Centennial High School Speech Team
For all interested in learning more about the upcoming High School Speech Season, mark your calendars for the informational meeting being held on November 10 at 6:00 PM in the PAC.
SPEECH TEAM COACHES
Eric Webster
Audrey Hinds
Emilie Tomas
Nina Broberg
IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS
Speech Team Informational Meeting
Monday November 10th – 6:00 PM - PAC
*Students must select their category by first week in December.
*Students must submit their selection to their assigned coach for approval. Writing and selections have to be submitted to their assigned coaches and approved by first week of January at the latest.
*If approved, then they can start scheduling their rehearsal sessions with their coach.
*There will be scheduled “Writing Sessions” in December where a coach or coaches will be in attendance to help them write their speeches. Dates and times of writing sessions TBD.
*Any student that does not have their speech written or selected by first week of January will not be allowed to participate in the speech season this year.
*Students will be asked to commit to do two 30-minute rehearsals a week, starting in December if their piece is ready, first week of January at the latest. (Week of January 5th)
Students CANNOT schedule their sessions with a coach until their speech is selected and approved by their assigned coach OR their speech is written!
ZOOM REHEARSALS WITH COACHES ARE ACCEPTABLE!
MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME SPEECH MEET
- JANUARY 22nd - 3:00 - 7:00 - Middle School
HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH STUDENTS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED TO ATTEND AND BE JUDGES.
MEETS
TBD – These are being worked on and we should know our Meet schedule by Mid-November.
OTHER DATES
NSDA -
RICHMOND VIRGINIA
JUNE 14TH THROUGH 19TH
Sections
April 16 / 17 / 18? INFO TBD
STATE
April 24th through April 26th – Park Center High School
NIETOC
May 8 – 10th? INFO TBD – IN SHAKOPEE
January Speech Workshop
January 16th – 5 – 7 PM PAC
Speech Retreat
December 13th – 12:00 – 3:00 PM - PAC
CAPTAINS PRACTICES
Working on these dates/times
Writing sessions
Working on these dates/times
NSDA - spring break
Working on these dates/times
Centennial High School welcomes Eric Webster as the Centennial High School Speech Coach
“Eric Webster brings a wide spectrum and wealth of experience as a speech coach. Most importantly, Eric has a philosophy for the CHS Speech team that aligns with the Centennial School District vision and mission,” says Matt St. Martin, Centennial High School Director of Athletics and Activities. “Eric believes that the values learned from participating in education based athletics, activities, and fine arts programming allows students to grow as individuals.”
Eric Webster started in the Centennial School District in 2003 and has served as the Centennial Middle School Speech Coach for the last 12 years. At CMS, he is also the Fall Play Co-Director, Technical Director, Improv Coach, and the Spring Musical Co-Director and Technical Director. At Centennial High School, Eric is the Fall Play Director, Technical Director, Improv Coach, Spring Musical Co-Director, Technical Director, and One Act Play Director. He also is the Director of the Centennial Summer Theater programming which includes the Centennial Youth Theater Programs, Centennial Summer Shakespeare, and Middle School and High School summer improv. In addition, he is the Performing Arts Center/Theaters Coordinator for both Centennial Middle School and Centennial High School,as well as the Director of the Centennial Alumni Adult Improv Team, and the public address announcer for the Centennial High School Varsity Football team.
As it relates to his additional role at Centennial High School. Webster stated, “I am honored and excited to lead this storied Centennial High School program and to build upon its traditions of creating a community of support for all the students who participate on the Speech Team.” “In this role, Eric will continue to extend his positive impact in the lives of our students by creating positive experiences for our students seeking an opportunity to be involved and engaged with activities here at Centennial High School, said Matt St. Martin, Director of Athletics and Activities.