Centennial High School Speech Team
ALL THE INFORMATION FROM THE INFORMATIONAL MEETING IS HERE!
SPEECH TEAM COACHES
Eric Webster
Ewebster@isd12.org
Audrey Hinds
audrey@centennialtheatre.org
Emilie Tomas
emilie@centennialtheatre.org
Nina Broberg
nina@centennialtheatre.org
SPEECH TEAM ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Brandy Eckman
brandy@centennialtheatre.org
IMPORTANT DATES
January Speech Workshop
January 16th – 5 – 7 PM PAC
MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME SPEECH MEET
JANUARY 22nd - 3:00 - 7:00 - Middle School
HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH STUDENTS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED TO ATTEND AND BE JUDGES.
Captains practices
ALL IN THE PAC
January 8th 5:30-6:30
January 15th 5:30-6:30
January 26th 4-5
Focused on memorizing lines and blocking before the first tournament
February 3rd 5:30-6:30
February 19th 5:30-6:30
February 24th 5:30-6:30
March 2nd 4-5
Open to anyone who wanted help or just a space to practice.
MEETS
February 6th and 7th – Duluth Invitational. Over night stay in Duluth.
2/14 - Anoka, not NIETOC
2/21 - Forest Lake, NIETOC
2/28 - NO MEET
(HS IMPROV STRIKE SHOW)
3/7 - St. Anthony, NIETOC (You Lucky Dog)
3/14 - Blaine, NIETOC
3/21 – Cambridge, NIETOC
3/26 - SECTIONS, Columbia Heights
3/28 - White Bear Lake CLAW, NIETOC
(Region 5AA vocals Band)
NSDA - spring break
Working on these dates/times
Sections
MARCH 26 - We are in sections 4AA- it will be in Columbia Heights
STATE
April 24th through April 26th – Park Center High School
NIETOC
May 8 – 10th? INFO TBD – IN SHAKOPEE
SPEECH SHOWCASE
May 16th - PAC - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
NSDA -
RICHMOND VIRGINIA
JUNE 14TH THROUGH 19TH
HERE ARE ALL THE CATEGORIES WITH DESCRIPTIONS
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Creative Expression is the performance of material written by the contestant. The objective is to encourage creativity in both writing and performance, through a variety of genres and performance styles.
DISCUSSION
Discussion is an effort on the part of a small group to reach a solution to a problem through informal interchange of facts, inferences, and judgments. This method of discussion seeks consensus rather than majority rule. The focus of this event should be the encouragement of cooperation and critical thinking to arrive at the collective goal of better understanding and problem-solving. The discussion will be task-oriented, where participants act as members of a group whose goal is most frequently an agreed-upon statement of policy, rules, lists, etc., which may also include rationale.
DUO INTERPRETATION
Duo interpretation features two students interpreting together one or more selections from a single published source or a single anthology of prose, poetry, and/or dramatic literature, serious and/or humorous, with literary merit and appropriate to the readers.
EXTEMPORANEOUS READING
Participation in Extemporaneous Reading teaches a student to introduce and read excerpts from prose or poetry for the purpose of appreciation or enjoyment.
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
The Extemporaneous Speech should be an original synthesis of current fact and opinion on a topic drawn by the contestant. Speakers may choose from either International or U.S. topics.
GREAT SPEECHES
Great Speeches is an event in which the contestant speaks about either a single speech OR an anthology of speeches (not to exceed three) related by common author, theme, or another element.
HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION
Humorous interpretation features a student interpreting a selection from published literature with the intent to amuse, give enjoyment, or create laughter.
INFORMATIVE SPEAKING
Informative Speaking is an event in which the student presents an original informative composition of which no more than 10% shall be direct quotation. Quality of thought, research, and composition, as well as delivery, should be considered by the Judges. The purpose of Informative Speaking is to present information that the audience may or may not possess and that the student believes important for the audience.
ORIGINAL ORATORY
Original Oratory is an event in which the contestant presents his/her own PERSUASIVE composition Because these orations have been written by the contestants, judges should consider the high quality of thought and composition, as well as, communicative delivery. All materials quoted, paraphrased, or summarized from other sources must be documented orally and in the written text.
SERIOUS DRAMA INTERPRETATION
Serious Drama Interpretation uses any published selection of dramatic literature (plays, radio plays, television plays, or screenplays) with literary merit and appropriate to the reader. The term "dramatic" here refers to the genre of the literature and does not include prose or poetry that is serious. The mood of the cutting must be essentially serious.
SERIOUS POETRY INTERPRETATION
Serious Poetry Interpretation features a student performing a selection or selections of published poetry. The mood of the cutting must be essentially serious.
SERIOUS PROSE INTERPRETATION
Serious Prose Interpretation features a student performing a selection of published prose. The mood of the cutting must be essentially serious.
STORYTELLING
Participation in storytelling should train students to recreate a familiar story extemporaneously. Because this is not a recitation, the contestant will be judged on the ability to recreate the story in his/her own words, with emphasis on a direct conversational style and spontaneous bodily action.
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.