Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE
The students competing in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE are exceptional at organizing their thoughts into a comprehensive and logical presentation, additionally building their confidence, poise and presentation skills. Event participants are given 30 minutes to prepare a speech on a general agricultural topic. The speech must be four to six minutes in length. At the conclusion of the speech, the judges may question the speaker for five minutes. Finalists are selected based on speech delivery, content and responses to the questions.
2024 State Winning Individual: Clair Moerhle, Colton
2023 State Winning Individual: Ileana Wall, Yelm
2022 State Winning Individual: Elysia Rogerson, Colton
2021 State Winning Individual: Samuel Gillis, Elma (Results)
2020 = state event cancelled due to COVID-19
2019 State Winning Individual: Lauren Stubbs, LaCrosse, coached by Lisa Baser
2018 State Winning Individual: Alec Klaveano, Pullman, coached by Rob Matthews
2017 State Winning Individual: Baylee Easterday, Chiawana, coached by Caitlin Coulsey & Renee Johnson
2016 State Winning Individual: Mollee Gray, Medical Lake, coached by Jennie Wagner
2016.WA FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE Results
2015 State Winning Individual: Savannah Chadwick, Colton, coached by Nathan Moore