Welcome

Overview: Speech Team is an IHSA activity in which students compete in 14 very unique events, ranging from impromptu speaking to acting to radio broadcasting to poetry and prose reading. (See Speech Events Page for further detail). Students are judged against their competitors in preliminary rounds. Those who rank highest move on to the final round for medals and trophies. Each tournament leads us closer to the State Series which takes place in February.

Benefits of Being on Speech Team

1) Learn public speaking and acting skills.

2) Add valuable experience to your college applications and resume. Employers and universities are impressed by people who have competed in speech.

3) Get to know new people. Speech meets are a social event and you have down time to hang out and get to know kids from other schools.

4) Develop research and writing skills.

5) Practice time management

5) Overall, you will become a better communicator and gain poise and self-confidence!