From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics its The 4 -Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24- word code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production , advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy.
In the 4 -Way Test Speech Contest students are challenged to identify a topic they feel passionate about and to adopt a point of view from which they will seek to persuade others. Each part of the Four-Way Test is to be addressed during the speech.
Mrs. Tricia Pletcher, the adviser/coach for the Norton HS team brought Sylvia Downie (1st place winner), and Kristina Nemes (2nd place winner) to compete in our club contest. Sylvia will represent our club at the District 6630 4 Way Test Speech Contest to be held April 6 at Aurora HS.