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Speaking American Celebrates 10^th Anniversary
Public Speaking 1-Minute Talk Finals 2008

BOSTON. April 6, '08 - the year 2008 marks the 10^th Anniversary of the 1-Minute Talks annual statewide contest organized and hosted by Speaking American. Over the years, recitations by youngsters (Grades 3-4-5-6) have included such themes as Americans I admire, lyrics, and poems. This year the focus was on favorite TV shows.

The Sweet Taste of Public Speaking

Aidan Wright, Grade 3 at South Shore Charter School,
enjoys a happy moment with his mom after
hearing his named called as winner.

Other Contest Results

Abigail Shovelton, Grade 4, Atlantis Charter School
Lily Archambault, Grade 5, Abby Kelley Charter School

Cash prizes were awarded. A Winnder's Circle Prize, chosen at random, was won by Jose Rivas, Grade 3 Finalist at Calvin Coolidge School, Shrewsbury MA. In addition, Certificates of Participation were presented.

John Rogers, Grade 4, shows off his Certificate as finalist
after his speech on Storm Hawks.

Other Prizes

Each year Speaking American gives prizes chosen at random to Parents and Teachers for their interest in Public Speaking as an early educational experience. They are an integral part in the success of our contests. Parents of Ayush Kumar won the Parents' prize. The Teachers' prize went to Sonia Dominges at Atlantis. Prizes were Trader Joe's standout Blue Surfing shopping bags filled with Trader Joe's products.

Achievement Award Kendra Whiting, teacher at South Shore Charter School, was given an award view of the fact that South Shore Charter School has the record for the longest number of years in continuous participation in the Speaking American contests - 10 years. The prize was a photo frame to hold more special memories.

Prizes Thanks to Friend of Speaking American for donating prizes including Trader Joe's store in Shrewsbury.

Photo Coverage Thanks to Chloe Magner, Boston University (Class '08) Photojournalist major, for coverage of this 10^th Anniversary of Speaking American's history in promoting Public Speaking in Massachusetts starting at Grade 3.