The Suffolk County Oratorical Contest was held at Joseph Loeffler Post 1006 on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. These talented high school students showed the audience their appreciation and knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. All of the contestants did an outstanding job, which made the judging difficult.
The first- and second-place winners now move on to the 10th District Oratorical Contest, which will take place at Rusy-Bohm Post 411 on Jan. 24, 2026.
Contestants, from left: Peter Kennedy, Francesco Posillico, Isabella Reitzel and Andrew Smith. 1st Place: Isabella Reitzel. 2nd Place: Peter Kennedy. 3rd Place: Andrew Smith. 4th Place: Francesco Posillico.
Suffolk County holds Oratorical Contest
Brentwood, LI, NY
December 13, 2025
Pictured from left: Peter Kennedy, Francesco Posillico, Isabella Reitzel and Andrew Smith; judges Yvette Mathis, Bill Coderre and Fred Tartaglione; Past Department Vice Commander Tom Wagner; and Suffolk County Oratorical Chairperson Lenore Brathwaite.
Submitted by:
Richard Knutson and Bill Coderre
