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Cadiz Today
By the People, for the People
Trigg County Students Showcase Oratory Skills at Cadiz Rotary
Four high schoolers competed in a speech contest with the theme 'Unite For Good'
Mar. 25, 2026 at 1:31am
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Four students from Trigg County High School delivered 5-to-8-minute orations to the Cadiz Rotary Club on the theme of 'Unite For Good.' Kacey Kearney was the winner, earning a $300 prize and an invitation to regional competition. Braelyn Warren finished second, Kyra Adams third, and Dremah Harral also participated.
Why it matters
The speech contest allowed the students to showcase their public speaking abilities and explore the theme of community unity, which is an important topic for rural areas like Cadiz. The event also provided a platform for the students to share their perspectives on issues like mental health, poverty, and the power of small acts of kindness.
The details
The four students delivered speeches ranging from 5 to 8 minutes on the theme of 'Unite For Good.' Kacey Kearney's winning speech focused on mental health struggles and how rural communities can come together to erase stigma. Braelyn Warren noted that rural poverty can be addressed when multiple forces 'Unite For Good.' Kyra Adams maintained that local organizations and the community itself have helped her realize the meaning of 'Unite For Good,' while Dremah Harral initially saw the theme as distant but now thinks differently.
- The speech contest took place on Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2026.
The players
Kacey Kearney
A junior at Trigg County High School who enjoys quilting. She was the winner of the speech contest, earning a $300 prize and an invitation to regional competition.
Braelyn Warren
A freshman at Trigg County High School who loves Lady Wildcats volleyball. She finished second in the speech contest, earning a $200 prize.
Kyra Adams
A senior at Trigg County High School who loves Lady Wildcats basketball, hanging with friends and family, and listening to music. She finished third in the speech contest, earning a $100 prize.
Dremah Harral
A senior at Trigg County High School who loves scrapbooking, hanging out with friends, and listening to music. She participated in the speech contest and earned a $50 prize.
Cadiz Rotary Club
The local Rotary club in Cadiz, Kentucky that hosted the speech contest.
What they’re saying
“Now, she thinks differently.”
— Dremah Harral, Student
“Small acts of kindness, she said, create light that comes together.”
— Kyra Adams, Student
“She noted that rural poverty can be erased when multiple forces 'Unite For Good.'”
— Braelyn Warren, Student
“She focused on mental health struggles, and how rural communities like Cadiz can come together to erase stigma.”
— Kacey Kearney, Student
What’s next
Kacey Kearney, the winner of the speech contest, will move on to the regional competition.
The takeaway
The speech contest demonstrated the oratory skills and community-minded perspectives of the Trigg County High School students, highlighting the importance of providing platforms for young people to share their voices and ideas in rural areas like Cadiz.
