretson Senior, represented the Garretson American Legion Post 23 at the District 7 Oratorical Competition January 12, 2025 at Humboldt. Her 8-10 minute prepared oration was a presentation about the Constitution and the responsibilities of voting, including why people don't vote and solutions moving forward. She used good examples including the Garretson School District opt-out on why 1 vote can matter! Eliza later discussed the 7th Amendment in a 3-5 minute impromptu speech. There was a tie for 1st place, and in a very tight competition, Eliza came in 2nd. Eliza will receive the $500 Jerome Johnson Oratorical Scholarship from the Henry G. Fix Post #23 Legion for her work. She is the 13th Garretson Student to represent Garretson in this competition, dating back to 1964.

Eliza Potter will represent American Legion Post 23 at the District 7 Oratorical Competition January 12, 2025 at Humboldt.

Rebekah Roth represented American Legion Post 23 at the District 7 Oratorical Competition January 15, 2023 at Humboldt.

Rebekah Roth will represent American Legion Post 23 at the District 7 Oratorical Competition 2023

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest sponsored by the Henry G. Fix Post #23 was held at the Garretson School Friday, January 6, 2023. Rebekah Roth, a Garretson Senior, participated in the contest and earned a chance to compete in the District 7 competition January 15th at Humboldt, SD. Her 8-10 minute prepared oration was a presentation about Womens Rights and the responsibilities of voting. She later discussed the 10th Amendment in a 3-5 minute impromptu speech. Rebekah received a $500 Jerome Johnson Oratorical Scholarship from the Henry G. Fix Post #23 Legion.

Jayden Clark Competes at the State American Legion Oratorical Competition 2020

Jayden Clark represented District 7 at the American Legion State Oratorical Competition Sunday February 23rd at Oacoma, SD. Although she won't be continuing on to the National competition in Indianapolis, IN, we are SO proud of how she represented us! Her 8-10-minute prepared oration was a presentation about the U.S. Constitution and the responsibilities of citizenship. She later discussed the 20th Amendment in a 3-5 minute impromptu speech.

Jayden Clark Wins the District 7 Competition January 12, 2020

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest sponsored by District 7 was held at the Community Center in Humboldt, SD. Jayden Clark, a Garretson Senior, participated in the contest and earned a chance to compete with the winner of 7 other District Champions from throughout South Dakota in the State Legion Oratorical Competition on February 23, 2020 at the Mid-Winter Conference in Oacoma, SD. Her 8-10-minute prepared oration was a presentation about the U.S. Constitution and the responsibilities of citizenship. She later discussed the 27th Amendment in a 3-5 minute impromptu speech. Jayden received $100 from District 7 for her win!

Jayden Clark Participates in the Local Competition January 7, 2020

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest sponsored by the Henry G. Fix Post #23 was held at the Garretson School Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Jayden Clark, a Garretson Senior, participated in the contest and earned a chance to compete in the District 7 competition January 12th at Humboldt, SD. Her 8-10 minute prepared oration was a presentation about the U.S. Constitution and the responsibilities of citizenship. She later discussed the 27th Amendment in a 3-5 minute impromptu speech. Jayden received a $500 Jerome Johnson Oratorical Scholarship from the Henry G. Fix Post #23 Legion.

Malsom Participates in the Local Competition January 2018

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest sponsored by the Henry G. Fix Post #23 was held at the Garretson School Thursday, January 18, 2018. Emily Malsom, a Garretson Senior, participated in the contest and earned a chance to compete in the District competition. Her 8-10-minute prepared oration was a presentation about the U.S. Constitution and the responsibilities of citizenship. She later discussed the Fifteenth Amendment in a three minute impromptu speech.

Nothstine Receives the ACE Award January 2017

ACEAwardNothstine2017.pdf

Nothstine Finishes Second at 2017 Districts

Nobel Nothstine, a Garretson High School Freshman, did an outstanding job competing in the 2017 American Legion High School Oratorical District Seven Contest. After winning the local competition hosted by the Henry G. Fix Post #23, she moved on to District competition. There she finished second to last year’s state champion who went on to compete in the national competition. Her 10-minute prepared oration was a presentation about the U.S. Constitution and the responsibilities of citizenship. She later discussed the Seventh Amendment in a three minute impromptu speech. Nobel is pictured here with District Seven Americanism Chairman Mark Weinmann of Canton.

Nothstine Wins Local Competition 2017

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest sponsored by the Henry G. Fix Post #23 was held at the Garretson School Friday, January 13, 2017. Nobel Nothstine, a Freshman, won the contest held at the Garretson School and earned a chance to compete in the District competition which will be held in Humboldt. Students from Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Moody, and Union Counties will compete at the District level. The winner at the District will advance to the state competition. Nobel was presented with a $50 check from the Post. Emily Malsom, a Garretson Junior, finished second and also received a cash reward from the Post.

2015 American Legion High School Oratorical District Contest

Katie Giesler represented the Henry G. Fix Post #23 at the District 7 Competition. She placed second and received monetary prizes at both the local and district level. Congratulations Katie!

2025 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Finished 2nd at District #7.

Eliza Potter

2023 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Finished 2nd at District #7.

Rebecca Rock

2020 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Finished 1st at District #7. Finished 3rd at State

Jayden Clark

2018 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Did not participate at District #7

Emily Malsom

2017 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Finished 2nd at District #7

Nobel Nothstine

2015 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Finished 2nd at District #7

Katie Giesler

2013 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Finished 2nd at District #7

Hope Goode, Junior

2012 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

District #7 Winner, Advanced to department. Finished 3rd and received $300.

Hope Goode, Sophomore

2010 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Erin Holleran

1991 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Susan Happel

1986 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Mary Engebretson

1984 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Placed 2nd at District #7

Mary Engebretson

1982 - 1983 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Placed 2nd at District #7

Nancy Olson

1981 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

Ona Albers

1964 American Legion High School Oratorical Henry G. Fix Post #23

District #7 Winner

Tim Lock

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