08/08/2023
This popular AFR event is held in the fall of each year and is available to both members and non-members. Students in grades 3rd-12th compete in their respective category at five district contests held across the state. First and second place winners in each category advance to the state speech contest held in Stillwater on the Oklahoma State University campus. More than 350 students participate in this event every year.
2023 Speech Contest Dates:
Monday, November 6- Central District, Tecumseh High School
Tuesday, November 7- Northeast District, Lone Star Schools, Sapulpa
Thursday, November 9- Southeast District, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton
Monday, November 13- Southwest District, Cache High School
Thursday, November 16- Northwest District, Autry Technology Center, Enid
Saturday, December 2- State Speech Contest, OSU, Stillwater