Rotary 7570

The speech contest is one way Rotarians can support students who make healthy choices in the ethical issues that they face in everyday life as teens. Students are subjected to pressure from peers to engage in unhealthy, unwise and unethical behaviors and choices. Students in District 7570 face the same temptations, the same pressures, and the same ethical and behavior choices, as those teens across the country. The speech contest enables Rotarians to reward teens who not only set healthy and ethical life goals for themselves but who also seek to influence their peers in positive ways.

Speech contestants (High School Juniors/Seniors) are asked to present a six-minute persuasive talk, directed toward their peers, to promote high ethical standards in daily life. Topics may include personal experiences and/or knowledge of ethical behavior, decision making, peer pressure, relationships, bullying, substance abuse prevention or other experiences as it relates to the Rotary Four Way Test of the things we think, say, or do. Further, each presenter should describe his/her ideas for reducing and/or eliminating negative and unethical behavior in teens. The speech will be judged for content and presentation.

The speech time is not to exceed six minutes. Students may use notes, but please refrain from reading.

The content should be focused, clear, and accurate, and should be delivered in a logical, organized, and persuasive manner. Articulation, body language, creativity, and effectiveness in engaging peers in the message of ethical choices and behavior relating to Rotary’s Four Way Test will be important criteria in judging presentations.

Rotary’s Four Way Test
First, Is it the truth? Second, Is it fair to all concerned?
Third, Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Fourth, Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Eligibility

Be a high school junior or senior
Have a record of accomplishment in school
Be willing to participate in all virtual activities

Date: *

RYLA Year: *

Applicant First Name: *

Applicant Middle Initial: *

Applicant Last Name: *

Applicant eMail: *

Name of High School: *

Age: *

Gender: *

Class: *

Name of Sponsoring Rotary Club: *

Name of Rotary Club Contact: *

Telephone Number of Rotary Contact: *

Email Address of Rotary Contact: *

Short BIO: *

A short BIO of student to include High School Activities, Community Activities and Recognitions, Honors and Awards.

Video Link: *

Upload the video to Youtube and then include the URL link to it here.
Get the URL link by clicking on the "SHARE" link below the video and then click on "COPY".
Then paste it here.