African American Women’s Resource Center
Septima Clark Oratory Contest
2011 Application Form
Deadline for applications: May 9th
Eligibility Criteria: Teenage Girls in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Participants Will Be Judged On
*Content *Organization and Analysis * Vocal Delivery
* Physical Delivery * Overall Effective Communication
The Contest consists of Two Divisions:
First Division: Girls aged 13-15
Second Division Girls aged 16-19
Awards Categories and Awards
1st Place in each division
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$500
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2nd Place in each division
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$300
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3rd Place in each division
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$100
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TOPIC: Possible Solutions To One Problem That Exists In Your Community
Student’s Name
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School/Program
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Age/Grade
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Address
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City/State/Zip
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Email address* |
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Parent(s)/Guardian’s/Sponsor’s Name
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Telephone number*
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E-mail address*
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* A VALID TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS MUST BE ENTERED
If you need a coach, please notify the AAWRC by March 31st.
Availability of AAWRC-sponsored coaches are limited. The AAWRC can
not guarantee that a coach will be provided.
I have read and agree to abide by the guidelines and the rules governing the Septima Clark Oratory Contest and agree to behave in a respectful manner to others at all times.
Contestant Signature |
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I give the above named girl permission to participate and be video taped and photographed for the Septima Clark Oratory Contest.
Parent/Guardian Signature |
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Please submit application by May 9th: African American Women’s Resource CenterAttn: 2011 Septima Oratory Contest
2027 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Or email to: oratorycontest@aawrc.org
202-450-5327/ 202-215-6147
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