Blair Academy Public Speaking Brochure

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Student Impact Blair’s focused approach on teaching effective public speaking has significantly impacted students and alumni, who report that their experience at Blair provided them with essential skills and practice, giving them the confidence to speak more openly and effectively in their college classrooms and in professional settings.

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In addition to the discussion and exchange of ideas that take place each day in the classroom, students also have many other opportunities to participate in public speaking:

Indeed, as seniors prepare to graduate, they take part in exit-interviews with a faculty member who asks them to reflect back on their Blair experience. Many seniors note that their training in discourse and speaking—as challenging as it first seemed—was one of the qualities they came to appreciate most about their education at Blair.

“Through Blair, I've found a level of comfort with public speaking, and I'm excited to present to my peers. Public speaking extends far beyond giving a speech, and Blair is continually challenging its students to be aware of and use the many facets of effective public speaking.”

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“The way Blair has intertwined the art of public speaking into the community has strengthened my confidence when speaking in front of my classmates and even the entire School. Since public speaking is now a part of my day-to-day life, I feel comfortable when I am engaged in conversation or discussion.” – Jack Wedholm ’13

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Public Speaking at Blair

Visit www.blair.edu to learn more about the academic program and the Seven Principles That Define a Blair Education.

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– Forrest Gallagher ‘13

Chapel and Vespers Talks School Meeting Announcements Class Council Speeches Exhibition and Defense of Written Papers Shakespeare Recitations Participation in Dramatic Productions Presentations of Research and Lab Results in Math and Science Classes Art, Theater and Photography Critiques Poetry Recitations PowerPoint Presentations Filmed Practices and Reviews of Presentations Student Panel Discussions

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