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Speech Topics: 2009-2010 Print E-mail
Following are the Moments in History, Public Address, Special Occasion and Storytelling topics for the 2009-2010 Speech season.   The complete 2009-2010 WHSFA Speech Handbook also is available.

Moments in History

The Decade of the 1980's

Public Address

  1. Same-Sex Marriage: To what extent, if any, should state and federal government recognize same sex marriage and/or civil unions?
  2. Vegetarian/Vegan Diet: What are the benefits, if any, to a vegetarian and/or vegan diet?
  3. Obama Presidency: To what extent, if any, has the first year of the Obama Presidency been a success or failure?
  4. Social Networking: To what extent, if any, will social networking shape the future?
  5. Drinking: What, if anything, should be done to discourage the drinking culture in Wisconsin?

Special Occasion

  1. Eulogy:  A Eulogy for a pet.
  2. Public Statement: Present a public statement for a family crisis.  May include but not limited to: a victim of a natural disaster, crime victim, illness, loss of home, etc.
  3. Trial:  An original summation of an actual or fictitious trial.
  4. Tribute:  A tribute to a teacher.

 

Storytelling

  1. Arabian Nights Story
  2. Childhood Story
  3. Animal Story
  4. A Story about Teamwork