6th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition
Theme: “A Tribute to the Past: A Vision for the Future - King at 100"
Complete the Application Form
and Send a Copy to xiphilambda0384@gmail.com
Key Dates
Application deadline: Friday, January 2nd
Essay Submission Deadline: Sunday, January 11th
Notification: Participants will be notified by Wednesday, January 21st
Congratulations to Our Past Winners
5th Annual Competition
February 8, 2025
Camile Meeks
1st Place Middle School Winner
Jada Meeks
1st Place High School Winner
4th Annual Competition
February 3, 2024
1st Place High School Winner
Fort Dorchester High School
Audrey Scott
1st Place Middle School Winner
East Edisto Middle School
Kailynn Leigh-Ann Reid
Shelbey Roberts
Host, News Anchor - Live 5 News
3rd Annual Competition
February 20, 2023
1st Place - Lylah Goldsmith (Hanahan Middle School)
2nd Place - Olivia Montagna (Rollings Middle School of the Arts)
3rd Place - Paris Lary (Rollings Middle School of the Arts)
Thank you again to Raphael James Live 5 News for serving as host!
2nd Annual Competition
February 21, 2022
1st Place - Jeshawn Green - (River Oaks Middle School)
2nd Place - Jaquez Washington - (Military Magnet Academy)
3rd Place - Trent Tribble - (Military Magnet Academy)
Thank you again to Amaris Jenkins WCBD News 2 for serving as host!
1st Annual Competition
February 15, 2021
1st Place - Nia James - (Rollings Middle School of the Arts)
2nd Place - Meghan Wells - (Rollings Middle School of the Arts)
3rd Place - Bella Adore Williams - (Charleston County School of the Arts)
Thank you again to Kris Kaylin - Radio Personality for serving as host!
