Mississippi State Cowbell Classic
2025 — Mississippi State, MS/US
Extemporaneous Speaking
Event Description:
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING (VARSITY AND NOVICE DIVISIONS)
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The tournament director will prepare a list of questions on current domestic and international issues. The student will draw three questions and return two before he/she begins his/her preparation period on the topic selected.
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The student will have thirty minutes of time to prepare his/her speech. The speech itself has a time limit of 7 minutes. There is a 30-second grace period. Students who exceed the time limit by more than 30 seconds should not be given first place in a panel.
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NSDA and MHSAA policies on use of digital devices apply. Internet-connected laptop computers and tablet devices may be used by speakers during their prep time, but may not be used to receive information for competitive advantage from other speakers or non-competitors (coaches, assistant coaches, teammates, other students, etc.) inside or outside of the room in which the prep occurs. WiFi is generally readily available, but we cannot guarantee no interruptions will occur.