Speaking up for Life

The 22nd Annual High School Oratory Contest featured 16 contestants in Lansing, Michigan, on May 14.

First place went to Mallory Tanis of Sanilac County Right to Life. Mallory is a home-schooled senior. Her speech was on the impact of advances like ultrasound on the issue of abortion. Mallory will be representing us at the national oratory contest in Jacksonville, Florida, on June 25. To read Mallory's speech and to see a group picture from the state oratory contest, visit Right to Life of Michigan's Oratory Contest web page.

Second place went to Christina Laidler of Shiawassee County Right to Life. Christina is a sophomore at Perry High School. Her speech was on basic facts of abortion and her personal story of being a "high-risk" pregnancy that doctors recommended for abortion to her mother.

Third place went to Jacob Iverson of Lenawee County Right to Life. Jacob is a home-schooled junior. His speech was on the issue of men and abortion and the lack of fathers' rights in abortion decisions.

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