Public speaking

Four finalist representing all sectors of the state will compete in the Department American Legion Oratorical Contest to be held here March 11.

The District Oratorical Contest for West Florida is scheduled at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday at the Gulf Coast Community College, according to an announcement by Jim Gross, chairman.

Robert Barnes, local business-man, will be guest speaker at Student Assembly Friday, 10:15 a.m., at Gulf Coast College, according to J. Whilden Blackwell, chairman of the assembly committee.

Presidents of three student organizations at Gulf Coast Community College yesterday gave brief talks at Student Assembly, for the benefit of new students entering this semester.

Congressman Bob Sikes will speak at Gulf Coast Community College.

The speech finals for the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest will be held at Gulf Coast.

Dr. Booker, president of GCCC, speaks about the advantages of a good education.

Annual Oratorical Contest for state finals will be held at Gulf Coast.

Dr. Ted Booker, first president of GCCC, will be speaking at the Chamber of Commerce First Friday Club meeting.

An educator from the University of Florida spoke to Gulf Coast students about the benefits of becoming an educator.