Westborough Lions Announce 2016 Youth Speech Contest Winner

Westborough High School Junior, Miriam Levesque (center above), won the Westborough Lions Club Youth Speech Contest on Tuesday, November 29th, at the high school. She is pictured with Bharat Nair, District 33A Lions Zone 2 Chairperson, and Westborough Lions Club Youth Speech Chairperson, Susan Ash. This annual statewide contest is designed for students in grades 9 through 12. The contestants must give and memorize a five to eight minute speech on a topic chosen annually by the Multiple District 33 Lions. This year's topic was: 'Being Politically Correct: Is It Taken Too Far?'. Each speech is judged on three major categories: delivery, effectiveness, and text. There are five levels of competition: Local, Zone, Region, District, and finally State. Prize money is awarded for each step won, culminating in a $1500 prize to the State winner. Each year, high school students who participate face stiff competition at each level, as the contest attracts highly competitive students with excellent writing and public speaking skills.

Miriam went on to compete in the Zone 2 Contest in Bolton on December 19th, where she was a runner up. The Westborough Lions are very proud to have sponsored Miriam!

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