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We took two trophies in our first tournament this year:
Congratulations to Aliyah Hampton for her 3rd place finish in Sight-reading!
Congratulations to Kennedy Kilpatrick for her 3rd place finish in Story-telling!
Next Tournament of the 2019-2020 School Year:
December 7, 2019 at St. Bernard Catholic School (3254 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA
Categories:
Morning (A) Events: TV Dual, Dramatic, Expos Demo
Afternoon (B) Events: Improvisational Dual, Humorous, Thematic
Mandatory Deadlines:
Category choice by Monday November 4, 2018
Hard copy of competition piece for approval due Wednesday, November 6, 2019
3rd Tournament
Sacred Heart School in Lancaster, CA on February 15th 2020
4th and Final Tournament
Las Colinas School in Camarillo, CA on May 16th, 2020
General Information Regarding Speech Club Participation
Speech Club/Team is open to junior high scholars who have an interest in improving their oral speaking skills and who have at least a B- in behavior and a C in all academic subjects. It is the perfect vehicle for improving oral speaking skills and becoming proficient speakers who are able to address an audience with poise and confidence. The team competes in approximately five events a year. The venues change depending on the school host. The competitions are day long events, and students can participate in one or two categories at each event. The category list and guidelines can be obtained in the 8th grade homeroom. Students choose their own material subject to coaches' approval. Parent supervision throughout the day of the event is required. Appropriate dress is a must-no mention of school or name. Students are expected to exhibit role model behavior at all events. The entry fee is $5.00 per category. (Covered by annual dues of $50.00) Students may choose to compete in one or two events at each tournament. Parents are required to supervise students the day of the event and serve as or provide judges (high school student or above).
First Tournament of the 2019-2020 School Year!
Location: CCS Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Categories:
Morning (A) Events: Creative Dual, Poetry, Sight Reading
Afternoon (B) Events: Dual Interpretation, Storytelling, Oratorical
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2019-2020 Speech Team
Officers
President:
Secretary:
Members:
Aliyah Hampton 8th
Kennedy Kilpatrick 8th
Anabel Manriquez 8th
Katherine Sanchez 8th
Beltran de Mendoza
Iris An
Alexis Bodnar
Joan Hun
Julia Yanez
Coaches Committee:
Lauryn Fitzgerald, Sophia Seanez, Celina da Silva, Barbara Moldavon
Check out this site for oratorical speeches on social justice:
Speech Resources