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Celebrating Excellence: Emma Whitlock Advances to Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest Finals!

April 09, 2024

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Let's shower applause upon PCHS Senior, Emma Whitlock, for her outstanding achievement! Emma has clinched a spot in the top three of the District 6040 speech contest with Rotary, marking a remarkable milestone in her academic journey.

Emma's dedication and eloquence have propelled her to this prestigious position, and she is now gearing up to present her speech to a new panel of judges via Zoom this weekend. With prizes ranging from $1,000 to $500, the anticipation and excitement surrounding Emma's participation are palpable.

We commend Emma for her exceptional oratory skills and commendable performance in the competition. Her success reflects her commitment to excellence and her ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and conviction.

Emma's advancement to the finals of the Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest is a testament to her talent, diligence, and dedication to ethical leadership. We are immensely proud of her accomplishments and eagerly anticipate her stellar performance in the upcoming rounds.

Join us in congratulating Emma on this remarkable achievement! Your PCR-I family is #PutnamProud of you, Emma! 🎉🌟👏

About the Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest:
The Rotary Clubs of District 6040 annually host the 4-Way Test Speech Contest, providing high school students with a platform to showcase their oratory skills while exploring the principles of ethical decision-making. The contest revolves around the 4-Way Test, a set of guiding principles developed by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 to promote ethical conduct in both personal and professional spheres. The four questions of the 4-Way Test serve as a universal standard for evaluating the ethicality of one's actions:

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

This contest not only hones students' public speaking abilities but also instills in them a deep understanding of ethical leadership and responsibility.