FOREST GROVE HIGH SCHOOL NOVICE TOURNAMENT

Saturday, September 22, 2001 at Forest Grove High School

You and your team are invited to attend Forest Grove High School’s fourth annual Novice IE Tournament, scheduled for September 22nd. The tournament will offer the following events: Extemp, Impromptu, Humorous/Serious Interp, Poetry, Radio, Expos, A.D.S., Prose, Original Oratory and Duo.

EVENT INFORMATION

Interpretation – 10 minute max, no grace. Humorous and serious combined. All entries should have a memorized introduction, but script or notes may be used for the remainder of the speech.

Duo – 10 minute max, no grace. All entries should have a memorized introduction. Character focus should be primarily

offstage. Scripts are optional, and may be used.

Prose – 8 minute max, 30 second grace. All entries should have a memorized introduction. Script is required, and must be referred to frequently. Limited gestures are permitted.

Poetry – 8 minute max, 30 second grace. A theme holds the selection of at least three poems together, variation in poem

styles. Smooth and sensible introduction and transitions.

After Dinner Speaking (A.D.S.) – 6 minute max, 30 second grace. Humor in good taste. Speech should be humorous

with serious undertone coming through at end.

Impromptu – 5 minute max. Well organized speech. Clear introduction and closure. Personal interpretation of quote.

Radio Commentary – Must be within 4:45 and 5:15 minutes. Multiple sources.

Expository – 8 minutes max, 30 second grace. Good visual aids, use of note cards permissible.

Original Oratory – 10 minutes max., no grace. Well written and organized speech, persuading relative to a issue of current concern.

ENTRY LIMITS

Students may enter in up to two events per pattern, but conflicts are the responsibility of the student.

AWARDS

Certificates will be awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in all events. A hidden final will occur after the first two

rounds to ensure the maximum speaking opportunities for all speakers.

ENTRY FEES

The following fees will apply to all entrants:

Per Student…………………………………$3.00

JUDGING

Each coach will be expected to judge three (3) rounds. We will have many experienced judges on hand, but would appreciate your judges as well. We would ask that you include the names of your student judges with your invitation. We would also ask that you remind your student judges to make only constructive comments on their ballots, so as not to offend inexperienced speakers.

GEOGRAPHY

The tab room will be located in room 1201. This is also where judges will pick up their ballots. Students will gather in the cafeteria, which is also where awards will be held. The “Coaches’ Room” is located off the cafeteria (please, adults only).

OTHER CONCERNS

Forest Grove High School is a non-smoking campus for students and teachers alike, no smoking is permitted anywhere on school

grounds. Students should plan to bring food or have coaches do a food run for McDonald’s or pizza—nothing is in walking

distance. The tab room will be closed, and all questions and concerns can be dealt with at an information desk located outside the tab room. No boom boxes please, students using personal sound systems should do so with head phones. Please help us by cleaning up your area at the end of the tournament.

DEADLINE

Please send your entry so that it is received by Wednesday, September 19 at 4:00 pm (entries received after that date

may be rejected). NO ADDITIONS will be accepted after Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 pm.

Mail entries to: Or fax to:

Sue Cowan 503-357-2521

Forest Grove High School

1401 Nichols Lane

Forest Grove, OR 97116

Or E-Mail to:

scowan@fgsd.k12.or.us

If you have any questions or concerns, call me at home at (503-357-5112) or e-mail me at (speechie@teleport.com).