# Frederick Douglass

> Annual Oratorical Contest

SPONSOR: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

National Capital Parks-East, National Park Service

CO- SPONSOR: Frederick Douglass Housing Corporation

THEME: Frederick Douglass: Thoughts for All Time:

> America\'s Great Orator
>
> Contestants should address the breadth of Frederick Douglass\' life
> and oratorical abilities by reciting an excerpt of a speech written
> and delivered by Frederick Douglass.

RESPOND BY: November 21st

ELIGIBILITY: Elementary, Jr. High, and Sr. High Students

GUIDELINES: Contestants should memorize an excerpt of any speech by
Frederick Douglass. Copies of the speeches must be obtained from a
source other than the Frederick Douglass NHS.

A contestant who delivers a speech shorter or longer than the allocated
time will be charged minus points, but will **NOT** be disqualified. **A
contestant who reads their speech from note cards, paper, etc...WILL be
disqualified**. Contestants should submit title, source and a photocopy
of selected oration by indicated response date, along with an entry
form. Contestants should be accompanied by a parent, teacher or
principal.

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:

**\* PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN GRADE LEVEL**

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## **[SCHOOL]{.underline} [GRADES]{.underline} [TIME]{.underline}**

#### Elementary (1-5) 1-4 minutes

### Junior High (6-8) 5-8 minutes

### Senior High (9-12) 9-12 minutes

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PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category

> Elementary (1-5), Jr. High (6-8), and Sr. High (9-12).
>
> FIRST PRIZE: \$500.00 U.S. Savings bond, plaque, and a certificate.
>
> SECOND PRIZE: \$300.00 U.S. Savings bond, plaque, and a certificate.
>
> THIRD PRIZE: \$200.00 U.S. Savings bond, plaque, and a certificate.
>
> A CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION IS AWARDED TO ALL CONTESTANTS.

JUDGING: Refer to guidelines.

> All decisions by the judges are FINAL.

Each school will be limited to 3 contestants and 1 alternate student in
case of illness.

> Students will deliver their oration in competition with other students
> on the following dates:
>
> **ELEMENTARY STUDENTS**- **Monday and Tuesday**
>
> **JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS- Wednesday and Thursday**
>
> **SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS- Friday**

LOCATION Frederick Douglass National Historic Site's

> Visitor Center
>
> 1411 W. Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20020,

BEGINNING 10:30 a.m. (PROMPTLY)

SUBMISSSION: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

1411 W. Street, S.E.

Washington, D.C. 20020

Please contact the site with questions and concerns at 202-426-5961.

**Frederick Douglass National Historic Site**

**Annual Oratorical Contest**

**Entry Form for Students and Alternates**

Name\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Age\_\_\_\_Grade\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Home
Address\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Phone (
)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

SSN\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

City\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ State\_\_\_\_\_\_ Zip
Code\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Parent/Guardian's
Name\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

School\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

School
Address\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

School
Telephone\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Teacher
Name\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Title of Speech and
Source\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND COMPLETE THE ENTRY FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY.

###### Please submit completed form and any attachments by

##### November 21st

Mail: Frederick Douglass NHS

1411 W Street, S.E.

Washington, D.C. 20020

or

Fax (202) 426-0880