MLK Oratorical Competition
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Students in grades 6-12 who live in the city limits of Rocky Mount or attend Nash County Public Schools can participate in the MLK Oratorical Competition during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in January.
Imperial Centre
270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount NC, 27804.
**The City of Rocky Mount hosts this competition. This website is specifically for the WTC youth ministry. The general information is applicable to any student who is eligible to participate in the competition. Some information has been added and adjusted specifically for our ministry programming to partner with the city.
Support and workshops are offered once we know someone is taking part in the oratorical competition. Applications are due December 29th but it is recommended to let the next generation ministry know you are participating before then in order to obtain a coach and other support.
PURPOSE:
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The purpose of the contest is to allow students the opportunity to express themselves verbally using Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s philosophy.
THEME:
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Grades 6-8 – “We Are Stronger Together”
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Grades 9-12 – “Does One’s Silence Create Change?”
ELIGIBILITY:
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Students must attend a Nash County school or live in the city limits of Rocky Mount and/or attend a school in the city of Rocky Mount.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
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Deadline for Entry Forms: Turned in to The Youth ministry leadership by December 29, 2024
- Workshops are offered based on who we know is participating. Waiting until the deadline to turn in your application will limit your ability to get support in writing and developing your speech.
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You can submit them electronically. Email them to kyle.johnson@wordtab.net
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Bring them to the church
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Rehearsal/Orientation: The Wednesday before the competition – 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall in the Council Chamber
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Oratorical Competition – Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Imperial Centre – 270 Gay Street – Downtown Rocky Mount
RULES AND GUIDELINES:
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The speech should clearly reflect the theme’s message
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The speech should have an introduction, body, and conclusion
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Be very familiar with speech; do not totally rely on notes
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It must be typed on (8 ½ x 11) white paper
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Contestants’ names should appear on the cover sheet, along with the theme’s title
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All contestants should be present for rehearsal/orientation in order to participate in the competition
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The maximum time for the presentation is three (3) minutes.
Turn applications in to youth ministry leadership
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Email: tristan.hunter@wordtab.net
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In person
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Placed in Pastor Kyle’s mailbox in the WTC administrative offices
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For additional information, please contact
Tristan Hunter at tristan.hunter@wordtab.net
Kyle Johnson at kyle.johnson@wordtab.net or 252-316-8312
