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CONGRATULATIONS ORATORICAL WINNERS!

April 23, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

The Fort Wayne Southside Optimist Club recently conducted an oratorical contest, judged by members of the Baer Field Toastmasters Club. All students were from Canterbury School.

Boys Oratorical Contest:

1st place: Ankur Lal

2nd place: Paul Sauerteig

3rd place Alexander Alifimoff

Girls Oratorical Contest:

1st place: Madison Moyle

2nd place: Carolyn Stouder

3rd Georgia Lea Williams

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