| Speech |
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| Grade Level: 9-12 |
| Duration: Preseason
videos will be shown during September, practices start in
October, speech meets run from November-mid April . |
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| Practices: Students
must attend team meetings. Team meetings will be the first
Tuesday of the month. Meeting will be held on the second
Tuesday if school is not in session on the first Tuesday.
Practices are held Monday through Thursday. From 3:45-4:00
students may ask the coach quick questions. From 4:00-6:00
students may sign up for 20 minute practice blocks with the
coach. If a student is in a group event they will set up
times to practice with group members as well as the coach.
Preparation on the student's own time is necessary for success.
Students should also plan to listen to and watch fellow team
members practice to learn and help give feedback. |
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| Description: Speech
students choose either original or interpretive speeches.
Original speeches include: persuasive, entertainment, informative,
extemporaneous. Interpretation events include serious or
humorous cuttings from plays, books, or poetry which are "brought
to life" by the student. Some tournaments offer additional
events. Tournaments for speech take place on Fridays or Saturdays
throughout the year in various parts of the state. Speech
team members will also be required to do fundraisers. |
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| Eligibility: Same
as sports eligibility. Students must sign up what events
they want to do at meets before the meet registration deadline.
Students must have practiced the event with the coach. |
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| Performances: 10-12
regular season tournaments for speech, plus district, state,
and National Forensic League competitions. NFL competitions
may qualify a student for national competition. Students
must practice to go to meets. |
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| Director: Mr. Lyon |
| Getting Involved: Students
may join at any time during the season. Watch for signs and
announcements at the beginning of the year or contact the
coach. |
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| Additional Information: C.H.S.
is a National Forensic League Chapter. NFL is a speaking
honor society which is nationally recognized. Students can
qualify for this organization and join through speech. |
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