GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION - DeKalb County Schools

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 103
3. Contestants will draw for topics at seven (7) minute intervals in the order of presentation.
4. The presiding official of the contest shall record the contestant's name, contestant's school, position for
presentation, and topic drawn.
C. The procedure for the contest shall be as follows:
1. After each student has drawn a topic, that student will be escorted to a room where he/she will have 30 minutes
to prepare a speech in brief, outline form.
2. Students will be disqualified for reading the speech.
3. Contestants may not receive assistance from another person, but may use any paper copy materials that have
been brought to the site as well as self-contained computers/laptops (internet access IS NOT allowed).
Contestants may make use of electronic retrieval devices to store and to retrieve subject matter only.
4. Cell phones or smart phones are prohibited from use during the contest period.
5. At the end of the preparation time, the contestant will be escorted to the presentation area.
(a) The contestant shall give a copy of the selected topic to a judge.
(b) Failure to speak on the selected topic will result in disqualification.
6. Each contestant shall be allotted seven (7) minutes in which to deliver the speech. If the time limit is exceeded,
the contestant shall be penalized two (2) points for every fifteen (15) second period or portion thereof.
7. Timekeepers must be present and time cards shall be used.
D. There shall be two (2) judges for Extemporaneous Speaking at the State competition.
1. The judges shall take into consideration:
(a) analysis of topic
(b) organizational skills
(c) logical support
(d) language skills
(e) delivery skills
2. The judges shall use GHSA score sheets and shall follow scoring directions given to them by the GHSA Office.
E. Contestants shall draw for order of presentation upon reporting to the site of the competition.
1. Contestants shall report to the drawing area one (1) hour prior to the time set for the contest.
2. Contestants who are not present at the time of the drawing, will have their position drawn for them.
3. Contestants who are not present at the time designated for their presentation will be disqualified.
4. Contestants who have conflicts with other Literary events should consult with the GHSA prior to the contest,
and may have early or late presentation positions designated for them.
SECTION L4
QUARTET
A. Quartet singing is a competition held for boys in all classifications.
1. The singing parts for the members of the quartet are:
(a) first tenor
(b) second tenor
(c) first bass
(d) second bass
2. Two selections shall be sung from memory.
(a) Both selections shall be appropriate for a small group of singers.
(b) One selection must be one of the following:
(1) chorale
(2) madrigal
(3) art song
(4) folk song
3. The selections may be sung with or without accompaniment.
(a) Live piano accompaniment is the only form allowed (no tapes allowed).
(b) Quartets must bring their own accompanist if one is to be used.
4. Each Quartet shall be allotted eight (8) minutes to perform their selections. If the time limit is exceeded, the
Quartet will be penalized two (2) points for every 15 second period or portion thereof that they are overtime.
5. A director/coach is expressly prohibited from “conducting” during any musical contest at the Region or State
levels.
6. Audiences will be allowed in the competition room of this event.
7. A substitution will not be allowed in the Quartet advancing to the State Meet after Region competition.