As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with nostalgia and gratitude. It was a whirlwind of chaos and calm, laughter and tears, triumphs and challenges. Yet, amidst all these moments, one highlight stands out, Gavel 2024. More than just a club, it feels like a family, imparting profound […]
“What does Gavel mean to you?” This was one of the questions I was asked during my interview for the Gavel Subcommittee. In that moment, I gave an answer off the top of my head, it was an interview, after all, and I was feeling a bit nervous despite knowing most of the panel. But […]
You can assure everyone that this will not be a fairy tale.You were a little girl who dreamed of being on top of everything.But unfortunately, your dreams were crushed every time. At the age of 10, you wanted to score well on the scholarship exam,but your cousin scored higher.At the age of 11, you wanted […]
For many, evaluations just may sound like giving feedback. But do you know that there is an art involved when presenting your evaluation? This guide is all about some tricks and tips which I keep in mind before I deliver an Evaluation at a competition. This is just what I follow and I myself got […]
A humorous speech is like a usual speech, just slightly ( or quite!) different. In humorousspeeches, the main purpose of the speech should be to ensure that the audience has fun andenjoys the speech, but otherwise, it would be just like a regular speech. There has to be a properstructure and it is always advisable […]
“All Island Best Gavel Speaker 2nd Runner-up for the Impromptu Category is…. Naethree Premnath”For a split second my mind was blank. Like how a wave rushes back to the shore, I came back to reality, got up and went to receive my first ever award for an impromptu category. I was a mess and pretty […]