Girls in 10th or 11th grade at a Marion or Polk county school can win up to $500 in the American Association of University Women’s annual Speech Trek contest.
The contest, sponsored by the association’s Salem chapter, will be held March 5 at Chemeketa Community College. Registration is open now and closes Feb. 19, or after 20 applications are received.
This year’s contest theme is “Women’s Progress in Equity.”
Speakers must prepare an original six-minute speech about a current or historic woman who has excelled in science, technology, engineering or math; who has been an effective advocate for social justice and equity; or has been an effective leader in government.
More information about the contest and its requirements, as well as registration materials and information, are available on the Salem AAUW chapter website.
Three cash prizes for $500, $300 and $200 will be awarded.
-Rachel Alexander
