Speech is a fun opportunity for students to develop communication skills, critical thinking and social emotional learning. Participants will gain knowledge in: Communication principles Public speaking Group discussions Role-playing Interpersonal communication Non-verbal communication All of these will play important roles in your life. Practices will be at a minimum one day per week; the schedule will be based on student availability. There will likely be 5 meets (including a home meet) that students will attend. Meets typically start around 3:30/4 PM. Transportation will be provided from PLHS to meet location and back. (Meet schedule will be provided by the coach once everything is confirmed). Tentative meet dates: February 3, 2025 Blackduck February 10, 2025 LaPorte February 18, 2025 Cass Lake February 27, 2025 Pequot Lakes March 6, 2025 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley