The Williamson County Public Speaking Contest, held on January 4th, 2025, was an incredible display of talent, poise, and passion this year. Students from 2nd through 12th grade took the stage, delivering speeches that captivated their audience and demonstrated exceptional communication skills. These young leaders tackled topics with confidence, showcasing their ability to inform, persuade, and inspire.
Contest Winners
Firstly, we’d like to congratulate our winners of the 2025 Public Speaking Contest!
| 2nd Grade: First: Aarna K. |
| 3rd Grade: First: Soren F. |
| 4th Grade: First: Daxton G. Second: Sanjay A. Third: Simon B. Fourth: Charvi S. |
| 5th Grade: First: Govind N. Second: Aarush K. Third: Julia Claire D. Fourth: Alison W. |
| 6th Grade: First: Max G. Second: Suhana D. Third: Dea A. Fourth: Priyanshi N. |
| 7th Grade: First: Aditi V. Second: David J. Third: Ashvi P. Fourth: Sloan H. |
| 8th Grade: First: Eva C. Second: Reyna L. Third: Weston T. Fourth: Rhea K. |
| 9th Grade: First: Daniel J. Second: Ananya S. Third: Hea A. Fourth: Siddarth M. |
| 10th Grade: First: Asa I. Second: Paili D. Third: Anshul B. Fourth: Mary Elizabeth K. |
| 11th Grade: First: Sowmil K. Second: Shelby T. Third: Madhav Bhavani K. Fourth: Asritha M. |
| 12th Grade: First: Levi C. Second: Laura K. |
We are thrilled to announce that the top two speakers in each age group will advance to the Area Public Speaking Contest. Representing Williamson County in this prestigious event is a high honor, and we are confident our students will make us proud as they compete among the best from other counties in our area.
A Note of Thanks
This event would not have been possible without the dedication of many individuals. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our judges, who generously gave their time and expertise to evaluate each speech with fairness and encouragement. Your efforts help shape the future of these young speakers.
We also want to express our gratitude to the Williamson County 4-H Ambassador volunteers. As one contest assistant shared, “I was very impressed, not only by the speakers but also by the Williamson County 4-H Ambassadors, who kept the contest running extremely smoothly and were so professional!” Your hard work behind the scenes ensured the event was a resounding success!
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this year’s accomplishments, we look forward to the Area Public Speaking Contest, where our top speakers will shine on a larger stage. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication, and best of luck to those moving on to the next round!
Stay tuned for updates as our Williamson County representatives compete at the Area Public Speaking Contest. Let’s cheer them on as they make their mark and showcase the power of effective communication!