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