WEST PALM BEACH – Palm Beach County School District’s 36th Annual Oratorical Contest in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was held virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. This year’s topics were:
• Grades K-2: Health & Safety were important to Dr. King. “How are you staying safe at school and at home since COVID-19 started?”
• Grades 3-5: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a worker in the community. “How can you help serve your community during the coronavirus crisis?”
• Grades 6-8: History tells us that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an advocate for all people. “What vision do you have for unifying the Glades communities?”
• Grades 9-12: Dr. King evolved and changed the world by participating in peaceful, non-violent marches. Please provide a platform addressing the significant issues impacting today’s society. “What changes will you make to move our country forward in education, health care, the economy and keeping the COVID-19 pandemic under control?”

Congratulations to ALL students who entered this year’s contest. The students listed below placed in this year’s contest.

Grades K-2:
• First place - Khalia Thomas (Grade 2), Pioneer Park Elementary,

• Second place - Roman King (Grade 2), Rosenwald Elementary,
• Third place - Braxton Huggins (Grade 2), Pioneer Park Elementary.

Grades 3-5:
• First place - Aubrey Vital (Grade 5), Belle Glade Elementary,
• Second place - Sarani Ellington (Grade 3), Rosenwald Elementary,
• Third place - Sky-Amber Sears (Grade 3), Rosenwald Elementary,

Grades 6-8:
• First place - Leslie Cruz (Grade 7), Lake Shore Middle,

• Second place - Precious Vickers (Grade6), Wellington Landings Middle,
• Third place - Molyn Monfiston (Grade 8), Lake Shore Middle.

Grades 9-12:
• First place – Jermaine Lovely (Grade 11), Glades Central High,
• Second place – Jada Lovely (Grade 9), Glades Central High,
• Third place - E’Rinze Murphy (Grade 10), Glades Central High.
To view the speeches go online to https://youtu.be/TPQcP28_ugo.