For the second time in two years, 17-year-old Mac Rogers has taken home the Lions Youth of the Year Award for our region and will be heading to the Q2 District Finals in Townsvillw later this month.
Proserpine State High School Captain, Mac is a dedicated and passionate student who excels at public speaking, the key skill that saw him win at the regional competition which was held at Castle Motor Lodge in Bowen last Saturday.
Challengers from Whitsunday, Bowen and Collinsville Lions also vied for the title, with Bowen local Isabelle Reinke winning the public speaking award while Mac took overall winner.
All contestants had to give two impromptu speeches, one prepared speech and enter a panel discussion.
Mac says that by participating in these challenges, he has gained invaluable public speaking and self-confidence skills.
“It’s been a really good opportunity to develop my public-speaking skills and I have met lots of interesting people, both Lions and students,” he said.
“I would absolutely encourage anyone to enter, every experience makes a huge difference.”
Principal Don McDermid said the Lion’s Youth of the Year is a great program and a fantastic opportunity for students.
“It is a wonderful achievement for Mac to win the Club and Zone competitions for a second year and we wish him all the very best for the District competition in Townsville,” he said.
Mac was mentored by Proserpine State High School teacher Erin Jarred.
He will now compete against six other students who come from as far afield as Cairns, west of Townsville and Mackay.
The Q2 District Finals takes place at the Townsville RSL Saturday 19th March.
Head judge Sian, public speaking winner Isabella Reinke, Youth of the Year Mac Rogers, Gloria Demartini
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