Read the tabs for competition description, timing, and rules.
Check out the video and the 1-page guide below.

Aubrey Moore of Washington won in 2024
Since 1938, this contest has developed knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students.  Watch the videos on the National Site and contact us for information about the Maryland competition.

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Download or View the 1-page facts for all you need to know

Contact Us! ​Contact the Department (state) Oratorical Chair directly or choose the region or district closest to the area in which you live or go to school:
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Eastern Maryland Region
  • District 1 - Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties
​                   Doug Willey, Post #70, Easton, MD
  • District 2 - Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties
                    Ken Carter, Post #269, Mardela Springs, MD
Northern Maryland Region
  • District 3 - Anne Arundel County
                   Michael Armijo, Post #128, Aberdeen, MD
  • District 4 - Howard , Harford, Baltimore City & County
                    Bob Berlett, Post #300, Columbia, MD
Southern Maryland Region
  • District 5 - Southern Montgomery, Anne Arundel, and North Prince Georges Counties
                    (contact District 6)
  • District 6 - Charles, St Mary's, Calvert, and South Prince Georges Counties
                    Renee Thompson-Flores, Post #170, Indian Head, MD
                    Glenda Sturdivant, Post #259, Clinton, MD
                    John and Joyce Baki, Post #274, Lusby, MD
Western Maryland Region                       Pete Kelly, Post #13, Cumberland, MD
                     Ron Moats, Post #10, Boonsboro, MD                     Wayne Kaikko, Post #11, Frederick, MD
                    Rick Dye, Post #191, Mount Airy, MD

​National American Legion, Oratorical Program

Department of Maryland Headquarters

Department Oratorical Chair, ​Will Trotter 
[email protected]
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Assistant Adjutant ​Steve Tatro 
[email protected]
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