Bonsall Rotary hosts 4 Way Speech Contest

BONSALL – Bonsall Rotary held its first 4 Way Speech Contest with contestants from Bonsall High School at its regular meeting on Feb. 4 at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook.

Roland Grable, youth service chair, coordinated with teacher Danny Costa's speech class of 20 who produced five Rotary contestants. Monetary prizes were awarded to the first three places ($100, $75, and $50) chosen by the judges.

Rotary’s famous 4 Way Test and the Rotary motto "Service Above Self" was to be the basic framework of the speeches. Judges were Lee Fleming (Bonsall High Principal), Lori Cummins (Director of Pupil Services), Donald Brust, Roland Grable and timekeeper Cassandra Costa, who had specific guidelines from Rotary International for judging.

The first place winner was Isabella Rehder; second place, Courtnee Mazyck, and third place Shawn Heck. Each winner was presented with a cup inscribed with the 4 Way Test.

Bonsall Rotary meets every Thursday morning at the Pala Mesa Resort. Their annual fundraiser, the Wine, Brews and Blues Festival is scheduled for April 30 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. See www.bonsallrotary.com for more information.