Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration ContestContest OverviewThe Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest is a youth program sponsored by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution that encourages high school students to research a topic pertaining to the American Revolutionary War time period and then write about and orate on their topic. The contest promotes historical accuracy, significance, relevance to current events, and of course a dynamic and proficient execution. Oratorical abilities continue to be important in many aspects of life, and the SAR hopes to encourage students to develop and refine these skills. VASSAR Oration CommitteeThe Virginia State Society Oration Contest Committee has several functions:
Entering the Oration ContestParticipants will need to contact a local SAR chapter where they will compete (if there are multiple entries) to be selected as the Chapter winner. Chapters will recruit participants through the early school year (September to December) and finalize their contest and select a winner sometime in January. To find a local chapter, contact the state chairman at the email address below.
Chapter prizes vary, but the state-level prizes are as follows:
All winners receive a certificate, and the first place winner also receives a handsome medallion on a neck ribbon. Additional InformationFor more information about the contest, or for more details about contacting a local chapter, please email the Chairman Darrin Schmidt at [email protected]. |