31/08/2026
On Saturday, 29th August, two Wilsonton State High School students, Arlia Schefe (Year 12 School Captain) and Patricia Samson (Year 11), competed in the Lions Youth of the Year Competition.
They had to fill out a paper application, then were interviewed by a panel of four judges, asked two impromptu questions in front of an audience, and then performed a five minute speech in front of the same audience.
Both ladies answered the impromptu questions well and had fantastic speeches that were very well delivered. Arlia’s speech was titled ‘The Silent Battles People Fight’ and Patricia’s was titled ‘Bullying’s Lasting Wounds: The True Cost in Mental Health’.
Congratulations to Arlia for taking out the Public Speaking Award and the Overall Winner Award. She now moves onto the regional section, that will be judged on 7th March next year. Good luck Arlia!