Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Is it beneficial to all concerned? These are the questions raised in applying the 4-Way Rotary Test to one’s belief. On Friday, March 23, three students at Hamburg Area High School applied this test as they gave persuasive speeches on topics they are passionate about.
Speakers were freshman Alexandria Baum and juniors Haley Savastano and Dominic Lombardo. Each presented a five to seven minute speech. Lombardo spoke about combatting the opioid crisis by following up with both short-term and long-term care following an overdose. Savastano noted the impact of social media on communication skills and stressed the need to curb reliance on social media. Baum discussed causes of stress on teenagers today and the importance of learning methods to reduce stress.
First Place winner was Savastano; winning second place was Baum; and Third Place went to Lombardo. Each was awarded a certificate and a cash prize presented by Raymond Frey, Hamburg Rotary Club President. Savastano will represent Hamburg Rotary in the Regional 4-Way Test Speech Contest to be held at Albright College on April 14. In the event she is unable to participate, Second Place winner Baum will be the speaker from Hamburg.
This is the 4th year that Hamburg Rotary Club has participated in the competition with local students coached by Contest Chair Christine L. Roth.
