GSU Toastmasters Baton Rouge

Aug 3

Toastmaster: Phil Verona
Theme: Pro Football Hall of Fame
Word: Buoy

Winners

Best Speaker: Branna Owens
Best Evaluator: Silas Corkern
Best Table Topics: Porsha Green and Kenneth Cambre

July 27

Toastmaster: Branna Owens
Theme: Nonverbal Communication
Word: Eclectic

Winners:
Speaker: Darin Mann
Table Topics: Patricia Gaunt
Evaluators: Danielle Denise Clark and Santhi P.

July 20

Toastmaster: Manuel Sierra
Word: Benevolent

Winners:

Speaker: Tangie Powers
Evaluator: Loveness Schafer
Table Topics: Tae (Guest)

July 13

Theme: Language
Word of the Week: Astute

Winners:

Best Speaker: Crawford Courville
Best Evaluator: Phil Verona
Best Table Topics: Jennifer Schwab

July 6 Meeting

Building together, one speech at a time. 🧩🎤

Tonight’s Toastmasters meeting reminded us that we grow stronger when we facilitate opportunities for one another to learn, lead, and connect.

Winners:

Speaker: Branna O.
Evaluator: Mark H.
Table Topics: Yvonnetae L.

June 22

⚽️ Toastmasters was in full World Cup mode today! Our Word of the Day was Ample, and there were ample opportunities for great speaking, laughter, and friendly competition.

A special shoutout to Paris, who delivered a speech on Main Character Energy and earned Best Speaker honors! 🌟👏

Another great meeting filled with confidence, connection, and growth.

Theme: FIFA World Cup
Toastmaster: Manish
Word: Ample

Winners:
Evaluator: Santhi P.
Table Topics: Abdul
Speaker: Paris

June 15

☀️ Sunshine was the theme, and brilliance was the word of the day.

A great evening of speeches, Table Topics, and personal growth. Every meeting is a chance to learn, connect, and shine a little brighter. ✨

Toastmaster: Branna O.

Theme: Sunshine

Winners:

Speaker: Silas C.
Evaluation: Santhi P.
Table Topics: Kita

June 8, 2026

Theme: Plants
Toastmaster: Branna Owens

Winners:

Speaker: Sal Q.
Evaluator: Manuel S.
Table Topics: Ryan M.