The George Washington Tournament 4
2026 — Online, US
Original Oratory
Abbreviation
OO
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$0.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Students competing in this event are delivering a 10-minute memorized speech that is their own work. They may have a few quotes or sourced statistics, but the message is crafted by the student over several weeks or months and delivery should be polished. In many ways this is the most traditional speaking event with roots in ancient times, but students are encouraged to choose topics that are engaging and "edgy" topics that are relevant to their lives and modern society's challenges.