NCFCA Speech & Debate
2024
Knowing Ourselves
Year 3 of Speech and Debate!
Chloe and Asher are becoming more comfortable with their personal styles of speaking. They choose topics to research that are meaningful to them and relatable to others. They continue to practice putting the feedback from others to good use and improve their delivery, content, and expression after each tournament.
If you live in the Honolulu area and are over 18, we would love if you came out to judge a tournament! Click here and choose “Region 1” from the dropdown for future dates and opportunities.
Chloe Bryant
Chloe joined NCFCA Honolulu when she was 12 years old. She is now 15 and has competed in three tournament seasons including Regionals and Nationals. Her strengths are in the interpretive speech cateogries which allow her to utilize her acting skills. This year she took on Persuasive and Apologetics as well, and even tried her hand at creating an original script. She hopes to earn a spot to Nationals this June.
“After being in spech and debate for three years, I want. tobe able to talk about things I was passionate about. For example, my persuasive speech this year was about body insecurity. It’s an issue I’ve struggled with myself and I wanted to give words of encouragement to others as I compiled research and worked on better delivery each tournament. “
Asher Bryant
Asher joined NCFCA Honolulu when he was 11 years old. He is now 14 and still a natural talker. NCFCA has helped to build his confidence and the chance to study different ways of speaking and discover the strengths he brings to the table. This year, Asher tackled apologetics and an information speech about a topic near and dear. tohis heart: procrastination.
“My speech skills have grown in the past year and is still growing. I’ve become more accustomed to looking devilishly good in a suit, so I must deliver what my audience needs: laughs and a good time.”
Support
Help Chloe and Asher get to the National Open Tournament in North Carolina! It’s a chance to share their public speaking experience with students from all over the country. This kind of exposure will help them grow as speakers and young people who are confident citizens in their country. Click below to donate by December 31, 2023.
- North Carolina National Open 2024 100%
$3,000 out of $3,000 raised
We Reached Our Goal!
We had a great time competing in North Carolina. The competition was intense, and we are still learning. Even though neither of us placed in our categories, we learned a lot and have more ideas to bring back home to Hawaii. Mahalo for your support!
Regional Championship
May 2 – 4, 2024
Tournament Results
Chloe
First place in Original Interpretation with “To the Death,” and second place in Persuasive with “Body Insecurity.”
Chloe will be going to Nationals with her Original Interp speech!
Asher
6th place for his Informative Speech on PROcrastination. He made this speech stand out with his wit and humor.
The subject matter was definitely a crowd favorite!
National Championship
June 2-8, 2024
Anderson University, South Carolina
Jenn and Chloe are off to Nationals! If you would like to support our trip, feel free to use the botton below.
Help us get to the National Championship Tournament in South Carolina! We will find out who qualifies to this invitational tournament the first weekend of May in order to travel in June. Click below to donate by May 31, 2024.
- 67%
$1,350 of $2,000 goal
Please Pray with Us
National Championship
June 17 – 21, 2024
Anderson University, South Carolina
Stay tuned for updates.