Congratulations to the outstanding winners of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this annual event brings together K-12 students from across the District to honor Dr. King's legacy by delivering powerful, 1–3-minute excerpts from his speeches.
This year’s participants demonstrated remarkable poise and passion showcasing the inclusivity and diversity that Dr. King championed. We are inspired by each student’s dedication to keeping Dr. King’s vision alive and look forward to seeing the incredible impact they will continue to make in their communities.
K-2 Grade Category
1st place | Angeline Senrick | Bountiful Elementary |
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2nd place | Sydney Fowers | Heritage Elementary |
3rd place | Duncan Hansen | Layton Elementary |
3rd-4th Grade Category
1st place | Lauren Poll | Mountain View Elementary |
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2nd place | Alexander Harrison | Bountiful Elementary |
3rd place | Evan Lichfield | Canyon Creek Elementary |
5th-6th Grade Category
1st place | McKenzie Smidt | South Weber Elementary |
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2nd place | Malan Poll | Mountain View Elementary |
3rd place | Collins May | Cook Elementary |
7th-9th Grade Category
1st place | Jesus Garcia | North Layton Junior High |
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2nd place | Alice Oja | Mueller Park Junior High |
3rd Place | Isaac Cyril | South Davis Junior High |
10th-12th Grade Category
1st place | Blithe Bigelow | Farmington High School |
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2nd Place | Sam Poulton | Woods Cross High School |
3rd Place | Cadence Ditmyer | Woods Cross High School |