2011 Project Soapbox


On Saturday, November 19th, over 100 students from high schools across the city gathered at IIT to compete in the final rounds of Project Soapbox, Mikva's public speaking competition that asks students to answer the question "What is the biggest issue facing youth in your community?"


Congratulations to...

  • 1st Place Winner Taylor Robinson of Phoenix Military Academy

  • 2nd Place Winner Daniel Bramlett of Chicago Military Academy

  • Students' Choice Winner Donald Abram of Chicago Military Academy


See below for videos of several of the finalists' speeches!

Taylor Robinson, Phoenix Military Academy

Daniel Bramlett, Chicago Military Academy

Donald Abram, Chicago Military Academy

Marisol Ledezma, Kelly High School

Thomas Hoskins, Curie High School

Nancy Sebastian, Lake View High School

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