The Bishop Neumann Speech Team aims to help students develop confidence and build public speaking skills that will serve them throughout their lives. With a storied history that includes 60 State medalists and 9 State Champions, the Cavalier speakers have been creating memorable performances for over 45 years. 

Students have the opportunity to qualify for national competitions, held in Kansas City and Minneapolis. Travel to new places, compete with the best of the best, and represent your school, all for the glory of God! Practices begin in mid-December, and competitions are held from mid-January through March each year. 

Speech competitions offer various events, so students can find their niche and grow in their gifts and talents. Our events include:
Duet Acting
Entertainment
Extemporaneous
Humorous
Informative
Oral Interpretation of Drama (OID)
Persuasive
Poetry
Program of Oral Interpretation (POI)
Serious

Coach: Chris Kabes, Allison Hain, Marissa Grady

Nebraska State Speech Champions:
1985 – Pam Tvrdy in Original Oratory
2008 – Elizabeth Bettendorf in Poetry
2009 – Hannah Kauffold in Humorous Prose
2013 – Michaela Steager in Serious Prose
2014 – Micah Braunsroth, Connor Sabatka, Emily Brabec & Hannah Simonds – Oral Interpretive Drama
2015 – Hannah Simonds in Entertainment Speaking
2018 – Tanner Langemeier in Serious Prose
2018 – John Celesky in Poetry
2019 – Tanner Langemeier in Humorous Prose