October 1, 2026
ATLANTA — Georgia Right to Life announced winners of the 2026 True to Life Oratory & Film Contests on Tuesday, April 21. This year’s Oratory & Film Contests, held recently at First Baptist Atlanta, strive to promote the ability of high school juniors and seniors and, for the film contest, all high school and college students, to share their pro-life views by researching, developing, and delivering a speech or creating a video about abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, assisted suicide, stem cell research or emerging technology.
Rebecca Miller, whose winning oratory contest speech was entitled, The Narrow Gate, lives in Atlanta, is a homeschooler, and enjoys her role as a swim coach. She is an award-winning member of American Heritage Girls Troop. Miller was awarded the top prize last year for her speech, What Are We Missing?
Rose Graebner created the winning film, Every Life is Precious; Every Life is a Gift. She is a homeschooler, an active member of her parish, Saint Francis de Sales, plays baseball, and enjoys singing and acting.
“Georgia Right to Life is highly honored to host these contests each year to uplift the sanctity of life among students,” said Ricardo Davis, president of Georgia Right to Life. “We are delighted to offer this divine opportunity for students to share their pro-life views and heartfelt concern for the preborn. We congratulate Rebecca Miller and Rose Graebner for winning the top prizes this year.”
The second-place oratory winner is Annabelle Kelly of Greater Augusta, for her speech entitled, Myth Busters: Abortion Exposed. Annabelle attends Aquinas High School, where she is president of her school’s pro-life club, plays soccer, runs cross country, and serves as an active member of the youth group at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church.
The second-place film winner is Jacob Miller, for his film, Abortion in Question: The Life Within. Jacob enjoys playing basketball, spending time with his three siblings, and working part-time as a soccer referee. He has been a member of his church, First Baptist Atlanta, for 13 years.
The annual Student Oratory Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. The film contest is also open to all high school and college students. All contestants must use relevant, factual information, craft a speech 5-8 minutes in length, and in oration style or a 1–3-minute video. Students who advance from the local GRTL chapter to the state level have a chance to win prizes, including a first-place and second-place cash prize, along with a trophy, speaking opportunities, and a publicity plan.
“We applaud students like Rebecca, Rose, Annabelle, and Jacob who publicly acknowledge how precious life is to God,” said Davis. “The Oratory and Film Contests are excellent opportunities for contestants to build speech development, strengthen leadership and presentation skills, shine light on the tremendous value of life, and earn money for college,” said Davis. “Each year, we have the privilege of celebrating life together through these Oratory and Film Contests. We are thankful to the Lord to have such talented contestants join us and deeply grateful for First Baptist Atlanta and numerous superb sponsors.”
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