Shelley Elder judges oratory competition for second year
Meredith Johns, a senior at Kennesaw Mountain High School in Kennesaw, won first place in the Georgia Area 4 Contest in the 81st Annual U.S. Constitution High School Oratorical Contest. This is the third of four levels in the competition in Georgia. After the state competition, winners will advance to the national competition in April.
Shelley Elder of Elder Law firm was one of five judges at the competition, held at the American Legion in Acworth on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Each of the three contestants delivered 8-10 minute speeches on a constitutional topics. Each were then required to speak for three to five minutes on one other assigned topic.
The winner at this level receives a check for $350. Second-place winner Emmanuel Fortuchang, senior at Sandy Creek High School in, Tyrone, Ga., received $250 and Oscar Resendiz, Jr., tenth grader at Murray County High School in Chatsworth, Ga., received $175 for third place.
KSU Women's Team Welcomes Guest Coach Shelley Elder!
Shelley joined Coach Agnus Berenato at the Kennesaw State Women's Basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 20, at KSU.
What to do when a loved one dies ...
Shelley Elder shared a powerpoint presentation with a group of community business leaders Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Elder Law Firm's offices. Inviting questions and discussion along the way, Shelley led the group through the most important things to do in advance as well as the questions to ask of your family and loved ones to ensure that everyone's wishes are understood and to avoid conflict.
Lunch was catered by Carrabba's restaurant in Kennesaw.
Through Our Hearts
A small group gathered on a chilly morning at First Watch Jan. 2 to talk about upcoming needs and ongoing activities. Discussion centered on the success of holiday initiatives as well as updates about 2018 programs. Through Our Hearts meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 a.m. at First Watch on Cherokee Street in Kennesaw.
