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The Monte Vista High School Speech and Debate Team is a nationally recognized championship team. Since 1980, Monte Vista speakers have accumulated 36 state titles and 6 national titles. Mr. Matley has directed the Monte Vista Speech & Debate program since 1989. During his tenure at Monte Vista HS, he has coached over 30 state champions and 7 national champions. During this time, thousands of students have gained valuable skills, have gone on to become successful competitors and many have earned acceptance into the top universities in the country. Mr. Matley is also the President of the Golden Gate Speech Association as well as the chair of the Congress Committee in the California High School Speech Association. Mr. Matley was inducted into the California High School Speech Association Hall of Fame in 2012.

 

 

 

 

The following types of interpretation are used in high school speech competition: humorous, dramatic, duo interpretation. The speeches are 8-10 minutes in length with no more than 150 words added to the original material. Selections must be chosen from a published writing. Contestants must remain standing throughout the presentation. Neither costumes nor props are permitted. Students must act out all characters, actions, and sound effects themselves. Singing and dancing are permitted.

 

• Dramatic Interpretation (DI)
  The student gives an interpretative performance of all or part of a dramatic piece of published writing. Dramatic pieces typically involve one central character as its focus, allowing performers to show off a wide range of acting in emotional explorations of a main character(s).
  
  
• Humorous Interpretation (HI)
  The student gives an interpretive performance of all or part of a humorous piece of published writing. Typically involving more characters and actions, humorous interpretation allows a full range of students’ acting ability through incorporating sound effects, musical or rhythmic talents, or unique voices and accents for the entertainment of the viewer.
• Duo Interpretation (Duo)
  Two students give an interpretation performance of all or part of a piece of published writing that can have both humorous or dramatic elements. Each of the two performers may play one or more characters. Performers are not allowed to look directly at or touch each other, requiring not only acting ability and talent but especial coordination and planning.
  
  
• Original Prose and Poetry (OPP)
  The student gives an entertaining performance of their own written piece. The piece can be humorous, dramatic, or combine elements of both. Standard interpretation rules apply: students must act out all characters, actions, and sounds themselves in 8-10 minutes without the help of props or costumes.