Here is the list of ID Competitions for May 17 - 18 in Lamar. Thanks, Miss Kailey Gee, for putting these topics together.

Prepared write-up:
(Children) are our richest natural resource and caring for them is an investment in the truest sense of the world.--Dikembe Mutombo (Professional athlete, NBA; UNDP Youth Emissary)

Novice speak-up:
Charity alone will not work. We need a new partnership based on justice and equality.--Bono (recording artist; ambassador)

Regular speak-up:
When I grow up, I plan to become a daddy, a writer, a public speaker, and most of all, a peace maker--Mattie J T Stepanek (Maryland state Goodwill Ambassador for M.D.; died age 11 from a rare form of M.D.)

Master's speak-up:
Many times organizations and businesses lose sight of their mission statements.- -Franklin Graham (President, Samaritan's Purse)

Prepared speak-up:
"(T)hose who exercise power in pluralistic society lack a sense of their role as leaders . . ."--John Gardner, Excellence

Debate:
It is valid that liquor be sold on Sundays in Colorado.

Competitions will start at 1:00 pm on Saturday. No early registration is necessary, show up and dazzle 'em in business attire. Register on the spot-- don't be afraid.