2020 Oratorical Winner

The Department of Iowa’s High School Oratorical Contest was held Sunday, February 16, 2020, the last day of Mid-Winter Conference. Three o u t s t a n d i n g contestants gave their all to a full room and panel of 5 judges. Each contestant gave a prepared oration...

Patrick Junker 2019 National Oratorical Champion

Sunday April 7, 2019, Iowa saw our third National Oratorical Champion crowned. Patrick Junker of Van Meter, Iowa joined Jennifer Demmon of Marshalltown in 1986 and Max Miller of Ankeny in 2000 as Iowa’s National Oratorical Champions. Patrick is shown on the...

2019 Department Oratorical Contest

Three outstanding contestants gave their all during the Department of Iowa’s Oratorical Final held the last day of Mid-Winter. Patrick Junker was chosen as the Department’s Champion. Patrick is sponsored by Van Meter American Legion Post #403 and will...