2017 International Extemporaneous Speaking National Champion -- Connor Rothschild Speech

This is the final speech of the week-long competition for Connor Rothschild answering the question: "Was the US war in Afghanistan in vain?" The six premiere finalists drew random topics 30-minutes prior to their speech and crafted a 7-minute talk, followed by cross-examination from another competitor. The compiled totals of 13 rounds of speeches on various foreign policy topics earned Connor Rothschild the 2017 National Champion for International Extemporaneous Speaking (representing Kickapoo High School, Springfield MO, and Coach Jon Marc Baney). National Speech and Debate Association www.speechanddebate.org ALSO visit www.connorrothschild.com
P.S. Listen closely. Did you catch the misspeak? Lesson learned: one error doesn't have to ruin your day.
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[@ayaanjilani4353]

Can’t believe he made this in 30 minutes. Amazing analysis, amazing fluidity, and amazing structure.

[@peanut9233]

His coach at the time is now my current coach and he always uses Conner as an example for extemp.

[@epicgamner1139]

that's awesome! He must be a good coach.

[@peanut9233]

@@epicgamner1139 yeah.......

[@epicgamner1139]

@@peanut9233 whoops i guess i must have misread the room

[@albertmurasira1778]

What's the coach's social media handles?

[@Cherry_Ai]

@@peanut9233 howd it go

[@AllTrickss]

The way you spoke so seriously about your spongebob-Patrick analogy was funny

[@alyssa7974]

I watched this speech maybe months ago. Hours ago, I just sat for the impromptu round of my public speaking competition. His opening suddenly came onto my mind and I used it in my impromptu, safe to say I’m still not over how good my speech was. Thank you!

[@chriss5821]

Speech aged like fine wine

[@sarahf4361]

Now this is how it’s done 👍🏼

[@sherlyquijada13]

So amazed how did he do this!!!

[@pineapplegrapes8836]

Amazing speech

[@nicholasarmitage9865]

Was the misspeak initially saying ~"No it was not in vain" because the argument says that it was. Great speech though.

[@charishmaramchandani9274]

I admire his superb confidence, fluency, eye contact, use of hand gestures and effective facial expressions.

[@kantasemwal5581]

Inspiration!

[@b_sugar1613]

This is what they called amazing

[@MyAvisek]

Superb Speech

[@Azworld74]

Wonderful

[@princessxxx7500]

hala nakakapressure naman to huhu

[@harleyquinn3340]

Insane

[@gandikotaaparna4707]

Unbelievable. How did he manage to create a speech within minutes??

[@dragonslastfyl2203]

Maybe he already have a prior knowledge to the subject.

[@andrewmaperson]

Competitors will read every news article from every outlet to gain knowledge on every subject. I know because I do this event too :)

[@rheajanealvarado2525]

what a pro

[@bobmagna]

Amazing well of knowledge. What does speaker know about speech before question?

[@lucyintheskywithdiamonds9866]

Only whether it will be international or domestic, they get 30 minutes to prepare a speech including research after receiving the questions

[@nse504]

He ate that fs fs

[@kunwarpalsingh8098]

Wait so did he get time for preparing prior to his speech or did he just say all that on spot?

[@ucaadministrator]

30 minutes to research write and memorize

[@cylercrandall8248]

I just love that he said "bikini bottom"

[@nuhaashar3566]

Not even one notecard. Dang.

[@yaoming7780]

Your not allowed to have any notecards in extemp and you have 30 minutes of prep which is why this is all the more impressive 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@oliverantholz5937]

@Yao Ming your allowed a notecard in most highschool meets and 1 hour instead of 30 minutes

[@realfishy9546]

@@oliverantholz5937 I've done extemp all four years of high-school, traveling out of state to circuit tournaments, and traveling across Indiana. I have never seen a tournament allow you to use a notecard or given longer than 30 minutes of prep.

[@realfishy9546]

@@oliverantholz5937 Also, he is clearly not using a note card and probably never has.

[@oliverantholz5937]

@RealFishy a tournament is a higher level than an average meet but yeah I know he isn't using a notecard

[@irmetov]

Many bold statements, but not so many supporting facts!

[@Shogun-my5nc]

can you make a 10 minute speech within 30 minutes with warrants, links, and impacts? if so, why aren’t you in debate!