Orators included (L – R) Scarlett Sweckard, 1st Division, Daniel Ruppawalla, 2nd Division, Sophia Logsdon, 3rd Division, and Evelyn Fisher, 4th Division.
Ms. Scarlett Rae Sweckard, a junior at Frisco ISD Reedy High School, was awarded first runner-up honors at the Department of Texas Constitutional Speech Contest on Saturday, February 17, 2025, in Lubbock, TX.
Scarlett had previously successfully competed in the American Legion Peter J Courcy Post 178, the 4th District, and 1st Division contests. As runner-up. She received a $1,500 college scholarship. In total, she accumulated $6,000 in scholarships to be used at the college of her choice. As runner-up, she will also advance to the national contest if the winner, Evelyn Fisher, 4th Division, Post 575, should be unable to compete.
The American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Program began in 1935 and encourages high school students to study the U.S. Constitution and improve their public speaking skills. Contests are held annually for high school students to encourage and develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution.
Post 178 members join the Frisco ISD and the broader Frisco community in expressing its pride in her accomplishments and extending best wishes for her continued success.
Since Post 178 was formed in 2014, its post contest has advanced three contestants to the State contest.