Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical

Oration Contest

The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest is open to all students attending 9th through 12th grades in public, parochial or private schools; or home-school students studying at the same grade levels. The preliminary rounds of the contest begin at the local chapter level; students have the opportunity to advance to the state or national levels where scholarships and cash prizes are awarded. It is our intent that the contest will continue to expand on all levels and bring the voices of our young patriots to greater light across our entire nation.

Participants must write an original oration of not less than five minutes, or more than six minutes. The oration must be delivered from memory and without the use of notes or any kind of props.

Three cash/scholarship awards are given.

For contest information please see the National SAR Site:

https://www.sar.org/joseph-s-rumbaugh-historical-oration-contest/

To contact our Chapter for more information, please email:

Kevin Hancock, Education Chair