Ortory

Post 132 Oratorical Contest

2026

In the waiting room prior to the contest

Drawing for speaking order

Emma Iverson

Mariam Ahdelzziz

Leila Krotchie

Swatee Saraf

Umaiza Alimad

Jareth Nylund

Winnie Xiao

Anamaria Elez

2nd Place: Emma Iverson

3rd Place: Swatee Saraf

1st Place: Mariam Ahdelzziz

Speakers and Parents

Speakers, Parents and membes of Post 132

American Legion Post 132, under the leadership of Tom Roblee and Larry McNamee organizes and supports the Oratorical Speech contest for high school students, both public and private, from community of Oro Valley, AZ. From there the contestants are invited to compete in the regional competition covering Tucson, Arizona and all the surrounding communities. The subject of their speech must deal with the constitution and its amendments. This year, topics ranged from Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Freedom of Speech, Second Amendment, 14th Amendment, The Constitution as a living document, a free society and the necessity of compromise.The speeches must be at least eight minutes long, but no longer than 10 minutes.The judges are members of Post 132. The speakers are judged on Originality, Valid examples, Logic of presentation, knowledge of the subject matter and of course their skill at public speaking.A cash prize is awarded for speakers who are judged 1st through 3rd place. Video of Out-Takes: https://youtu.be/bvBNnisdkgU