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C Henry Smith oratorical contest

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Speeches from the 2008 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest
(in coordination with the Communication Department):

  • Anna Yoder: "Extending the Table: The Blessing of the Stranger in Our Midst"
  • Laura Frey: "Breaking Down the 'Figurative Border': A Call for Renewed Christian Response to Militarization of the US/Mexico Border and Racial Profiling Against Latinos"
  • Crystal Graber: "Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves; How Being Environmental Stewards is a Healthy Human Decision"
  • Sarah Ricks: "Mountain High: A Critique Presentation of Go Tell It on the Mountain"
  • Nikita Simek: "Keeping the Peace: Why America Has to Change"

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