03/23/2025
American Legion Post 31, Shinnston WV hosted the state finals of the American Legion Oratorical Scholarship contest on March 22nd. Juliann Harlan, sophomore at Elkins H.S., repeated as state champion and will represent WV at the national contest to be conducted at Hillsdale College, Michigan, during May 16-17. All three contestants were excellent, and the Oratorical Chair, Frank Nicholson, said it was the tightest competition he's seen since he became involved in 1992. Pictured L to R: Frank Nicholson, Runner-up (senior at Huntington H.S.,) Champion (sophomore at Elkins H.S.,) Third place (junior at Wheeling Park H.S.,) and Dept Vice Commander Keith Brown.