Speech Competitions
Duet Acting
Original Oratory
Persuasive Speaking
Poetry Interpretation
Prose Interpretation
Solo Acting
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Judge’s Rubrics
TAPPS SPEECH BLOG
Speech/LD Participation 2023
Good afternoon, Many of you have asked about schedules for the Speech and Lincoln Douglas Debate competition coming up in April. In order for us to get a more accurate estimate of the number of rooms needed for these competitions, please take a moment and fill out the...
Fine Arts – Save the Date
Fine Art Directors and Directors: The new year started fast with the Dance Championships and we look forward to all of the events to come. We continue to prepare for TAPPSCON 23 as well. We have reserved Wednesday, June 7 as our all things Fine Arts day. As our...
TAPPSCON22 Session List – 5/25/22
TAPPS Administrators and Staff, The TAPPSCON List of Sessions document is posted on the TAPPSCON 2022 webpage. The 2022 breakout sessions cover a variety of topics beginning with TAPPS fine arts and athletic activities. Sessions of interest to all include Sports...
Academic Meet – Speech Judges Sign Up
Fine Arts Directors and Academic Program Directors: Below is a link to the Academic Meet - Speech Judges Sign-up Sheet. Speech Judges Sign-up Please make sure to include all requested information. Name-Cell phone-Classification-School If questions arise, please...
Day 1 Speech Results
Link to the speech page for Day One Speech Results.
Academics /Speech Competition Follow-up Information
Directors: Good morning TAPPS. In a follow-up to the schedule announcement, please review the information presented below to assist in your planning and preparing for the competition. Location: This year has proved a challenge to secure sites once the Waco Convention...
Academics/Speech Schedules 2022
Fine Art Directors, Asst. Fine Art Directors, Academic Program Directors, LD Directors Good morning! Thank you for your patience as we work toward our 2022 Academic and Speech Competitions, April 11-13. While the pandemic has eased, it created a challenge to locate...
TAPPS SPRING FINE ART COMPETITIONS
FINE ART DIRECTORS AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS: As the year continues to move toward our spring competitions, please review the following update on the events. As with all events to date this school year, we are preparing to host the events in person if suitable facilities...
Academics/Speech/LD Debate 2022 – Intent to Participate
Fine Arts Directors and Academic Program Directors, Good afternoon! An exciting Fine Arts season is quickly approaching! In order to help us better plan for these events, please fill out the form linked below. We need your responses by 5:00 pm Thursday, February 3....
Fine Arts – Spring 2021
Fine Art Directors and Program Directors: Thank you for your participation in the Spring Fine Art activities this year. The pandemic required more than a few changes and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we have worked through the judging process. ...
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.
