The Four Way Test Speech Contest in District 5810 invites local high school students to speak about various subjects while applying Rotary’s Four-Way Test – which asks four ethical questions about the things we think, say, and do:

RULES

This competition is for all students in grades 9 - 12. The broad theme will be Rotary's Four Way Test.  Inspirational speeches should mention all the Four Way Test ideas and include facts, stories & quotations.   Previous topics have included bullying, supporting a friend, and overcoming discrimination.  This should be an original speech, written just for this contest. The time is 5 – 7 minutes.

The District contest will feature the winners of the local Club’s contest.   It is recommended that the Clubs use the same Judging Sheet as the District will use.

 

Judges at the District level will score each participant’s speech based on the Judging Sheet linked at the page bottom.  If the speech is less than 4:45 or more than 7:15,  points will be deducted.

 

The speech may be memorized or notes may be used, but reading is discouraged. A memorized speech is certainly more impressive.  Speakers will give their name, but not their school, city, or sponsoring club.

DEADLINES

 

Judging Sheet  |  How to Have a Successful Contest  | Registration