Bettendorf Bulldog Invitational
2026 — Bettendorf, IA/US
Original Oratory
Abbreviation
OO
Format
Speech
Topic:
NSDA PF September - October
Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction.
Entry Fee
$40.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Original Oratory (OO) is a 10-minute speech event (with a 30-second grace period) in which students deliver a self-written speech designed to persuade an audience on a topic of significance. While the speech may incorporate humor and emotional appeals, it must be grounded in evidence, logic, and clear structure. The speech is delivered from memory and competitors are limited in their use of direct quotations.