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2017 Student Speaker Contest Photos
1-18-17 - Student Speaker Contest, Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Topic: Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to Our National Security - L to R, left side: Emily Powell, Enrico Micheli, judge, Ellen Paul, judge, and Paul Corvi; right side: John Paul, judge, and Paul Gelini, judge.
1-18-17 - Student Speaker Contest, Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Topic: Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to Our National Security - Left side: John Paul, judge; right side, front to back: Ward Donnelly, Ernie Brahn; head table, L to R: Joe Farrah, Paul Gelini, judge.
1-18-17 - Student Speaker Contest, Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Topic: Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to Our National Security - Left table, left side, front to back: Emily Powell, Enrico Micheli, judge, Ellen Paul, judge; right side: Viela du Pont, parent, Pui Yen Sylvia Ko, contestant; far table, near side: Bill Graziano, Johhn Paul, judge, parent, Aidan O’Sullivan, contestant; far side: Bob Fenech, Ward Donnelly, Ernie Brahn, and Paul Gelini, judge; head, L to R: Paul Corvi, Sharon Eberhardt, and Joe Farrah.
1-18-17 - Student Speaker Contest, Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Topic: Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to Our National Security - Near table, right side, front to back: Bob Fenech, Ward Donnelly, Ernie Brahn, and Paul Gelini, judge;, far aide: Bill Graziano, Johhn Paul, judge, parent, Aidan O’Sullivan, contestant; far table, near side: Viela du Pont, parent, Pui Yen Sylvia Ko, contestant; far side: Enrico Micheli, judge, Ellen Paul, judge; head, L to R: Paul Corvi, and Joe Farrah.
1-18-17 - Student Speaker Contest, Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Topic: Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to Our National Security - Paul Corvi and Joe Farrah conferring about the contest.
1-18-17 - Student Speaker Contest, Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Topic: Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to Our National Security - Center: Pui Yen Sylvia Ko, contestant, accepting her certificate as a finalist next to her father; head table: Sharon Eberhardt and Joe Farrah.
1-18-17 - Student Speaker Contest, Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Topic: Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to Our National Security - Pui Yen Sylvia Ko, finalist, Paul Corvi, and Aidan O’Sullivan, winner, both from Sacred Heart Cathedral High School.
2016 Student Speaker Contest Photos
3-1-16 - Our Student Speaker contestant Roman Peregrino displaying his certificate for having won the Zone Student Speaker Contest. Zone Chairman Helen Casaclang on his right, and Rich Picchi on his left.
4-17-16 - Burlingame Lions Hall, Burlingame - District 4-C4 Student Speaker Contest - L to R: Lion Rich Picchi, Student Speakers Foundation Trustee; Mrs. Peregrino; Speech Coach Joey Klobas; Roman Peregrino, District Finalist; Lion Helen Marte, District Student Speaker Chair; Lion Rodger Cayabyab, Region 2, Zone 2 Chair; and Lion Helen Ariz Casaclang, Region 2, Zone 1 Chair.
2011 Student Speaker Contest Photos
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - A full house looks on as Paul Corvi reads the contest rules. Near table; left side, front to back: Bob Fenech, Robert Quinn, Ward Donnelly, Emily Powell, Enrico Micheli, Mike Castagnatto, and Charles Bottarini; far side: Bill Graziano, George Salet, and Emily & Joe Farrah; head table, l to r: Bill Stipinovich, Paul Corvi, Bre Jones, speakers: Jason Wu, Stephanie Sin, and Catherine Suen; left side: l to r: Handford Clews, John Propster, and Terence Abad.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - A full house looks on as Paul Corvi reads the contest rules. Far table, far side, l to r: Mike Castagnatto, and Charles Bottarini; near side: Emily & Joe Farrah; head table, l to r: Bill Stipinovich, Paul Corvi, Bre Jones, speakers: Jason Wu, Stephanie Sin, and Catherine Suen; near table, left side: l to r: wife & John Paul, guest, Terence Abad, and John Propster; right side: Ric Michell, Frank Gelini, Al Gentile, Arline Thomas, and Margo & Handford Clews.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Our speakers: Jason Wu from Washington High School, Stephanie Sin and Catherine Suen, from Lowell High School.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Our speakers: Jason Wu from Washington High School, Stephanie Sin and Catherine Suen, from Lowell High School.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Emily Powell presenting to the club a “We Appreciate You” award from the Balboa Student Association and the Balboa Alumni Association.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Emily Powell presenting to the club a “We Appreciate You” award from the Balboa Student Association and the Balboa Alumni Association. Far table; far side, L to R: Bob Fenech, Robert Quinn, Ward Donnelly, Enrico Micheli, Mike Castagnatto, and Charles Bottarini; near side: Bill Graziano, George Salet, and Emily & Joe Farrah; head table, l to r: Bill Stipinovich, Paul Corvi, Bre Jones, speakers: Jason Wu, Stephanie Sin, and Catherine Suen; near table, left side: l to r: wife & John Paul, guest, Terence Abad, and John Propster; right side: Ric Michell, Frank Gelini, Al Gentile, Arline Thomas, and Margo & Handford Clews.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Winner Stephanie Sin, from Lowell High School, receives her certificate and check from Paul Corvi as Bre Jones looks on.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Participant Catherine Suen, from Lowell High School, receives her certificate and check from Paul Corvi as Bre Jones looks on.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Participant Jason Wu, from Washington High School, receives her certificate and check from Paul Corvi as Bre Jones looks on.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Paul Corvi presenting Enrico Micheli a Certificate of Appreciation while, l to r, Emily Powell, Mike Castagnetto, and Charles Bottarini look on.
2/16/11 - Annual Student Speaker Contest - Topic: “Enforcing Our Borders: State versus Federal Rights” - Italian American Social Club, San Francisco - Zone Chairman Bill Stipinovich announces when the Zone Student Speaker Contest will take place along with Paul Corvi and Bre Jones.
2009 Student Speaker Contest Photos
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - L to R, far side: judge Maurice Fitzgerald, Arline Thomas, David Demartini, and Handford Clews; center, far side: Joe & Emily Farrah, Enrico Micheli, guest Kelenia Olsen, and Bob Fenech; head table: George Salet; center, near side: La Verne Cheso, Jackie Lowe, and Bill Graziano; near side: Margot Clews, guest, Mr. Lessard, student speaker Chloe Lessard from Mercy High, and coach Gail Chastain.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - L to R, far side: judge Frank Gelini, judge Maurice Fitzgerald, Al Gentile & Arline Thomas, David Demartini, and Handford Clews; center, far side: guest, Emily Farrah, judge Enrico Micheli, guest Kelenia Olsen, and Bob Fenech; head table: George Salet, and Joe Farrah (at podium); center, near side: Bill Stipinovich La Verne Cheso, Jackie & Jerry Lowe, and Bill Graziano; near side: Margot Clews, guest, Mr. Lessard, student speaker Chloe Lessard from Mercy High, and coach Gail Chastain.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - Chloe Lessard, from Mercy High School, winner of the Student Speaker Contest.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - L to R: Bob Fenech, Joe Farrah, and Chloe Lessard. Joe Farrah presenting the winner of the contest with her check.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - Joe Farrah, and Chloe Lessard. Joe Farrah presenting the winner’s plaque to Chloe.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - L to R: judge Maurice Fitzgerald, and Al Gentile.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - L to R: judge Frank Gelini, and judge Maurice Fitzgerald.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - L to R: the three judges Maurice Fitzgerald, Enrico Micheli, and Frank Gelini, winner Chloe Lessard, and Joe Farrah.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - L to R: the three judges Maurice Fitzgerald, Enrico Micheli, and Frank Gelini, winner Chloe Lessard, and Joe Farrah.
2/18/09 - Granada Cafe, San Francisco - Club Student Speaker Contest - topic “Water - Will California Be Left High and Dry” - L to R: the three judges Maurice Fitzgerald, Enrico Micheli, and Frank Gelini, winner Chloe Lessard, and Joe Farrah.
1983 Student Speaker Contest Photos
2/9/83 - 46th Annual Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Topic: “Nuclear” Use or Misuse - Marcy Stuhr, right, with Handford Clews speaking.
2/9/83 - 46th Annual Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Topic: “Nuclear” Use or Misuse - Charles Stuhr, left, with one of the contestants.
2/9/83 - 46th Annual Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Topic: “Nuclear” Use or Misuse - L to R: Marcy & Charles Stuhr, holding plaques, and Handford & Margot Clews.
2/9/83 - 46th Annual Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Topic: “Nuclear” Use or Misuse - L to R: Marcy Stuhr, contestant, Charles Stuhr, and Handford & Margot Clews.
2/9/83 - 46th Annual Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Topic: “Nuclear” Use or Misuse - L to R: Charles Stuhr, contestant, and Marcy Stuhr.
2/9/83 - 46th Annual Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Topic: “Nuclear” Use or Misuse - Behind table: Handford & Margot Clews; foreground: Fred Schroeder; background: John Madden.
1979 Student Speaker Contest Photos
3/5/79 - Club Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Subject: “Who Am I” - L to R: Pat & Frank Ferrera (partial), and Joe & Emily Farrah. Joe Farrah as he opens the meeting and turns it over to the chairman, Pat Martin.
3/5/79 - Club Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Subject: “Who Am I” - Participants in the contest: Caroline Raphael from Mercy High, Kimberly Evans from Balboa, and from St. Ignatius, John SwensOn and Carl Katerneahl. Unknown which is which.
3/5/79 - Club Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Subject: “Who Am I” - Joe Farrah presenting an award to one of our 4 contestants.
3/5/79 - Club Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Subject: “Who Am I” - L to R: Conttestant, Pat Martin, and Joe & Emily Farrah. Chairman Pat Martin presenting an award to one of our 4 contestants.
3/5/79 - Club Student Speaker Contest, L & L Castle Lanes, San Francisco - Subject: “Who Am I” - L to R: Pat Martin, Joe Farrah (seated), contestant, and another contestant. Chairman Pat Martin presenting an award to one of our 4 contestants.