4 Way Test

Each year the Bennington and Catamount Rotary Clubs sponsor a speech competition for high school students based on the Rotary 4 Way Test., The 2015 competition is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2015 with a snow date of April 2, 2015. Location of the event will be announced at a later date.

There has never been a more urgent time or need for skilled speakers who can articulate ideas, especially showing how ethical behaviors contribute to a productive civil life, indeed a responsible representative democracy. Students will benefit from this experience, (organizing ideas and presenting them to an audience), as they plan for post secondary experiences and as they develop to successful adults.

 

The contest is open to all high school age students in the Southshire and Arlington, including home-schoolers.  Students are asked to deliver a 5 to 7 minute, unwritten speech applying the Rotary Four-Way Test. A speech can be on any topic but must relate to how all four aspects of the Four-Way Test apply to the student’s personal experience or a segment of society and demonstrate its impact.   

    

Rotary 4 Way Test for all we think, say, and do:
1-Is it the TRUTH?
2-Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3-Will it BUILD GOOD WILL AND BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4- Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

A panel of judges from the community will determine the winners and award prizes. Judges will consider content, organization, and delivery. Decisions of the judges are final.

 

First prize is an I PAD, second $200, and third $100. All participants receive a certificate of participation.  All contestants will be invited to participate in a WBTN and a CAT TV show following the competition. The top contestant is invited to the Rotary district semi-finals to present his/her speech at the Rotary District Conference, where the winner receives $700, with awards of $500 for second, $300 for third and $200 for fourth.

High School students are encouraged to participate. This is a unique opportunity for student voices. Entry forms are online at benningtonrotary.com or bennington catamount rotary club runner. Entry Forms must be received by March 16th.  Entry Forms may be picked up at the Bennington Bookshop or Hawkins House in Bennington.  Completed entry forms should be dropped off by at the same locations by the end of the business day, March 16. Late entries will be accepted until end of the business day, March 23rd.  Please call Catherine McClure at 802 753 7062 if you have any questions.

C-Chairs  Rotary 4 Way Test Speech Competition
Ron Hausthor, Catamount Rotary Club   Catherine McClure, Bennington Rotary Club