Unconventional Oration

It’s a turn of events that will no doubt revolutionise speechwriting for years to come. Danny Roberts, aged nine, has taken out the top prize in the North Canberra Public Speaking Awards: Primary School Division, without turning to the MerriamWebster’s Dictionary. When asked about this bold decision, Roberts stated that he simply didn’t feel as if the terms “journey” or “destination” needed explaining. His competitors clearly did not feel the same, with four out of six of them opting for the classic opener.

Danny’s parents were excited about him taking the gold, with one witness claiming that they actually stood up and clapped politely when he won.

“We’re Unconventional just so proud of him,” commented Mum, Seher. “Danny’s Oration always been a bit slow. It’s good to know he can string a sentence together.” Danny’s older sister, Maya, refused to attend the event or comment By Katie Sproule on his win on the grounds that, “it’s not that impressive anyway.” Maya’s lukewarm reception may be a result of lingering humiliation regarding her failed entry into the competition three years earlier, with the teenager only receiving a participation ribbon.

Other notable moments from the day included one attendee mixing up her palm cards and improvising the last half of her The speech in tears. Another sang three lines of Katy Perry’s next round smash hit ‘Roar’ to close her oration. Audiences remain of competition will be unsure if this musical interlude worked for or against

Canberra-wide. The topic has yet the contestant, though all agree that it was to be announced, but thrilling rumours definitely memorable. suggest that it may be ‘Peer Pressure…For

Good?’ or ‘Cyberbullying: Why It’s Bad.’

Further updates will be posted soon, including confirmation of which church hall the exciting event will take place in and if the entry donation is gold-coin.