In mid-March, seven local students participated in our annual 4-Way Test speech contest with topics ranging from school shootings, the mental health crisis plaguing our youth and peer to peer sexual assault to the negative effects of screen dependence, prejudicial gender statements and women’s health rights.
All high school students, grades 9 through 12 are eligible to participate in the contest. Each contestant chooses the topic of his/her speech. The purpose of the speech is to persuade others while applying the principles of the Rotary 4-Way Test. The 4-Way Test asks the following four questions of the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Their stellar entries made it difficult, but ultimately the judges selected Andy P. from Whitehall High School as the winner. His moving and persuasive speech focused on unfair healthcare/health insurance practices and the effect these disparities have on individuals and families.
Andy went on to represent Whitehall High School and our Club at the Regional Contest on April 1st, where he won first place, and the May 6th District Contest, placing third.
Whitehall, PA 18052
United States of America