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Gettysburg Address Recitation Contest

CCCF of Westchester & J.R.Fugett Middle School

The borough of WestChester Historical & Architectural Board conducted the Recitation contest of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address on Friday , Dec 1st in Lincoln Building in Westchester. Almost 70 kids competed in this competition & seven made it to the final round. Pranav Muthaiyan of J.R. Fugett Middle School won the $200.00 prize money & a certificate from the State Senator by reciting this famous speech in front of a large crowd. Pranav loves public speaking & got lot of compliments for the way he delivered & emoted the speech. The voice & the tone were really mature & stood out said the judges.

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