

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: High School Speech Contest - Rotary on the Ridge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Calling All High School Speakers!
Rotary on the Ridge is hosting our 2026 Oratory Competition — open to all 9th–12th graders in public, private, charter, and homeschool programs.

? Speech Requirements
• 5–7 minutes (15-second grace; penalties for going over/under)
• Original speech based on the Rotary theme: “Unite for Good”
• Include facts, stories, examples, quotes — make it yours!
• No names, schools, or cities in the speech
• Notes allowed at Club Level; not allowed at Group or District Levels

? Judging Categories
Content • Organization • Delivery (Total: 100 points)
Memorized speeches make a strong impression!

⏱ Timekeeping
All speeches must stay within the 5–7 minute window.

? Location
Rotary on the Ridge
409 N 3rd St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
(Back entrance)

? Questions?
Text only: 407-414-4517
? Email: rotaryontheridge@gmail.com

? Sign Up Here:
? https://forms.gle/mYLrkmg78rn7Ff9R9

? Prizes
Club Level: $100 / $50 / $25
Group Level: $250 / $150 / $100
District Finals: $1,000 / $500 / $250
(District Finals: April 13, 2026 – Bartow Public Library)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-wales/high-school-speech-contest-rotary-on-the-ridge/200029338018148
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029338018148?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lake+wales-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake Wales
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kirkland Gymnasium
- **lat**: 27.906953211245
- **long**: -81.585895860983
- **full address**: Kirkland Gymnasium, 409 N 3rd St, Lake Wales, FL 33853, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Rotary on the Ridge (https://allevents.in/org/rotary-on-the-ridge/26677379)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Kirkland Gymnasium, 409 N 3rd St, Lake Wales, FL 33853, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rotary on the Ridge
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about High School Speech Contest - Rotary on the Ridge ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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