Department of Colorado’s 2014 High School Oratorical Contest Results

DENVER - Jan. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- Twenty students from communities across the state signed up for this contest at no cost because of sponsorships from their local American Legion Post.  Each participant competed with prepared orations about the U.S. Constitution without notes or any electronic aid. Then was assigned an amendment to Constitution and required to develop and presented a 3 to 5 minute oration about that amendment.

The winner of the 2014 Oratorical Contest was Charlie Schmidt, a Denver East High School Junior; sponsored by Denver Legion Post1and he received a $2000 scholarship. And, will now move on to the National Oratorical Contest this.  Charlie’s speech was entitled: "Our Contribution to the Constitution"

Second Place was Jared Klimek, a Home Schooled senior, from Colorado Springs and was sponsored by Colorado Springs Legion Post 209 and he received a $1250 Scholarship. Jared’s speech was entitled: "Our Constitutional Contract"

Third Place was Cameron Thompson, a Littleton Heritage High School Junior, sponsored by Littleton Legion Post 103 and he received a $750 Scholarship. Cameron’s speech was entitled: "The Rights of The People"

There were three Fourth Place winners and each received a $500 Scholarships. They were: Tim Ford sponsored by Longmont Legion Post 32. Angelo Acebedo sponsored by Broomfield Legion Post 58. And, Faith Underwood sponsored by Parker Legion Post 1864.

This year’s contest was under the direction of Department Oratorical Committee Chairman Roger Masse and Vice Chairmen Ed Pietch. They wish to thank all contestants that participated in this year’s contest.  And, to all the volunteers who worked they wish to extend a thank you for making this year’s contest such a success.

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For additional information contact Pat Smith, Department Adjutant at 303-36-5201or

by e-mail at cpatsmith@coloradolegion.org