TAPPS SPEECH BLOG

Fine Arts TEaMs Information

TAPPS is proud to announce the creation of our new TAPPS Education Modules (TEaMs). Our goal is to provide a comprehensive instructional platform for the continuing education of directors, sponsors and administrators for all TAPPS activities. The Fine Art TEaMs...

22-23 Fine Art Of The Year Nominations

Good afternoon! As the year winds down, (can you believe it!?), it is time to make nominations for those who we think have excelled and risen to the top in their respective areas.  Please click the links below to nominate someone for Fine Art Director/Teacher of the...

TAPPSCON23 March Update

      PRESENTED BY: Attendee Registration Information   There are four events being offered at TAPPSCON 2023. Registration is through TAPPS Tickets (HomeTown Ticketing).    TAPPSCON23 Fine Arts Day Date: June 7 Time: 9:00am-5:45pm Location:...

Speech Judge Training Video

Virginia Wirth Speech Award

The Virginia Wirth Award is given annually to the students who earn the most points at the TAPPS Championships in the speech events.  Students earn points in each category listed above by finishing in the top eight (8) places. Lincoln Douglas Debate also counts towards this honor. The award honors Mrs. Virginia Wirth who served TAPPS as a member of the Speech and Fine Arts Executive Committee.