High School Programs

High School Speech Contest

The Rotary Club of Manassas held its 3rd annual Speech Contest at Manassas City Hall on Saturday, February 16th.  The theme was "Lead the Way".

This year's contest involved four local high school students.  Each presented before a three judge panel who graded them on presentation, content and originality.  In a close contest, Meg Dvorak of Osbourne Park High School was judged to be the winner, followed by Arthur Tamayo, Jason Rogers and Guadalupe Vargas. 

As the winner of this local event, Meg Dvorak won a cash prize of $150.   She proceded to the regional area competition on March 1 where she again won first place and an additional $150.  Meg will present at the District level competition on March 22 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Good luck, Meg! 

For information about entry into next year's speech contest, contact Patrick Cowne at 703-369-5777. 


Speech Contest contestants (l-r):  Guadalupe Vargas, Jason Rogers, Arthur Tamayo and Meg Dvorak.


Speech Contest judges (l-r):  Dottie Christon, Susan Jacobs and Barbara Owens - members of the Manassas Community Club, a chamger of Toastmaster's International.


Winner Meg Dvorak attents Osbourne Park Senior High School.