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UTSA students place in Battle of Flowers oratorical contest
(April 18, 2003)--Two UTSA students were winners in the 78th annual Battle of Flowers Association Oratorical Contest. The theme of this year's contest was "Barbed Wire: The Taming of Texas."
Brett Owen, UTSA communication major, placed second in the contest winning $1,000 and Jamie Furrh, UTSA philosophy major, placed fifth to win a $300 prize.
The speech contest, open to all Texas college students, is based on perpetuating appreciation of the history of Texas. The theme each year is based on facts and ideals of early Texas history.
The first fifteen applicants are accepted with a limit of two entries per college or university. Five cash scholarships are awarded: first place is $2000, second is $1000, third is $750, fourth is $500 and fifth is $300.
The winner's speech is taped and televised by KLRN-TV. Additionally, the winning contestant delivers his or her speech at the association luncheon during Fiesta week and is invited to ride in the Battle of Flowers Parade.
The winners in the 2003 contest are:
First Place: Jimmy Ficaro, UT Austin
Second Place: Brett Owen, UTSA
Third Place: Joseph Hoffer, Southwest Texas State University
Fourth Place: Adrienne Dawn Lawrence, San Antonio College
Fifth Place: Jamie L. Furrh, UTSA
For more information, go to the Battle of Flowers Association Web site.
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