Congratulations are in order
I intended the "last hurrah" to be the last post for this semester. However, I didn't want the semester to pass without congratulating a few of our own and others.
PUBLIC SPEAKING SHOWCASE
This past Wednesday, May 7, the department of communication hosted its semi-annual Public Speaking Showcase. At the end of each semester, students enrolled in COM 115 can compete in a public speaking competition. Each section of COM 115 forwards its top speaker to compete in two preliminary rounds by giving an informative speech. After those two rounds, the top 5 rated speakers are selected to compete in a final round in front of their peers of COM 115 students, friends, and instructors in the Plaster Student Union Theatre. This final round is judged by special guests invited from the university and the community. This year, guests included our very own Dr. Susan Waters, Dr. Elizabeth Dudash, Mike Wood (Director of Student Success), student Jordan Haymes (Ag Com major, Com minor), and a publishing sales manager.
After all five finalists gave their speeches, they were presented with trophies, bookstore goodies, and a gift certificate to the MSU bookstore. We want to send out congratulations to ALL FIVE finalists for their accomplishment in making it to the final round. Jonathan Ellis (5th place), Daniela Gemgigiani (4th), Quiana Smith (3rd), Sarah Reinhardt (2nd), and Lauren Terry first place speaker. Speech topics included sleep disorders, job/career outlooks, cyberbullying, synesthesia
Pictured above are Lauren Tracy (first place speaker) and her very proud instructor, Jerri Lynn Kyle. Lauren spoke about bullying and cyber bullying. Mrs. Kyle is very proud of her and it was especially gratifying for her because this Showcase was a milestone for her. Mrs. Kyle is the showcase coordinator, and this year was her 20, over the last 10 years, showcases! Isn't that amazing. She deserves an award too!
I'm pleased to announce the 2008-2009 officers for our communication honor society, Lambda Pi Eta
President: Emily Trammell
Vice President: Emily Standley
Secretary: Erin Pridemore
Public Relations: Nikki Vandepopulier
Event Coordinator: Jessica Lewis
Treasurer: Kristin Hurd
Congratulations and we look forward to your efforts next year.
Kelly