News & Events 2007-2008

Public Speaking Prize Winners Announced

Winners of the annual public speaking contest – held on May 13 in Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts – were announced by English teacher Steven Kampmann at School Meeting on May 16. Kevin Flemming ’08 was the first-place winner ($75); Airi Kobayashi ’08 took second ($50); and Maddy Hargis ’08 was the third-place winner ($25). The other fine speakers were Ethan Dixon ’08, Chelsea Gallagher ’08, Filip Gzella ’08 and Joseph Stanzione ’08. The judges consisted of members of the faculty and staff, including Monie Hardwick, Linda Klesik, Melanie McMahon, Ryan Pagotto and Andrew Sykes.

All seniors are required to take the public speaking course offered in the spring. The contest is offered as a competitive but fun way to encourage seniors to address their peers in a formal environment. Each of the seven sections of public speaking presented a student as a representative for that class. All seniors, along with various faculty, staff and underclassmen, attend the contest to cheer on their favorites.

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Updated 5/19/08

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