Milton Chen - Teachers Make a Difference - Richard Panagos

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of Mr. Panagos, their high school English teacher and speech team coach. Mr. Panagos encouraged participation in speech events, which led to state championships and a career in public speaking. The teacher also organized field trips, fostering a love for learning beyond the curriculum. Mr. Panagos continued to contribute to education even after retirement.

Who was the teacher that had a significant impact on the speaker's high school experience?

• Ms. Johnson

• Mr. Panagos

• Mrs. Brown

• Mr. Smith

What type of speech did the speaker write that was meant to be more lighthearted?

• Persuasive Speech

• After Dinner Speech

• Debate Speech

• Informative Speech

Which event required the speaker to prepare a speech on a given topic with limited preparation time?

• Debate

• Dramatic Interpretation

• Impromptu Speaking

• Extemporaneous Speaking

What kind of places did Mr. Panagos take the students to during field trips?

• Theater Events and Historic Sites

• Shopping Malls

• Amusement Parks

• Sports Arenas

What is one of the speaker's interests that developed from the field trips?

• Botanical Gardens

• Modern Art

• Classical Music

• Frank Lloyd Wright's Architecture