Who: Pasco County Schools’ students, parents, teachers, and staff
What: 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking contests
When: Southwest/Northwest Regions – 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 12
East/Central Regions – 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 13
Where: Southwest/Northwest Regions – River Ridge High School Center for the Arts, 11646 Town Center Rd., in New Port Richey. East/Central Regions – Pasco Middle School Auditorium, 13925 14th St., in Dade City
Why: The 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking contest affords students unique opportunities to cultivate talents and develop skills needed to meet Florida Standards for speaking and listening.
How: Students use original material to deliver informative, entertaining, and sometimes hilarious speeches and are judged on their content and delivery. Participation in the contest is a suggested activity in the English language arts curriculum units. All 4th and 5th grade students are encouraged to participate in the program. A first place winner from each school is invited to the district competition. For more information, please contact Katie McCarthy at kemccarth@pasco.k12.fl.us.
CONTACT:
Linda Cobbe or Spencer Pylant
Communications & Government Relations
(813)794-2717, (813)361-8349 or (813)794-2259, (813)388-0020
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