Speech Trek and Sac State Buzz

Speech Trek By  Ann Arneill

Speech Trek is getting into full swing with our busy fall season.  All nine campuses in the Elk Grove Unified High School District participate in our public speaking contest.  Now is the time we recruit students to participate by distributing our promotional materials and having students sign up for workshops scheduled for November, which Shari Beck and Ann Arneill will be conducting.  At these workshops, we inform students about the contest rules, present the topic, give them resources for researching the topic and provide public speaking tips.  Once the students who decide to participate have completed their speech drafts, we will give them feedback on their speeches.  The topic this year is very timely:  “How can communities, organizations and citizens of all ages help protect and expand voting rights?” The contest will be held on Feb. 18, 2023.  We hope conduct it in person at Cosumnes River College, COVID-19 pandemic conditions permitting.

Don’t forget about the Speech Trek Challenge that will be held via Zoom on Jan. 21, 2023.  Members will have a chance to discuss the topic in advance of the contest to pique their interest.

Sac State Buzz By Gloria Yost

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  • Sac State expects 3,200 students for the 2022-23 academic year.
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