Hillsborough County 4-H
Tropicana Public Speaking Program

 

Registration has ended for the 2007-2008 program

     

 

 

School Winners' Names Due: Friday, December 21

Four (4) Area Contests in January 2008

    January 15, 2008 - Wharton H. S.

    January 22, 2008 - Riverview H. S.

    January 24, 2008-  Roland Park K-8

    January 29, 2008 - Chamberlain H. S.

Please click here to view the school assignments for the Area Contests

Florida State Fair 4-H Showcase - Saturday, February 9

District Finals Competition in February 26, 2008 Wharton H.S.

• School Assistant Principals
  • Template Letter to School Winner (WORD Doc)
  • School Winner List due Dec 21st (19kb pdf)
  • School Assignments for Area Contest (13.5kb pdf)
• Teachers
  • Letter to Parents (57 kb pdf)
  • Letter to Parents (Spanish) (14 kb pdf)
  • Tropicana Judging Sheet (26 kb pdf)
  • Tropicana Guide (208 kb pdf)
• Parents / Students / Teachers
  • Tropicana Timeline (20 kb pdf)
    timeline is also listed below

What is 4-H Tropicana?

4-H Tropicana is a school curriculum in public speaking. The program is a partnership with Tropicana, Inc; Hillsborough County Extension 4-H and the Hillsborough County Public Schools. This partnership started in 1969. Our first contest was held at the Plant City Holiday Inn with 50 students participating. in 2006 we had over 77 schools and 15,000 students!

The program in the public schools is offered to elementary students in 4th – 5th and 6th grade. Schools register their classes in August and September. Materials are sent to the teachers which include curriculum guides and contest information.

Students write and deliver a public speak between 2-3 minutes in length on any topic. They compete within the classroom and as a school. Then the schools compete against each other at area contests in January. The top two winners at the area contests then compete at the District finals in February.

Private schools may participate, but have to pre-register in May so enough program materials are ordered. If interested, contact Jackie Hunter, Extension 4-H Agent at hunterjd@hillsboroughcounty.org

Tropicana Timeline

1st Quarter
Week of
August 20-----On-Line Registration OPEN

2nd Quarter
October 15----Registration CLOSED
(for those interested in competing in Area contest)
December 21---Deadline: School winners names for competition in Area Contests

3rd Quarter
January 15           Wharton H. S.                                                  Registration at 5:30pm - Contest at 6:00pm
January 22           Riverview H. S.                                                 Registration at 5:30pm - Contest at 6:00pm
January 24           Roland Park K-8                                               Registration at 5:30pm - Contest at 6:00pm
January 29           Chamberlain H. S.                                             Registration at 5:30pm - Contest at 6:00pm
February 9 Optional: Participate in 4-H Florida State Fair             4-H Public Speaking Showcase
February 26          District Finals Contest        Wharton H.S.      
All contests start promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Registration is at 5:30 p.m.

4th Quarter
March HTV22 Extension Connection show
Highlights of this years program
April TBA All District Finalists recognized at
School District of Hillsborough County Board Meeting