For the past 2 years, I have coached students in oration to compete in the Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest in Washington, DC.  This national contest is a wonderful opportunity for our students to challenge themselves by memorizing an excerpt from a Frederick Douglass speech.  In the first year, one of my students placed 3rd in the competition, and in the 2nd year, she placed 2nd.

2013 Contest Video:

2012 Contest Video: