FFA Speaking Contests

Students interested in competing in speaking contest contests-
 here are some resources and important dates to help you: 

THE FFA CREED CONTEST: 
This contests is only for freshman. In the contest, a student must memorize the five paragraphs of the creed written by E.M. Tiffany. Then, they will be asked 2-3 questions about agriculture, and the FFA. They are scored based on how well they recite the creed, and how well they answer the Questions.

 Interested in memorizing and competing in creed? Here is a copy of the creed.
 go to : http://www.calaged.org/about/creed for the FFA creed.
 High Desert Creed is on January 27, 2016.

THE OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES CONTEST:
The opening and closing ceremonies are the standard procedures to open and close a meeting. In teams of six, students compete as a team to recite the Opening and closing ceremonies to the best of their abilities.
                                                                                                                              
Interested in competing in Opening and Closing Ceremonies?
go to: https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=19N0yke-9kwiVa3K3Shcr-ORTUhOXY1BAbSHiZ6-qXnw&hl=en
High Desert O/C is on October 1, 2015. 

THE IMPROMPTU PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST: 
Sophmores competing in this contest will be tested on their ability to speak without a lot of preporation. Given a minute to choose a topic from a set of unknown topics, then given a minute to prepare a 30 second to 2 minute speech. Students compete in two different rounds: a questions round, with questions about FFA and agriculture, and a round with key words about leadership and other AG issues.

Interested in going to compete in Impromptu? Here are some resources to help you practice your skills!
go to: http://www.calaged.org/sites/default/files/ffa/Programs/CDE_Events/13-14%20Chapter%20Ques%20quote%20keyword.pdf or speak to Alexa Walkovitz. State Finalist with the knowledge.
High Desert Impromptu is on December 1, 2015. 

PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING: 
 In this contest, students prepare a 6-8 minute speech on an Agriculture topic of their choice. Students must turn in a copy of their speech, and are judged on recitation and memorization.

Interested in competing in Prepared? Go to Mr. Van Bavel.
High Desert Prepared is on January 27, 2016. 

EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING: 
Students must choose a topic. They are then given 30 minutes to prepare a 3-5 minute speech. They are then asked questions based off what they spoke on.

Interested in competing in Extempt? here are some resources.
Go to: Extemporaneous Public Speaking - CATA or speak to Justin Nichols. He is a member who has great experience.
High Desert Extempt is on December 1, 2015. 

JOB INTERVIEW: 
Students who participate in this contest need skills in, well, interviews! They will turn in a resume and cover letter prior to the contest, and then fill out an application upon the day of the contest. Then, they will go through an actual interview, in order to "get the job."

Interested in competing in this contest? Here are some resources.
go to: Job Interview - CATA or see Georgette! She is a pro.
High Desert Job Interview is on December 1, 2015.  

If you have any more questions, ask an officer, or contact us.