Community Partners Don Crevier and Mark Gaughan present checks to Carmen Martinez, Jacob Metz & Adam Joe
OC Human Relations invited students in Grades 8 - 12 to prepare a short, inspirational speech on why young people should take a stand against oppression and injustice. Over 70 YouthSpeak entries were received from schools across Orange County. Our Human Relations Associates Program (HRAP) interns, selected 3 finalists who delivered their speeches to our Board on April 8. After much deliberation, the Board chose Jacob Metz as the winner of the $500 first prize. Carmen and Adam received $250 scholarships. Jacob will deliver his speech at Awards 39.
We received a number of very well-written and inspirational speeches and essays this year that we thought deserved to be read by a wider audience. Click on the name of the student to read their essay.
Aaron Campbell, Freshman, Fountain Valley HS - "My grandparents lived in a country where being black was like a crime sentence"
Joseph Chiccarelli, Senior, Huntington Beach HS - "Social injustice must end with us"
Megan Kiely, Freshman, Santa Margarita Catholic HS - "My friend felt like society was forcing her to be skinny to fit in."
Rebeca Flores, Junior, Newport Harbor HS - "It's a great privilege and luxury to be able to voice one's opinion and fight for the things one believes in."
Katie Garcia, Junior, Laguna Hills HS - "Mankind fears what they do not know, and despise what they sometimes fail to understand."
Bushra Malik, Junior, Sunny Hills HS - "...it's every one of our responsibilities to aid our human race, regardless of their color, nationality or religion."
Justina Tran, Junior, Garden Grove HS - "There is no obstacle that can hinder the indomitable spirit of youth."
Kali Veach, Sophmore, Huntington Beach HS - "Youth in this country have more power than any other group of people to make change."
For more information please contact Don Han at 714.796.8361
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