Austin's prepared speech was actually an essay that he had written for language class - Hot Hoops (basically the history of basketball and why he loves it). He figured he could kill 2 birds with 1 stone - I couldn't argue with that reasoning, as I probably would have done the same thing. I actually handed in an essay for a University class on Wuthering Heights that I had originally written for a Grade 11 assignment. I got a better mark on it in university - exact same paper. His impromptu speech was something like, 'How do I swindle money out of my parents?' - and the response was basically, 'Ask my Mom instead of my Dad'. He and his buddy tied for second and had to do another impromptu each for a tie breaker. Austin's second topic was 'My Country Life' and he did a much better job. He spoke of the fact that even though there are a lot more chores, he loves having the room to quad, dirt bike, etc.
Jade's prepared speech, A Dream Come True, was about the fact she finally managed to get her dad to cave and give her a puppy. She absolutely loves our Yellow Lab, Max, that her dad got her for Christmas and it was evident in her speech. As I write this, she and Austin are trying to figure out how to make him a harness so he can practice pulling a little sled (they have big plans for Max next winter). She did a great job even though she was docked points for being 2 seconds too short. Her impromptu speech was on 'My Favourite Season', and again was a little short, but she did well.
They'll all be going to Districts now, which our club happens to be hosting this year.
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