SPEECH SPEECH

Welcome to 2010-11 MHS Speech!

MHS Speech Team 09-10

• President: Mary Surprenant• Vice-President: Cheryl Evans• Treasurer: Pat Carmody• Secretary: Mary Deutz• Senior Rep: Debby Otto• Junior Rep: Cheryl Miller• Soph Rep: Janine Erickson• Freshman Rep: Sandy Murphy

Our Booster Club Board

• Booster Club Meetings– Next Meeting: Dec 9, 3:30, senior locker bank

• Attend the Judges’ Workshop– Saturday, January 8, 9:00am-11:00am in

Media Center (enter through Fine Arts doors)

• Help w/ the Schwan’s Speech Spectacular!– January 28 and 29– Please complete the commitment card tonight

Parent Involvement Opportunities

What is Speech?– “An Intellectual Sport”– A Competitive Speaking and Performance

Activity– 13 Different Categories– Tournaments

Welcome to 2010-11 MHS Speech!

Why is Speech good for you?“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

Welcome to 2010-11 MHS Speech!

Why is Tiger Speech special?

Our Mission: To be a classy team committed to learning, having fun, and striving for excellence.

Welcome to 2010-11 MHS Speech!

Why is Tiger Speech special?• We have a proud tradition of excellence.

In 2009-10:• Ranked in top 10% of teams in the nation

by the NFL!• MSHSL Section 2AA Champions!

Since 1985: • Tiger Speech has 24 State MSHSL Speech

Champions. • This is the 4th most in Minnesota.

Welcome to 2010-11 MHS Speech!

What is the time commitment?– Practice

• 30-60 min per week w/ coach– Occasional Team Meetings– Tournaments

• See tournament contract

Welcome to 2010-11 MHS Speech!

Page 3: Coaching Staff

Page 6 and 7: Practice Expectations

Page 8: Team Communication

Page 12-end: Season Calendar

Our Team Handbook

Am I well“suited”

for Speech?

Our Team Mission

To be a classy teamcommitted to learning, having fun and striving

for excellence!

Our Team Mission:

“To Do” Tips for the Gentlemen

SUITS:• Choose a conservative style, dark colors: black, dark gray, charcoal, olive or navy (Avoid flashy

or showy fabrics)• Make sure your suit is altered to fit properly - sleeves should break just below your wrist

SHIRTS:• Collars should be stiff but comfortable (too loose looks tacky; too tight, you'll feel like you're

choking).

TIES:• Colors should work back into your suit or work well with your shirt. Patterns should not be

distracting or silly.• Should end at belt line - no higher, no lower

SHOES:• Basic black goes with everything. • Make sure they are comfortable.• Always make sure your shoes are polished and well maintained.

BELTS AND SOCKS:• Your belt should match your shoes.• Socks should match your shoes.

Men’s Suits

“To Do” Tips for the Ladies

JACKETS:• Choose a conservative style jacket in a solid, basic color. Black always looks good.

SKIRTS:• Buy the skirt that goes with the jacket, OR choose a skirt that matches the jacket.• Long, “flowy” skirts can look great for interpretation categories.• No short skirts!!! Skirts should be no higher than 1" above the knees. 

BLOUSES:• Use this as an opportunity to add a touch of color under your suit. (Remember that blouses are an inexpensive

way to change the look of an outfit).• Be sure the blouse is not too low cut. Be conservative.

SHOES:• Stick with a medium (2" - 2.5") heel. Stay away from boots and really thick, clunky heels and flats.• Black, navy, or dark colors that match your suit work best. No white or cream colored shoes.• Closed toed shoes are a must! No toes should be showing!• Avoid “strappy” shoes. Straps are distracting.  STOCKINGS:• Always wear nylon stockings, and keep lots of extras on hand. Nylons should either be “bare” in color or should

match your suit color. (Nylons should never be darker than your hemline).

JEWELRY:• Keep jewelry choices conservative – it should compliment/accent your attire, not distract us. • Earrings should not dangle.• Necklaces should not distract.

Women’s Suits

Women’s Suits

Women’s Shoes

No Yes!

Personal Appearance “To Do’s”

• HAIR - Keep it out of your face!

Gentlemen: This may mean getting a hair cut

Ladies: Tie your hair back off your face NEATLY and TIGHTLY. Use bobby pins to keep your hair tight and always out of your face. This is the difference between looking ready to perform versus looking like you just got off the bus.

• FACE – Let us see your expressionsGentlemen: Clean shaven.

Ladies: Just like if you were performing on TV or in a play, make-up should be worn, but keep

colors and amount conservative.

Too messy

“What NOT To Wear”

GENTLEMEN

Distracting neck ties

Light colored socks with a dark suit

Un-shaven face

LADIES

Open-toed shoes

Low-cut blouse

Short skirts

Bold fingernail polish

Loose hair

BOTH

Clothes that are too tight OR too loose

Distracting jewelry

Hair in your eyes

Our Team Mission

To be a classy teamcommitted to learning, having fun, and striving

for excellence!

• Applebee’s Breakfast, Sunday, Dec 12, 8:00-10:30

• Work expectations over break• After break, the Mock Tournament

is just 3 weeks away! January 21!• Team Meeting Jan 11, 7:30am in

A252• Continue to check your email

regularly!• Let the season begin!

Announcements

GREAT JOB SELLERS and DRIVERS!

Thank you to these businesses for donating prizes!

Arby’s, Borches, Burger King, Cold Stone,

Dairy Queen, Dominos, Jimmy Johns, Marshall 6, Preferred Health, Taco Johns, and Subway.

Selling Results!

• Team members attending out-of-state tournaments in Omaha, Sioux Falls, or Harvard, please stay after for a short, 15-minute meeting.

Thank you!!