Left to right: Breanna Castor, Erik Rizzo, Maryanne Margiotta, Emily McKinney, Nabilah Khan, and Aubrey Winiarski. (Photo submitted)
SOUTHWICK – The annual Youth Speech Competition was held on November 25th, 2013, at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional High School for the Southwick student participants.
The contest is held yearly and is open to 76 Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hamden county schools for students in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades. These schools are located within the boundaries of Lions District 33Y. The program embraces the art of public speaking and helps build confidence and self esteem. This year’s topic was “How Do I Want to be Remembered”.
The Southwick Lions Club was proud to sponsor five students from the
Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. Under the direction of English teacher Maryanne Margiotta, students Breanna Castor, Erik Rizzo, Emily McKinney, Nabilah Khan, and Aubrey Winiarski competed. Members of the Southwick Lions Club attended the speeches, and also assisted in procuring outside judges who met the strict criteria for the event.
All of our students performed well and were a delight to hear. We are pleased to announce that our own Aubrey Winiarski was the First Place winner in the Southwick section and will compete in the next tier which includes other area schools. We congratulate her and all the students who competed this year and look forward to working with our local students for next year’s competition.
