Speech Trek

AAUW, LA MESA-EL CAJON BRANCH, SPEECH TREK CONTEST RETURNS: ENTRY DEADLINE NOV. 15

Contest open to all high school students 

By Sue Sutton

 

October 15, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) -- The La Mesa-El Cajon Branch of the American Association of University Women is sponsoring the annual Speech Trek, speech contest, open to all high school students in grades 9-12. The in-person contest is open to all high schools including public, charter and private.

 

Each year, a critical topic is selected and students, along with a branch/teacher coach, create, prepare and present an original, 5-6 minute speech. This year’s topic is "Has the United States lived up to its pledge of “liberty and justice for all?  Would requiring the study of diversity, equity and inclusion in a high school setting help ensure liberty and justice for all?” 


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