Deon H., a fourth-grader at J.P. Starks Math, Science, and Technology Vanguard, is the winner of the 33rd Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
In total, eight students across Dallas ISD took the stage for the annual competition, which took place at the AT&T Performing Arts Center on Friday, Jan, 17.
The theme this year was “what would Dr. King tell us about our responsibility as citizens and leaders in America today?” Each student delivered a 3-to-5-minute speech that incorporated the theme with lessons taught by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Second place went to Sidiba D., a fourth grade student at Solar Preparatory for Girls, and fifth-grader, Danielle A., from Clara Oliver Elementary School, came in third place.
The rest of the semi-finalist for the 2025 MLK Jr. Oratory Competition are:
- Sullivan P., fourth grade: Adelle Turner Elementary School
- Jaxon W., fourth grade: Charles Rice Learning Center
- Ivan S., fifth grade: Arturo Salazar Elementary School
- Khalyn T., fifth grade: Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy
- Zayden V, fifth grade: Frederick Douglass Elementary School
