Munro College has two finalists in the Jamaica Tourist Board's (JTB's) Public Speaking Competition. Fourth formers Andre Tate (H) and Donovan Hanson (PC) are the only two finalist left in this competition. They were originally narrowed down to 5 schools from nationwide entrants and following weeks of intensive training, our boys were selected as the finalists.

 

The competition entails giving a number of prepared and impromptu speeches to several audiences. The also toured the island and stayed at several properties. This is to prepare them for the regional competition. JTB provided the training and accommodations. The students from the five schools were taken from one end of the island to the next. Following this vigorous two week training, a team of public speaking specialists listened to their presentations and adjudged Munro College's boys as the best of all the contenders. Now they are up against each other.

 

The winner will represent Jamaica and of course Munro College in Puerto Rico. Again they will be judged on their knowledge of Jamaica's Tourism product and their ability to present to audiences.

 

We are confident that our boys will do well as we are the defending champions. Last year, Eric McDonald, one of the UN delegates was the winner. He has been a role model for these younger boys. Those of you who have skills in this area, may we ask for your help? Upon winning, the student will need all the help he can get in making appearances, presenting, and generally just being comfortable around "big wigs". The nature of the competition is that he will be judged from the very moment he steps off the plane in Puerto Rico. The speech is only one aspect so help where you can please in providing  guides.