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 3-6 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 2026-27 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!

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 Charlie Krol
DI — Kaylee Drillenburg
ES — Vivaan Venkat
HDA — Jaslyn Tatla and Aadya Venkat
IS — Aditi Kaushal
Info — Yashika Singh (State Champion)
OD — Charlie Krol (State Champion)
OC — Sam Mahalla
OO — Zamirah Brandon (2^nd in State)
Poe — Zamirah Brandon (State Champion)
PR — Lucy Fosdick (4^th in State)
SOS — Kaylee Drillenburg
Performance in the Round

Remember that our Sectionals Runthrough will be Thursday night from 6:00p – 9:00p in the Main Forum Room (C202). Everyone is expected to attend!

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

Who’s going?

Everyone!

What time should you be at Neuqua?

You should not. There are no buses. You need to drive (or be driven) to Metea by 7:00a!

When will it end?

You should be PICKED UP FROM METEA around 7:00p.

Food situation?

Metea says: “Our Boosters will have the full Concessions available all day. They accept cash and card!”

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 to the Birkett Center 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

We also accept homemade cookies from anyone. Because yum.

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?

You should not. There are no buses. You need to drive (or be driven) to Metea by 7:00a!

When will it end?

You will be PICKED UP FROM METEA around 7:00p. (We’ll have a little announcement ceremony for the Regional team at Metea, 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 Boosters will have the full Concessions available all day. They accept cash and card!”

Right now, both tournaments are STILL HAPPENING despite the weather. If that changes, we’ll send out an update to everyone on the team!

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

Who’s going?

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

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

What time should you be at Neuqua?

FRIDAY: The bus for DGS 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 for DGS leaves at 6:30a.

SATURDAY: The bus for Bolingbrook leaves at 6:30a.

When will it end?

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

SATURDAY (DGS): We should be home around 6:30p.

SATURDAY (Bolingbrook): We should be home around 6:00p.

Extemp and Radio?

DGS: You will prep EVERY ROUND.

Bolingbrook: You will prep once for prelims and once for finals.

Food situation?

DGS: 1. Food service will be open at 4pm on Friday. Snacks, grab n gos and drinks
2. Breakfast on Saturday will be open at 7 am.
3. The Combo meals for Friday Dinner and Saturday lunch are $6.50
4. CASH ONLY- NO cards, unfortunately.
Items include: Chicken tenders, pizza, grab-and-go salads and sandwiches, chips, candy, and snacks.

Bolingbrook: “Mr Submarine, Fat Rickys and other treats will be available in $7 combos for competitors by noon.”

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. Cash and Venmo will be accepted.” Feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks!

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

Who’s going?

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

Please double check the list on FRIDAY. Some people may have changed locations since the team meeting.

What time should you be at Neuqua

Glenbard West: We leave at 6:30a.
Waubonsie Valley: There is no bus. Meet directly at Waubonsie Valley at 7:00a.

When will it end?

Glenbard West: We should be home around 6:30p. Waubonsie Valley: You should be done by around 5:00p.

Extemp and Radio?

Glenbard West: Students will prep TWICE for prelims and once for finals.
Waubonsie Valley: Students will prep once for prelims and once for finals.

Food situation?

Glenbard West: “Please eat! We’ll have bagels, donuts, pizza, Raising Cane’s, and snacks throughout the day. Cash or card is accepted!”
Waubonsie Valley: “Concessions is CASH ONLY! 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 arrive at Naperville Central?

Be there by 7:00a. There will be NO BUS from Neuqua.

When will it end?

We should be done around 6:00p.

Extemp and Radio?

You will prep once in prelims and once in finals.

Food situation?

Food will be available for purchase at the school but it will be CASH ONLY. (“Concessions will be open all day for breakfast and lunch. We will have vegetarian selections. It will most likely be pizza and sandwiches again.”) Feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks!