Veritas Preparatory School Classical and Christian Students Shine in Annual Speech Meet

Students at Veritas Preparatory School participated in the school’s annual Speech Meet on March 3-4, presenting memorized and original speeches before a panel of judges. Competitors from kindergarten through eighth grade delivered pieces in a variety of styles and on a wide range of topics.

Each student’s speech was memorized and presented before judges, who evaluated the delivery and content to determine the first, second, and third-place winners for each grade level. While kindergarten students recited shorter passages, seventh- and eighth-grade students were required to write and present original speeches.

Beyond strengthening language and memorization skills, the Speech Meet helps students develop confidence in public speaking. Classical Christian education places a strong emphasis on communication—particularly in areas such as logic, debate, and persuasive argumentation—skills many adults feel were underdeveloped in their own schooling.

By introducing these skills at an early age, the Speech Meet equips Veritas students to communicate clearly, think critically, and present ideas with confidence, preparing them for future academic and professional success.

2025-2026 Veritas Speech Meet Results

Kindergarten

1. Sutton Hammond
2. Hailey Hallisey
3. Lorenzo Gonzales

First Grade

1. Clarity Gilbert
2. Lily Ernst
3. Quentin Peek

Second Grade

1. Audrey Schilling
2. Charles Munoz
3. Noah Quiles

Third/Fourth Grade

1. Clara Shaffer
2. Trent Hallisey
3. Reece Boni

Fifth/Sixth Grade

1. Clara Ernst
2. Madeleine LaValley
3. Mercedes Martinez

Seventh/Eighth Grade

1. Kitana Ramirez
2. JaiLeigh Woods
3. Liam Buller

Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication.