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STUDY TIPS
for ORATORY COMPETITION WHILE IN DELAY
Tips, Helpful Resource Links, and
Links to Winning Oratory Champions
Getting Ready for Competition
-ATTIRE-
Look your best and dress for success!
Business attire is always a good choice.
Be sure to wear clothing that is comfortable.
Tips
1. Memorize your speech
2. State your topic at the beginning of speech
3. Prepare a captivating opening statement
4. Speech cannot exceed 5 minutes, stay within the rules
5. Make eye contact with audience
6. Use facial expressions, hand gestures, body language, and humor if relevant
7. Practice the execution of speech and speak clearly
8. Act naturally
9. Be sensitive to your audience
10. Restate the theme at end with an equally appealing conclusion
Links
Video links that provide resources on
“How To” prepare and deliver speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–jQ-Q06qlc
https://www.edrawsoft.com/prepare-speech-tips.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKuv8s00ApE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRPmOc2COdg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK3jSXYBNak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryXOW1QS0ZM
Video links that showcase oratorical champions and oratory competitors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itQqLvsU-ag
http://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2019/feb/feeling-competitive
Make A Difference
Volunteer
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TO ALL HONOREES
The Elizabeth Hubbard Community Service Scholarship Recipients
2025
Myles Bluford, Jamaica, NY
HS: St. Francis Preparatory High School, To Attend: Hampton University, Major: Pre-Medicine
Imani Lyons, Elmont, NY
HS: Elmont Memorial High School, To Attend: Spelman College, Major: Biochemistry
Larry Monroe III, Oak Gardens, NY
HS: Business Technology Early College High School, To Attend: Virginia State University, Major: Accounting
Kenton Newton, Forest Hill, NY
HS: St John’s Preparatory High School, To Attend: Pennsylvania State University, Major: Chemical Engineering
Andrew Simmons, Rosedale, NY
HS: Forest Hills High School, To Attend: Pennsylvania State University, Major: Theatre Arts
Alexander Torres, Fresh Meadows, NY
HS: Holy Cross High School, To Attend: SUNY University at Buffalo, Major: Electrical Engineering
CARLOS LOPEZ
HS: August Martin High School, To Attend: Adelphi University, Major: Nursing
2023
Chaminade High School
Morehouse College 2023
Hillcrest High School
Delaware State University 2023
The Community Service Scholarship Recipient 2022
Lana Priester, Premiere Awardee
Professional Performing Arts High School
Virginia Union University 2022
Lana Priester with Bd. Member, Ms. Phipps
Iconic Heroes and Essay Contest Winners
ICONIC HEROES
Saluting our 25th Silver Anniversary recognizing the loving and relentless service of these
outstanding individuals that assisted AACEAINC in arriving at 25 wonderful years of
service to the community.
With love, with gratitude, with the utmost appreciation!
“THANK YOU!”
AACEAINC
Congratulations to the Winners of the Academic Essay Contest 2021-2022
ESSAY WINNERS
First Place Winners Sharing Title
Keith Boston-Hill, First Place Winner
AWARD: $200
West Hempstead, NY
Kew Forest School PreK-12
Jianly Phang, First Place Winner
AWARD: $200
Queens Village, NY
I.S. 192Q
Second Place Winner
Gabrielle Bernabe, Second Place Winner
AWARD: $ 100
Rockville Centre, NY
Malverne Sr. High School
*All winners received an award-winning study-skills guidebook and Certificate of Achievement.
