International Speech & Evaluation Contest

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Contest Chair : Peppe Ragusa
Chief Judge : Roberta Guise
Judges : Melanie, Victoria, Jennifer, Sophia
Timer : Meghan
Ballot Counters : Simon, Scott
Sergeant at Arms : Maria Vargas

International Speech Contest : Jane Guo

Evaluation Contest :  
1. Lindsay Brock  
2. Bernice Lim




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