American Legion awards scholarships
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American Legion officials recognized second-place finisher Viti Eachambadi, winner Kalyn Lafayette, and Tanner Stenkamp in a state-level oratorical contest. Sisters American Legion Post 86 participates in the program. photo provided
The Oregon American Legion conducted its 2021 state-level oratorical contest last month at Santiam Post 51, Lebanon, Oregon and awarded $11,000 in scholarships to the top-placing high school students.
The state-level contest in Oregon is an extension of The American Legion’s National High School Oratorical Contest, which is now in its 84th year. The annual competition exists to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. The orators, high school students in grades 9-12 and under the age of 20, prepare and give speeches at post- and district-level competitions, with winners advancing to the state-level contest.
American Legion Post 86 in Sisters participates in the program.
This year’s contest saw three district-level contestants competing for the top award of a $5,000 academic scholarship. Second through third place finishers receive scholarships of $3,500 and $2,500, respectively.
Additionally, given ongoing restrictions due to the pandemic, the National Finals Contest held in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been canceled. In lieu of the contest opportunity, an additional $5,000 academic scholarship is awarded to each state contest winner. That scholarship is awarded from The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation and The American Legion
Winning this year’s Oregon American Legion Oratorical contest is Kalyn Lafayette, representing Travis Moothart Post 184, Brownsville; Viti Eachambadi representing John Kalmbach Post 90, Banks, took second place; and Tanner Stenkamp, representing Ray Johnson Post 44, Redmond, finished in third place.
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