Jarvis Sam wins national championship in speech

By Tina Nazerian     4/18/13 7:00pm

 

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. 

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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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