The national finals contest will be April 13-15, 2012, at the University Place Conference Center & Hotel, 850 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. Quarterfinal and semifinal contests will be Saturday, April 14. The championship contest will be Sunday, April 15.

All contestants and chaperones will arrive Friday, April 13. All contestants and chaperones will stay at the University Place Conference Center Hotel.

A mandatory pre-contest orientation session for all contestants will be Friday evening, April 13. A banquet honoring all contestants will be Sunday afternoon, April 15. All contestants and chaperones will depart for home later that afternoon.

• Download the 2012 American Legion High School Oratorical Contest pairing bracket.