SPEECH @ Crafton Hills

Outstanding Scholar in Speech Communication Named

Matt Sperrazza has been selected as the outstanding scholar in speech communication for the 2004-2005 academic year. For his accomplishment, Matt was honored at a dinner on May 6 with other students named as outstanding scholars in their respective fiedls. Matt has completed his second year at CHC and is planning on majoring in communication at Azusa Pacific University where he will transfer next year. Past winners include Amy Bray (2002-2003) and Heather Stephens (2003-2004). Congratulations Matt!

Speech Communication Instructors Selected as Professors of the Year

Two speech communication faculty have been selected as professors of the year at Crafton Hills College for the 2004-2005 academic year. Rick Hogrefe, Associate Professor and head of the speech communication program was selected by his colleagues as the Outstanding Professor of the Year. He shares the Assistant Professor of Music, Mark McConnell. Moreover, Dave Moss was selected by ASB students as an outstanding professor when they honored faculty members at a dinner on May 6. Dave teaches part-time in the speech communication department at CHC as well as at Mount San Jacinto College.

SBVC/CHC Intramural Speech Contest

On November 18, 2004, San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills College sponsored the inaugural Intramural Speech Contest. Students enrolled in public speaking courses at both Valley and Crafton participated. Each student delivered an original informative speech for a panel of judges in two preliminary rounds, with the top six speakers advancing to the final round. Four CHC students were finalists in the event.

Crafton Hills College student Melinda Aleman won the competition with her speech on the 911 emergency response system. Brittany Cathey, another CHC student, took second with her speech on suicide. CHC students Nasreen Jahan and Christine Juedes were also finalists. Congratulations to Melinda and all the students who participated.

Each April, San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills College sponsor a forum for speech educators from throughout Southern California. This year represents the third year the forum will be held. Plans are underway right now for the forum. Check back here throughout the year for more details.