Speech Team

Speech is the largest competitive extracurricular activity in the country amongst non-sports. The Stillwater Area team travels to ten meets in the spring, where students compete against students from all over the region, in an attempt to qualify for state and two national championships. There are 13 categories for students to choose from, which are broken down into two main groups: competitive acting (humorous acting, dramatic acting, storytelling, creative writing, interpretive reading, etc) and competitive public speaking (persuasive, informative, current events, group discussion), so there is something for everyone.

The Stillwater speakers are back-to-back Section 4AA champions for the first time ever. The team finished in the top 40 at two national tournaments in 2023 and is poised for an even stronger upcoming season. Head Coach, Kristan Van Houten offered, “Our activity embraces uniqueness, allows students to lead in their passions, and prepares them for success in their future. We offer a welcoming, familial environment that allows students to grow as people while finding competitive success in the best state for speech in the country.”

When: Dec. 5, 2023 - April 20, 2024
Coaching Available: Monday through Friday from 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Meeting Room: SAHS E207
Competitions: Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Equipment Needed: Laptop or Tablet

Parent Information Meeting:  Dec. 19, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Student Information Meeting: Oct. 26, 2023 at 3 p.m.

Electronic registration is required with a $165 Participation Fee. This is a MSHSL Team and a member of the NSDA.