The Cumberland / North Yarmouth Lions Club is hosting their annual Speak Out competition
on March 27 th , 2023. The goal is to provide high school students with an opportunity to think
about important issues facing them & their community. Speaker contestants will prepare a 5-
minute speech on an important issue facing them, our community, the State, or the Nation.
Upon completion, speakers will be asked one question each by two questioners. Speeches are
scored by three judges based on content, presentation, and adhering to time limits. The local
winner will move on to compete at the district Speak Out competition. This is a great
opportunity for students to practice their public speaking, win cash prizes, and receive local and
regional recognition.
on March 27 th , 2023. The goal is to provide high school students with an opportunity to think
about important issues facing them & their community. Speaker contestants will prepare a 5-
minute speech on an important issue facing them, our community, the State, or the Nation.
Upon completion, speakers will be asked one question each by two questioners. Speeches are
scored by three judges based on content, presentation, and adhering to time limits. The local
winner will move on to compete at the district Speak Out competition. This is a great
opportunity for students to practice their public speaking, win cash prizes, and receive local and
regional recognition.
Please see Mr. Curry at GHS for details and visit the Lions website for contest rules. Interested
students will need to sign-up in advance of the competition.
