Winners of the MLK Jr. Oratorical Contest recited speeches and were awarded plaques and money for their efforts.
Kinsley Aswani of Economy placed second in the fourth-grade division. Elizabeth Baronio and Dinah Bailey, from Economy, placed first and second, respectively, in the fifth-grade division. The students recited speeches on the topic, "Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and why do we celebrate his birthday?”
Jacob Levato of State Street placed second in the sixth grade division on the topic, "If Martin Luther King Jr. had not fought for equal rights, how would your life be different?"
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