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Zone and National Finals Speech Topics 2012

COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS

Prepared Speech

You will present a prepared speech on your selection from the topics set for your age division.

SPEECH TOPICS

Juniors

A 6 minute speech with a  warning bell at 5 minutes

OUT OF CONTROL
ESCAPE FROM REALITY
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
OPEN YOUR MIND
FOOTPRINTS

Seniors

An 8 minute speech with a warning bell at 6 minutes

NO MAN IS AN ISLAND
SECURE THE FUTURE
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL
THE GREAT DIVIDE
A RISK WORTH TAKING

Short Notice Speech

A short notice speech will be required in the finals. The short notice speech gives you 15 minutes to prepare for the delivery of a 3 minute speech.

Check your state information for the specific details of the short notice requirements for your state as some states will not require short notice speeches in the heats.