The annual finals for the Wolfpack Speaks competition will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is held by the Department of Communications and organized by Christina Moss, the director of the class Communications 110.’

Shari Oliver, the public relations coordinator for the event, said the event is open to all current public speaking students in the spring semester.’

‘The department of communications encourages people who are currently enrolled in public speaking to apply,’ she said.’

There are monetary advantages to participating in the tournament; a one time scholarship will be awarded to the top three winners, according to Oliver.’

‘Scholarships and prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists,’ she said.’

According to a CHASS news release, last year’s winner, Cameron Hendricks, spoke on not talking while driving and won a $150 scholarship.

Students organize a ‘call-to-action’ speech and communications professors choose finalists. From these finalists, six will be chosen to move on to the last round of judging.

According to Oliver, the finalists are selected by communications professors according to the students’ knowledge of the subject matter.’

‘Based on their aptitude and performance in class, students will be narrowed into finalists by the professors,’ she said.’

The finals will be held in the Erdahl-Cloyd Theater in the West Wing of D.H. Hill Library. ‘

This year’s competition is sponsored by David Young, of Edward Jones.’

Oliver said last year’s competition was a success and the Department of Communications is looking forward to what this year has to offer.’

‘We look forward to a riveting competition as the finalists will represent the best of the best,’ she said.’

Oliver said Moss can be contacted for more information at clmoss.ncsu.edu.’