Feast your eyes (above) on our absolutely stunning Glen Abbey Champions:
Area 83 Table Topics 2022 Champions are Roger Cogle and Wajiha Sabrani!

Area Table Topics Contest: Facts

  • There were 5 contestants, from 3 different clubs.
  • Speakers were given the same topic prompt –  the word FREEDOM, and only a few seconds to prep before speaking about it.  
  • Each speaker gave their interpretation on what FREEDOM means to them
  • GATM’s club-level Table Topics contest in Dec 2021 was the first time either Roger or Wajiha had competed!
  • Roger joined the club a little over a year ago, while Wajiha joined just 3 months ago in Fall 2021.
  • Roger will go on to compete at the Division contest in February, but if he cannot attend, Wajiha will compete in his place.
International Speech Contest Snapshot

Feast your eyes (above) on our absolutely stunning Glen Abbey Champions:
Area 83 International Speech 2022 Champions are Zehra Raza and Krista Rowan!

Area International Speech Contest: Facts

  • There were 6 contestants from 3 different clubs
  • Each speaker had 5-7 minutes to deliver a speech they had prepared in advance
  • While the speeches were all different, they had common themes – making a difference in people’s lives, being inspirational, and leaving a lasting legacy
  • This is the SECOND year in a row that Zehra and Krista were the 1st and 2nd place winners in the Area-level contest
  • In 2021, Zehra won the Division-level contest and went to compete at the District-level (just one level before reaching the World Championship)
  • Zehra will go on to compete at the Division contest in February, but if she cannot attend, Krista will compete in her place
  • Zehra has been a member since 2017 and Krista has been a member since 2018

Roger & Zehra will compete on Sat February 19th the Division D contest, 
Come cheer them on at the Division contest! Register Here: District 86 Division D International Speech and Table Topics Contest Tickets, Sat, 19 Feb 2022 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite


Congratulations Roger, Zehra, Wajiha and Krista!
Thanks to everyone who came out to support our members!