Olivia Halle (left), with American Legion Vice Commander Oliver Brooks, has been chosen to represent the American Legion District 8 at the state oratorical finals next month. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Olivia Halle (left), with American Legion Vice Commander Oliver Brooks, has been chosen to represent the American Legion District 8 at the state oratorical finals next month. (COURTESY PHOTO)
GORHAM — The American Legion Family of Dupont Holmes Post 82 in Gorham announced recently that Olivia Halle, a junior attending Gorham High School has been chosen to represent The American Legion District 8 in the upcoming state oratorical finals.
The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. The program has featured numerous politicians and prominent contestants over the years, including former president candidate Alan Keyes and CNN anchor Lou Dobbs.
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