The Nor Ti Yorkers have initiated a new event they call the Centennial Symposium, to take place on Thursday, October 27, 2005. Although the event will have a symposium-like format, it will not be limited to just oral presentations. This year the focus of the symposium will be 1905. Presentations should reflect life in and events from 1905. For variety and entertainment value, we encourage participates to consider PowerPoint presentations, musical performances, dance demonstrations or a fashion show, etc. Presentations will be competitive and eligible for prize money, competing in four separate categories: Yorker members, high school students who are not Yorkers, adults, and partnerships between one adult and one student. Entries may be individual or group, but each prize will be awarded to a single entry rather than to an individual. First place in each category receives $75, second place receives $50 and each student category will award a $25 third prize. A Best in Show prize will also be awarded.
Presentations will begin at
Participates must pre-register. Registration forms are available here or outside the upstairs teachers’ office. Registrations are due no later than Friday, September 23, 2005. However, we would appreciate knowing as soon as possible of your plans to participate. Return forms to either Mr. George Lohmann or Mrs. Amy Knudsen.
Our presentation judges will include Mr. Warren Harold, Assistant Principal and former social studies teacher, Mrs. Bonnie Mider, English teacher, and Mrs. Sherrill Ward, social studies teacher.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact George Lohmann at gnlohmann@htva.net or call 657-8037. Leave your name, phone number and a message if he is unavailable.
The Nor Ti Yorkers are grateful to following individuals, businesses and organizations who have provided funds for prizes: Arrowhead G C, Inc., Art Club, Berkshire History Buffs, Ted Czupryna, Finger Lakes Sailing, First Congregational Church of Newark Valley, Mary Ellen Grant, Warren R. Gray, The Hair Factory, Interact Club, Chad Kerr, The Walter Knudsen Family, Fred and Marsha Kiechle, Bud and Helen Lohmann, Newark Valley Historical Society, Stoughton Farms, Union Center Christian Church, Village Wine & Spirits, Bob Waterman Mason Contractor, and James and Karen Willard.
The following rubric will be used to judge entries:
MEANING
Clarity of Meaning and Purpose: All the material in the presentation clearly makes sense and the purpose is clearly understood.
Appropriateness of Topic and Subject Matter for the Symposium: The appropriateness of the topic and subject matter is fitting for the audience and takes into account the purpose of the symposium.
Interest and Relevance: The material in the presentation engages the audience’s interest and is clearly.
Insight: The material in the presentation clearly demonstrates significant insight on the part of the presenter.
Completeness and Accuracy: The audience has a sense that there is no more that needs to be said on the topic, plus all material is judged to be accurate.
Creativity: The speaker has selected creative material to be included in the speech.
ORGANIZATION
Logical Format: The presentation is organized to first capture the audience, followed by relevant material on the topic, and concluding with wrap-up material.
Engagement and Motivation: Every effort has been made to engage the interest of the audience and to motivate their active listening.
Effective Support: The presentation material includes significant, effective and interesting support material.
Effective Transitions: There are clear and effective transitions to signal to the audience shifts in material.
Creativity: The presentation is organized in a creative manner.
PREPAREDNESS
Evidence of Practice: It is very evident that the presenter has practiced the speech more than enough to deliver it in an engaging manner.