J.W. Vaughn Oratorical Contest 2026 Application
Submit your application to participate in the J.W. Vaughn Oratorical Contest 2026. Please complete all required sections and provide accurate information.
Contestant Information
Full Name
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First Name
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Date of Birth
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Age
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Home Address
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Cuba
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
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Falkland Islands
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Iran
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Myanmar
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Netherlands
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Nicaragua
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Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
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Philippines
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Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
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Saint Barthelemy
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Samoa
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South Africa
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Sweden
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Syria
Taiwan
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Togo
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Email Address
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School & Academic Profile
School Name
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Current GPA
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Future Aspirations
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Speech Details
Title of Speech
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List of References Used in Speech
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Sponsorship & Mentor Info
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Parent/Guardian Info
Parent/Guardian Name(s)
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Parent/Guardian Phone Number
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Parent/Guardian Email
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Name of Place of Worship
Notable Accomplishments
Competition Info
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Eligibility & Acknowledgments
Speaker’s Certification of Speech Originality
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I certify that the speech I am submitting is my own original work.
Acknowledgment of Contest Rules
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I have read and agree to abide by the official contest rules.
Eligibility Confirmation
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I confirm that I meet all eligibility requirements for this contest.
Consent to Research, Practice, and Public Presentation
I consent to research, practice, and public presentation as part of contest participation.
Parent/Guardian Consent and Acknowledgment
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As parent/guardian, I consent to my child's participation and acknowledge the contest requirements.
Submission Deadline Acknowledgment
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I acknowledge that I am responsible for submitting all materials by the contest deadline.
Signatures
Electronic Signature of Contestant
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