Legion hosts oratorical competition

The American Legion Fifth District Historical Oratorical Scholarship program competition will be held from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Rayville United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Rayville. The public is invited.
The contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.
The public is invited to attend the competition and support the young men and women who will be speaking about patriotism.