April 16, 2025 we had our annual Four-Way Test Speech Contest, where Portland High School students (grades 9–12) present original speeches addressing ethical challenges using the principles of the Rotary Four-Way Test.
Congratulations Mya Mimbs for winning the Portland 4-way speech contest!
Our club winner will advance to the District Semi-Finals on Saturday, May 10, 2025, held via Zoom. The top three from that round will each win $100 and compete in the District Finals at the District Conference on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at The Lodge at Paris Landing.
District-Level Prizes:
Eligibility & Guidelines:
Resources & Examples:
Congratulations Mya Mimbs for winning the Portland 4-way speech contest!
Our club winner will advance to the District Semi-Finals on Saturday, May 10, 2025, held via Zoom. The top three from that round will each win $100 and compete in the District Finals at the District Conference on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at The Lodge at Paris Landing.
District-Level Prizes:
- 1st Place: $2,500
- 1st Runner-Up: $1,500
- 2nd Runner-Up: $1,000
Eligibility & Guidelines:
- Open to students in grades 9–12
- Speeches must be 4–6 minutes long and address an ethical issue through all four parts of the Rotary Four-Way Test
- Note cards are permitted, but excessive use may result in deductions
- No props or audience interaction allowed
- Past District winners are not eligible
Resources & Examples:
- Contest rules and helpful resources: www.rotary6760.org (under "Resources")
- Watch past winning speeches: YouTube - Rotary Speech Contest
- Link to Portland Rotary Clubs full participation rules rotary_president_speech_contest_pkt_2025.pdf
