ORATORICAL, SCHOLARSHIP, &
BOYS/GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship Opportunity
If you are a Legion member and have a child or grandchild graduating from high school in 2025, they are eligible to apply for a one-time $1,000 Post 38 Family Scholarship.
Winner will be announced in June.
Oratorical Contest
The purpose of The American Legion’s National High School Oratorical Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.
The start of the program is held at Post 38 the first week in January.
For additional information on how to participate in the upcoming Oratorical Contest, please visit here: Oratorical Contest | The American Legion
For Oratorical Rules and Regulations, please visit here: Oratorical Contest Rules and Regulations | The American Legion
The following link will open a new window to the American Legion State Department past Oratorical winners.
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP AND ORATORICAL
WINNERS
January 2024
2024 ORATORICAL WINNER AND STATE PLACING
The final round of the State of Wisconsin, American Legion 2024 Oratorical was held last weekend on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Ripon College. Our very own winner, Miss Jade Wood, represented our Appleton American Legion Post No. 38 and the WI American Legion 9th District. Congratulations to Jade as she was selected as 1st runner up.
This year's winner is Mr. Joshua Rush representing Mukwonago Post 375 from the 1st District. Joshua will go onto represent the State of Wisconsin in the National Contest that is scheduled on May 17 – 19, 2024 at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.
Best of luck to Joshua as he represents that great State of Wisconsin.
UPDATE: American Legion Post 38 is proud to announce that Ms. Wood won for the 9th District! She will continue on to represent our Post at future competions. Congratulations Jade! The Post 38 family is so proud of you.
The Appleton American Legion Post No. 38 held its annual oratorical on Wednesday, January 3. Miss Jade Wood is this year's winner! She is a student at Appleton North High School. Our runner up is JJ VanderLoop from Xavier. Congratulations Jade and good luck at the next level of competition.
Photos: Post 38 Commander Mr. Ed Domek with the 2024 Oratorical Winner Jade Wood and Runner up JJ VanderLooop
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2023 ORATORICAL WINNER
Ed Domek, Post 38 Commander; Allen J. Watry, SAL Squadron 38 Adjutant; Linda Coppock, Wisconsin Auxiliary President; Mya Koffie, Appleton North High School; Julie Muhle, Wisconsin Department Commander; Migeal Babino, Outagamie County Commander and Debbie Thomas, 9th District Commander
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Past Post 38 Participants
Divyasree Chintamani - 2022
Congratulations to Divyasree Chintamani who was sponsored by Post 38 in the 2022 competition. She represented Post 38 well by winning the Outagamie County Council Contest on January 12, 2022. This made her eligible for the 9th District Oratorical contest on January 22, 2022 at Post 11 Green Bay, WI. She won the contest at 9th District Oratorical, which made her eligable for the American Legion Deptartment of Wisconsin Contest at Ripon College. She represented 9th District well by winning the American Legion Department of Wisconsin reginal and State final.
"CONGRATULATIONS"
This made her eligible to represent the American Legion Department of Wisconsin at the National Oratorical Finals which will be on April 22 - 24, 2022 in Indianapolis, at the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel.
2022 Winners
Ryan Hanson Appleton East High School
Anike Nettekoven Appleton North High School
Carter Cittadino Appleton West High School
Karina Qualmann Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Allison Matzek Xavier High School
Winner of Post 38 Family Scholarship
Baily Bidwell Kaukauna High School. Bailey is the granddaughter of John Breitzman.
Congratulations to all those who submitted applications and were choosen as 2022 Scholarship winners.
PAST SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
2021 Winners
Katie Cashman Fox Valley High School
Jade Worden Appleton West High School
Legion Family Scholarship
Rosie Cobb Valley New School
BADGER BOYS STATE SCHOLARSHIP
For information on how to participate in the Badger Boys State Scholarship Program. please click here
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.
Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 when it organized to counter the Fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a similar program for young ladies called Girls State. At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization.
American Legion Boys State is currently conducted in 49 Departments of The American Legion. Hawaii does not conduct a program. As separate corporations, Boys States vary in content and method of procedure, but each and every Boys State adheres to the basic concept of the program - that of teaching government from the township to the state level
BADGER GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
For information on how to participate in the Badger Girls State Program, please click here.
For information on the Badger Girls State Scholarship, please click here.
The American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State (ALABGS) is a program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, an organization that was established for God and Country.
American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State (ALABGS) Scholarships in the amount of $500 each are offered to citizens of the most recent ALABGS session who plan to attend a college, university or approved technical school. The ALABGS Committee will determine the number of scholarships awarded. Scholarship applications will only be sent to delegates/citizens who completed the immediate past ALABGS session.
Page Updated: 9 November 2024