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Winner of the Annual High School Oratory Contest - 2016

On Saturday, March 5, 2016 a winner was picked at the Southgate Veteran's Memorial Library.

The Oratory Contest was sponsored by the Central Wayne County Right to Life, Dearborn Area Right to Life, Southern Downriver Right to Life and the Upper Downriver Right to Life.

Coordinator/Moderator was Pamela Munro, with judges William Bloomfield, Bob Bovitz, Micki Bovitz and tally judge, Lynn Munroe.

All of the participants are an example and inspiration for everyone, each giving their presentation on the subject of abortion. This year's winner was 1st place: Maria Tizedes (Senior), 2nd place: Joseph Hornbeck (Junior), and 3rd place: Sarah Hornbeck (Freshman).

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Downriver Affiliates Prizes – 1st Place $125 – 2nd Place $75 – 3rd Place $50

State Prizes – $500 – $300 – $200

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National Prizes – $1,000 – $750 – $500 – $250

All of the participants will be recognized at our local October Right to Life dinner.

The contest is open to ALL PRO-LIFE MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS so if you have a child in high school, please encourage them to participate next year. Various topics are

1. Abortion

2. Euthanasia

3. Infanticide

4. Embryonic Stem Cell Research/Human Cloning

We thank all of the participants for your thoughtful preparation, presentation, and dedication to promote respect for human life from the moment of conception to natural death.

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