On February 23, 2022, students participated in Amherst College’s annual speaking competition. Student finalists (from all class years) wrote powerful, persuasive speeches based on the theme of Progress, and spoke compellingly about what matters to them. Speaking prizes were awarded at the conclusion of the event.
Writing Center 2022 Speaking Competition: Progress
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Congratulations to the 2022 Speaking Competition Winners
Left to Right:
Gilbert Prize (3rd Place): Ryan Kyle ’23
Kellog Prize (2nd place): Mia Griffen ’23
Gilbert Prize (1st place): Kobe Thompson ’24
Winners of the 2022 Speaking Competition: PROGRESS
Encouraged by Susan Daniels, associate in public speaking, Ryan Kyle ’23 rehearses her speech.
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Ryan Kyle ’23 gestures while delivering her speech for the 2022 Speaking Competition. The theme that year was <b>PROGRESS.</b> Kyle received the Gilbert Prize (3rd place) for her efforts.
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Mia Griffen ’23 earned the Kellog Prize (2nd place) for her entry in the 2022 Speaking Competition.
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Susan Daniels, associate in public speaking, reacts as participants in the competition practice their speeches.
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Ryan Kyle ’23 (3rd place), Mia Griffen ’23 (second place), and Kobe Thompson ’24 (1st place) hold up their certificates of achievement.
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Kobe Thompson ’24 emphasizes a point during his progress-themed speech at the 2022 Speaking Competition. Thomspon was awarded the Gilbert Prize (1st place) winner for his entry.
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