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The Ohio High School Speech League (OHSSL) is the body that organizes high school forensic competition in the state of Ohio. [1] The OHSSL provides all of the National Forensic League events, but also provides several other events including Declamation. [1] In the 2001-2002 season, Impromptu Speaking was added as an experimental event.
Pages in category "Public speaking competitions" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
In 2008, Lashunda Rundles became the first African American woman to ever win the title of World Champion of Public Speaking. She also was the first woman to win in almost two decades. In 2018, Ramona J. Smith became the second African American woman to win, it had been a decade since a woman took the title.
Public Forum debates tend to focus on current events issues and require debaters to defend either the status quo or a specified change to the status quo. [46] [47]: 1–8 Big Questions is a 1v1, 2v1, or 2v2 style of debate with a year-round topic related to morality, religion, and science.
The Interstate Oratory Association is the oldest public speaking organization within the United States. Founded in 1874, the IOA has held a contest for the top persuasive speakers represented from each state. Here, the 1913 IOA contest was hosted by Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky on June 9, 1913.
Student members vie for top honors in more than 100 competitive events, receive awards for chapter and individual achievements, participate in service activities, attend leadership workshops, and network with peers and business professionals. Past National Leadership Conference Locations [10]
The building currently holds the offices of Franklin County Public Health (the county's health department), Franklin County Veterans Services, and still retains a war memorial. The building was built from 1905 to 1906 by local architect Frank Packard . [ 1 ]
SkillsUSA offers competitive activities in which students strive to achieve in a variety of occupational skill and leadership areas. Competition in skill and personal achievement is encouraged at all levels. Leadership contests include public speaking, parliamentary procedure, safety, Opening and Closing ceremonies, and job interviewing ...