May 19, 2025

Gallery: 2025 National Oratorical Contest Finals

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Contestants of The 86th American Legion National Oratorical Contest pose for a group photo. Photo by Hilary Ott 
Contestants of The 86th American Legion National Oratorical Contest pose for a group photo. Photo by Hilary Ott 

Three high-school students from South Dakota, Tennessee and Washington compete for a chance to win first place and a $25,000 scholarship 

From fifty contestants to three finalists, The American Legion 86th National Oratorical Contest concluded with Gina Harjani of Gatlinburg, Tenn., named as champion, second-place finalist Mary Crosby of Burlington, Wash., and third-place finalist Elena Andrews of Beresford, S.D.

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