Teen Speaking Skills Graduates Winter 2012
The winter 2012 Teen Speaking Skills graduates dazzled their audience with spectacular speeches as they showcased their public speaking skills during their graduation event on March 24, 2012. The students took center stage at VisionPulse Creative Center in San Diego to compete in speech contests before receiving recognition and awards for their achievements. The graduates were celebrating the completion of eight week courses during which they enhanced their confidence and communication skills.
The pre-teen graduates who completed the first level course competed in a persuasive charity speech contest to win a $25 donation for their charity. Having an outward focus helps the students overcome any nervous feelings and realize their voice is a powerful tool they can use to make a positive difference in their community. Gwyneth Kuwazaki won 1st place and a donation to the Friends & Family Community Connection.
The pre-teen and teen advanced students competed in entertaining speech contests. The students from the advanced classes demonstrated their creativity and public speaking skills by incorporating emotion, vocal variety, and body language into their speeches as they amused the audience. Josh Ann and Erick Goethals won the pre-teen and teen advanced entertaining speech contests.
Teen Speaking Skills was founded by Distinguished Toastmaster Kathleen Petrone to empower children to become confident, effective communicators. The spring classes will begin in late April. Courses offered include pre-teen, teen, and advanced classes. Pre-Teen Speaking Skill is also offered as an after school enrichment class through the Del Mar School District and at After School Learning Tree. For additional information on course dates and times, please visit www.TeenSpeakingSkills.com/registration.
