Farina, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On February 1st, seven South Central FFA members participated in the Section 19 Public Speaking Career Development Event, held at Cowden-Herrick High School.
This competition provides FFA members with the opportunity to develop agricultural leadership by enhancing the speaking skills of students participating.
Miranda Yates participated in the Creed Speaking section, where she was required to memorize and say the FFA creed, and be judged on the delivery of it.
Karli Holmes placed 1st in JV prepared speaking and Reagan Roberts placed 2nd in JV prepared speaking.
They will both advance to compete at the district competition Hailey Shuler and Kyla Engel both participated in Varsity Prepared Speaking.
Prepared Public Speaking requires the students to choose an agriculture related topic, and write, and carry out a 6-8 minute speech on the topic.
Kyla Engel placed 1st, and will advance to the district competition.
Extemporaneous Public Speaking, requires participants to write a 4-6 minute speech, on a random agriculture topic, in 35 minutes, memorize it, and perform it in front of judges.
Wyatt Iler participated in the JV Extemporaneous Public Speaking competition.
Morgan Robb participated in the Varsity Extemporaneous Public Speaking section, where she placed 3rd.
(Left to Right) Wyatt Iler, Miranda Yates, Morgan Robb, Karli Holmes, Reagan Roberts, Hailey Shuler, Kyla Engel
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