Shirts

Shirts are in. You can pick them up in my classroom. We will wear them on FRIDAY.

NFL and Eagan Results

NFLs

MIKE AND CHRISTIAN ARE GOING TO NATIONALS!!!!! YAY!!!!
A big congrats to our qualifiers.

Also placing at NFLs were Dylan Slinger in 6th place, and Tim Jennings in Semi-finals

Eagan

Julie Schmidt: 7th place, Extemp Speaking
Kelly Cole: 7th place, Prose

Way to go, girls!

Northfield and Drop fees

Northfield is NOT using the Joy of Tournaments online registration that other tournaments have, so the registration is due this Friday instead of Monday. That being said, you need to let me know by Thursday if you have a change of schedule for that day. Any change after that will incur cost.

Speaking of costs, the following people owe me drop fees:
Evan
Bronwyn (who quit, but if you see her...)
Shawn
Tim
Shelley (who quit...)
Maurita (who quit...)
Cody (who quit...)

You cost the team time/money/energy when you don't adhere to your contract. Other teams just kick people off the team for not showing up. I'd hate to revert to that. Please make good on your commitments.

Eagan Info

We will leave for the Eagan Invitational at 7:00 A.M. from the upper doors. Please do not be late.

The roster is below. PLEASE let me know sooner rather than later if your schedule has changed and you can no longer make it.

Anderson, Kayla-Prose
Barrett, Abbie-Prose, OO
Berger, Mike-Ext. Spkg
Cole, Kelly-Prose, Info
Davis, Tyler-Humor
Falk, Ryan-Humor
Fideler, Kori-Ext Rdg
Halliday, Logan-Story
Heintze, Michelle-Disco
Julik, Joe-Duo, OO
JungBauer, Evan- CE
Kappenman, Taylor-Poe
Keil, Christian-Ext Spkg
Kunkel, Adam-Duo, CE
Longley, Ryan- Disco
Nelson, Shawn-Drama
Roesner, Rachel-Ext Rdg
Rosenthal, Sarah-GS, Poe
Schmidt, Julie-Ext spkg, Info
Schwartz, Mikaela-Prose
Schwegman, Emily-Duo, Humor
Shim, Joe-Duo, OO
Slinger, Dylan-Ext. Spkg
Steinkamp, Jeff-Humor
Sweere, Lisa-Info
Sweere, Melissa-OO
Zeru, Meron-Disco

See you Saturday!

Lakeville North Results

A long day with some fun results:

Michael Berger: 3rd place, Extemp Speaking
Michelle Heintze: Semi-finalist, Discussion

Overall, we took 7th place out of 10 teams. Good job everyone!

North Info

THERE IS NO BUS TO NORTH!!! That would be silly. You need to meet the team in the North cafeteria no later than 7:30 (draws are at 8, rounds at 8:30). Even though you're driving yourself or being picked up, YOU MUST STAY THE ENTIRE TIME (to the end of awards). IF ANYONE SKIPS OUT, YOU'RE OFF THE TEAM. The North tournament has semi-final instead of honor finals. Also, they give away prizes to people who attend final rounds (anyone: spectators and competitors alike). Fun things like gift cards.

If you are on the roster below, you're coming. No more of this dropping at the last minute crap, people. Several of you still owe your team the $15 drop fee. I register you based on the CONTRACT you filled out at the beginning of the year.

Anderson, Kayla--prose
Barrett, Abbie--prose and OO
Berger, Mike--Extemp Spk
Bergeron, Sebastian--humor
Branch, Ashley--story
Cole, Kelly--prose, info
Davis, Tyler--humor
Falk, Ryan--humor
Fideler, Kori--Extemp Rdg
Halliday, Logan--Story
Heintze, Michelle--Disco
Jennings, Tim--Extemp Spk
Julik, Joe--OO
JungBauer, Evan--Creative
Kappenman, Taylor--Poetry
Keil, Christian--Extemp Spkg
Kunkel, Adam--Creative, Duo
Leask, Bronwyn--Great Speeches
Longley, Ryan--Disco
Nelson, Shawn--Drama
Roesner, Rachel--Extemp Rdg
Rosenthal, Sarah--Great Speeches, Poetry
Schmidt, Julie--Extemp Spk, Info
Schwartz, Mikaela--Prose
Schwegman, Emily--Humor, Duo
Slinger, Dylan--Extemp Spk
Steinkamp, Jeff--Humor
Sweere, Lisa--Info
Sweere, Melissa--OO
Zeru, Meron--Disco

See you at North at 7:30 (or earlier, if you want a good spot in the caf).

MSU Results...

...were awesome!! Traveling southwest was really worth it! We brought home a shiny third place trophy, our first of the year. Congrats all! It couldn't have been done without the following award winners:

Abbie Barrett: 4th place, Original Oratory
Michael Berger: 4th place, Extemp Speaking
Kelly Cole: 6th place, Informative
Ryan Falk: 1st place, novice humorous
Kori Fideler: 5th place, Extemp Reading
Logan Halliday: 1st place, novice humorous
Michelle Heintze: 2nd place, novice discussion
Joe Julik: 7th place, Original Oratory
Evan Jungbauer: 2nd place, novice creative expression
Adam Kunkel: 3rd place, Creative Ex; 5th place, Duo
Bronwyn Leask: 4th place, novice great speeches
Rachel Roesner: 6th place, novice extemp reading
Sarah Rosenthal: 3rd place, Great Speeches; 1st place, Poetry
Mikaela Schwartz: 7th place, Prose
Emily Schwegman: 1st place, Humorous; 5th place, Duo
Joe Shim: 6th place, Original Oratory
Dylan Slinger: 2nd place, Extemp Speaking
Jeff Steinkamp: 3rd place, Humorous
Lisa Sweere: 5th, novice informative
Melissa Sweere: Honors, Original Oratory
Meron Zeru: 4th place, novice discussion

CONGRATULATIONS ALL!!!!

SHIRTS

LAST CHANCE FOR T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS...BRING YOUR ORDER FORM AND MONEY TO MSU TOMORROW.

Everyone who orders a shirt will be entered in a drawing to win a special prize, offered by yours truly (Mrs. H.).

Planning Ahead...

We are adding a tournament to our schedule this season. Originally, our final invitational tournament was March 15th, leaving 3 weeks until sections. We have decided to go to St. Cloud Apollo on March 29th (after spring break). This tournament will count toward your lettering if you choose to come.

IF YOU WANT TO COME, YOU MUST SIGN UP IN MRS. HEINIS' ROOM BEFORE SPRING BREAK!!!! There is a sign-up sheet on the speech cupboard door.

Emily's Speech PARTY!!!

This Saturday (Feb. 23rd) after the Mankato tournament, Emily Schwegman and her family are opening their home to you crazy people :-). There will be food, games, and lots of fun, I'm told :-).

Emily REALLY wants you ALL to come. For those of you who are still "finding your place", this is a great opportunity to socialize with the oh-so-cool people of the speech team.

So, come this Saturday, right after the tourney (well, go home and change into comfy clothes first), to 17853 179th Trail W. (use your standard Mapquest or google maps for directions). Call 952-435-7947 (Schwegman household) if you get lost.

SHIRTS!!!

We need orders for 20 t-shirts and 12 sweatshirts to order them at the offered price. You have until Friday to turn your order forms in. So far, 4 tees and 2 sweats have been ordered. Get these in ASAP, folks!!!

MSU Info

This week we travel to my alma mater for their annual high school tournament (annual but for last year, when it was snowed out). Fear not, it's supposed to be 35 this Saturday, so it shouldn't be too bad.

This tourney is unlike any other we attend, because it is held on a college campus instead of a high school campus. Several buildings will be in use, so wear a coat and your most comfortable dress shoes. Student Union for lunch, not a parent-run concession, so bring some cash.

This tournament charges their own DROP FEE. So, in addition to the $15 you owe your team (cash or check made to LSHS Speech), if you drop, you will also need to give me $5 cash BEFORE Saturday ($10 if you double-enter), so I have money to hand over to them at registration. Below is the registration list. WE WILL LEAVE AT 6:30 A.M. DON'T BE LATE!!!!

Anderson, Kayla--Prose, Duo
Barrett, Abbie--OO, Prose
Berger, Mike--Extemp Spk
Bergeron, Sebastian--Humor, Duo
Bradley, Michelle--OO
Branch, Ashley--Story
Cole, Kelly--Info, Prose
Davis, Tyler--Humor
Falk, Ryan--Humor
Fideler, Kori--Extemp Rd
Halliday, Logan--Story
Heintze, Michelle--Disco
Julik, Joe--OO, Duo
JungBauer, Evan--Creative
Kappenman, Taylor--Poetry
Kunkel, Adam--Creative, Duo
Leask, Bronwyn--Great Sp
Longley, Ryan--Disco
Nelson, Shawn--Drama
Roesner, Rachel--Extemp Rd
Rosenthal, Sarah--Great Sp, Poetry
Schwartz, Mikaela--Prose
Schwegman, Emily--Humor, Duo
Shim, Joe--OO, Duo
Slinger, Dylan--Extemp Spk
Steinkamp, Jeff--Humor
Sweere, Lisa--Info
Sweere, Melissa--OO
VanSlooten, Carissa--Info
Zeru, Meron--Disco

Forest Lake Results

A long ride to Forest Lake was worth it Saturday, as we had three finalists. Congrats to:

Mike Berger-- 3rd Place Honors Extemp Speaking
Christian Keil--3rd Place Impromptu
Adam Kunkel--5th Place Honors Creative

Way to go, guys!

Forest Lake INFO

We are bringing 33 students, our biggest outing yet. Make sure you are well and on time!!!

LEAVE at 6:30 AM from upper doors. Roster below...if you can't go, you owe your team $15. Let me know ASAP.

Anderson, Kayla- Prose, Duo
Barrett, Abbie- OO
Berger, Mike-ES, Imp
Bergeron, Sebastian- Humor, Duo
Bradley, Michelle- OO
Branch, Ashley- Story
Davis, Tyler-Humor
Denley, Maurita- Disco
Falk, Ryan- Humor
Fideler, Kori- ER
Halliday, Logan- Story
Heintze, Michelle- Disco
Jennings, Tim- ES
JungBauer, Evan- CE
Kappenman, Taylor- Poe
Keil, Christian- ES, Imp
Kunkel, Adam- CE
Leask, Bronwyn- GS
Longley, Ryan- Disco
Lowe, Cody- Info
Nelson, Shawn- Drama
Nylund, Kati- Humor
Rosenthal, Sarah- GS, Poe
Schmidt, Julie- Info, Imp
Schwartz, Mikaela- Pro
Schwegman, Emily- Humor
Shim, Joe- OO
Skluzacek, Simon- Humor
Steinkamp, Jeff- Humor
Sweere, Lisa- Info
Sweere, Melissa- OO
VanSlooten, Carissa- Info
Zeru, Meron- Disco

Apple Valley Results

Brrrrr!!! It was a cold day to speech, but we did it anyway :-). Here are the outstanding results from the Minneapple this weekend:

Mike Berger: 3rd place, Honors Extemp. Speaking
Ryan Falk: 5th place, Novice Humorous
Sarah Rosenthal: 7th place, Great Speeches AND 6th place, Poetry
Dylan Slinger: 2nd place, Novice Extemp. Speaking

We took 10th place out of 34 schools as well. Awesome job everyone!

Forest Lake: Feb. 16

This isn't the official info yet, but I am registering tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 8) and want to make sure everyone who signed up is coming, because it is a "holiday" weekend. It's our biggest entry yet, and I expected it to be smaller, so I'm a little worried. I HATE reporting drops at a tournament (and I know you don't like giving me $15), so make sure you let me know by tomorrow if you can't be at that tourney.

People who ARE NOT going to Forest Lake: (EVERYONE ELSE is currently ON the roster)
Kelly Cole
Joe Julik
Dylan Slinger

PRACTICE!

You must practice! If you miss practice with your regular coach (like, say, your name is Kayla or Seb and you didn't come to duo practice yesterday), you can sign up for practice with me. I have Thursday available!!!!! Come see me to sign up. All are welcome, just make sure you sign up and show up.

Apple Valley Info

Apple Valley is the biggest, most competitive tournament we will attend this year. The varsity and novice teams will compete in different buildings even. It is very important you are on time this week (although we had no late-comers when we went to EP). Below is the info and roster.

LEAVE AT 7:10 AM from upper lot. (Their awards ceremony is usually pretty long, so we won't be back until around 6.)

If you are NOT on this list, but would like to compete, let me know ASAP. If you ARE on this list but CAN'T compete, you will have to pay the $15 drop fee.

Anderson, Kayla
Barrett, Abbie
Berger, Mike
Bergeron, Sebastian
Branch, Ashley
Cole, Kelly
Falk, Ryan
Fideler, Kori
Halliday, Logan
Jennings, Tim
Julik, Joe
Kunkel, Adam
Leask, Bronwyn
Longley, Ryan
Nelson, Shawn
Nylund, Kati
Roesner, Rachel
Rosenthal, Sarah
Schmidt, Julie
Schwartz, Mikaela
Schwegman, Emily
Shim, Joe
Slinger, Dylan
Steinkamp, Jeff
Sweere, Lisa
Sweere, Melissa
VanSlooten, Carissa
Zeru, Meron

LSHS Results

WOW! What an incredible tournament. You all were incredibly helpful last week. You made our tournament a great success. Not to mention, we did pretty well. We took 7th place, out of 21 teams. A special nod to our finalists:

Mike Berger- 3rd Place, Varsity Extemp Speaking
Tim Jennings- 4th Place, Novice Extemp Speaking
Christian Keil- 7th Place, Impromptu
Adam Kunkel- 3rd Place, Varsity Creative
Bronwyn Leask- 7th Place, Novice Great Speeches
Julie Schmidt- 3rd Place, Impromptu
Dylan Slinger- 5th Place, Novice Extemp Speaking
Lisa Sweere- 6th Place, Novice Informative

Well done, everyone!

Extemp Week of Feb 4

I sent you all a detailed note, but for quick reference you will practice at 5:30 on Monday and Friday this week. Be sure you come ready to give your speech. :)

Lakeville South INFO

This week is our only HOME tournament. There is MUCH to do. Please, if you haven't yet, sign up for a day (Thursday or Friday) to help out. This is a lettering requirement.

Info for competing at our tournament:
This is the first tournament for half of you, so this may be a little repetitive, but make sure you have done two things:
1. PAID and TURNED IN ALL FORMS: If you still have an outstanding status, you will NOT be allowed to compete, and you will owe a $15 drop fee.
2. READ! If you are a novice, make sure you have read "Tournament Procedures" from your handbook, so you have a good idea of what to expect.

Everyone, make sure you are dressed professionally and have everything ready. If you are using a script, make sure it has been mounted on black paper. See me if you need this.

Below is the meet time and roster (no bus, obviously :-)). If you are on this roster, but will not be coming, you owe your team a $15 drop fee. Let me know ASAP if this is the case. If you get sick Saturday morning, you MUST call my cell (in the handbook) to let me know.

MEET IN MY ROOM (A109) at 7:15 (Draws start at 8). We will have breakfast available.


1. Abbie Barrett, OO
2. Mike Berger, ES and Imp
3. Michelle Bradley, OO
4. Ashley Branch, Story
5. Kelly Cole, Info and Prose
6. Maurita Denley, Disco
7. Ryan Falk, Humor
8. Logan Halliday, Story
9. Michelle Heintze, Disco
10. Joe Julik, OO and Duo
11. Evan Jungbauer, CE
12. Taylor Kappenman, Poe
13. Christian Keil, ES and Imp
14. Adam Kunkel, CE
15. Bronwyn Leask, GS
16. Ryan Longley, Disco
17. Kati Nylund, Humor
18. Rachel Roesner, ER
19. Sarah Rosenthal, GS and Poe
20. Julie Schmidt, Info and Imp
21. Mikaela Schwartz, Prose
22. Joe Shim, OO and Duo
23. Dylan Slinger, ES
24. Jeff Steinkamp, Humor
25. Lisa Sweere, Info
26. Melissa Sweere, OO
27. Carissa VanSlooten, Info

COME SEE ME WITH QUESTIONS!!! I will see you all either Thursday or Friday.

Extemp - Week of Jan 28

The debate season ended about 5:30PM on a cold Saturday night in Mankato...so now it's time to rev up the extemp engine.

We will practice from 5:30 to 7:30PM on Monday and Friday nights up in the IMC. You should probably plan on taking a couple hours a week to print some stuff for the files and read independently as well. We want to use practice time to either give speeches or study topics that you'll speak on.

I know we have our own tournament this weekend, but we'll still do practice on Friday night.

Be sure to offer to help with setting up and cleaning.

If you need to reach me, my cell phone is 651.387.8305 you can either call or text me.

Andy

Eden Prairie Results

WOW!!! What an amazing first tournament! Though our showing was not impressive to many standards (15th out of 22 schools), I think we are a very promising small team. Our novii are an incredible group well on their way to owning this team. I am very excited for this season! Although everyone had some impressive moments, here are the highlights of this first tournament:

-Michael Berger, senior captain and generally awesome guy: 2nd place in varsity Extemp. Speaking
-Ryan Falk, freshman rockstar and always smiling: 6th place in novice Humorous
-Joe Julik, junior and luckiest guy at the tournament: winner of the Wii (EP was sponsored by Rasmussen College, who held a drawing for a Wii if you filled out their information card and our very own J.J. won...how cool is that?)

I am VERY looking forward to our "home court advantage" (as quoted by Ryan Falk) next week. Make sure you all sign up to help with tournament prep on either Thursday or Friday. Watch the site later this week for all the details of our very own tourney.

Go Cougars!

Tournament Prep

ALL MEMBERS OF THE TEAM are expected to help with prep for our tournament on either (or both, if you're so inclined :-)) Thursday, January 31 or Friday, February 1. On Thursday, we will be making posters and envelopes from 3-5. On Friday, we will be hanging posters and stuffing envelopes from 3-5. Sign up outside my room (A109) for which day. There are 34 of you, so I put 17 slots on each day, but you can add more if you're willing to come both days. It's generally pretty fun working together and getting pumped for our big day.

CONGRATS to our one-act folks, who WON subsections on Thursday, so sadly won't be at our tourney on Saturday, but will be dazzling the section judges.

Good luck to the 16 competitors who will be starting the season tomorrow at Eden Prairie.

EDEN PRAIRIE--JAN. 26TH, 7 A.M.

It is time for our very first tournament of 2008! I know I'm excited, and I hope you are, too! Make sure you always check the website for tournament information the week of the tournament. For this first tournament, make sure you have done two things:
1. PAID and TURNED IN ALL FORMS: If you still have an outstanding status, you will NOT be allowed to compete, and you will owe a $15 drop fee.
2. READ! If you are a novice, make sure you have read "Tournament Procedures" from your handbook, so you have a good idea of what to expect.

Everyone, make sure you are dressed professionally and have everything ready. If you are using a script, make sure it has been mounted on black paper. See me if you need this.

Below is the leave time and roster. If you are on this roster, but will not be coming, you owe your team a $15 drop fee. Let me know ASAP if this is the case. If you get sick Saturday morning, you MUST call my cell (in the handbook) to let me know. If you are late, we will leave without you.

LEAVE AT 7:00 A.M. FROM THE UPPER (STAFF/GYM) DOORS. YOU CAN PARK HERE ON A SATURDAY WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE.

Roster:
EDEN PRAIRIE 2008


1. Michael Berger, Ext. Speaking
2. Ashley Branch, Storytelling
3. Kelly Cole, Prose and Info
4. Ryan Falk, Humor
5. Kori Fideler, Ext. Reading
6. Logan Halliday, Storytelling
7. Michelle Heintze, Disco
8. Joe Julik, OO
9. Evan Jungbauer, Creative
10. Taylor Kappenman, Poetry
11. Adam Kunkel, Creative and Duo
12. Bronwyn Leask, Great Sp
13. Ryan Longley, Disco
14. Julie Schmidt, Info
15. Emily Schwegman, Humor and Duo
16. Jeff Steinkamp, Humor

This is our smallest group all year for a variety of reasons, but we have an exact even number of veterans and novices, so pair up to make sure you have a guide for the day.

Email me with questions. I also still have practice spots available. Come see me to sign up.

Practice this week and next...

Hello, team!

Practice is a little weird this week and next due to yesterday's cancellations and next week's lack of school. SO, make sure you are communicating with your coaches about when to practice. If you are cancelling practice, please CALL your coach, don't just email, because they may not check email before making the drive over. Please read all notes below in case they pertain to you:
1. Discussion- SO sorry about being sick. Then Suzanne was going to take care of you, but then she couldn't make it either. We will make this practice discussion up THIS Friday right after school. Please let me know if you can't make it, but please make every effort to be here. Next week, we don't have school on Monday or Friday, so we will practice on Wednesday at 3:30. Again, make every effort to be here on this off-the-regular-schedule-day.
2. Angie's Students (drama/duo)- Angie is ONLY available on Mondays, and since we don't have school next Monday, you will all need to sign up for a time to practice with me. Times go quickly, so please see me soon.
3. Suzanne's Students (OO, Info, GS)- If you were supposed to be here yesterday, Suzanne will contact you to arrange a new time. She will be here Thursday for sure, so stop by then if you're unsure.
4. Joy and Amanda's Students (prose, ext. rdg, humor)- Always keep in contact. Their schedules should remain the same, but just make sure you're communicating.

EVERYONE: If you want extra practice time, please come see me, and I will schedule you. This does NOT take the place of meeting with your regular coach unless prearranged. I have time open on Thursday and Friday.

The first tournament is less than 2 weeks away. Only 16 of you are signed up, but all should be working hard. See me with ANY questions about ANYTHING. Go Cougars!

Updates

Some reminders as we head into the competition part of the season:

1. Some of you STILL have missing forms/obligations. You MUST get these taken care of. No excuses.
2. You must be practicing weekly. More if you are double-entered. You need to communicate with your coaches to ensure they know if you can't make it.
3. The first tournament is Jan. 26, which a lot of people can't come to due to solo/ensemble, which is fine. However, the second tournament is our home tournament on Feb. 2nd. Even if you are not able to compete that day (one-act folks), you still must plan on being here after school on either Thursday, January 31st or Friday, February 1st to help with tournament prep. It is required for lettering.
4. Your captains are working on designing t-shirts and sweatshirts. If you have ideas for either, talk to Kayla (mingochica@frontiernet.net) or Mike (mike.berger@gmail.com). T-shirts will be $10 and sweatshirts will be about $60. Start thinking about ordering, and watch the site for info.

Finally, I am SO impressed with what I've been seeing from you in practice in the last month. Some of you are literally dazzling me with your talent. I'm SO excited for the competition to get underway.

Cheers, Mrs. H.

NO Open Practice on Dec. 20th

Mrs. Heinis will NOT be holding open practice this Thursday (tomorrow, aka, Dec. 20) due to the staff holiday party. She might be willing to stay after school on Friday to help you out if you need something. Stop in to schedule.

If you're scheduled to practice with Suzanne, you're still on :-).

Yearbook Photo

Yearbook photo in the auditorium at 12:55 (during 5th hour) on Wednesday, December 19th. Be there or be not pictured...yeah, that didn't rhyme, but you get the idea.

Practice Time Change

I edited the schedule below. Please look at again. Thanks.

Callin' you out!

I am sick of waiting! If you are on this list, get these things taken care of ASAP. If you are NOT on this list, you are my current favorite speechers :-). Also, if your friend is on this list, harass them until they are up-to-date.

NEED TO PAY AND SIGN FORMS (Activities Office)
Mike Berger
Sebastian Bergeron
Michelle Bradley
Kelly Cole
Tyler Davis
Kori Fideler
Logan Halliday
Michelle Heintze
Joe Julik
Evan JungBauer
Adam Kunkel
Bronwyn Leask
Cody Lowe
Chris McNeil
Kati Nylund
Zach Panzer
Starla Rajavuori
Rachel Roesner
Hope Sabroski (still haven't hear from her, may not be joining this year...anyone?)
Mikaela Schwartz
Joe Shim
Dylan Slinger
Jeff Steinkamp
Jake Verduzco (same...haven't heard from him...)

NEED TO TURN IN FORMS TO ME (A109)
Mike Berger
Tyler Davis
Michelle Heintze
Joe Julik
Taylor Kappenman (contract only)
Christian Keil
Bronwyn Leask (contract only)
Cody Lowe
Chris McNeil
Kati Nylund
Zach Panzer
Starla Rajavuori
Rachel Roesner
Hope Sabroski
Joe Shim
Dylan Slinger (contract and parent volunteer forms)
Jeff Steinkamp
Jake Verduzco
Meron Zeru

YOU NEED TO GET THESE FORMS AND FEES IN!!!! DON'T MAKE ME HUNT YOU DOWN OR I WILL NOT BE HAPPY!

Have a good weekend :-).

Practice Schedule

I have set my regular practice times, which should accomodate the folks who are double-entered. These days/times are for the entire season, unless I contact you to change it for that week. If you can't make it on a day, just let me know and we'll reschedule. ALSO, EVERYONE, no matter who your "regular" coach is, is welcome to come to my open practice sessions on Thursdays. This can be for make up for your coaching sessions or just for extra practice.

Monday: Discussion 2:45-4:00
Tuesday: Storytelling 2:45-4:00
Wednesday: Creative-- Adam 2:45-3:15; Evan 3:15-3:45 (negotiable)
Thursday: Poetry--Taylor 2:45-3:15
OPEN PRACTICE FOR ALL 3:15-whenever; sign up (email me or stop by) or just show up
Friday: In emergencies, available for schedule

Keep in close and current contact with your regular coaches for schedule information. As of now, the schedules are as follows:
Monday: Drama and Duo with Angie 3:00
OO, GS, and Infor with Suzanne 2:45
Tuesday: Prose and Extemp reading with Joy 3:30 (except for this Thursday, 12/13)
Humorous with Amanda 3:30
Thursday: OO, GS, and Info with Suzanne 2:45

Extemp Speaking is kind of on its own until debate is over :-). Research, research, research!!!

Stay connected. Communicate often. Go Cougars!

Exciting Opportunity!!!

I was forwarded this information today regarding a fun way to start the season at MSU, Mankato, my alma mater :-). We won't take a bus, but if several are interested, you could carpool.


New Year’s Speech Lock-In
A night of fun, food, & forensics.
Cost = $20.00
Start the speech season a step ahead with the help of Minnesota State Mankato coaches and students.
-Get help writing speeches
-Polish interp. pieces
-Develop research skills
December 31st— 4:00 p.m. Check-In at Gym in Highland Center North on the MSU Campus
Fun, Coaching, Movies, Research ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
Bring comfy clothing, a blanket or two and pillow to camp out on in the gym, and your speech work!
January 1st
10:00 A.M. Showcase (parents welcome)
11:30-12:00 Check-Out

To Register Contact:
Leah.white@mnsu.edu or call 507-389-5534
Registration Deadline: Friday December 28th

Speech 2007-2008

The season has begun! Our first meeting was last night, and we had a pretty good turnout. If you were not there, you need to stop by my room A109 ASAP to pick up your handbook.

REMEMBER: You have money and a form in the Activities Office that need to be taken care of, and you have 3 forms to return to me ASAP.

Coach Amanda Thompson's information should be added to your handbook: Phone: Home-651-330-9160 and work number is 866-417-6787 ext 75160. Email: amanda.x.thompson@wellsfargo.com

Very excited to begin practicing. MY categories are Storytelling, Creative, Discussion, and Poetry. Here is a schedule for next week:
Storytelling--Monday right after school
Discussion--Tuesday right after school
Creative and Poetry--Wednesday right after school
**This first practice will be less than an hour. It is just to "get started".

Other coaches/categories:
OO, Info, Great Speeches (Suzanne)--Monday right after school
Drama, Duo (Angie)--Monday right after school
Prose, Ext. Reading (Joy)--Thursday at 3:30
Ext. Speaking (Andy)-- email him at charrier@gmail.com for details
Humorous (Amanda)--Tuesday at 3:30

ALL PRACTICE TIMES LISTED ARE FOR NEXT WEEK, DEC. 10-14. TALK TO YOUR COACH ABOUT YOUR REGULAR PRACTICE SCHEDULE.

2008 [tentative] Tournament Calendar

Last year, we went to ten invitationals. I burned out, and I know many of you did as well. This year, we're going to eight. It will only take six to letter this year, instead of seven. Below are the dates and most likely tournaments we'll be attending. NFL is not on here, as I am not 100% sure we'll go this year. Only a handful will if we do go at all. So, put these on your calendar. Also, our first all-team meeting will be Tuesday, December 4th in the evening some time. (Auditions will be Nov. 27 and 29, so start recruiting your friends today!)

Saturday, Jan. 26- Eden Prairie
Saturday, Feb. 2- LAKEVILLE SOUTH--ALL MUST ATTEND
Saturday, Feb. 9- Apple Valley
Saturday, Feb. 16- Forest Lake
Saturday, Feb. 23- MSU, Mankato
Saturday, Mar. 1- Lakeville North (no bus provided)
Saturday, Mar. 8- Eagan
Saturday, Mar. 15- Northfield (possibly Roseville again, but I thought a new tourney would be fun)

Sections are Tuesday, April 8, during the school day. Only three per category can go, remember, so put it on your calendar in case you are selected.

Go Cougars!

Testing

If you stop by my room this week, I will give you candy. (This proves you check the blog periodically out of season...)

Mrs. Heinis

Happy 5 weeks until school!

Okay, so that's not a nice thing to remind you. A few things for those loyal readers who may actually read this over the summer as instructed:

1. Next week Abbie and Emily leave for speech camp. I'm sure they will have much fun and lots to share in the fall. Wish them luck and fun, even if only through your minds.
2. About 5 of you have been in contact with me this summer about next season. Some of you have already started writing! I just want you to know how much I appreciate your devotion. You guys rock!
3. The South Activities Fair is Thursday, August 9th at 6:30. Your captains (Mike and Kayla, in case you've forgotten) will be there with me, promoting the speech team and all its glory. Stop by if you're around that night. (I have also taken on the Lit Mag in Ms. Sutton's absence, so I will be splitting my time between the two booths.)
4. I'm officially an old married lady now. I am now Mrs. Heinis (pronounced high-niss). You can call me Mrs. H. if you want, but good riddance to "Dubs".

Hope to see you on the 9th!
Mrs. H.

Good luck and question...

Good luck on your finals and have a great summer!!!! (Emily Schwegman will be spending part of her summer at speech camp with Abbie Barrett...yay Em!!!)

The library tells me I have a book checked out called Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver. I remember checking this out to look for prose pieces, but I no longer have it. Did I loan it to one of you to read from? Please let me know ASAP, or else I owe the library $23.95. Thanks!

Random Updates and Requests

1. Don't forget to come to the banquet this THURSDAY night at 5 P.M. You will NOT be giving your speeches, you will just get awards, dinner, and a super fun time. No need to dress up.
2. Bring dessert or beverage, depending on your last name (see previous post).
3. JUNIORS--Only one of you has replied to my email. Come see me ASAP!!!!
4. ALL--Your captains have told me they sent you a note last week. They ask me to remind you to take care of its contents...
5. Abbie Barrett is my hero, because she is going to the speech camp at GAC this summer! I bet she'd love some company!!! See previous post for all the 411.
6. Only 12 days of school left (10 for seniors!)!!! Come by and visit me often, as I will miss you all over the summer :-)

--Waterston

Banquet Invitation

I have sent the following invitation home to your parents, but it would be wise to get it on the calendar and plan now. (It's prettier in invitation-form; this is just a copy and paste of the info :-))

You are cordially invited to
attend the Second Annual
South Speech
End of the Year
Banquet



Who: All speech team members and their parents
When: Thursday, May 24th from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Where: Lakeville South Commons
Why: To celebrate the many accomplishments of the South Speech team this year
What (should I bring): Because we hosted a tournament this year (who could forget?), we will be catering the dinner. We still need people to bring beverages and tasty desserts, however. Students with last names A-K, please bring beverage. Students with last names L-W, please bring dessert.
Questions? Please contact Emily Waterston. (952) 232-3410 or ewaterston@isd194.k12.mn.us.
We look forward to celebrating with you!!!!!!!

Speech Camp

Please excuse all the carrot-shaped things; I copied this from an email forward. This could be a really fun opportunity.


>>> Gustavus Adolphus College and its nationally recognized speech
>>> team are proud to offer its first Summer Speech Institute for
>>> high school students to be held on the Gustavus campus August
>>> 5-10, 2007. If you want to obtain results in forensics
>>> competition in an environment conducive to learning, then this is
>>> the camp for you!
>>>
>>>
>>> Goals:
>>>
>>> • Interpers will learn to locate and cut material to meet the
>>> allotted time limit.
>>>
>>> • Public speakers will learn to locate topics, to research
>>> effectively, and to write speeches with a purpose.
>>>
>>> • Limited preparation competitors will learn to research
>>> effectively, prepare files, construct arguments, and utilize
>>> preparation time effectively.
>>>
>>> In addition to event preparation, everyone will learn vocal warm-
>>> ups, tournament etiquette, and the confidence necessary to
>>> compete at the highest level.
>>>
>>> Each student will work on a primary and secondary event over the
>>> six day, five night intensive camp.
>>>
>>> In addition to working with Gustavus Adolphus College coaches,
>>> students will work with and learn from nationally recognized
>>> collegiate competitors and area collegiate and high school
>>> coaches who know the ins and outs of high school speech.
>>>
>>>
>>> Events Covered:
>>>
>>> • Prose
>>> • Humorous
>>> • Dramatic Duo
>>> • Drama
>>> • Poetry
>>> • Storytelling
>>> • Extemp Reading
>>> • Oratory
>>> • Informative
>>> • Great Speeches
>>> • Extemp Speaking
>>> • Impromptu Speaking
>>>
>>>
>>> Facilities:
>>>
>>> The camp offers a carefully supervised introduction to college
>>> life. Students live in college residence halls, eat in the campus-
>>> dining center, and attend sessions in college buildings. Students
>>> will also have access to all recreational facilities. Students
>>> will utilize the Gustavus library, an excellent resource for
>>> researching public address speeches and interpretation events.
>>> The structure, opportunities, and adult supervision available at
>>> Gustavus make it a first choice for concerned parents.
>>>
>>>
>>> Cost:
>>>
>>> June 15th deadline: $390 (Early Registration Special)
>>> July 1st deadline: $425
>>>
>>>
>>> The camp includes:
>>>
>>> • Three meals a day prepared by our nationally recognized dining
>>> services
>>>
>>> • Housing at Gustavus Adolphus College
>>>
>>> • Photocopying, camp mementoes, t-shirt and evening activities
>>>
>>> • Participation in a camp-end tournament culminating in a
>>> festive banquet for parent(s) to
>>> attend
>>>
>>>
>>> Gustavus Forensics:
>>>
>>> Forensics has a long tradition of excellence at Gustavus Adolphus
>>> College. This year the program won numerous individual and team
>>> awards including:
>>>
>>> • Top 20 at the 2007 American Forensics Association National
>>> Individual Events
>>>
>>> Tournament.
>>>
>>> • Second place at the 2007 Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament
>>> and Convention.
>>>
>>> • A representative on both the American Forensics Association
>>> National Individual
>>> Events Tournament and Pi Kappa Delta All-
>>> American teams.
>>>
>>> • Qualified for the Interstate Oratorical Association National
>>> Contest three
>>>
>>> consecutive years.
>>>
>>> • 2007 Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State
>>> Parliamentary Debate
>>>
>>> Champions.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Contact Information:
>>>
>>> Kristofer B. Kracht
>>> Co Director of Forensics
>>> 507.933.7486
>>> kkracht@gustavus.edu
>>>
>>>
>>

>

Still with me?

As the season has ended, I haven't posted in a while, but I thought I should check in.

The banquet will be on Thursday, May 24th at 5 PM, as previously posted. The details are still being determined and will be posted when ready. I am really looking forward to celebrating our amazing season with you all!

-W

VERY IMPORTANT!!!

It was brought to my attention this morning that there is a band concert on May 7th. Even if this only affects 3 or 4 speechers, there would still be people coming into the commons area on their way to the auditorium, and I don't want to be interrupted like that. So, after looking at literally every day from now until the end of the school year on the events calendar, I have to change our banquet date to THURSDAY, MAY 24TH FROM 5-7 PM. Please make this change and put it on your calendar. This is almost the end of the year, but it's all we can do. Sorry for any problems this may cause. Hope to see you all there!!!

State and Banquet

1. State!
I encourage you all to drive the long trek (note the sarcasm) to South St. Paul to watch your teammates (not to mention the best in the state) compete this weekend. Round One is at 8:30. If you ARE going, carpool! And make sure you ask underclassmen who may not have the ability to drive if they want to come with you!!! It should be a great day.
2. Banquet Info
The banquet will be Monday, May 7th from 6-8 PM in the commons. More details will follow, but put it on your calendar now. The date and place won't change.

Go Cougars! (Especially Abbie, Adam, and Mick!!!)

From your captains...

Hey Speechers! It's the end of the season and that means it's time to have a party! Thanks to Julie Schmidt's hospitable parents, we will be doing just that after the State tournament this weekend. Here are the details so you can clear your schedules (which you will obviously want to do):

Saturday, April 21
6:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.
20612 Jupiter Path, Lakeville

We are asking that everyone who comes brings something to eat/drink be it chips, cookies, pop, or some other creative concoction. If you have any questions hit me up via email [ mailto:acgudmundson@gmail.com ]acgudmundson@gmail.com or talk to me or Dan at school. Be sure to stop by and show your speech love--what a great season!

Also, we hope to thank our coaches at the end of year banquet (details coming later) with gifts from the team. We would really appreciate it if each team member could contribute by giving five dollars. Our coaches do so much for us, and this is our way of saying thanks! If you could bring the money on Saturday, that would be preferable, otherwise feel free to drop it off in Ms. Waterston's room later in the week. Thanks guys!

Thank You...A Sappy Message from Your Head Coach

What an amazing season. "Really?" you ask, "but, Ms. W., we only got one trophy all year. Last year we got six. Last year we sent three to state, and we did again this year." Yeah, that's all true, but to add to that, we also have two people going to Nationals (yay). And, as you well know, I'm not all about the winning (which may be why we don't win more often...the jury is still out on that). I'm about the experience. And this season was the best. I was pretty depressed earlier this season when so many people quit. We went from 65 to 37 in the course of the three months. I will never know the "real" reasons so many people quit, but I don't really want to know, I guess. Because the 37 of you we ended up with are fantastic. So many of you impressed me in so many ways this year. Your hard work, devotion, and willingness to go out of your way for others (including me at times) is inspiring.

We have six seniors on the team this year, two who just started this year. Last year was easy, because no one was leaving for good. Even the people who left the team were still "around". But now you are going off to college or other endeavors. You will be strongly missed. To counteract that, we have an AMAZING group of novices this year who show a ridiculous amount of promise. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in your years to come.

The season is not over for six of you (yes, you alternates should come to state, because you never know when something could happen and you want to be there just in case). I expect to see you practicing this week. Send me an email to set up a time. And, Abbie G. and Mike, you've got 2 months to prep for the big show. Your successes inspire us all.

So, to wrap this up, I say THANK YOU. Each of you has brought something to my life this season (even if it was frustration :-)). To those of you graduating, keep in touch. To those of you I still get next year, check the web site from time to time over the offseason; you never know when I'll have something to say.

(Information regarding our end of the year banquet will be posted within the next two weeks. Stay tuned.)

AND...

FOOD!

We will be having lunch (the tourney doesn't start until 3...we are leaving early to eat lunch together) at a restaurant in Northfield. I have narrowed it down to four. The one with the most votes by WEDNESDAY morning, via email only, is where we will go.

Applebee's
China Buffet
Godfather's Pizza
Perkins

BRING MONEY!!!! You will need to buy your own lunch! If you don't want to, eat at school and just come sit with us.

SECTIONS STUFF!!!!

1. We will meet immediately after 4th hour outside the front doors (12:20). You can either wear your suit to school or change over your lunch period (NOT at 12:20). If you choose to change, you can leave your suit in my room. I have C lunch.
2. I need titles/authors from the following people ASAP:
John Hilsen
Mick Doyle (and that other GS stuff listed in the last post)
Hope Sabroski
Claire Wardrop
Alex Kalina
3. I need SCRIPTS from the following people (can be turned in as late as when you get on the bus, but if you don't have it, I WILL SEND YOU TO 5TH HOUR!!!)
John Hilsen
Adam Kunkel
Mick Doyle
Jake Verduzco
Matt Nelson
Dan Bungert
Lizzie Scwegman
Hope Sabroski
Claire Wardrop
Kayla Anderson
Kelly Cole
Alex Kalina

LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!!!I'm SO excited!!!!!!!! South St. Paul or Bust! (that's where State is being held this year...)

Coaching with Ms. Berg

This week is a doozie folks so here is how we are going to do it.

I want to see all of my students at 2:30 outside Ms. Waterston's classroom. From there we will set up coaching times for the afternoon and strategize. I will see all of you tomorrow and there better not be any rust showing. This is the only time I can see you before Sections. We will work from 2:30 until 7:00 to fit everyone in.

IMPORTANT SECTIONS INFO: EVERYONE READ!!!!

Below I have copied the information from the registration regarding your scripts. If you do not have a script with you the day of sections, you will be disqualified. It needs to be an updated, clean script (not mounted on black paper with notes or anything). Make sure your name and school are on it as well.

IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO SECTIONS AS A COMPETITOR, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU WILL BE JOINING US AS A SPECTATOR. I NEED TO EXCUSE YOU FROM SCHOOL BEFOREHAND.

Paperwork:
I will need the following from each of you (MEANING ME, THE COACH), per MSHSL rules, on the day of the contest:
1. 2006-2007 Community Standard Speech Selection Certification Form (THIS, I TAKE CARE OF).
2. Titles, authors and ISBN (where appropriate) of all selections(EMAIL THIS TO ME AND I WILL MAKE ONE BIG LIST. IF YOU DON'T KNOW, YOUR COACH WILL. JUST ASK.).
3. Copies of scripts for Original Oratory, Creative Expression, Informative, Humorous, Poetry, Prose, Drama, and Duo. For Great Speeches, I need a copy of the script, as well as the speech’s title, author, date, and site of presentation.
Please note that students who do not submit updated scripts will be disqualified.



I am in Arkansas, but have internet access. Please email me any questions you may have. I have also registered officially, so if you back out of sections from this point on, you will have to pay the drop fees. Some of you still owe me drop fees from earlier in the season. You will not letter with outstanding debt to your team.

Enjoy the rest of your break!!!!!!!!

Captains Voting

The ten people who did not come to the Roseville tournament need to either stop by my classroom or email me with their captain votes. You can vote for up to three juniors. Your choices are: Kayla Anderson, Mike Berger, Mick Doyle, Ali Harris, Erin Hunecke, Alex Kalina, and Claire Wardrop.

Coaching with Ms. Berg

I will be holding open practice for anyone who is interest on Tuesday. We have a lot of work to do before sections!

Thursday will be
2:30 Chris
3:00 Claire
3:30 Mick
4:00 Sarah

Darn.

It's getting the better of me. I am not back at school today like anticipated. I am supposed to coach with Jake at 2:30, Abbie B. at 3, and Emily at 3:30. I have asked Suzanne to hear the three of you speak instead, if she has time. So, if you read this before then, please still go to practice. I am super bummed. And I'm going to still try and come again tomorrow.

Roseville Update

Okay, so I guess when I'm stuck in bed, I think of about a thousand things to post on this site. This is just to let you know that we are now a small school at Roseville, because a few people have decided not to come (and on time!). So, we now have only 34 entries, which is the biggest small school we can be, but oh well.

See you Saturday!

Captains 2008

Crazy, I know. I'm not pushing Abbie and Dan out the door or anything, but as this weekend is our last invitational, I'd like to vote for next year's captains on the bus. (You won't know the results until the banquet, however; I'm mean like that). So, all juniors currently on the team are eligible. There are only 8 of you (you know who you are). If you do NOT want to be considered for captain (but, I think you all should), let me know and I will not put your name on the ballot. When voting on Saturday (due to begging, I will let seniors vote, too), consider responsibility, commitment to team, organization, and all-over speech enthusiasm. With the tournament taking up some good time this year for our two captains, I may choose to have three next year. We'll see how it all plays out after voting.

Anyway, juniors, if I don't hear from you, I'm putting your name on the ballot. Those of you NOT going to Roseville, you can vote via email or by stopping by my room next week. Thanks.

Coaching with Ms. Berg

I will be in for open practice tomorrow (Tuesday) from 2:30 to 5:00.

I need to see the following people on Thursday,
2:30 Chris
3:00 Claire
3:30 Mick
4:00 Shawn

Waterston Practice Schedule

I will still be out of commission on Mon, Tue, and Wed. So, Adam and John, work together. Discussants, research on your own.

Thursday
2:30-Jake
3:00-5:00- Open practice; sign up or show up

Friday
2:30-Storytellers draw
2:30- open for someone to speak
3:00-4:00- Storytellers speak
4:00-5:00- Open practice; sign up or show up

You can "sign up" by sending me an email. I'm bored here in bed, so I want you all to email me to tell me about Centennial. Or Sadies. Or whatever. Did I mention I'm bored?

SECTIONS ROSTER

I have spoken with the other coaches, and we have selected the section team. Sections are Thursday, April 12th. You will miss 5th and 6th periods from school. We will leave at 12:20, go to lunch together, and then be in Northfield at 2:30. As per your contracts from earlier this year, you are all available to attend sections. We are only allowed to bring 3 per category, however, and used the criteria listed in your speech team handbook to make the selections for categories that have more than 3 regular competitors. To refresh, the criteria:

∑ Positive attitude (a belief that you can and want to do well)
∑ Willingness to prepare (a commitment in both time and in favorably reacting to coaching)
∑ Demonstration of skill (both throughout the season and at practice)
∑ Demonstration of professionalism (you help build LSHS’s positive image)
∑ On-task, non-distracting practice habits (how well time is used)

If you question the decision made, please come directly to me (Ms. W.) and I will tell you why you weren’t selected. HOWEVER, even if you were not selected to compete on the section team, we still want you with us that day. We sent three people to state last year, and we hope to send more this year. We need you there cheering everyone on. Remember, we are a TEAM, despite our individual efforts. So, for those of you not selected in your category, I give you two options: 1) just come to watch; or 2) compete in a fun, new category just for the heck of it that day. There are spots available in Creative Ex, Drama, Duo, Extemp. Reading, Great Speeches, and Informative. Of those, Drama, Duo, and ER would be the easiest, as they do not actually require the writing of a speech. Let me know if you want to try something new or if you just want to come watch. I’d be sad if you chose not to come at all.

I sincerely hope that you will join us on the 12th, even if you are not on the list below. Again, if you have questions regarding decisions, please talk with me.

Sections Roster
2007

1. CREATIVE
John Hilsen
Adam Kunkel
**Open**

2. DISCUSSION
Michelle Bradley
Ryan Longley
Joe Shim

3. DRAMA
Chris McNeil
Shawn Nelson
**Open**

4. DUO
**Open**
**Open**
**Open**

5. EXTEMP. READING
Starla Rajavuori
Mikaela Schwartz
**Open**

6. EXTEMP. SPEAKING
Mike Berger
Abbie Gudmundson
Christian Keil

7. GREAT SPEECHES
Mick Doyle
Sarah Rosenthal
**Open**

8. HUMOROUS
Emily Schwegman
Roslyn Udairam
Jake Verduzco

9. INFORMATIVE
Matt Nelson
**Open**
**Open**

10. ORATORY
Abbie Barrett
Dan Bungert
Lizzie Schwegman

11. POETRY
Erin Hunecke
Hope Sabroski
Claire Wardrop

12. PROSE
Kayla Anderson
Kelly Cole
Alex Kalina

13. STORYTELLING
Lauren Geier
Ali Harris
Zach Panzer

Roseville Roster and Info

The roster for our final invitational at Roseville on Saturday, March 24th is posted below. As usual, let me know RIGHT AWAY if you are on here and shouldn't be or vice versa. We will leave for Roseville from the upper doors at 7:00 AM. Roseville has regular and honors finals. Small school entries stop at 35, we have 37, so we will be large :-) It's a huge tournament, but will be fun.


1. Anderson, Kayla (double)
2. Barrett, Abbie
3. Berger, Michael
4. Bradley, Michelle
5. Bungert, Dan
6. Cole, Kelly
7. Doyle, Michael
8. Dumonceaux, Danielle
9. Geier, Lauren
10. Gudmundson, Abbie
11. Harris, Ali
12. Hunecke, Erin
13. Jensen, JoVanna
14. Julik, Joe
15. Kalina, Alex
16. Keil, Christian
17. Kunkel, Adam
18. Longley, Ryan
19. McNeil, Chris
20. Nelson, Matt
21. Nelson, Shawn
22. Nylund, Kati
23. Rajavuori, Starla
24. Sabroski, Hope
25. Schmidt, Julie
26. Schwartz, Mikaela
27. Schwegman, Elizabeth (double)
28. Schwegman, Emily
29. Shim, Joe
30. Skluzacek, Simon
31. Sweere, Melissa
32. Udairam, Roslyn
33. Verduzcon, Jake
34. Wardrop, Claire (double)

Notes from Recovery

1. My tonsillectomy went well. I am doing fine, and can't wait to take you all to our final invitational at Roseville on the 24th.

2. I will be posting the Roseville roster on the web site soon.

3. I will also be posting the Section roster soon. Please see me (after the 22nd) with questions. You can email me as well. Don't call, as I currently can't talk (and yes, it's killing me :-)).

4. Some of you know that I promised anyone making it to Nationals that I would take them to a Twins' game to celebrate. You all know that I now have to make good on that promise (Hooray for Abbie and Mike!). I think it would be most fun to plan an entire team outting for this particular celebration (with Abbie and Mike's tix on me). We will still have a team banquet with parents and all, but this would just be a day of fun, nothing speech related except us having fun together. Mr. Douglas says that for safety's sake, it should be an official field trip, and I agree. But there's no way I'm taking you out of school for a ballgame (I do have my limits :-)). But, Sunday, May 6th the Red Sox are coming to town at 1:10. Currently, tickets are available. I would like to generate some buzz: $10 cheap seats or $22 Home Run porch? Just speechies or should everyone be allowed to sign up one non-speech team guest/date? You will be responsible for all costs, and I will have further details on a bus after I talk with Mr. Douglas. If we go cheap seats and at least 30 people come, it probably won't be more than $15 per person. Home Run porch will be more like $27. People will need to commit with money before I buy the tickets, so start thinking about it. If this date doesn't work for many, May 27th is also a Sunday matinee game, but it's just the Blue Jays, not nearly as cool.

5. Good luck to everyone competing tomorrow at Centennial. Someone text me or email me with the results.

Random changes in Ms. Berg's schedule

Because some people needed to be moved around, here is a amended schedule.

2:30 Erin
3:00 Claire
3:30 Mick
4:00 Matt
4:30 Sarah? (If someone wants to fight Sarah for this time, let us both know. I can fit more then one person in.)

Sorry for the last min. changes. If anyone on the team checks this during the day, let your teammates know that Suzanne would like to see them this afternoon.

Party THIS Friday

Greetings,
The Rosenthals will host a Team get-together on Friday night, March 16th
from 6:00 to 9:00. All are welcome!!!! Team social bonding! Yay!

Theme/Stuff to do: St Patty's day! (Wear something
green) We will have movies to play, a bonfire in the woods with SMORES
and music playing loud enough to irritate all parents. Any other ideas
from Team Members are welcome!!

Food: Parent volunteers will bring dinner and kids can bring a
dessert for everyone if they wish. The Rosenthals will make chili and
pizza.

Location: Our house is in a rural area west of Chart House and
Judicial Rd. 9895 lower 167th st. east. I will send a map to school
with Sarah and one by Email (scan). Or call for directions!

Thanks, Jeff & Ronda & Sarah
952-435-0621
612-327-8579
RJJL9895@frontiernet.net

Suzanne Berg's Coaching Schedule this week

On Tuesday starting at 2:00 and ending at 5:00 I will have open coaching. I expect to see all of my students and anyone else interested is invited as well.

On Thursday I am going to hand pick some people I need to see.
2:30 Matt
3:00 Chris
3:30 Erin
4:00 Elishia

Anyone note on that list for Thursday I need to see on Tuesday. So I will see you all.

Centennial Roster

Here is the roster AND info for this Saturday, March 17. Let me know if you are not on it and should be, or vice versa. Also, Andy is your coach for this week's tournament. So, if you are sick Friday night or Saturday, you will call HIM, not me. His cell is 651-387-8305. The bus will leave the upper doors at 6:30 AM. DON'T BE LATE!!!!! (Those of you who were late last Saturday were this close to being left behind.)

This tournament does NOT allow double entering, so if you usually double, I put you in your first category only.


1. Anderson, Kayla
2. Barrett, Abbie
3. Beckman, Elishia
4. Berger, Michael
5. Bradley, Michelle
6. Bungert, Dan
7. Doyle, Michael
8. Geier, Lauren
9. Gudmundson, Abbie
10. Harris, Ali
11. Hilsen, John
12. Hunecke, Erin
13. Jensen, JoVanna
14. Julik, Joe
15. Kalina, Alex
16. Keil, Christian
17. Kunkel, Adam
18. Longley, Ryan
19. McNeil, Chris
20. Nelson, Matt
21. Nelson, Shawn
22. Nylund, Kati
23. Panzer, Zach
24. Rajavuori, Starla
25. Rosenthal, Sarah
26. Sabroski, Hope
27. Schwegman, Elizabeth
28. Schwegman, Emily
29. Shim, Joe
30. Sweere, Melissa
31. Udairam, Roslyn
32. Verduzcon, Jake
33. Wardrop, Claire

Results from this week and last (and before that, too)

I realized I am a total slacker and have been forgetting to post our results as of late. My bad :-)

On Saturday, February 17th, we ventured north to Flake. Results:
Mike Berger: 4th Place, Extemp. Speaking
Dan Bungert: 5th Place, Honors OO
Mick Doyle: 2nd Place, Honors Great Speeches
Abbie Gudmundson: 5th Place, Extemp. Speaking

On Saturday, February 24th, we went nowhere, as the storm kicked our behinds before we could even speak.

On Saturday, March 3rd, we traveled ALL the way across town to compete at the Northstar Invitational. Results:
Mike Berger: 5th Place, Extemp. Speaking
Abbie Gudmundson: 8th Place, Extemp. Speaking

On Friday, March 9th, we bussed it over to Eagan for the National Forensic League qualifying tournament. Results:
Mike Berger: Champion, Extemp. Speaking (qualifying for Nationals)
Dan Bungert: Semifinalist, OO
Abbie Gudmundson: 3rd Place, Extemp. Speakign (qualifying for Nationals)
Christian Keil: Semifinalist, Extemp. Speaking
Lizzie Schwegman: Semifinalist, OO

Then, on March 10th, we liked Eagan High School SO much, we ventured back a mere 11 hours after we had left for the Wildcat Invitational. Results:
Sarah Rosenthal: 4th Place, Honors Great Speeches
Emily Schwegman: 2nd Place, Honors Humorous
Roslyn Udairam: 4th Place, Honors Humorous

There. I think I'm caught up now.

HOORAY!!!!

I will take the time to post all of the weekend's results tomorrow, but congratulations to Abbie and Mike for qualifying for Nats!!!! Yay, Witchita!

ALL NFL results (prelims, sems, finals) are available online at http://www.joyoftournaments.com/nfl/SouthernMN/2007/

Enjoy. Great job, everyone!

Eagan INFO-Mar. 10

The bus for Eagan will leave at 7:15 AM on Saturday, March 10th. Those competing in NFL's on Friday will also compete Saturday unless you advance to semis. This tournament has regular and honors finals. See you Saturday!!!

Coaching with Ms. Berg

I will be holding open sessions from 2:30-5:00 on Wednesday and Thursday this week. I expect to see all Dramatist, Poets, Great Speakers, and Informers. For those of you who just need more coaching time, show up too. Come when you can and stay for as long as you like.

NFL Information

To all NFL participants: We will leave school at 7:35 from the front doors on Friday. You don't need to go to first hour; you will be excused for the entire day. In order to compete, you MUST:
1. Be memorized; no scripts are allowed
2. Bring a clean, accurate copy of your piece (everyone but extemp speakers) IF YOU DON'T BRING A SCRIPT TO GIVE ME BEFORE YOU GET ON THE BUS, I WILL SEND YOU TO FIRST HOUR, UNABLE TO COMPETE.
3. Sign the green registration form that I have; please stop by my room Wednesday or Thursday to sign this.

See you Friday morning!

Waterston practice update

All slots are now full. Also, there is a change. I had to make an appointment for 5:00 on Thursday, so storytellers, come at 2:30 to draw, then you'll speak from 3-4. John Hilsen, come at 4 instead of 4:30.

Waterston Practice

This week is NFL's, so no Friday practice. Because of snow days last week, we're running short on practices, so here's what I envision:

Monday
2:30 Adam
3:00 John
3:30 anybody who reads this post before then and wants to practice :-)

Tuesday
2:30-3:30 Discussion
3:30 Dan
4:00 open for appointment
4:30 open for appointment

Wednesday
2:30 open for appointment (our staff mtg was rescheduled...I should be available as far as I know)

Thursday
2:30 Jake
3:00-4:30 Storytellers
4:30 open for appointment

Friday Suzanne and I will both be gone for NFL's. However, Suzanne said she may be able to be more available this week, so contact her suzanneberg@northernweb.net if you need additional practice.

Sad news...

Eagan changed their mind about offering impromptu. They had it on the postcard they mailed out a month ago, but when I went to register us, it wasn't an option. So, I emailed their head coach to find out, and they decided just not to offer it. So, boo. No impromptu for you. I don't know if any other tournaments are going to have it this year, either. Bummer. Hope you're all enjoying your snow day.

Eagan Roster

Eagan is Saturday, March 10th. If you are going to NFL's and you make semi-finals, you will be dropped from the Saturday tournament to continue competing for NFL's. Let me know before Tuesday if this is in error. Please note the double entries (Yes, Sarah, I put you in impromptu...I think you should do it. If you're really against it, let me know. Then I'll talk you into it :-)). Anyone else want to give impromptu a go? Let me know asap.

EAGAN INVITE
1. Anderson, Kayla (double:prose/reading)
2. Barrett, Abbie
3. Beckman, Elishia
4. Berger, Michael (double: speaking/impromptu)
5. Bradley, Michelle
6. Bungert, Dan (double: OO/impromptu)
7. Cole, Kelly
8. Doyle, Michael
9. Dumonceaux, Danielle
10. Gudmundson, Abbie (double:speaking/impromptu)
11. Harris, Ali
12. Hilsen, John
13. Julik, Joe
14. Kalina, Alex
15. Keil, Christian (double: speaking/impromptu)
16. Kunkel, Adam
17. Longley, Ryan
18. McNeil, Chris
19. Nelson, Matt
20. Nelson, Shawn
21. Nylund, Kati
22. Panzer, Zach
23. Rajavuori, Starla
24. Rosenthal, Sarah (double: great/impromptu)
25. Sabroski, Hope
26. Schmidt, Julie (double: speaking/impromptu)
27. Schwartz, Mikaela
28. Schwegman, Elizabeth (triple: OO/drama/impromptu)
29. Schwegman, Emily
30. Shim, Joe
31. Sweere, Melissa
32. Udairam, Roslyn
33. Verduzcon, Jake
34. Wardrop, Claire (double: poetry/prose)
35. Willaert, Yevette

NFL

All participants of NFL must email me their title/selections (for humorous and DI) or just titles (OO) ASAP!!!!

Practice cancelled

All practices are cancelled for Thursday. If we don't have school Friday, we will still have the tournament Saturday unless you hear from me (not likely, as the storm should be gone by then). So, I will see you on Saturday in the North cafeteria at 7:30.

Discussants: Don't forget to pick up your bins from my classroom!!!

Practice with Ms. Berg

I am going on vacation this week, so we will only be meeting Tuesday. I will see the Interpers from 3:00-4:00 and from 4:00-5:00 I will see PA'ers. If one time works better for you then others, (Shawn I know you mentioned later might be better), then come at that time.

North INFO-Mar. 3

Can you believe it's almost March!?!?!

Our first tournament in March is across town, so THERE WILL BE NO BUS! You must find me in the North cafeteria at 7:30 on Saturday. I think they will be passing out critiques and posting the schedule, so you don't necessarily NEED me, but I need you. I need to take attendance, of sorts. Please do not be late.

I mentioned on the roster (see below), but will mention again, this tournament is unlike any other we've gone to this year, because they are breaking into semi-finals. This means more rounds to watch (or participate in) and basically, a longer tournament. Awards are scheduled for 5. But North has a history of a super fun tournament with raffled off prizes (cool things like gift certificates and stuff).

See you Saturday!!!

NFL Roster

For NFL's, I have decided to select a team based on seniority. Only students in their second year (or more) of speech will be going to NFL's this year. In addition, NFL's ONLY has Extemp Speaking, Oratory, Humorous, Dramatic Interp (which includes poetry, prose, and drama), and duo. So, you can only attend if you are in one of these categories. (You also would have needed to indicate your availability on your contracts...) With that said, the following people will be heading to Eagan High School on FRIDAY MARCH 9th. You will be out of school the ENTIRE day, so if you have a test or something that you can't miss, let me know ASAP, so I can take you off the roster. Also, if you feel you should be on the list based on the above criteria, but I left you off because I make mistakes, then please let me know. THE EAGAN INVITATIONAL ON SATURDAY IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TOURNAMENT THAT JUST HAPPENS TO BE IN THE SAME LOCATION. FURTHER INFORMATION/ROSTER ON THAT WILL FOLLOW.

NFL Roster
March 9-10, 2007

Extemp Speaking
Abbie Gudmundson
Mike Berger
Julie Schmidt
Christian Keil

Oratory
Dan Bungert
Lizzie Schwegman

Humorous
Roslyn Udairam
Jake Verduzco
Yevette Willaert

Dramatic Interpretation (prose, poetry, or drama)
Claire Wardrop
Kayla Anderson
Elishia Beckman
Kelly Cole
Alex Kalina

Discussion Practice THURSDAY

Hey, Discussants! I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow at 2:30, so we will practice on Thursday at 3 instead.

THANKS!

Extemp and OO -- week of 26 Feb

Plan for this week:

Monday
5:30PM Extemp practice speeches on topic #1, check your Sunday email for details on the speech.

Tuesday
5:30 Lizzie *
6:00 Dan *
6:30 Abbie G and Mike practice speeches -- I will send you question for Tues

* Lizzie and Dan -- If you have conflicts, let me know and we can find some other times.

Wednesday -- off

Thursday
5:30 Simon
6:00 Abbie B (try to schedule a time with Ms. Waterston too)
6:30 Abbie G and Mike practice speeches -- I will send you question for Thurs

Friday
5:30 Extemp practice speeches on topic #2 from your Sunday email

TOURNAMENT CANCELLED

MSU has had to cancel their tournament due to over half the schools calling to say they weren't coming (chickens). So, enjoy sleeping in. I am also calling all of you, but some of you I am only able to leave messages for, so I hope you all get the info.

North Roster - Mar. 3

Here is the roster for next week's tournament. As usual, let me know if you should be added or dropped before Tuesday and you won't owe a fee. North is doing semifinals this year, so this will be an especially long tournament. On the other hand, they give out cool prizes at awards (not just trophies, prizes for anyone...a raffle of sorts).

1. Anderson, Kayla (double)
2. Barrett, Abbie
3. Berger, Michael
4. Bradley, Michelle
5. Bungert, Dan
6. Cole, Kelly
7. Doyle, Michael
8. Dumonceaux, Danielle
9. Gudmundson, Abbie
10. Harris, Ali
11. Hilsen, John
12. Hunecke, Erin
13. Julik, Joe
14. Kalina, Alex
15. Keil, Christian
16. Kunkel, Adam
17. McNeil, Chris
18. Nelson, Matt
19. Nelson, Shawn
20. Panzer, Zach
21. Rajavuori, Starla
22. Rosenthal, Sarah
23. Sabroski, Hope
24. Schmidt, Julie
25. Schwartz, Mikaela
26. Schwegman, Elizabeth (double)
27. Schwegman, Emily
28. Sweere, Melissa
29. Udairam, Roslyn
30. Wardrop, Claire (double)
31. Willaert, Yevette

MSU Info

We will LEAVE for MSU at 6:30 (be here by 6:20). The drive is a little more than an hour, with registration beginning at 7:45 and draws at 8:30. This tournament will be different than any other because it is being held on a college campus. You will have to lug your jackets, bags, etc. around with you (there is usually a room to put them, but it is wide open to the entire campus, so I advise against it). Rooms will be harder to find because they will be in different buildings. You will need to rely heavily on your map. If all else fails, find me. The reason we're going to this tournament (other than we took 2nd place last year :-)) is because this is my alma mater. I can help you find your rooms :-) Andy and I will both be there judging, however, so we may not always be available.

Their tournament is the same as ours (we stole it from them) where you compete with everyone, but then novii can break into either final. Food will be available (good food, not parent concessions; they usually open the food court...but maybe bring food just in case).

IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER: Storms are predicted for this weekend. I will only cancel our participation in the tournament if the tournament director actually cancels the tournament. If this happens, you will be called by your captain to let you know. This WILL NOT be decided until Saturday morning, so don't 30 people call me Friday night to ask.

Waterston Practice update

Friday's Open Practice is no longer "open". People have signed up for all of my available times.

Waterston Practice

Okay. So, as we didn't have school Monday, then I had to cancel Tuesday due to illness, and I am unavailable for practice Wednesday (as I am every week), I now have to squeeze all of you in on Thursday and Friday. So, here's a breakdown of how this should work:
THURSDAY
2:30 Disco kids just for research. I will open the lab for you.
2:35 Jake
3:00 Adam
3:30 John
4:00 Claire (if you still want to work with me)

FRIDAY
2:30 Storytellers as usual
4:00 Open practice for anyone needing extra help. I will only stay until 4:15 unless people either sign up or show up.

Extemp and OO -- week of 20 Feb

A short but busy week. We're hosting the extemp/impromptu Round Robin
on Friday night and then off to the booming metropolis of Mankato the
next morning. Yay for us!

Practice this week:

Tuesday
Mike, Abbie, Christian, and Julie @ 5:30

Lizzie -- come when/if you can and we'll work on your new OO. I can
work around the extemp to fit you in.

Wednesday
Extemp @ 5:30
Dan -- Come when/if you can and we'll work on your new OO. I can work
around the extemp to fit you in. Would like to work with you 2 times
this week just to work on your delivery and memorization. I might be
able to get a round off on Friday and can listen to you during
tournament too.

Thursday
Extemp @ 5:30
Simon @ 5:30
Abbie B @ 6:00 *

Abbie B -- You need work on your delivery and presentation, I think
your speech is pretty good. See if Ms. Waterston has 30 minutes open
some day this week too. So ideally you'd practice 1 day with me and
another with her, assuming she has time available.

Friday
Extemp and Impromptu Round Robin @ South

Saturday
MSU Tournament @ Mankato

Tuesdays and Thursdays with Ms. Berg

Tuesday
2:30 Dan
3:00 Lizzie
3:30 Chris
4:00 Claire
4:30 Shawn
5:00 Mick

Thursday
2:30 Matt
3:00 Elishia
3:30 Sarah
4:00 Erin
4:30 Hope

Forest Lake Info

We will be leaving at 6:20 A.M. Saturday, as Forest Lake is north of the cities and draws are at 8 (instead of the usual 8:30), with rounds beginning at 8:30. Plus, this is historically a very large tournament, and we want to have a place to sit down. SO DON'T BE LATE or we may leave you behind.

Forest Lake does NOT have novice division, so you're all in this one together. They do have honor finals, however, so more people can win awards.

Also, if you ARE sick and can't make it, please call me either before 10 P.M. on Friday or after 5:30 A.M. on Saturday. Don't call at 12:30. Don't call at 4:30. Waterston needs her sleep :-)

See you Saturday, Speechers!!!

MSU roster-February 24th

I am posting the roster for the MSU tournament early because they are charging an extra $5 as a drop fee (regardless of reason). So, if anyone drops after Tuesday the 20th (even for illness) it will cost us an extra $5. This will make your fee go up to $20 for dropping/not showing up. SO, IF YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE 24TH FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!! Also, we currently have 39 team members coming to this tournament, our largest entry yet. There are only 4 team members not coming to this tournament (unless they change their minds by Tuesday...hint, hint...). It would be nice to get a group picture of us all dressed up pretty. (We'll PhotoShop in the missing ones :-)).


1. Anderson, Kayla
2. Barrett, Abbie
3. Beckman, Elishia
4. Berger, Michael
5. Bradley, Michelle
6. Bungert, Dan
7. Cole, Kelly
8. Doyle, Michael
9. Dumonceaux, Danielle
10. Fideler, Kori
11. Geier, Lauren
12. Gudmundson, Abbie
13. Hilsen, John
14. Hunecke, Erin
15. JoVanna Jensen
16. Julik, Joe
17. Jurewicz, Alya
18. Kalina, Alex
19. Keil, Christian
20. Kunkel, Adam
21. Longley, Ryan
22. McNeil, Chris
23. Nelson, Matt
24. Nelson, Shawn
25. Nylund, Kati
26. Panzer, Zach
27. Rajavuori, Starla
28. Rosenthal, Sarah
29. Schmidt, Julie
30. Schwartz, Mikaela
31. Schwegman, Elizabeth
32. Schwegman, Emily
33. Shim, Joe
34. Skluzacek, Simon
35. Sweere, Melissa
36. Udairam, Roslyn
37. Verduzcon, Jake
38. Wardrop, Claire
39. Willaert, Yevette

Ms. Berg Coaching for next week.

Tuesday
2:30 Matt
3:00 Dan
3:30 Elishia
4:00 Lizzie

Thursday
2:30 Sarah
3:00 Claire
3:30 Erin
4:00 Hope
4:30 Shawn
5:00 Mick
5:30 Chris

If you show up to practice with a script this week I will send you home. There are two exceptions, and you know who you are.

Claire, stop by Ms. Waterston's room on Tuesday after school for your prose piece. I will expect it to be typed and mounted by Thursday.

Extemp and OO -- week of 11 Feb

A short week of practice due to annual family trip to Disney...Last year, one of my Disney highlights was getting a call with results from Abbie while I was being loaded into the Tower of Terror. :)

OO people -- I want to hear your speeches, so be mentally prepared to give them. You can switch times around with each other if you like. If you want to speak later in the day, just let me know and we can work around extemp time.

Monday
5:00 Simon
5:30 Lizzie
6:00 Abbie G. and Mike practice speeches (extempers are welcome to come early to print/file)
6:30 Julie and Christian meet to talk through speeches from AV

Tuesday
5:00 Dan
5:30 Abbie B
6:00 Julie, Christian, and Melissa give speeches
6:30 Abbie and Mike speeches

Wed, Thurs, and Friday I'm out of town.

Extemp Round Robin on 2/23

On Friday, February 23rd we're hosting a Round Robin for Extemp Speaking and Impromptu. Here is the schedule:

3:00 Round 1 will be Impromptu

3:30 Round 2 will be Extemp Speaking
Instructions for Round 2 – Write your own question and have your speech prepped before you arrive. You are required to use an article from the February 7, 2007 edition of the Washington Post as the foundation for your question and must cite that edition of the Washington Post twice in your speech.

4:30 Round 3 Draw for Extemp Speaking
We will use topics inspired by the following:
International: Any Thomas L. Friedman column published in the NYT in January 2007 (there are 9 in this date range for Friedman)
Domestic: Any Paul Krugman op-ed published in the NYT in January 2007 (there are 9 in this date range for Krugman op-eds)

Round 3 instructions – You will draw a question for the person who speaks after you; last speaker draws for the first speaker.

5:00 Round 3 will be Extemp Speaking

6:00 Dinner break
Presentation by guest speakers.

6:30 Round 4 will be Impromptu

7:00 Round 5 Draw for Extemp
International: Jan/Feb 2007 Foreign Affairs
Domestic: Jan 29 2007 Time

Round 5 instructions – Round 5 features CX of the speaker who follows you.

7:30 Round 5 will be Extemp Speaking

8:30 “Awards”

Apple Valley Results

We had a fun day today at Apple Valley High School and Falcon Ridge Middle School. The results were as follows:

Lauren Geier- 7th Place Novice Storytelling
Simon Skluzacek- 2nd Place Novice Oratory
Sarah Rosenthal- 1st Place Honors Great Speeches
and winning a coveted red marble apple--
Mick Doyle-3rd Place Varsity Great Speeches

With only 30 competitors, we took 11th out of 36 schools. That's AWESOME!

Great job today, everyone!

South Results

SORRY! I've really been slacking this week on the website posts. Here are the FABULOUS results from our very own tournament last weekend:

Adam Kunkel- Champion, Novice Creative
Emily Schwegman- 4th place, Novice Humorous
Abbie Barrett- 3rd place, Novice O.O.
Hope Sabroski- 5th place, Novice Poetry
Lauren Geier- 3rd place, Novice Storytelling
Mike Berger- 6th place, Extemp. Speaking
Abbie Gudmundson- 7th place, Extemp. Speaking & 2nd place, Impromptu
Lizzie Schwegman- Champion, Impromptu
Christian Keil- 6th place, Impromptu

Great job, everyone!!!

Forest Lake Roster

Here is the current roster for Sat. Feb. 17 at Forest Lake. They are allowing double entries in all categories except discussion. If you are not on this list, but want to come, let me know. If you are ON this list, but can't go, you have until Monday to let me know. All registration closes on Tuesday, so if you want to double-enter, but I don't have you listed as doing so, LET ME KNOW!!!

FOREST LAKE
FEBRUARY 17, 2007

1. Kayla Anderson (double)
2. Abbie Barrett
3. Elishia Beckman
4. Michael Berger
5. Michelle Bradley
6. Kelly Cole
7. Mick Doyle
8. Danielle Dumonceaux
9. Kori Fideler
10. Lauren Geier
11. Abbie Gudmundson
12. Ali Harris
13. John Hilsen
14. Erin Hunecke
15. Joe Julik
16. Alex Kalina
17. Adam Kunkel
18. Ryan Longley
19. Shawn Nelson
20. Kati Nylund
21. Starla Rajavuori
22. Sarah Rosenthal
23. Hope Sabroski
24. Julie Schmidt
25. Mikaela Schwartz
26. Lizzie Schwegman (double)
27. Emily Schwegman
28. Joe Shim
29. Simon Skluzacek
30. Melissa Sweere
31. Roslyn Udairam
32. Jake Verduzco
33. Claire Wardrop
34. Yevette Willaert

(I don't know why this is suddenly underlining everything :-))

Apple Valley Info

SORRY! I forgot to post this earlier in the week. We will leave at 7:10 from the upper lot. We will go to the high school in AV and drop off the varsity and extemp speakers. Then we will go to the middle school where novice and discussion will compete. We will not see each other again until awards at 4:30.

We should be home around 5:45. See you in the morning!

Practice, etc.

A lot of complaints have come in about lack of practice time. I know this is in part due to scheduling conflicts with your individual coaches. However, it is important that you communicate, check the website, and know that you must accomodate and be flexible at times as well.

Since auditions in November, we have gone from having 65 members on this team to 45. This is due to a variety of reasons, I'm sure, but it really saddens me as your head coach. Please know that I don't want to lose any more of you. And those of you who are devoted and spirited make me smile just thinking about you.

Today and Thursday I will be holding open practices for ANY person in ANY category who would like some help. Tuesday will be from 3:30-5:00, and Thursday will be from 3:00-5:00. (If no one is here by 4:30, I won't hang around, so don't come at 4:55 and be mad that I'm gone :-))

This team is important to me, and I know it's important to many of you as well. We have just come off of a VERY successful tournament that couldn't have happened without all of your help and support. Be assured, every team that left here on Saturday was impressed with the Lakeville South Speech Team---that's you.

Please feel free to stop by ANY time to talk with me about your concerns, no matter what they're about. I want being a part of South Speech to be nothing but a positive experience for every last one of you, and I will go out of my way to ensure that is true.

Go Cougars!

Coaching with Ms. Berg

We are going to everthing on Thursday this week. Here are some quick personal notes.

Matt-I can't wait to see the new script later tonight.
Lizzie-I am going to cut the script tomorrow, so we will be good to go for this weekend.
Elishia-I am looking and we will have something cool and meaningful. I hope by tomorrow.
Claire-I am still searching for one more.
Hope-Congradulations on your first break! I am proud of your work.

We are going to do group coaching again. The PA'ers get to go first this week, because they always get the times which are late in the day. If you have a MAJOR conflict and cannot make the practice time I assigned, let me know and we can arrange to have you show up earlier. Also a MAJOR conflict is related to things which are well beyond your control. Not wanting to come back to school after 4:30 is not a major conflict.

2:30-3:30 Sarah, Mick, and Matt
3:30-4:30 All Drama Folks
4:30-5:30 All Poets

Extemp and OO -- week of 5 Feb

I've emailed all of the practice details.

Great job at our own tournament this weekend. Your help really made things turn out well.

Apple Valley Roster

Although our tournament is our focus, I did remember to register for the next tournament :-) We will be going to Apple Valley on February 10th. (Originally, we were going to go to St. Cloud, but they cancelled their tournament.)

Apple Valley runs two completely separate tournaments: novice and varsity. This tournament is so huge, however, that they are even in separate buildings (except extemp speaking since they share files). Please let me know ASAP if you can't come on the 10th. At Eden Prairie last week we had 8 people drop. Not only is that expensive for us, but it is also embarrassing for me when we register. Please plan ahead and only drop if you REALLY need to. Right now only 2 people are double-entering. If you want to pick up a second event, please come see me.

1. Kayla Anderson
2. Abbie Barrett
3. Elishia Beckman
4. Michelle Bradley
5. Dan Bungert (double)
6. Kelly Cole
7. Mick Doyle
8. Danielle Dumonceaux
9. Kori Fideler
10. Lauren Geier
11. Ali Harris
12. John Hilsen
13. Joe Julik
14. Alex Kalina
15. Christian Keil
16. Adam Kunkel
17. Ryan Longley
18. Chris McNeil
19. Matt Nelson
20. Shawn Nelson
21. Zach Panzer
22. Starla Rajavuori
23. Sarah Rosenthal
24. Hope Sabroski
25. Julie Schmidt
26. Mikaela Schwartz
27. Lizzie Schwegman (double)
28. Emily Schwegman
29. Joe Shim
30. Simon Skluzacek
31. Roslyn Udairam
32. Jake Verduzco
33. Yevette Willaert

Tournament details will be published here by Thursday of next week.