I always tell my students that an audience will decide whether or not to listen in the first 10 seconds. So they need an attention getter, to tell a joke or a personal story, or to use a quote. |
I would love for the people in these sites to tell me we are doing too much for them, This parish has a history of taking care of its people. |
She has felt like family, even though we hadn't been able to meet. |
Speech and debate are not just a stylistic skill. I so whole heartily believe that kids, by the time they graduate, need to be able to get up in front of a group and say something meaningful. That translates into all courses and all manners of life. |
The swimming was really fun and a new experience. I got to go to Universal Studios and a big mall. Emily Schwab (friend from Wisconsin) was there and a lot of my other friends on other teams. |
There are people out there with these things and they're willing to help. Fish around and find them. |
There are tough moments, but I see them happy and jovial, and I know that's the environment that speech and debate breeds. I valued my high-school experience and wanted to bring that to the kids. |