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Kent-Davis Program

Emmett Kent Public Speaking Prize
Awarded to the student who demonstrates excellent oratory and speech writing skills.
Charles G. Davis Oratory Prize
Awarded to the student who demonstrates excellent oratory skills and a keen awareness of the subject in relation to the audience.

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Megan Swanson [Davis]
“Point B” by Sarah Kay

Naila Gomez [Davis]
“The Uses of Anger: Women Responding to Racism” by Audre Lorde

Norman Slate [Kent]
“Notes from the Mirror”

Mason Kumiega [Kent]
“Religious Tolerance in the Eye of Modern Society”

Rhian Jones [Kent]
“Tethered Between Myself and a Façade”

Emma Winiarski [Kent]
“Fathomless Love”

Max Santopietro [Davis]
“You are the Seeds of the Future” Lady Gaga’s 2020 Commencement Speech

Jenna Daly [Kent]
“How Much is One Person Worth?”

Elm Piyasombatkul [Davis]
“Vote of Thanks” Daniel Steele’s speech to his graduating classmates