April 9, 2017

Dearest Friends,

WELCOME!Thank you for coming to the 7th Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking Contest. Public Speaking is especially important to me as I have always struggled to overcome a speech impediment. As a contractor for the Corps of Engineers and various other agencies, I realize that the way you say things, the word arrangement and voice intonation are as important as the words themselves.

The ability to speak well in both private and public settings is a skill which promotes success in our careers and communities. As we gather to enjoy, celebrate and support these young people today, let us continue to guide and encourage their development throughout the year.

Again, thank you for coming to the Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking contest whose mission is to pursue, foster and support the personal development of young Arkansans through public speaking.

Sincerely,

Ralph Vines, II

Lt. Governor Bill HalterState Capitol BuildingLittle Rock, Arkansas

I am pleased to welcome all of you to the Ralph Vines Public Speaking Contest. Thank you for your participation and support. The contest mission to pursue, foster and support personal development of young people through public speaking is important for all Arkansas’ students.

I applaud your community effort to recognize performance outside of the classroom through sponsorship of public speaking contests. Expanding learning opportunities for students aligns with Arkansas’ education philosophy.

Thanks again for your effort.

Sincerely,

Bill Halter,LT. Governor, State of Arkansas

Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. Author: Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

Ralph D. Vines, IIPublic Speaking Contest

An AfternoonWith The Contestants

Sunday, April 7, 20192:00 PM

RockefellerRepublican CenterLittle Rock, Arkansas

April 9, 2017

Dearest Friends,

WELCOME!Thank you for coming to the 7th Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking Contest. Public Speaking is especially important to me as I have always struggled to overcome a speech impediment. As a contractor for the Corps of Engineers and various other agencies, I realize that the way you say things, the word arrangement and voice intonation are as important as the words themselves.

The ability to speak well in both private and public settings is a skill which promotes success in our careers and communities. As we gather to enjoy, celebrate and support these young people today, let us continue to guide and encourage their development throughout the year.

Again, thank you for coming to the Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking contest whose mission is to pursue, foster and support the personal development of young Arkansans through public speaking.

Sincerely,

Ralph Vines, II

Lt. Governor Bill HalterState Capitol BuildingLittle Rock, Arkansas

I am pleased to welcome all of you to the Ralph Vines Public Speaking Contest. Thank you for your participation and support. The contest mission to pursue, foster and support personal development of young people through public speaking is important for all Arkansas’ students.

I applaud your community effort to recognize performance outside of the classroom through sponsorship of public speaking contests. Expanding learning opportunities for students aligns with Arkansas’ education philosophy.

Thanks again for your effort.

Sincerely,

Bill Halter,LT. Governor, State of Arkansas

April 9, 2017

Dearest Friends,

WELCOME!Thank you for coming to the 7th Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking Contest. Public Speaking is especially important to me as I have always struggled to overcome a speech impediment. As a contractor for the Corps of Engineers and various other agencies, I realize that the way you say things, the word arrangement and voice intonation are as important as the words themselves.

The ability to speak well in both private and public settings is a skill which promotes success in our careers and communities. As we gather to enjoy, celebrate and support these young people today, let us continue to guide and encourage their development throughout the year.

Again, thank you for coming to the Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking contest whose mission is to pursue, foster and support the personal development of young Arkansans through public speaking.

Sincerely,

Ralph Vines, II

Lt. Governor Bill HalterState Capitol BuildingLittle Rock, Arkansas

I am pleased to welcome all of you to the Ralph Vines Public Speaking Contest. Thank you for your participation and support. The contest mission to pursue, foster and support personal development of young people through public speaking is important for all Arkansas’ students.

I applaud your community effort to recognize performance outside of the classroom through sponsorship of public speaking contests. Expanding learning opportunities for students aligns with Arkansas’ education philosophy.

Thanks again for your effort.

Sincerely,

Bill Halter,LT. Governor, State of Arkansas

April 9, 2017

Dearest Friends,

WELCOME!Thank you for coming to the 7th Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking Contest. Public Speaking is especially important to me as I have always struggled to overcome a speech impediment. As a contractor for the Corps of Engineers and various other agencies, I realize that the way you say things, the word arrangement and voice intonation are as important as the words themselves.

The ability to speak well in both private and public settings is a skill which promotes success in our careers and communities. As we gather to enjoy, celebrate and support these young people today, let us continue to guide and encourage their development throughout the year.

Again, thank you for coming to the Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking contest whose mission is to pursue, foster and support the personal development of young Arkansans through public speaking.

Sincerely,

Ralph Vines, II

Lt. Governor Bill HalterState Capitol BuildingLittle Rock, Arkansas

I am pleased to welcome all of you to the Ralph Vines Public Speaking Contest. Thank you for your participation and support. The contest mission to pursue, foster and support personal development of young people through public speaking is important for all Arkansas’ students.

I applaud your community effort to recognize performance outside of the classroom through sponsorship of public speaking contests. Expanding learning opportunities for students aligns with Arkansas’ education philosophy.

Thanks again for your effort.

Sincerely,

Bill Halter,LT. Governor, State of Arkansas

April 9, 2017

Dearest Friends,

WELCOME!Thank you for coming to the 7th Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking Contest. Public Speaking is especially important to me as I have always struggled to overcome a speech impediment. As a contractor for the Corps of Engineers and various other agencies, I realize that the way you say things, the word arrangement and voice intonation are as important as the words themselves.

The ability to speak well in both private and public settings is a skill which promotes success in our careers and communities. As we gather to enjoy, celebrate and support these young people today, let us continue to guide and encourage their development throughout the year.

Again, thank you for coming to the Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking contest whose mission is to pursue, foster and support the personal development of young Arkansans through public speaking.

Sincerely,

Ralph Vines, II

Lt. Governor Bill HalterState Capitol BuildingLittle Rock, Arkansas

I am pleased to welcome all of you to the Ralph Vines Public Speaking Contest. Thank you for your participation and support. The contest mission to pursue, foster and support personal development of young people through public speaking is important for all Arkansas’ students.

I applaud your community effort to recognize performance outside of the classroom through sponsorship of public speaking contests. Expanding learning opportunities for students aligns with Arkansas’ education philosophy.

Thanks again for your effort.

Sincerely,

Bill Halter,LT. Governor, State of Arkansas

April 7, 2019

Greetings!

The Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Committee proudly welcomes you to the 10th Annual Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest. We are committed to fostering learning through public speaking.

As you will see in today’s presentations, our contestants have accepted the challenge, explored unique topics chosen and written by them and are eager to speak in front of this audience. Your active involvement ensures that the Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest remains a dynamic learning experience.

Always,

Ralph D. Vines, II

Mistress of Order………………..Pamela Smith

Presentation Colors.…..Parkview High School, JROTC

Introduction of Scholarship……Dr. Addie Morris

Timekeeping Instructions…….. Crystal Lewis

Speakers Showcase

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Christopher Brandyn Victory Coates

Alli Hunt-Clark Jamyah Everett

Chloe Farrar Joi Briana Geter

Ethan Gong Yassin Bahgat

Norah Vinson

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Megan McKinney Alonzo Montgomery, Jr.

Trey Norman Kayden Rucker

Eric Tang Ethan Tyler

Camila Velasquez Arianna Williams

Nikhill Dogra Kendall Redding

Ages 13-16 years - 2.5 Minutes

Kathryn Coleman Dominic Diamond D’vntae Floyd Terrell Johns Cierra Kelly Emily MasonDarnell McCray Larry Joe MillerXavier Parker McKenzie Sims Hannah Taylor Carissa Taylor Jessica Todd Elliot Wiebe

Ages 17-19 years - 3 Minutes

Trenton Burton Devin Kennedy Cristian Mendez Nia Washington

Presentation of Winners

Ralph Vines, IIPam Smith

GRAND PRIZE PRESENTATIONLiesenne Rockefeller

Closing RemarksDoyle Webb

ProgrammeAges 13-16 years - 2.5 Minutes

Paulette Brown Jade Buchanan Reese Conners Dominic DiamondXavier Carpenter Janiya CarterJude Croswell Neil DograMichelle Gong

Ages 13-16 years - 2.5 Minutes

Millie Ketcher Darnell McCrayDylan Patel Katie JarosAntonia Guajardo Kilik KaufmannBrianna Stewart Jessica ToddEmilee Webb

Ages 17-19 years - 3 Minutes

Michael Canady Jamee McAdooAdaja Cooper Chisomnazu OguhHannah Taylor

Presentation of Winners

Ralph D. Vines, IIPam Smith

GRAND PRIZE PRESENTATIONLisenne Rockefeller

Closing RemarksDoyle Webb

Mistress of Order………………..Pamela Smith

Presentation Colors.…..Parkview High School, JROTC

Introduction of Scholarship……Dr. Addie Morris

Timekeeping Instructions…….. Crystal Lewis

Speakers Showcase

—

Christopher Brandyn Victory Coates

Alli Hunt-Clark Jamyah Everett

Chloe Farrar Joi Briana Geter

Ethan Gong Yassin Bahgat

Norah Vinson

—

Megan McKinney Alonzo Montgomery, Jr.

Trey Norman Kayden Rucker

Eric Tang Ethan Tyler

Camila Velasquez Arianna Williams

Nikhill Dogra Kendall Redding

Ages 13-16 years - 2.5 Minutes

Kathryn Coleman Dominic Diamond D’vntae Floyd Terrell Johns Cierra Kelly Emily MasonDarnell McCray Larry Joe MillerXavier Parker McKenzie Sims Hannah Taylor Carissa Taylor Jessica Todd Elliot Wiebe

Ages 17-19 years - 3 Minutes

Trenton Burton Devin Kennedy Cristian Mendez Nia Washington

Presentation of Winners

Ralph Vines, IIPam Smith

GRAND PRIZE PRESENTATIONLiesenne Rockefeller

Closing RemarksDoyle Webb

ProgrammeAges 13-16 years - 2.5 Minutes

Paulette Brown Jade Buchanan Reese Conners Dominic DiamondXavier Carpenter Janiya CarterJude Croswell Neil DograMichelle Gong

Ages 13-16 years - 2.5 Minutes

Millie Ketcher Darnell McCrayDylan Patel Katie JarosAntonia Guajardo Kilik KaufmannBrianna Stewart Jessica ToddEmilee Webb

Ages 17-19 years - 3 Minutes

Michael Canady Jamee McAdooAdaja Cooper Chisomnazu OguhHannah Taylor

Presentation of Winners

Ralph D. Vines, IIPam Smith

GRAND PRIZE PRESENTATIONLisenne Rockefeller

Closing RemarksDoyle Webb

Acknowledgement- We are humbled and ever grateful for your kindness, cooperation, and encouragement which helps make this contest possible.

Ralph D. Vines, II

Dr. Addie Morris

Host & Hostess

Anneliese Armstrong Shelia Beck

Sandra Carmona Anna Giusfria

Connie Hampton Mary Lackie

Cyril Morris Teresa L. Ochs

Carrié Sadler Carlotta Sadler

Top Ladies of Distinction Barbara Wait

Dorothy Wherry Ateca Foreman

School Host & Hostess

David O’Dodd Elementary School

Cloverdale Middle School

CONTEST TABULATOR

Shelly Cheatham-Buck, CPA

JUDGES -Erma Bailey Rep. Rick BeckArlene Behmer Attorney Kandice BellSharon Brooks Jessica BlairCassandra Cannon Noemi CashLady Stacy Curtis Earnest DuckerySenator Jane English Lady Elizabeth EskewNallivi Favela Blake FletcherMiguel Fuentevilla Jonelle FulmerRev. William Givens Antonio JerominoCol Klaus Koch Claudia LackieJason McGhee Darren MorganDr. Nicholas Murray John NabholzDr. Jennifer Parks Lillian PorchAlan Rogers Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.Dr. Patrick Tran Ron VanHooksHonorable Judge Barbara Webb Dr. Sam Wherry

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TOASTMASTERS…Crystal Lewis, Official Toastmaster Timer

Tom HopkinsLisa Jones

Rev. Barbara LatoisonCraig NunemakerDewayne Wright

Acknowledgement- We are humbled and ever grateful for your kindness, cooperation, and encouragement which helps make this contest possible.

Ralph D. Vines, II

Dr. Addie Morris

Host & Hostess

Anneliese Armstrong Shelia Beck

Sandra Carmona Anna Giusfria

Connie Hampton Mary Lackie

Cyril Morris Teresa L. Ochs

Carrié Sadler Carlotta Sadler

Top Ladies of Distinction Barbara Wait

Dorothy Wherry Ateca Foreman

School Host & Hostess

David O’Dodd Elementary School

Cloverdale Middle School

CONTEST TABULATOR

Shelly Cheatham-Buck, CPA

JUDGES -Erma Bailey Rep. Rick BeckArlene Behmer Attorney Kandice BellSharon Brooks Jessica BlairCassandra Cannon Noemi CashLady Stacy Curtis Earnest DuckerySenator Jane English Lady Elizabeth EskewNallivi Favela Blake FletcherMiguel Fuentevilla Jonelle FulmerRev. William Givens Antonio JerominoCol Klaus Koch Claudia LackieJason McGhee Darren MorganDr. Nicholas Murray John NabholzDr. Jennifer Parks Lillian PorchAlan Rogers Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.Dr. Patrick Tran Ron VanHooksHonorable Judge Barbara Webb Dr. Sam Wherry

.

TOASTMASTERS…Crystal Lewis, Official Toastmaster Timer

Tom HopkinsLisa Jones

Rev. Barbara LatoisonCraig NunemakerDewayne Wright

Acknowledgement- We are humbled and ever grateful for your kindness, cooperation, and encouragement which helps make this contest possible.

Ralph D. Vines, II

Dr. Addie Morris

Host & Hostess

Anneliese Armstrong Shelia Beck

Sandra Carmona Anna Giusfria

Connie Hampton Mary Lackie

Cyril Morris Teresa L. Ochs

Carrié Sadler Carlotta Sadler

Top Ladies of Distinction Barbara Wait

Dorothy Wherry Ateca Foreman

School Host & Hostess

David O’Dodd Elementary School

Cloverdale Middle School

CONTEST TABULATOR

Shelly Cheatham-Buck, CPA

JUDGES -Erma Bailey Rep. Rick BeckArlene Behmer Attorney Kandice BellSharon Brooks Jessica BlairCassandra Cannon Noemi CashLady Stacy Curtis Earnest DuckerySenator Jane English Lady Elizabeth EskewNallivi Favela Blake FletcherMiguel Fuentevilla Jonelle FulmerRev. William Givens Antonio JerominoCol Klaus Koch Claudia LackieJason McGhee Darren MorganDr. Nicholas Murray John NabholzDr. Jennifer Parks Lillian PorchAlan Rogers Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.Dr. Patrick Tran Ron VanHooksHonorable Judge Barbara Webb Dr. Sam Wherry

.

TOASTMASTERS…Crystal Lewis, Official Toastmaster Timer

Tom HopkinsLisa Jones

Rev. Barbara LatoisonCraig NunemakerDewayne Wright

Acknowledgement- We are humbled and ever grateful for your kindness, cooperation, and encouragement which helps make this contest possible.

Ralph D. Vines, II

Dr. Addie Morris

Host & Hostess

Anneliese Armstrong Shelia Beck

Sandra Carmona Anna Giusfria

Connie Hampton Mary Lackie

Cyril Morris Teresa L. Ochs

Carrié Sadler Carlotta Sadler

Top Ladies of Distinction Barbara Wait

Dorothy Wherry Ateca Foreman

School Host & Hostess

David O’Dodd Elementary School

Cloverdale Middle School

CONTEST TABULATOR

Shelly Cheatham-Buck, CPA

JUDGES -Erma Bailey Rep. Rick BeckArlene Behmer Attorney Kandice BellSharon Brooks Jessica BlairCassandra Cannon Noemi CashLady Stacy Curtis Earnest DuckerySenator Jane English Lady Elizabeth EskewNallivi Favela Blake FletcherMiguel Fuentevilla Jonelle FulmerRev. William Givens Antonio JerominoCol Klaus Koch Claudia LackieJason McGhee Darren MorganDr. Nicholas Murray John NabholzDr. Jennifer Parks Lillian PorchAlan Rogers Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.Dr. Patrick Tran Ron VanHooksHonorable Judge Barbara Webb Dr. Sam Wherry

.

TOASTMASTERS…Crystal Lewis, Official Toastmaster Timer

Tom HopkinsLisa Jones

Rev. Barbara LatoisonCraig NunemakerDewayne Wright

Acknowledgement- We are humbled and ever grateful for your kindness, cooperation, and encouragement which helps make this contest possible.

Ralph D. Vines, II

Dr. Addie Morris

Host & Hostess

Anneliese Armstrong Shelia Beck

Sandra Carmona Anna Giusfria

Connie Hampton Mary Lackie

Cyril Morris Teresa L. Ochs

Carrié Sadler Carlotta Sadler

Top Ladies of Distinction Barbara Wait

Dorothy Wherry Ateca Foreman

School Host & Hostess

David O’Dodd Elementary School

Cloverdale Middle School

CONTEST TABULATOR

Shelly Cheatham-Buck, CPA

JUDGES -Erma Bailey Rep. Rick BeckArlene Behmer Attorney Kandice BellSharon Brooks Jessica BlairCassandra Cannon Noemi CashLady Stacy Curtis Earnest DuckerySenator Jane English Lady Elizabeth EskewNallivi Favela Blake FletcherMiguel Fuentevilla Jonelle FulmerRev. William Givens Antonio JerominoCol Klaus Koch Claudia LackieJason McGhee Darren MorganDr. Nicholas Murray John NabholzDr. Jennifer Parks Lillian PorchAlan Rogers Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.Dr. Patrick Tran Ron VanHooksHonorable Judge Barbara Webb Dr. Sam Wherry

.

TOASTMASTERS…Crystal Lewis, Official Toastmaster Timer

Tom HopkinsLisa Jones

Rev. Barbara LatoisonCraig NunemakerDewayne Wright

RockefellerRepublican CenterLittle Rock, Arkansas

Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. Author: Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

Sunday/April 8, 20182:oo pm

Ralph D. Vines, IIPublic Speaking Contest

An AfternoonWith The Contestants

RALPH D. VINES, IIPUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

Mission: to pursue, foster and support personal development of young people through public speaking.

Ages 9-19

Age Maximum Speech Time

9-12 2.0 Minutes13-16 2.5 Minutes17-19 3.0 Minutes

Prizes:

5 First Place Winners $2505 Second Place Winners $1505 Third Places Winners $100Win P Rockefeller Grand Prize $500All contestants $50

“Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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