Springfield Rotary announces winner in speech contest

From left, Jordan Phelps and Cameron Chiesa with Springfield Rotarian Bob Flint. Photo provided.

Springfield High School junior Jordan Phelps was selected as the winner of the recent “Four-Way Test” Speech Contest sponsored by the Springfield Rotary Club. Phelps received a first place award of $75 and will represent the club in the District Semifinals in Henniker, N.H., on Sunday,  April 27.

SHS Senior Cameron Chiesa was the winner of $50 for second place.

Each participant was required to do a speech of between 5 and 7 minutes on how to apply Rotary’s “Four Way Test” in everyday relationshipse. The work of Rotary is based upon what is called the “Four Way Test” which is:

• Is it the truth?
• Is it fair to all concerned?
• Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

The winner of the District Finals will receive a top prize of $700. Those will be held as part of the annual Rotary District 7870 Conference in Stowe on May 24.