Be Your Best You
Event for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students of the BRRDSPD
March 2, 2016- Weatherford High School Library
9:30-Elementary Competition at Wright Elementary
11:00-Oaxaca, Fine Mexican Cuisine - Catering lunch for all
11:30-Welcome by Weatherford Optimist Club
11:45-Guest Speaker- Emma Rudkin, Miss San Antonio 2015
12:15-Optimist Communication Contest for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
1:15-Questions & Answers Session with Emma Rudkin
1:45-Award Ceremony
Optimist Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Special thank you to the Weatherford Optimist Club and especially Robert Beckett and President, Debbie Braudaway. Each student will be presenting a 4 minute oratorical speech about the topic, "How My Best Brings Out The Best in Others." Two winners from Brazos River RDSPD will advance to the next round to compete for a $2500 scholarship.
Emma Rudkin, Miss San Antonio 2015- Guest Speaker
Not only was she crowned Miss San Antonio 2015, Emma Rudkin is an amazing Deaf woman who has created her own foundation, Aid the Silent 98%. We are very excited for our students to gain inspiration from such a talented speaker and member of the Deaf community.
Generous Support from local restaurant, Oaxaca, Fine Mexican Cuisine
Thanks to the generosity of Angel Martinez, Manager of Weatherford's own Oaxaca, Fine Mexican Cuisine will be catering the meal for all that will attend the Be Your Best You event.