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TIGER SPEECH TEAM
INTEREST MEETING
November 9, 10, 11, or 12 at 11:30, A252
Time to Suit Up!
What is Speech?
A Competitive Performance Activity
13 Different Categories
• Public Address
• Interpretation
“An Intellectual Sport”
Tournaments
• Regular Season
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Conference Awards
Sections
State
Nationals
How is Speech good for you?
“There’s nothing that prepares you better for work
and life, than high school Speech.”
Oprah Winfrey
“If I could pick one factor in selecting a student
who will excel in college, it would be participation
in high school Speech.”
John Sexton, President, NYU
How is Speech good for you?
Speech teaches you how to:
be confident
act professionally
compel an audience to listen
use criticism
perform under pressure
think at high level
dress for success
win or lose with class!
Why is Tiger Speech special?
Our Mission:
To be a classy team committed to learning,
having fun, and striving for excellence.
72 team members in 2015.
Why is Tiger Speech special?
In 2015, Tiger Speech was ranked in top
10% of teams in the nation by the National
Speech and Debate Association.
In 2012, Tiger Speech qualified 13 students
for the MSHSL State Speech Tournament.
Tiger Speech has 25 State MSHSL Speech
Champions since 1975 -- the 4th most in
Minnesota.
What is the time commitment?
Practice:
• 30-60 min per week w/ coach = flexible!
• More on your own time = flexible!
Team Meetings:
• 1-2 per month, held during lunch.
Tournaments:
• See tournament contract for all dates and
locations.
Why do we have auditions?
We audition all new members so the
coaching staff can place you in a category
that best suits your talents and our team
needs.
Auditions are held on Nov 13-19 in A252.
Sign-up for a 5-minute audition time outside
room A252.
To be placed on the team, the audition
directions need to be followed.
How do auditions work?
Show off your talents! 
Come prepared in all 4 areas.
Don’t forget to come with writing for area #4.
No memorization required but be prepared.
Start with the area you think is your strength.
Think about the 13 categories and which ones
could best suit your talents and communicate
that to the coaches at your audition.
Be flexible with category placement. Know that
the coaches understand the activity very well and
they want what is best for you and our team as a
whole.
What do I turn in at my audition?
Application w/ photo
Rate Yourself Sheet
Contract signed by parents (there’s an extra
copy of this for you to keep)
What are the levels on the team?
Varsity (V), Junior Varsity (JV), Novice (N)
Placement is based on:
• Experience and past success
• Audition preparation and performance
What is the difference between N, JV, and V?
• V and JV members may be expected to
practice longer, attend different
tournaments.
It is possible for Novice to be placed on the
playoff team.
What is the “playoff team?”
The playoff team is determined after the
Chaska tournament on Feb 27.
Not on the playoff team?
• Your season ends after Fairmont on March 5
On the playoff team?
• Your season continues through April 9.
– This includes: overnight Eagan, Big South Conference,
SMSU, Section 2AA, and possibly, State on April 16.
What is the timeline?
ASAP = Sign-up for an audition!
Nov 13-19 = Auditions
Nov 22 = Team posted via email and website
Nov 24 = Season Kickoff Team Meeting 3:10
in A252
Nov 30 = Practices Begin
Dec 5 = Speech Workshop at MHS 9-noon
Dec 7 = Parent Meeting 6:30
See you at auditions!
Spread the word! All can audition!
Others who are not at the interest meeting can pick up
a packet and sign-up to audition.
Learn more!
www.marshall.k12.mn.us/mhs choose Speech from
the Activities menu. Or, scan below: