Congratulations to the Winners of the 2018 Martin and Patrick O’Donoghue Oratorical Contest!

The Gonzaga English Department recently held its annual Martin and Patrick O’Donoghue Oratorical Contest. All students participated in their individual English classes, with the winners advancing to the finals for their class year. The finalists gave their speeches in Sheehy Theater in front of their classmates and the judges.

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Class of 2018
First place: Joe Miller
Second place: Solu Obiorah
Third place: Christian Olivario
Honorable Mention: Brendan Griffith

Class of 2019
First place: Danny Podratsky
Second place: Zach Graham
Third place: Daniel Roginski
Honorable Mention: J.R. Bingle

Class of 2020
First place: Justin Hill
Second place: Dillon Arrigan
Third place: Damon Smith
Honorable Mention: Patrick Matan and Nick Siracuse

Class of 2021
First place: Mason Allen
Second place: Jack Wood
Third place: Christopher Stewart

We hope you enjoy these great photos from the competition.