On March 13th, 2025, Adwaita Mohanty from Amador Valley High School emerged as the winner of the Pleasanton Rotary Club’s prestigious Richard D. King Annual Youth Speech Contest. Delivering a compelling five-minute speech on the Rotary International theme, “Service Above Self”, Adwaita incorporated Rotary’s 4-Way Test, a guiding principle for Rotarians in everyday life.
Her outstanding performance earned her not only a $150 prize but also a chance to advance to the highly competitive Rotary Area 4 Speech Contest, where she will face off against winners from other local Rotary contests.
Second Place: Saumya Pandey, Amador Valley High School, Prize: $75
Third Place: Dharshan Sharma, Amador Valley High School, Prize: $35
The Rotary Club extends heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their inspiring speeches and dedication to the theme of service. Best of luck to Adwaita as she represents the Pleasanton Rotary Club at the next level!
