Words have incredible power. They can make people’s hearts soar, or they can make people’s hearts sore.” – Dr. Mardy Grothe
Speaking is one of the most important skills. It helps us communicate and express ourselves. Speeches help motivate and inspire people. Speeches have played an important role throughout history in bringing about changes.
Martin Luther King gave the “I Have a Dream speech” which inspired a nation and broke down racial barriers. Without his leadership and the inspiration that his speech rendered, it may have taken another decade to bring equality to all races. Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address put him on the map for president. Without this speech, he may never have been the icon that he is today.
CPS Global recently hosted a declamation competition where students re-delivered some of the most inspirational speeches of all time. The participants’ passionate and heartfelt presentations were truly inspiring, a testament to their hard work and dedication. The judges faced an arduous task in selecting the competition’s winners, given the exceptional performances by all.
