Evaluating Articles Start with important information, then go to chronological format — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ryanalmer (talk • contribs) 16:00, 14 April 2017 (UTC) The goal of creating an IHSA speech page is to have a central location for all the key information one needs to know about IHSA speech. It is a bit different than other states so I'd like to explain the noteworthy differences between other pages. For example, the National Speech and Debate page has a few events listed that aren't available for competition in Illinois. The page should include: An opening paragraph including a brief synopsis Events and their rules Some past champions Possibly some information about the schools that compete in the IHSA league History of IHSA speech Pro tips Sources: http://debate.uvm.edu/NFL/rostrumlib/interpGoins0302.pdf https://www.speechwire.com https://www.ihsa.org/documents/ie/2016-17/school-manual.pdfhttp://classroom.synonym.com/forensic-speech-7459786.html
Speech Team, also known as forensics, is a competitive activity in which students compete in 14 unique events, ranging from impromptu speaking to acting to news casting. Students are judged against their competitors at tournaments, competing for a chance to compete in the final round of the tournament, and boost the team score while winning trophies and medals for themselves. Speech tournaments typically take place on Saturdays, and usually last eight to twelve hours. Students are usually judged in rounds of five to eight competitors. There are generally three preliminary rounds of competition, and the top-ranking competitors in each event advance to the final round. While there can be anywhere from thirty to sixty students entered in each single event at a tournament, only six or seven usually make finals, and these finalists take home awards. A common misconception is that Speech Team is Debate Team. This is not true - Speech and Debate are two separate activities. Individual Events (since there are 14 individual events), while Debate is not even related to Individual Events. When performing, competitors are expected to dress in business attire and be professional.
At most tournaments throughout the year competitors may be entered in no more than two events. However, at some tournaments schools allow students to be triple entered. During the state series competitors may only be entered in a maximum of two events. If they are in the PIR then they may not compete in a main event.
At the regional tournament, the top four scoring competitors advance to the sectional tournament. At the sectional tournament, the top three placing competitors advance to the state tournament. There are 18 regional tournaments which take place at various high schools. The advancing competitors at each of those tournaments pool in 6 separate sectional tournaments which also take place at high schools. The state qualifiers then all compete at the state tournament which has been taking place at the Carver Arena in Peoria for the past number of years. At the state tournament, there are two preliminary rounds followed by one final round. The preliminary rounds are both judged by three judges and the final round is judged by five judges. Scores are no culminating, it is a clean slate in the final round. At the awards ceremony rankings are announced, medals are distributed, and champions perform.
Speech Advisory Committee:
-Dennis Brumirski, coach, Mt. Caramel, Division 1
-Darrell Robin, coach, Schaumburg, Division 2
-Tom Witting, activities director, Reavis, Division 3
-Beth Summers, principal, Freeport, Division 4
-Mark Adams, coach, Normal University, Division 5
-Ken Carter, coach, Chatham, Division 6,
-Adam Jenkins, coach, Belleville West, Division 7
Staff Administrator: Shauda Brown
Individual Events
Dramatic Duet Acting (DDA) Two students perform an 8-minute memorized interpretation of a published dramatic work. A table and two chairs may be used as props in the performance. Performers may only portray one character per person. The performance is judged
Dramatic Interpretation (DI) One student performs an 8-minute memorized interpretation of a published dramatic work. The script sometimes features more than one character, all of which are portrayed by the performer, using different stances, body language, vocal tones, etc. for each.
Extemporaneous Speaking (ES) - Students are asked a current events-related question and have 45 minutes to compose an argumentative speech answering the question, using materials (magazines, newspapers, etc.) that they bring with them to the tournament for research. The speech should be around 6 minutes long, and must use citations and direct quotes from the sources that the student utilized in their research.
Humorous Duet Acting (HDA) - Two students perform an 8-minute memorized interpretation of a published humorous work. A table and two chairs may be used as props in the performance.
Humorous Interpretation (HI) - One student performs an 8-minute memorized interpretation of a published humorous work. The script nearly always features more than one character, all of which are portrayed by the performer, using different stances, body language, vocal tones, etc. for each. Throughout the piece, competitors switch back and forth between characters with character pops. Pops are a quick transition between characters where the performer quickly re-adjusts his or her body to the appropriate character. There are different styles and ways of popping in and out of characters. A different style of pops is one that is more of a slide into the other character, it is much less abrupt. Regardless of how one decides to go about alternating between characters, though, the one thing performers must make sure of is that it is very clear they are portraying a different character. This doesn't have to be done with just posture alone, a competitor may also utilize different voices to differentiate between characters. The voices that represent each character should be vastly different and distinct. Because competitors are not allowed to use props or costumes, they must pantomime a prop when necessary. The performance is judged based on how the competitor portrays the characters and whether the piece is humorous.
Impromptu Speaking (IMP) - Students are given a prompt (usually a quote, proverb, or single word) and have 2 minutes to prepare a 6-minute speech on the topic. As the speech may be understandably less vocally polished than one memorized before the tournament, evaluation is weighted toward thoughtful analysis and clear organization.
Informative Speaking (INF) - Students compose a speech that informs their audience of an idea, process, object, or other subject of topical interest. The 8-minute speech is written and memorized by the student beforehand, and should provide plenty of detailed information while still being accessible and entertaining for the audience.
Oratorical Declamation (OD) - Students memorize and perform an 8-minute interpretation of a published speech written or delivered by another person. While Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address would be one example, students typically choose less famous speeches, sometimes by mostly unknown speakers (commencement addresses, TED talks, etc.).
Original Comedy (OC) - Students write and perform an original 8-minute humorous script. These should feature multiple characters interacting within some sort of plot. Obnoxious voices and silly storylines are encouraged!
Original Oratory (OO) - Students compose an argumentative speech that serves as a “call to action” for their audience. The 8-minute speech is written and memorized by the student beforehand, should be focused on a problem the student feels needs to be addressed (gun violence, high taxes, low voter turnout, etc.), and should offer solutions to the problem.
Poetry Reading (PO) - Students find a poem or poems and read them to the audience out of a small notebook, using vocal inflection, facial expression, and hand gestures to convey emotion and communicate the message of the piece(s) throughout the 8-minute performance. Memorization is not necessary in this event; however, practice is critical to eliminate stumbles, allow for sustained eye contact with the audience, and gain a deep understanding of the piece.
Prose Reading (PR) - Students find a piece of literature and read it to the audience out of a small notebook, using vocal inflection, facial expression, and hand gestures to convey emotion and communicate the message of the piece throughout the 8-minute performance. Memorization is not necessary in this event; however, practice is critical in order to eliminate stumbles, allow for sustained eye contact with the audience, and gain a deep understanding of the piece.
Radio Speaking (RS) - Students are provided a packet of news stories and are given 45 minutes to construct and practice a 5-minute newscast containing world, national, local and sports news, along with weather and a commercial. Memorization is not necessary; the performer reads their assembled script, and is evaluated on broadcast organization, clear enunciation with minimal stumbles, and a pleasant and professional delivery that varies depending on the tone of each news story, much as a radio or TV news anchor aims for. Depending on the tournament, scripts may be assembled at home the evening before with no preparation time limit.
Special Occasion Speaking (SOS) - Students compose a speech that uses humor to convey an important message. The 8-minute speech is written and memorized by the student beforehand, and is structured as a lighthearted and entertaining address to a particular group of people (Student Council members, English department staff, Boy Scout troop, etc.) that highlights an issue the student feels deserves attention (technology addiction, self-centeredness, homework load, etc.).
Performance in the Round (PIR) - This event is exclusive to the IHSA state series. Students not competing in one of the 14 individual events in the state series are eligible to compete in Performance in the Round. PIR is a 15-minute interpretation of a dramatic or humorous script performed by a small group of students. It resembles a short play and is judged as such; however, it must take place in a circular performance area with a 16-foot radius. As many set elements and props as the team sees fit may be utilized in the space; music, makeup, and costumes are permitted as well.
Past Champions
DDA
2017- Ben Marshall and Molly McDermott (Prospect) ‘The Story of Us’
2016- Kaeley Clark and Vaughn Smith (Oak Lawn) ‘Othello, the Moor of Venice’
2015- Jackson Dockery and Nicole Labun (Hinsdale Central) ‘A Kid Like Jake’
2014- Cameron DeLaMora and Taylor Lindemann (Oak Lawn) ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’
2013- Alexus Newson and Morgan Brown (Southland College Prep) ‘Saturday Night/Sunday Morning’
DI 2017- Jake Youngman (Hinsdale Central) ‘9 Circles’ 2016- Maddie Corgiat (Wheaton Warrenville South) ‘Choosing Hope’ 2015- Georgette Voss (Buffalo Grove) ‘Bitch Boxer’ 2014- Jeffrey Manus (Freeport) ‘Evolution of Bruno Littlemore’ 2013- Ivy Fishman (Prospect) ‘Pride and Joy’
Ex 2017- Peter Forberg (Richards) 2016- Ani Chalian (Normal Community West) 2015- Moyo Abiona (Sandburg) 2014- Parth Patel (Huntley), Vinnesh Kannan (IMSA), Saumya Jain (Neuqua Valley) 2013- Tyler Ross (Normal Community West)
HDA 2017- Ira McDowell and Ira Wright (Thornton) ‘Basic Training’ 2016- Ben Marshall and Molly McDermott (Prospect) ‘Perfect’ 2015- Zach Kennedy and Reese Richardson (Downers Grove South) ‘Louis and Dave’ 2014- Laura Nelson and Yianni Kinnas (Hinsdale Central) ‘Let’s Pretend This Never Happened’ 2013- Patrick Kelly and Rahul Jacob (Sandburg) ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised)’
HI 2017- Brianna Leys (Downers Grove South) ‘The Internet is a Distract- Oh Look A Kitten!’ 2016- Andrew Pittman (Prospect) ’50 Shades of Grey’ 2015- Maddie Corgiat (Wheaton Warrenville South) ‘Graduation For Dummies’ 2014- Michael McCarthy (Oak Lawn) ‘The Strange Case of Oragami Yoda’ 2013- Natasha Prosek (Downers Grove South) ‘Regina Flector Wins the Science Fair’
Imp 2017- AJ Struthers (Wheaton Warrenville South) 2016- Akire Hawkins (Eisenhower) 2015- Parth Patel (Huntley) 2014- Sarah Kingsbury (Neuqua Valley) 2013- Alex Buckley (Downers Grove North)
Info 2017- Archit Dar (Neuqua Valley) ‘Ctrl + Z’ 2016- Christina Su (Normal University) ‘Emoji Evolution’ 2015- Jocelyn Billheimer (Marian) ‘Old McDonald Had a Vertical Farm’ 2014- Lindise Bliss (Shepard) ‘Strike a Pose!’ 2013- Donyae Lewis (Homewood Flossmoor) ‘Eye See It Differently’
Dec 2017- Megan Manoj (Elk Grove) ‘Every Kid Needs a Champion’ 2016- Megan Manoj (Elk Grove) ‘Power of Vulnerability’ 2015- Emma Walker (Charlestown) ‘Meet the Mom Who Started the Ice Bucket Challenge’ 2014- Noah Eisfelder (Evanston) ‘Doctors Make Mistakes, Can We Talk About That?’ 2013- Destin Patton-Warner (Thornton)
OC 2017- Beckett Kennedy (Glenbard West) ‘Good Mourning’ 2016- Maddie Corgiat (Wheaton Warrenville South) ‘Font-astic’ 2015- Deangelo Davies (Thornton) ‘Black History Month, A Piece of Cake’ 2014- Kole Schlich (Belleville West) ‘Camp Dad’ 2013- Dan Leahy (Downers Grove South) ‘Brother Knows Best’
OO 2017- Emily Gibson (Glenbard West) ‘Two Roads Converged’ 2016- Jimmy McDermott (Prospect) ‘Snapchat, Errant Texts, and My 3:00am Dilemma’ 2015- Zach Kennedy (Downers Grove South) ‘Let’s Face It’ 2014- Andrew Heitzman (Neuqua Valley) ‘Man Up’ 2013- Elizabeth Woo (Glenbard South) ‘Made in the World’
PIR 2017- Southland College Prep ‘Ansari the Spider’ 2016- Marian ‘We Band of Brothers’ 2015- Wheaton Warrenville South ‘These Shining Lives’ 2014- Reavis ‘A Child Shall Lead’ 2013- Moline ‘The Starcatcher’
PO 2017- Teresa Estrada (Reavis) ‘The Sounds of Spanglesh’ 2016- Presleigh Renner (Hinsdale Central) ‘Paper People’ 2015- Colleen Huston (Hoffman Estates) ‘Elastic Heart’ 2014- Thomas Tang (Thornton) ‘Man Up’ 2013- Pia Lyander (Marian) ‘The Art of Fine Speech’
PR 2017- Jimmy McDermott (Prospect) ‘Perfect Moments’ 2016- Kit Fitzgerald (Prospect) ‘Furiously Happy’ 2015- Mary Spaulding (Normal University) ‘The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted’ 2014- Jordan Cornwell (Charlestown) ‘Going Grapefruit 2013- Ben Edwards (Normal University) ‘Sam the Cat’
RS 2017- Tiffani Volkman (Belleville West) 2016- Hannah Thompson (Downers Grove North) 2015- Divya Surabhi (Hinsdale Central) 2014- Brooke Summerfield (Wheaton Warrenville South) 2013- Cora Georgiou (Sandburg)
SOS 2017- Bijoy Shah (Glenbard West) ‘Life’s Too Short’ 2016- Jocelyn Billheimer (Marian) ‘Peace, Prosperity, and the Pursuit of Paper’ 2015- Jon Murphy (Wheaton Warrenville South) ‘Breaking Our Linear Lull’ 2014- Cooper Packard (Marian) ‘Man, I Feel Like a Woman’ 2013- Alison Ogunmokun (Normal University) ‘The Peg Leg Redemption’
Team Sweepstakes 2017- Downers Grove South , (coached by Justin Matkovich) (34 points) 2016- Prospect (coached by Jeremy Morton) (39 points) 2015- Hinsdale Central (coached by Paul Woods) (29 points) 2014- Wheaton Warrenville South (coached by David DeMarzo) (32 points) 2013- Normal University (coached by Mark Adams) (29 points)
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