2014 9th District Winner
Rachael Peterson from Post 316
2014 Oratorical winners at Post 316
First Place Rachael Peterson 
Second Place Johonathon Hendricks 
Third Place Tanner Holland 
Oratorical Contest
The purpose of The American Legion’s National High School Oratorical Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.