Amherst College’s annual speaking competition was held on February 22, 2023. Student finalists (from all class years) wrote persuasive speeches based on this year’s theme, “POWER,” and spoke compellingly about what matters to them.
(Left to right): Lovemore Nyaumwe '23 (Best Written Persuasive Speech), Kobe Thompson '24 (Best Performance of a Persuasive Speech) and Kateryna Havryschuk '26 (Best Overall Persuasive Speech).
Lovemore Nyaumwe presenting his speech, "The Power of Affirmative Action," which won Best Written Persuasive Speech.
Kobe Thompson's speech was titled "And They Would've Gotten Away With It, Too," which won Best Performance of a Persuasive Speech.
Spencer Michaels entry was titled "To Look, or Not to Look?"
Susan Daniels, associate in public speaking, applauds along with the audience to congratulate the winners. Kateryna Havryshchuk '26 "My Step Towards Peace"
This year's Best Overall Persuasive Speech was made by Kateryna Havryshchuk: "My Step Towards Peace."
