High school students from across the state of Michigan came to Lansing on Saturday, May 14, for the 22nd Annual Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund High School Oratory Contest.
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 Michigan at the national oratory contest in Jacksonville, Florida, on June 25.
Second place went to Christina Laidler of Shiawassee County Right to Life. Christina is a sophomore at Perry High School. Her speech addressed the facts of abortion and her personal story of doctors recommending abortion to her mother because Christina was considered a high-risk pregnancy.
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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