CARLSBAD LIONS SPEAK!

By Shirley M. Carolan, ATM-G

It is always a joy to be called upon to be a judge at a Lion’s Club Annual Student Speakers Contest. Recently, I had the pleasure of representing my Carlsbad Toastmaster Club, Tick Talk Toastmasters in that capacity.

The goal of the contest is to encourage youth involvement, develop self-esteem, confidence in public speaking and offer financial scholarships for the formal education of the students.

The topic was “Enforcing Our Borders: State vs. Federal Rights” which is very current, relevant and challenging! Each student prepared an original, 10 minute speech on this subject which included extensive research, ideas and conclusions.

Students participating were: Samuel Gardner, Priscilla Keyrollos, and Yujia Pan. The winner was Yujia Pan who will now go on to participate at the Zone level.

Joining me as judges were: Joni Wilson, head of 3-D Voice Training System, and Annette Hubbell, a civil war storyteller. Elaine Brummell was the Chairperson for this outstanding event.

Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
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