Do speech competitors take a break over the summer? Of course, but there are plenty of ways to keep your skills sharp in the off-season. The long, hot summer days provide a perfect opportunity for:
Reading by the pool for an interp speech or Mars Hill
Researching at your local library or online for a platform speech
Volunteering for your favorite cause and gaining personal experience for a convincing Persuasive speech
Watching NITOC Finals video recordings
Reviewing your NITOC ballots for ideas on how to improve your future speeches
Practicing articulation drills and continuing other speech exercises
Watching movies with friends from the 2022–2023 Mars Hill list (available soon!)
Poring over apologetics books
Keeping up to date on the news for Extemp
Check next month's StoaByte for a summary of Apologetics and Mars Hill changes for the 2022–2023 season.
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