Greene senior wins county level American Legion Oratorical Contest
NORWICH – After delivering a compelling oration on the separation of church and state, a Greene High School senior will be advancing to the district level of competition in the American Legion’s 72nd Annual Oratorical Contest.
Emily Hermanovitch of Greene took top honors at the Chenango County level of the competition on Sunday, held at SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich campus.
“It is something that is really important to me because of my personal beliefs,” said Hermanovitch, of her selected topic.
Hermanovitch demonstrated her knowledge of the United States Constitution during both her prepared oration and an additional three minute unprepared discussion on the Third Amendment.
The American Legion Oratorical Contest is designed to encourage students to learn about the United States Constitution and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Competition begins on the local level, with winners advancing to progressively higher levels, accumulating scholarship money along the way. National finals are held in April.
Hermanovitch said she was interested in the oratorical contest as soon as she learned of it at school.
“I’m planning on a career in politics or law,” Hermanovitch explained. “What better way to practice than talk about the constitution.” The high school senior will be heading to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA next fall, where she plans to concentrate her studies in political science and pre-law.
The Greene senior said she was pleased with her performance in the first round, but plans to refine her oration for the next level of competition.
Hermanovitch and other winning orators from counties within New York’s Sixth District will compete next at 1 p.m. on Saurday, Jan. 10 at the Oxford High School in the district competition.
Hermanovitch’s competitor in the first round was Oxford High School Freshman Anne Marie Paster of McDonough. Paster delivered an impeccably prepared oration on the freedom of speech and the responsibilities of citizens as they relate to that right so many take for granted.
Paster admitted that she was terrified to take the stage, but said that won’t keep her from participating in the oratorical contest again next year.
“It was definitely a great experience,” she said with a smile. “I’ll keep coming back.”
“We have an opportunity here for youth to grow and learn from this experience,” said Hank Burnor, commander of the Chenango County American Legion.
Burnor credited the success of this year’s competition to Oratorical Committee Chair Lori Olsen, who organized the contest.
This was Olsen’s first year involved with the competition. She said she hopes to encourage a greater number of students to participate next year by is working with the New Visions program through DCMO BOCES.
Emily Hermanovitch of Greene took top honors at the Chenango County level of the competition on Sunday, held at SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich campus.
“It is something that is really important to me because of my personal beliefs,” said Hermanovitch, of her selected topic.
Hermanovitch demonstrated her knowledge of the United States Constitution during both her prepared oration and an additional three minute unprepared discussion on the Third Amendment.
The American Legion Oratorical Contest is designed to encourage students to learn about the United States Constitution and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Competition begins on the local level, with winners advancing to progressively higher levels, accumulating scholarship money along the way. National finals are held in April.
Hermanovitch said she was interested in the oratorical contest as soon as she learned of it at school.
“I’m planning on a career in politics or law,” Hermanovitch explained. “What better way to practice than talk about the constitution.” The high school senior will be heading to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA next fall, where she plans to concentrate her studies in political science and pre-law.
The Greene senior said she was pleased with her performance in the first round, but plans to refine her oration for the next level of competition.
Hermanovitch and other winning orators from counties within New York’s Sixth District will compete next at 1 p.m. on Saurday, Jan. 10 at the Oxford High School in the district competition.
Hermanovitch’s competitor in the first round was Oxford High School Freshman Anne Marie Paster of McDonough. Paster delivered an impeccably prepared oration on the freedom of speech and the responsibilities of citizens as they relate to that right so many take for granted.
Paster admitted that she was terrified to take the stage, but said that won’t keep her from participating in the oratorical contest again next year.
“It was definitely a great experience,” she said with a smile. “I’ll keep coming back.”
“We have an opportunity here for youth to grow and learn from this experience,” said Hank Burnor, commander of the Chenango County American Legion.
Burnor credited the success of this year’s competition to Oratorical Committee Chair Lori Olsen, who organized the contest.
This was Olsen’s first year involved with the competition. She said she hopes to encourage a greater number of students to participate next year by is working with the New Visions program through DCMO BOCES.
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