WINNING THE AMERICAN LEGION Ashburn-Hanna Post 288’s Oratorical Competition is Desirae Lupo of Streetman.

Desirae is a homeschooled senior student; and will advance to district competition in Mexia in January where she will compete for a chance to advance to division competition.

The Oratorical Scholarship Program is a nationwide program that involves high school students making speeches on some aspect of the United States Constitution.

With Desirae are Post 288 Adjutant Russ Foster and Post Commander Daniel Burkeen.

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