B. Open Impromptu Event Prompts
Finals - 5:40pm
Speaker 1
No matter how the wind howls, the mountain cannot bow to it --Mulan
There ain't no such thing as a free lunch” --— Robert A. Heinlein
To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now. --Fred Rogers
Speaker 2
In all realms of life it takes courage to stretch your limits, express your power, and fulfill your potential. --Suze Orman
Nothing gives a fearful man more courage than another's fear. --Umberto Eco
Truth never damages a cause that is just. --Mahatma Gandhi
Speaker 3
I think togetherness is a very important ingredient to family life. --Barbara Bush
I like firsts. Good or bad, they’re always memorable. --Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. --Mark Twain
Speaker 4
Teenagers. They think they know everything. You give them an inch, they swim all over you --The Little Mermaid
People aren’t interested in lectures; they want to hear stories. --— Tim Kreider
Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. --Albert Einstein
Speaker 5
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. --— Harry S. Truman
Never be the only one, except, possibly, in your own home. --Alice Walker
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. --Auguste Rodin
Speaker 6
The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work --The Princess and the Frog
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has. --Margaret Mead
This is the way. --Mando, The Mandalorian
Speaker 7
Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. --Ralph Waldo Emerson
There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. --Fred Rogers
Not the cry, but the flight of a wild duck, leads the flock to fly and follow. --Chinese Proverb
Round 1 - 2:00pm
Speaker 1
Opportunity
knowledge
hearsay
Speaker 2
humor
Strength
forgiveness
Speaker 3
Argument
honesty
Philosophy
Speaker 4
reason
Rhythm
enthusiasm
Speaker 5
helplessness
sympathy
honor
Speaker 6
grief
Slavery
parenthood
Speaker 7
experience
excitement
Age
Round 2 - 3:30pm
Speaker 1
Toothbrush
Cello
Cap
Speaker 2
Carrot
Mother
Tablet
Speaker 3
Boxers
Teacher
Star
Speaker 4
Eyes
Wound
Woman
Speaker 5
Pants
Brain
Senator
Speaker 6
Temple
Pyramid
Television
Speaker 7
Popcorn
Horse
Monkey
Round 3 - 4:30pm
Speaker 1
A good name is better than a good face. --Chinese Proverb
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Words must be weighed, not counted.
Speaker 2
It is crooked wood that shows the best sculptor. --African proverb
All lay loads on a willing horse.
Alls well that ends well
Speaker 3
No person is born great. Great people become great when others are sleeping. --African Proverb
Here’s health to your enemies’ enemies! --Irish proverb
Time and tide wait for no man
Speaker 4
Even a hare will bite when it is cornered. --Chinese Proverb
Good wine needs no bush.
An idle brain is the devil’s workshop
Speaker 5
When the shepherd comes home in peace, the milk is sweet. --Ethiopian proverb
Don’t cross the bridge till you come to it.
Why keep a dog and bark yourself?
Speaker 6
Don’t open a shop unless you know how to smile.
Learning is a weightless treasure you can always carry easily. --Chinese Proverb
Fine feathers make fine birds.
Speaker 7
He who thinks too much about every step he takes will always stay on one leg. --Chinese Proverb
Where the tongue slips, it speaks the truth. --Irish proverb
A little impatience will spoil great plans. --Chinese Proverb