Congratulations to Yash Shekar for winning first place and a scholarship in the Boys' state-wide contest in the annual International Optimist Club Oratorical Contest in Richmond on Saturday. Yash competed against 7 other finalists, most of whom were high school students from other parts of Virginia.
We couldn't be prouder of you, Yash!
Kudos go out to Kilmer's Oratorical Contest sponsors, Ms. Barbara Appling and Ms. Ellie O'Connor, for supporting all of Kilmer's speakers from the beginning.
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