Speaking out for life
RLM oratory contestant victorious at National

Being a voice for the unborn doesn't come easy for everyone, but for one Michigan teen the gift for speaking out was rewarded with a first-place title! In June, Katrina Jackson, a recent graduate of Saginaw's Community Baptist Christian School, represented the state of Michigan at National Right to Life's Oratory Contest in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Katrina won first place in both the local Saginaw Right to Life and the Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund Oratory contests. With two wins under her belt, she moved on to represent RLM at the national level.

Katrina gave a powerful and moving speech,"Take my Hand, Not my Life," on abortion, to take home the first place prize at National Right to Life's Oratory Contest. Katrina received a check for $1,000 and a plaque. This is the third time that an RLM oratory representative has won first place at the National Right to Life contest. Katrina was surprised when her name was announced as the winner. She sees her first place finish as an honor considering the high level of talent in the competition.

"Throughout the competition, I felt a certain calmness because I knew that my friends and family were praying for me," Katrina said.
Katrina, who will be attending Maranatha Baptist Bible College in the fall, had a great experience at the National RTL Convention. She was able to meet 24 contestants who traveled from all across America to share their prolife views. Since she finished first in the National Oratory Contest, Katrina had the honor of gracing the National RTL Convention Banquet attendees with her speech.

Katrina first entered the Right to Life Michigan Education Fund Oratory Contest while she was in the 10th grade. Her involvement with the prolife movement has been enhanced and guided by her father, mother, and teachers.

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