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Oratory Competition with “Think Again” at UVA – 18 November 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Cville Branch Partners with Organizations having Goals Compatible with  the ESU Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Charlottesville Branch Co-hosted the University of Virginia’s Student Oratory Contest held in the iconic Dome Room of Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda on Nov. 18th, 2024. The theme…<\/p>\n

ngg_shortcode_0_placeholderThink Again<\/strong> is hosting the fourth annual UVA Student Oratory Contest. A record number of student contestants will write and deliver five-minute speeches on the topic:  “Tell the story of a hero of our American democracy.”  A bipartisan panel of judges, comprised of former White House and Cabinet-level speechwriters, as well as last year’s student winner, will choose a winner from among eight finalists. The winner will receive a $1000 prize, and a private dinner with the contestants and judges will follow the competition.  Co-sponsors include the Karsh Institute of Democracy, Heterodox Academy at UVA, the English Speaking Union of Charlottesville, and a wide variety of student organizations and debate clubs.  The competition is open to the public and free to attend. <\/p>\n

The winners are pictured below with the Contest Founder, Moderator, and ESU member, Mary Kate Cary.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n

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