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Alma scholars celebrating Frederick Douglass with public speaking competition
NEW BEDFORD – Scholars at Alma del Mar will honor the life and work of Frederick Douglass with a public speaking competition scheduled for Feb. 14, Douglass’ birthday. “This competition is meant to teach our scholars the power of public speaking and to cultivate their rising leadership at Alma,” said Justin Edwards, Assistant Principal at Alma’s Sarah D. Ottiwell Campus. “We hope to celebrate scholarship, leadership and service with this annual event.” The event, which Alma intends to hold annually, is open to all scholars in grades 5-8. Scholars in these grades have spent the past several weeks selecting a famous speech to give and practicing their presentation. After competing…
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