White Advances to District Oratorical Contest

By LYDIA BERGLAR
News Editor

Photo by Lydia Berglar

The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club Oratorical Contest showcased the speech writing and presenting talents of students from all four Dade County schools. On Feb. 14 in the Dade County High School auditorium, eight presenters gave speeches on the topic of “Discovering the Optimism Within Me.” Dillyn White (Dade Elementary School) earned third place, Madison Cain (Dade Middle School) came in second, and as first place winner, Emma White (Dade Elementary School) will be representing Dade County at the district competition. From left are Kyler Barton, Davis Elementary; Jasper Parham, Davis Elementary; Emma Hayes, Dade Elementary; Dillyn White, Dade Elementary; Madison Cain, Dade Middle; Piper Daffron, Dade Middle; Alaina West, Dade County High School; and Jada Shupe, Dade County High School.