This is a contest in which the speech is not be memorized. The speech will be on timely topics dealing with social, economic, and political issues. The speaker can choose domestic area questions or foreign. The student will draw a topic 30 minutes before speaking and use news magazines and newspapers as sources. The student will be judged on adherence to the question, well-chosen information, organization of material, and delivery. Research and up to date knowledge of news is required. Each round of competition will draw from new questions.
Time: 7 minutes
You’re a good fit for this category if you are a self-motivated worker, intellectual thinker, current-events follower, strong researcher, and a passionate student.