St. Francis students earn $1,350 in speech contest
Personal and poignant stories ruled the day at the annual Delaney Speech Contest on April 20 as students offered three- to four-minute persuasive talks to earn a share of the $1,350 in prize money.
Jamera Blackwell won first prize ($550) for her speech on the immense costs associated with the crime of rape, including medical costs, therapy and emotional impact. She also talked about ways to prevent rape.
Frank Jankowski took second prize ($450) by using personal anecdotes to illuminate the harm of sexual discrimination.