Jefferson High School Speech Team enthusiastically invites you to the 12th Annual Top of the State Speech Tournament on February 1st, 2025.

 

The Top of the State tournament will be run in our traditional manner, including...

-- novice and varsity divisions

-- 2 prelims (one single judged, one double judged) and finals for novice and varsity (triple judged), as well as next-in finals.  (novice finals MAY be eliminated IF judge numbers are low)

 

We are late in the season. In keeping with our "regional prep" philosophy, this tournament will match as close as humanly possible to the format the IHSA uses for State Series.  We will strive to give competitors and coaches the most useful experience possible to prepare for the following weekend.

 

Entry fees will be $150, $200 for 28 entries and above (same as last year - take THAT inflation!).   We will continue with our team awards including both team sweeps AND the "small team" division (20 entries or less) as well.

 

Hope to see you at the Top of the State Tournament!

 

Douglas McArthur 815-874-9536

Jefferson High School 

4145 Samuelson Rd, Rockford IL 61109