Clark Honored for Oratorical Skill

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Legion Clark Orator

Jayden Clark won the American Legion District 7 Oratorical Contest Sunday at Humboldt. She spoke on the Bill of Rights and the obligations of American citizenship in an 8-10 minute presentation. Later, she spoke 3-5 minutes on the 27th Amendment. She now advances to the state competition on February 23 in Oacoma at the mid-winter conference. She will face eight other competitors from across the state to see who will represent South Dakota at the national competition this April 17-19 in Indianapolis, IN. The national champion will receive a $24,000 scholarship. Jayden is a GHS Senior and daughter of Doug and Tana Clark.

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