Four-Way Test Speech Contest 2025-26
2025-2026 Four-Way Test Speech Contest
Inspiring Voices at the Four-Way Test Speech Contest
Saturday, March 14 · Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Banning
Fourteen talented high school students delivered powerful and inspiring speeches on Saturday, March 14, at the Rotary District’s Four-Way Test Speech Contest, hosted at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Banning. Students, parents, and Rotarians gathered early to celebrate the incredible speaking talents of these young leaders and the values of the Rotary Four-Way Test.
Our Top Speakers
- 1st Place — Rocco Nelms, Perris Rotary ($700)
- 2nd Place — Sanvi Mishra, Temecula Rotary ($600)
- 3rd Place — Naira Abaza, Palm Desert Rotary ($500)
Fourth through Tenth Place
- 4th — Ruben Torres (San Bernardino Rotary)
- 5th — Leah Quinones (Colton Rotary)
- 6th — Simranpreet Sandhu (Hemet Rotary)
- 7th — Julia Rose Aler (Desert Hot Springs Rotary)
- 8th — Itza Vera (Big Bear Lake Rotary)
- 9th — Vala-Valis Miller (Mountain Sunrise Lake Arrowhead Rotary)
- 10th — Gerardo Fajardo (Indio Rotary)
Honorable Mentions
- Valentina Chavez (Lake Arrowhead Rotary)
- Celeste de Lucia-Sintole (Moreno Valley Rotary)
- Stephania Garcia (Murrieta Rotary)
- Laila Woods (Rialto Rotary)
A heartfelt thank-you to our anonymous judges and the many dedicated Rotarians who volunteered their time to make this event possible. Special appreciation to our contest chair, Mary Scott, and the outstanding volunteers who helped bring the contest to life.
Photo Gallery
Scenes from the 2025-26 Four-Way Test Speech Contest.
See Them Again at RYSE
The district’s top three speakers will return to perform at the Rotary Youth Showcase Event (RYSE) on April 12 at the Moreno Valley High School Performing Arts Center, alongside the District Music Contest winners and the Art for Peace honorees. Doors open at 2:00 PM for Rotary Service Lobby exhibits, with performances beginning at 3:00 PM. Bring your friends and family and help celebrate the incredible talents of Rotary youth!