Carson High student wins Lions student speaker contest

Kyle Allen, a freshman at Carson High School, won the Lions Clubs District 46-Nevada Zone 1-C speaker competition held Feb. 18 in the Ormsby Room at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

He was sponsored by the Carson City Host Lions Club and was awarded a stipend of $125. Allen is a member of the Carson High Speech and Debate Team coached by Patrick Mobley.

The topic of the contest was “How Can America Find Unity During Polarizing Times?”

Allen’s speech was selected by a panel of judges for its originality, main points being supported by evidence, conclusion, emphasis, voice control, enthusiasm, and poise.

Judges for the contest were Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell, Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette, and Kelly McGowan, program manager of the Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Program.

Allen will go on to compete at the Lions District 46 Region level to be held March 11 in Reno. The region winner will be awarded a $1,250 scholarship and will advance to the district level where the winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

For information, www.carsoncitylions.com.