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MHS Speech Team Interest Meeting - Where Stars are Made!

Explore competitive speaking and performance at MHS Speech Team Interest Meeting. Join a classy team committed to learning, having fun, and striving for excellence. Audition info provided. No cuts! Visit our website for more details.

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MHS Speech Team Interest Meeting - Where Stars are Made!

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  1. MHS SPEECH TEAM INTEREST MEETING Tuesday, Nov. 5 7:15am or 3:10pm A252 Where Stars are Made!

  2. What is Speech? • A Competitive Speaking/Performance Activity • 13 Different Categories • Public Address • Interpretation • “An Intellectual Sport” • Tournaments • Regular Season • SW Conference Awards • Sections • State • Nationals

  3. How 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

  4. How is Speech good for you? 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!

  5. Why is MHS Speech special? • Our Mission: To be a classy team committed to learning, having fun, and striving for excellence. • Over 60 team members in 2013.

  6. Why is MHS Speech special? • In 2013, MHS Speech was ranked in top 5% of teams in the nation by the National Forensic League. • In 2012, MHS Speech qualified 13 students for the MSHSL State Speech Tournament. • MHS Speech has 25 State MSHSL Speech Champions since 1975 -- the 4th most in Minnesota.

  7. What is the time commitment? • Practice: • 30-60 min per week w/ coach = flexible! • More on your own time = flexible! • Team Meetings: • 1-2 per month, held in the morning. • Tournaments: • See tournament contract for all dates and locations.

  8. Why do we have auditions? • We audition all new members so the coaching staff can place you in a category that best suits your talents and our team needs. • NO CUTS! • Auditions are held on Nov 12,13,14 in A252. • Sign-up for a 6-minute audition time outside room A252.

  9. How do auditions work? • Show off your talents!  • Come prepared in all 4 areas. • Don’t forget to come with writing for area #4. • No memorization required but be prepared. • Start with the area you think is your strength. • Think about the 13 categories and which ones could best suit your talents and communicate that to the coaches at your audition. • Be flexible with category placement. Know that the coaches understand the activity very well and they want what is best for you and our team as a whole.

  10. What do I turn in at my audition? • Application w/ photo • Rate Yourself Sheet • Contract signed by parents (there’s an extra copy of this for you to keep)

  11. What are the levels on the team? • Varsity (V), Junior Varsity (JV), Novice (N) • Placement is based on: • Experience and past success • Audition preparation and performance • What is the difference between N, JV, and V? • V and JV members may be expected to practice longer, may attend different tournaments. • Level placement is not a criterion for placement on Playoff teams.

  12. What is the timeline? • ASAP = Sign-up for an audition! • Nov 12,13, 14 = Auditions • Nov 15 = Team Posted during C lunch • Nov 19 = Season Kickoff Team Meeting 3:10 in A252 • Nov 20 = Practices Begin • Dec 2 = Parent Meeting 6:30 • Dec 7 = Speech Workshop at MHS 9-noon

  13. See you at auditions! • Spread the word! All can audition! • Others who are not at the interest meeting can pick up a packet and sign-up to audition. • Learn more! • www.marshall.k12.mn.us/mhs choose Speech from the Activities menu. Or, scan below:

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