Jarvis Sam wins national championship in speech
Hanszen College senior Jarvis Sam won a National Championship in Communication Analysis at the American Forensic Association National Individual Events Tournament held from April 2-5 in Hutchinson, Kan. at Hutchinson Community College, becoming the first Rice University student to win a national championship since 2007.
To qualify for participation in this national tournament, participants must compete in at least three final rounds during the tournament season, Sam said.
During the three days at nationals, Sam went through three preliminary rounds, a quarterfinal, a semifinal and a final round, defeating approximately 360 competitors in his category, Sam said.
Sam said he thinks having a personal investment in the speech is important.
"If you put in the time and effort to the activity, but [also] have a genuine emotional connection to your speech, then your delivery and your presentation and your style and research ... will undoubtedly show through," Sam said.
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