Take the Mic: Preparing for Speech Competition
Description
Building on the basics, this class helps students strengthen their writing, delivery, and performance across popular American Speech and Debate Association (ASDA) events like Original Oratory, Dramatic Interpretation, and Impromptu speaking. With personalized coaching and skill-building exercises, students will begin developing competition-ready pieces—whether they’re seasoned speakers or new to the world of speech and debate. The class ends with a performance of their speaking skills for parents on Thursday, December 10.

Students who complete this class will have the opportunity to compete at Parish in January in a mock tournament with Parish teachers as judges, as well as local competitions hosted by the ASDA, with a chance to compete at Nationals in May.
Location:
Parish Episcopal School - Midway Campus
Dates:
10/22/2026 - 12/10/2026 11:00 PM
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 7th - 12th
Cost:
$225.00
Availability:
Registration will begin on 7/22/2026.