There is a $ 10.00 entry fee for each school. It must be paid in advance along with the regular advance registration fees.

Trophies and medals will be awarded.

Topic: "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power"

Cash Prizes

Advance entry preferred but you can register on-site

Research the topic. In your talk, acknowledge the sources of your information as you present facts and opinions which are not your own. For most of your talk, do not take a side on this issue. However, you should conclude your presentation by taking and defending your personal position on this issue.

Presentations will last 10 minutes. This will be followed by questions from the judges and the audience (maximum of 5 minutes for questions). An overhead projector will be provided. No other equipment may be used.

Judging will be based upon (a) speaking ability (25%); (b) depth of research to support your presentation - specific references (25%);
© creativity and general interest of presentation (25%); and (d) answers to questions pertaining to the topic (25%).

DIRECTIONS TO CONVERSE COLLEGE

If coming to Spartanburg on I-85, first get on Business I-85, then take the I-585 exit (Exit 5A) into Spartanburg. I-585 is also US 176 and both become Pine Street. Converse College will be on the left side of Pine Street at the intersection of Pine Street and St. John’s Street in downtown Spartanburg. Look for the SCJAS signs.

If coming to Spartanburg on I-26 West, take the US 221 exit (Exit 28) and proceed to Spartanburg. US 221 becomes Church Street. Stay on Church Street until just past the downtown shopping district. Turn right on St. John and follow St. John. Converse College is at the intersection of St. John and Pine Streets. Look for SCJAS signs.

If coming to Spartanburg on I-26 East, take the US 176 exit (Exit 15) and proceed to Spartanburg. Hwy 176 becomes Pine Street, and Converse College will be on the left side of Pine Street at the intersection of Pine Street and St. John Street. Look for SCJAS signs.

MOTELS

Those coming a long distance may wish to spend Friday night in Spartanburg. The following motels are within 2 blocks of the campus. There are many other motels (national chains) further from campus along I-26, I-85, and Business I-85.