Neuqua Valley Speech Team

For anyone interested in attending the Wildcat Speech Team Summer Camp, all the information you need is below!

We will once again have separate “tracks” for (1) returning team members, (2) high school students not currently on the team, and (3) middle schoolers!

Important things to note:

• The camp will take place August 4-7 from 8:00-11:00a each day. (There is no camp on Friday!)
• The cost is $160 and all checks should be made out to Wildcat Speech. (Students will bring the check to Camp on the first day.)
• Your participation in this Summer Camp does not automatically guarantee you a spot on the 2025-26 Neuqua Valley Speech Team. It will, however, make you a better public speaker, and that is a skill you’ll be able to use on and off the team!

If you are interested in attending, please fill out this form as soon as possible! (We’ll be in touch with you at the end of July with more details.)

If you have any other questions, let Coach Mehta know.

Can’t wait to see you in the fall!

This is a reminder! Anyone coming to the banquet MUST pay for it on Pushcoin ASAP.

Also, please fill out this form on Google Classroom by March 14th.

We need to let White Eagle know how many students are attending. This is why we’re asking. Thank you!

Here are the videos from Sectionals. These videos are only for your personal use, to send to family and friends. They are not listed in the YouTube directory and you can only watch them if you have the links.

DDA — Emily Wolfe and Kevin Yang
DI — Diya Rao
ES — Joseph Ngo (6^th in State)
HDA — Pooja Goel and Raghav Narsana (5^th in State)
HI — Ben Mosshamer (5^th in State)
IS — Meiling Sun
Info — Yashika Singh
OD — Kaylee Drillenburg
OC — Ben Mosshamer (3^rd in State)
OO — Vivaan Venkat
Poe — Zamirah Brandon (6^th in State)
PR — Lucy Fosdick
RS — Brooke Pang
SOS — Pooja Goel (State Champion)
Performance in the Round

***Remember that the Sectional run-through is Thursday evening from 6:00p-9:00p in C202 (the large forum room). Everyone is expected to be there! Only competitors need to dress up.***

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Here is the information you need for Saturday’s Sectional tournament at Wheaton Warrenville South!

Who’s going?

Everyone! (Non-competitors who cannot make it do NOT need to let Mehta know.)

What time should you be at Neuqua?

Bus leaves at 6:30a.

When will it end?

We should be back around 7:00p.

Food situation?

The school will likely be selling snacks and concessions throughout the day.

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s Regional tournament at Neuqua Valley at the Birkett Freshman Campus!

Who’s going?

Everyone!

What time should you be at Neuqua?

Please show up by 6:30a.

When will it end?

We should be done around 6:30p.

Food situation?

You are on your own for food, however we’re asking everyone to bring the following based on your event:

If you are in the following categories, you should bring a package of snacks (cookies, chips, brownies, muffins, etc): DDA, DI, HDA, HI, OC, POE, PR

If you are in the following categories, you should bring a 12/24-pack of drinks (juice, soda, water, Diet Cherry Pepsi): EXT, DEC, INFO, OO, SOS

If you are in the following category, you should bring a bag of cups: Imp

If you are in the following category, you should bring a package of napkins: RS

PIR Cast should bring paper plates!

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at Metea Valley!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems! Everyone is coming, including PIR cast, who will practice at the tournament instead of competing.

What time should you be at Neuqua?

The bus leaves at 6:30a. (Be there early.)

When will it end?

We should be home around 6:30p. (We’ll have a little announcement ceremony for the Regional team once we return to Neuqua, so please don’t leave until after that!)

Extemp and Radio?

You will prep once for prelims and once for finals.

Food situation?

Metea says: “Our Concessions Stand will be open… Our Speech Parents will be running one side for Speech with water, pizza, snacks, etc.”

Here is the information you need for the Friday/Saturday tournament at Downers Grove South!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems!

(If you are not competing, you do NOT have to come to this. That includes the PIR cast members, who will be rehearsing at Neuqua on Saturday.)

What time should you be at Neuqua?

FRIDAY: The bus leaves at 3:30p. (You can choose whether to bring your Speech stuff to school and change there… or go home and change and come back!)

SATURDAY: The bus leaves at 6:45a.

When will it end?

FRIDAY: We should be home around 10:00p. (Not a typo.)
SATURDAY: We should be home around 6:30p.

Extemp and Radio?

You will prep EVERY ROUND.

Food situation?

“The school cafeteria will be open and fully functioning!” But you may also want to bring your own food.

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at Wheaton Warrenville South!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems!

What time should you be at Neuqua?

The bus leaves at 6:30a.

When will it end?

We should be home around 6:30p.

Extemp and Radio?

Extemp preps every round.

Radio preps twice in prelims and once in finals.

Food situation?

“There will be concessions consisting of snacks, drinks, and pizza.” Feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks!

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournaments at Glenbard West and Waubonsie!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems! (The roster may change during the course of the week, so please double check periodically!)

What time should you be at Neuqua?

Glenbard West: We leave at 6:30a. Be there early!
Waubonsie: We leave at 6:45a. Be there early!

When will it end?

Glenbard West: We should be home around 7:00p.
Waubonsie: We should be home around 6:00p.

Extemp and Radio?

Glenbard West: Radio and Extemp will both prep at the tournament twice for prelims (choose your favorite speech for Round 3) and once again for finals.
Waubonsie: Radio and Extemp will both prep at the tournament once for prelims and once again for finals.

Food situation?

Glenbard West: “Yes. We will have food available all day. Please support our boosters by purchasing breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks on campus.”
Waubonsie: “Lunch will be available for purchase from 10:30 – 1:00 (pizza!); breakfast items and snacks will be available throughout the day.”

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at Naperville Central!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Almost everyone is competing! Please let me know if there are any problems!

What time should you be at Neuqua?

The bus leaves at 6:45a. (You can sleep in for a few extra minutes!)

When will it end?

We should be home around 6:30p.

Extemp and Radio?

You will prep once in prelims and once in finals.

Food situation?

Food will be available for purchase at the school. (Pizza, breakfast, snacks, healthy options.) Feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks!