As the oldest association of its kind in the United States, the WHSFA sponsors middle and high school interscholastic events in speech, debate and theatre in the state of Wisconsin: "Not to defeat each other, but to pace one another on the road to excellence."
Theatre Festivals
No events
State Speech Bus Dropoff
Buses may load and unload on the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Observatory Drive. After unloading, buses should stage in lot 60 (801 Walnut Street). [SOURCE: Lt. Jason Whitney, U.W. Madison Campus Police]. The State Speech Festival headquarters has returned to Bascom Hall on Observatory Drive, at Lincoln Dr.
2010 Speech Eligibility Online Registration Now Open
Click Here for Speech Eligibility-Registration (ER) Form
Extemporaneous Prep Room Computer Policy
The WHSFA has passed a policy allowing extemporaneous speakers to bring and utilize a computer to retrieve files digitally stored on that device. Following are the guidelines.
Students who have completed grades 9, 10 or 11 and are interested in developing an event for the 2010-2011 high school forensics competition should attend the UW-Whitewater workshop, July 25-30. Participants will receive individualized coaching. Students will also research and write speeches, interpret literature and learn the art of effective delivery. Learn more and register online.
