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Additional Judges Required for State Speech Print E-mail
When schools register for State Speech, please note the change in number of required judges:  1-9 entries = 1 judge; 10-19 entries = 2 judges; 20+ = 3 judges.
 
Request State Speech Times Print E-mail
Select "Book Slot for State" in the "Speech" menu above to request your slot for State Speech.  These are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.  Once slots have been reserved, you must select from those still available.
 
2011 State Speech Wrap-Up Print E-mail
The 2011 State Speech Festival brought 375 schools to the University of Wisconsin – Madison campus on April 15 and 16. Although the weather did not cooperate the students had a wonderful time. 4,868 students participated in the four rounds (217 more than in 2010). WHSFA and the students kept 488 judges busy. WHSFA wants to thank the coaches who give up so much of their time to make it possible for students to have this experience.
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State Speech Alert: Buses Print E-mail
Buses can drop off and pick up on Observatory Drive; they should park in Lot 60.
 
Order State Speech T-Shirts Print E-mail
WHSFA_T-Shirt_2011State Speech T-Shirts are available to order.  Celebrate the beauty of the state capitol building!

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Excellence in Speech Award 2009-2010 Print E-mail

Congratulations to the following high schools for winning the Excellence in Speech Awards at the 2010 State speech festival!

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State Speech T-Shirts Available Print E-mail
t-shirt2010speechYour students can wear a piece of history and commemorate the nation's oldest interscholastic forensic organization!

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2010 Speech Eligibility Online Registration Now Open Print E-mail
Click Here for Speech Eligibility-Registration (ER) Form
 
Extemporaneous Prep Room Computer Policy Print E-mail
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.
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UW-Whitewater Summer Forensics Workshop Print E-mail
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.
 
2008 Excellence in Speech Awards Named Print E-mail
The Excellence in Speech Award is given annually to the top 5% scoring schools at the Wisconsin State Speech Festival.  These schools demonstrate for all the participating schools how hard work and good coaching pays off.  No school wins the Excellence in Speech Award without dedicated coaches and hard working students.
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Outstanding Students Score 25, Four Consecutive Years Print E-mail
It is always rewarding every year after the Wisconsin State Speech Festival to congratulate the students who medaled at State.  Each student has brought their personal best to the Festival.  This year WHSFA had four students receive 25 points for the fourth consecutive year.  Interestingly none of these students did it in one category but have scored 25 in a variety of categories.
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Speech Topics: 2011-2012 Print E-mail
cat_speechFollowing are the Moments in History, Public Address, Special Occasion and Storytelling topics for the 2011-2012 Speech season.   The complete icon 2011-2012 Speech Handbook (687.37 kB) is available.
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