Environmental Speech Contest
Midlands Technical College Humanities Department has received grant funds from the Sustainable Universities Initiative to promote environmental awareness among students. The Environmental Speech contest is one way we accomplish that goal. Winners received gift certificates to MTC Bookstore for $100, $75 and $50.
Winners: Sheryl Ballard, Mike Keech and Shyeda Garrett pose for a picture.
First place winner Shyeda Garrett talks about the dangers of eating tuna fish.
Second Place winner Mike Keech talks about urban sprawl and how corporations like Walmart can damage natural habitats.
Third Place winner Sheryl Ballard discusses the beauty of nature and how it can be negatively impacted by certain government policies.