at marshall high school. a competitive speaking/performance activity 13 different categories public...
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• A Competitive Speaking/Performance Activity• 13 Different Categories
Public Address Interpretation
• Tournaments Regular Season Sections State Nationals
• “An Intellectual Sport” Speech participation = higher NCLB test scores in
writing and reading (Peters, 2007).
What is Speech?
“There’s nothing that prepares you better for work and life, than high school Speech.”
Oprah Winfrey
“If I could pick one factor in selecting a student who will excel in college, it would be participation in high school Speech.”
John Sexton, President, NYU
Why is Speech good for students?
• Speech teaches how to: exude confidence act professionally compel an audience to listen use criticism as feedback display more physical and vocal control perform under stress and pressure think at high level dress for success win and lose with grace and class!
Why is Speech good for students?
• Our Mission:
To be a classy team committed to learning, having fun, and striving for excellence.
• Over 60 team members in 2011.
Speech at MHS
In 2009-10:Ranked in top 10% of teams in the nation
by the National Forensic LeagueMSHSL 2010 Section 2AA Champions
Since 1975: Tiger Speech has 24 State MSHSL Speech
Champions This is the 4th most in Minnesota
Why is MHS Speech special?
NFL Academic All-American
Courtney Otto750+ NFL Speaking
Points3.7 or higher G.P.A.27 or higher ACT
scoreMarshall’s first!