Jean Gordon
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:31 pm

Due to new regulations, the Shelby American Post 82 was unable to host its annual High School Oratorical Contest. However, Ansley McNeely, a junior at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, gave her speech to the post at its January 8 meeting. She proposed a constitutional amendment that would bar anyone age 70 or over from accepting the nomination for President of the United States. She said through medical evidence, the human brain begins to lose cognitive ability in later years. She suggested that social media could be the platform to advocate for this amendment. Ansley is the daughter of Autumn Jordan of Henrietta. Post Commander Martha Bridges presented her $150 for her presentation. Shown are (left to right) Post Commander Martha Bridges, Ansley McNeely and oratorical Contest Chairman Ludy Wilkie.