The contestants of this year' Rotary Club of Mineral Wells Four-Way Speech contest, which took Place Feb. 15, presented their orations to the club during Wednesday's weekly program at Holiday Hills Country Club.
Program chair for the day Karyn Bullock introduced Kiarra Pruitt (third place), Rachel Carter (second place) and Kate Gilbreath (first place), noting that all three Mineral Wells High School students are in the overall top 10 academically of their class. Pruitt and Gilbreath are seniors and Carter is a junior.
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The Four-Way Speech Contest requires contestants base their speeches on Rotary International's guiding Four-Way Test:
First, is it the truth?
Second, is it fair to call concerned?
Third, will it build goodwill and better friendships?
And fourth, will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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For their efforts, Kate received a $1,000 Rotary Club scholarship. Second place and a $500 Rotary scholarship went to Rachel. Kiarra received a $250 Rotary scholarship.
The contest's judges and timekeeper this year were Rotarians Wayne Sanderson, Barbara Tucker, Keri Walden and Janette Green.
Rotary Club of Mineral Wells meets every Wednesday at noon at Holiday Hills Country Club for lunch, updates on club news and projects and a program of interest. If you would like to visit and learn more about Rotary Club, contact any Rotarian.