Tim Overby Ms. Hollingsworth Senior Project 5 Dec. 2012 Speech Outline I. Introduction: Good morning.

My name is Tim Overby, and I would like to thank you all for coming and listening to our presentations. When I was little, I would always dress up as a soldier for Halloween. For almost all my life, I have always wanted to be a soldier. The thought of serving my country always interested me. II. How I got interested a. Family history b. Patriotism III. Observation Experience a. Sgt. Matthew Burke i. United States Army ii. Army Recruiter b. Experience i. Flowood ii. Car iii. Office c. What I learned i. Day of a soldier

iii ii. Benefits of the military IV. Problem/Solution 1 a. Problem i. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 1. Reliving Experience 2. Depression 3. Anxiety 4. Fear b. Solution i. Exposure therapy ii. Communication with spouse and friends 1. Letters 2. Care packages iii. Medication 1. Prozac 2. Paxil 3. Zoloft V. Problem/Solution 2 a. Problem i. Feeling expendable 1. Worthless 2. Used b. Solution

iv i. Rights ii. Leave VI. Problem/Solution 3 a. Problem i. Displacement 1. Feel too far away 2. No connection b. Solution i. Communication 1. Letters 2. Video calls ii. Keep pictures VII. Community Service a. U.S.S. Alabama i. Cleaned ship 1. Deck 2. Rooms 3. Weapons ii. Documented items 1. World War II equipment 2. Compasses iii. Gave information to tourists 1. Specific facts

v a. Military life b. Funny soldier mistakes 2. General ship knowledge a. Daily routine of soldier b. Challenges faced at seas b. Future plans i. U.S. Army ii. U.S. Air Force iii. College (Mississippi State University or Freed Hardeman University) VIII. Learning Stretch a. Writing skills i. Grammar skills ii. Passive voice iii. Parallel structure b. Public speaking i. Practice ii. Current event c. Organization skills i. Keep papers together ii. Clean out when possible IX. Conclusion: I thank you again for coming out and judging our Senior Project presentations. I hope you all enjoyed the presentation, and if you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them now.