Winners of the Yearly Speech Contest

Congratulation to Our Club Finalists in the 2025 Speech Contest.
Theme: The Magic of Service

DISTRICT LEVEL UPDATE - Saturday March 29, 2025:
 

After placing first place in our local 2025 Club Speech Contest, Yenedith Martinez continued on to place third at our District Level.  Please join us in congratulating our Club Speech Contest winner, Yenedith Martinez, for earning Third Place at the District level! This is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud of her dedication and talent.

We also want to recognize all the contestants for their outstanding speeches and efforts throughout the competition. Each student showcased remarkable skill and passion, making this a truly inspiring event.

You can listen to the speeches at the following links:
Eliza Phillip, First Place, Folsom Lake Lunch Rotary Club    https://youtu.be/EBbb8ndmXuA  
Angelyn Gonzales, Second Place, American River Rotary Club   https://youtu.be/lg8wH5rRWWQ
Yenedith Martinez, Third Place, Walnut Grove Rotary Club   https://youtu.be/y7x9DEn025s
Aiden Berg, Fourth Place, Gridley Rotary Club  https://youtu.be/N-m7Yrbq2Pw

 

 
CLUB LEVEL - Monday February 10, 2025:
 
Congratulations to our 2025 Speech Contest contenders.  At our February 10th meeting, 7 talented students delivered their passion and insight in great style.  Our Speech Contest Chair and Past President, James Fowler conducted a great meeting while each student provided their speech to our Rotary Club.  Many thanks to Charles Van Riper, River Delta High School teacher and fellow Rotarian for working with school staff assisting these up and coming students in preparation for this event.
 
Yenedith Martinez (12th grade), was awarded the Club's First place award and will continue on to the District Level on Saturday March 29, 2025 at our District Conference.  Thank you to all the students who participated.
 
 

Congratulation to Our Five Club Finalist in the 2024 Speech Contest.
Theme: Create Hope in the World

Students of Delta High presented their speeches today at the Rotary Speech contest. The students interpreted the topic Hope with great deal of creativity and feelings. Beautifully, they weaved it into bonding amongst community, families and their beloved pets. Immigrant experience, education and team sport camaraderie all served as beacon of hope. Congratulations to them all for such a great performance.
From left President James, Lauren Lawlor (12th grade), Yenedith Martinez (11th grade), Gustavo Castro (11th grade), Elias White (9th grade), Angela Gonzalez (11th grade)
March 4 2024
 
 

Congratulation to Miguel Romero and the 3rd Place District Level Win
Theme: Serve to Change Lives

Miguel placed 3rd at the 2022 Rotary, District 5180 Level, Semi-Finals, Speech Contest in Elk Grove.

With the support of AG Teacher Anika Neeley and Walnut Grove Rotarian and Committee Chair, James Fowler, there is no question Serve to Change Lives was witnessed.  Thank you all!

 

Congratulation to Our Four Club Level Finalist in the 2022 Speech Contest:
Theme: Serve to Change Lives

Rotary Committee Chair, James Fowler, and President, Jan LeRoy present the certificates and checks to the four finalist in our yearly Speech Contest.  Thank you very much for bring the younger side of life to our Rotary meeting.