Ms. Novak needs your help. :) And Evelyn too.

Hello Everyone!

This, is Evelyn. She has been invited to the Montgomery Bell Academy Round Robin in Nashville, TN. It’s one of the most prestigious Speech Tournaments in the country. Only 16 students have been invited nationwide and Evelyn was one of them!

The problem: I can’t use money that we’ve raised from the speech account. AND, her coach (ME) must attend. Sooooooo, I'd be so grateful for any donations to help send both of us to glorious Nashville in January.

Arcadia Speech Baby Alumni!

You are on this message list because you had an AMAZING impact on the Arcadia High School Speech and Debate team. I started coaching you little buggers back in 2000. When I was 29--a little baybay. Many of you are WAY older than that now. :)

Remember postings? Warm ups? Potlucks? Such good times.

Miss you all so much and I’m forever grateful for FB and Insta. It’s insane to see you all grow up, graduate from college, travel, marry, have families of your own.

Here is a message from Evelyn, herself:

Hi! Thank you so, so much for your support. I'm Evelyn, a senior and 4-year Extemper! I primarily compete in U.S. Extemp and some of the highlights of my competitive career have included placing 5th in USX at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament and 3rd at the CA State Championships. I also run a free one-on-one coaching organization for novice, intermediate, and advanced Extempers called Extempify. I look forward to further competing this season and I thank you so much for all of your consideration and support :).

Any assistance you can provide for us would be wonderful. I have never had to tap into personal communities before, but here we are. Happy to do it and just would love to see Evelyn thrive at such an auspicious event.