Abilene/Cisco, Texas - February 9, 2023 - Cisco College was presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Texas American Legion.
American Legion Post 61 Representative, Retired CMSgt Kenneth Simonton visited the Abilene campus to present the certificate to Cisco College for hosting the American Legion 4th Division Oratorical Contest at the Cisco College Abilene Educational Center. Vice President of Instruction, Heather Hicks, and Professor Zane Laws accepted the certificate.
Per the American Legion website, The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.
