Kern County middle and junior high school students gave rousing speeches in the 70th annual Henry Greve Speech Contest Thursday evening. The competing students had between four-and-a-half and seven minutes to persuade the judges with their speech on the topic: “The Influences of Media on Today’s Youth.”
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What happens when young voices take the lead? Find out at the 2025 Leaders in Life Youth Conference on March 13 at the Mechanics Bank Convention Center! Designed by youth, for youth, this one-of-a-kind event brings together inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and a dynamic resource fair—all aimed at helping students tackle real-world challenges and shape their futures.
Valley Oaks Charter School senior Max Morelos has spent much of his life soaring through the air as a competitive gymnast. This spring, Max will graduate from VOCS’s independent study program, and join the prestigious men’s gymnastics team at the University of Oklahoma (OU), a program renowned for its 12 national championships and consistent placement among the nation’s top teams.
