Our Knoxville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated will hold its annual Ann Owen Gordon Oratorical Contest on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM.  This year's contest will be held virtual via Zoom.   Although the virtual platform will be different, we look forward to giving our youth a speaking platform in the 2021 Oratorical Contest and Speak Up Speak Out.  This is a great opportunity for them to share their voices, hone their public speaking skills and possibly win a prize.

The oratorical theme for the 2021 contest is “United as People, Fighting to be Equal".   Participants are divided into two age divisions, Division I (ages 13-15) and Division II (ages 16-19).  Each division has the following prizes: 1st Place - $250, 2nd Place - $150, 3rd Place - $100. The Division I winner (or highest placed JNJ participant)  will represent our chapter at the SE Super Cluster oratorical competition.

Twix and Tweens can also participate in Speak Up and Speak Out (SUSO) (ages 10-12).   The SUSO theme is  "Say Something, Do Something, Make Good Trouble".   Note: SUSO is for Jack and Jill kids only and this is not a contest.  Speakers will be provided feedback on their speech to help them develop their speaking skill and prepare them for future contests.

Attached are the guidelines, registration forms and a flyer.  Please encourage your kids to participate.   We need your help in promoting this contest in the community, by inviting teens (ages 13-19) who may be interested. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at jackandjill.oratorical@gmail.com.