Post 25 Oratorical Contest

Date: February 15, 2020.  9 am – 12 pm.

Location: Fort Scott High School

Needs:

Judges: 5. Will score each contestant on their prepared and assigned orations. A scoring matrix is provided for Judges to use.

Tabulators: 2. It will be their responsibility to review the judges’ scorecards to be certain they are fully tabulated and signed before they are submitted for final tabulation.

Timers: 2. It will be their responsibility to keep an accurate time record of each

contestant. Hold up cards to notify the orator when 8, 9 and 10 minutes have elapsed during the prepared oration. Hold up cards to notify the orator when 3, 4 and 5 minutes have elapsed during the assigned oration.

Escorts: 3. One will stay with the contestants during the oratorical contest. One will escort the next speaker to and from the speaking area. One will provide the contestant with the assigned topic five minutes before their speaking time.

Ushers: 2. Assist with seating guests and helping with any issues that might arise during the competition.