4 Way Speech Contest April 1 After school in Room 122
Everyone is welcome to take part in the 4-Way Speech contest sponsored by the Stow Rotary Club. The contest will start around 3 in room 122. here is a helpful hint on how you shoudl start your speech from Mr. Falcionie
“What is the 4-Way Test? The 4-Way Test consists of 4 short questions,24 words, which can make a difference in our lives. It reads: Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to ALL concerned?
The 4-Way Test encourages us to examine our patterns of choosing, evaluating and acting. It is an objective guide which we can use in deciding how we can best respond to a given situation.
There is a great difference between winning success and being a success. Many people have the first without the second.
Just as inportant as winning the respect of others, is to enjoy self-respect.
The 4-Way Test helps us as we go about choosing and acquiring our desired prizes, to keep our inner eye open to what
we are becoming, not just the prizes we strive to acquire. These four questions can stimulate meaningful,growth-inspiring
answers for the person who will test his or her thoughts, words and actions by them.
The test does not provide answers in itself, but encourages creative and effective solutions in problem solving situations.
“You sow a thought, you reap an act. You sow an act, you reap a habit. You sow a habit, you reap a character.
You sow a character, you reap a destiny.” But it all starts with how we think.
The 4-Way Test recognizes that the welfare of each individual is linked with the welfare of us all.Used, it can create
an attitude and atmosphere in which people can better relate, share and implement ideas.
I want each student to start their speech with an explanation of what the 4-Way Test is and apply it to whatever situation, or topic in their speech.
Here are some really good topics to consider: AIG, the banking industry, the first “black” president being elected, the economy, how to recover, the cost to future generations, is cloning moral, medical responsibility (e.g., Octomom) and of course any personal involvemnt in community, charitable or controversial issues are great!!! I’ll be happy to read speeches when school starts Monday. Time limit is 5:30 minutes. You do not need to be memorized for Wed. Also the top two winners will win money and a wonderful breakfast the following Wed. at the Rotary Meeting at Silver Lake Country Club.
Written by Mrs T at 2009-03-26
State Final Results:
Matt McBurney and Rebecca Messinger, State Champions Public Forum Debate !!!!!!
Maggie Miller, 6th place Prose/Poetry
Zach Weigel, Finals Student Congress
Samata Franchim, Semi Finals International Extemp.
Adam Nowicki, Semi Finals Student Congress
Ben Fortin, Randy Hoover, Quarter Finals Humorous Interp
Lauren Fowkes, Quarter Finals Dramatic interp.
Jessica Luczywo, Octa Finals Lincoln Douglas Debate
Written by carleigh at 2009-03-11
Nationals Qualifiers
Congratulations to the following students for qualifying to the National Forensics League Tournament in Birmingham Alabama.
Public Forum:
Matt McBurney and Rebecca Messinger (District Champion)***
Lauren Romick and Sara Ramcharran (3rd place) *
*= years qualifying to nationals
Written by Matt McB at 2009-02-24
CONGRATS STATE QUALIFIERS!!!
Congrats to everyone who participated in the Little district tournament last saturday! A special congratulations to all those who qualified to the State tournament and made alternant positions
**denotes district champion
Humor:
Shannon Klainer
Randy Hoover
Ben Fortin
Alternate: Manny Anderson
Drama:
Keith Foster
Abby Wentz
Lauren Fowkes
Oratorical Interp:
Natalie Holland**
Lyndsey Walker
Varun Narayan
Julie Berzonsky**
Original Oratory:
Carleigh DeAngelis
Laura Whetsel
International Extemp:
Samanta Franchim**
Laura Maloney
Alternate: Mark Burjorian and Nick Looman
Domestic Extemp:
Alternate: Brennan Yaquinto
Prose/Poetry:
Maggie Miller
Alternate: Celecia Cardoso
Public Forum Debate:
Matt McBurney and Rebecca Messinger ***(3rd time district champions)
Chris Conrad and Tory Gunter
Suzette Rovelsky and Sean Blasko
Lincoln Douglas Debate:
Hanna Borsilli
Policy Debate:
Karishma Patel and Brian Yeh
Congress:
Zach Weigel
Taylor Rising
Colin Anderson
Written by carleigh at 2009-02-09
Berea Results!
We won sweeps!!!
International Extemp: 3rd place Samanta Franchim
Original Oratory: Carleigh DeAngelis 3rd place
Oratorical Interpretation: Natalie Holland 3rd place
Julie Berzonsky 5th place
Humor: Ben Fortin 4th place
Drama: Keith Foster 1st place
Lauren Fowkes 2nd place
Prose/Poetry: Celecia Cardoso 6th place
Public Forum: Matt McBurney 1st place
Chris Conrad and Tory Gunter 2nd place
Suzette Rovelsky and Sean Blasko 6th place
Lincoln Douglas: Hanna Borsilli 2nd place
Adam Nowicki 4th place
Billy Thorsson 6th place
Policy: Brian Yeh and Karishma Patel 5th place
Written by carleigh at 2009-01-20
