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87th American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest held on May 17, 2026
WINNERS
Juliet Hetzel (Colorado) for 1st Place ($25,000 scholarship),
Wendy Gluski (Arizona) for 1st Runner-Up ($22,500 scholarship), and
Judah Donnelly (Pennsylvania) for 2nd Runner-Up ($20,000 scholarship)
DISTRICT 5B ORATORICAL CONTEST WILL TAKE PLACE JANUARY 31, 2026 AT THE LEXINGTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. CONTESTANTS NEED TO ARRIVE AT 9:30 AM AND THE CONTEST STARTS AT 10 AM
Congratulations to Jadince Holloway (1st Place), Christopher Moses (2nd Place), and Celine Hoang (3rd Place) from Moore High School. Your outstanding achievements reflect dedication, excellence, and hard work. We are incredibly proud of you and remain committed to supporting our candidates every step of the way
Thank You
Thank You
We are deeply grateful to our volunteers; their time, dedication, and support made this inspirational contest possible!
Mayor Mark Hamm
Danny Thomas - Post 184 Americanism Chair and Event Grand Master
Aaron Sloan - Post 184 2nd Vice Commander
Greg Hall - Post 184 Finance Officer
Travis Johnson - Post 184 Membership Chair
Jamie Jennett - Post 184 Adjutant
Bill Rickard - Post 184 Executive Committee
Amanda Nieto - Unit 184 Secretary and Post 184 Liaison
Michael Allen - Innovative Solutions and member of Post 184
Michael and Sophia Cortez - Veterans
Elizabeth Roadruck - Retired Navy spouse
Doug and Ginger Massey - Military "brat"
Judi Reine - Veteran Navy spouse
Jill Higgins - Retired Air Force spouse
Jamie Stafford - Veteran Navy spouse and VA Nurse
An amazing lunch from Schlotzky's Deli for all provided by Accurate Safety and Compliance
Matt Woodland at First United Bank of Moore for providing an amazing venue
The American Legion Oratorical is a scholarship speech contest designed to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among High School students.
The contest begins at the local American Legion Post level and progresses through the District and Department (state) levels to the National level.
The top three winners at the National level currently receive scholarships in the amount of $25,000 for first place, $22,500 for second, and $20, 000 for third. More information can be obtained from your local American Legion Post or at www.legion.org .
The contests for the local posts are normally conducted in December, the District Contest is normally in January, and the Department contest is normally in February each year. As stated above, entry begins at the local post and the post can provide additional information.
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