Speech Team

Speech at Quinter

by red devil

April 27, 2008

The DCHS SpeechTeam won the Quinter Speech Tournament held on April 19. The team also had seven champions in five different events.

Placing first were Amber Mason in prose, Ethan Merrill and Joe Hirsch in improvised duet acting, Anna Larue in informative speaking, Joe Hirsch in humorous solo acting, and Chenny Langness and Jacinta Carter in duet acting.

Emma Merrill placed second in poetry, and Makenzie Nelson placed second in informative speaking.

Placing third were Ashley Horton in both prose and in poetry, Alyssa Rippe in serious solo acting, and Rory Wendelin in humorous solo acting.

Farra McChesney placed fourth in serious solo acting.

Placing fifth were Tim Larson in oration, Kassia Bryan and Chenny Langness in improvised duet acting, Haley Barrett in informative speaking, Ethan Merrill in humorous solo acting, and Jay Wessel and Makenzie Nelson in duet acting.

Helping the team to its first place finish were Jay Wessel in poetry, Melissa Hasty in prose, Jordan McHugh and Jacinta Carter in improvised duet acting, and Amber Mason and Tim Larson in duet acting.

While the majority of the team was competing in Quinter, a few members stayed in Oberin at the Regional Speech Festival, which is similar to the Regional Music. Students perform for a rating, such as a I, II, or III. Earning a I rating qualifies them for the State Speech Festival.

Qualifying for State Speech Festival and earning I's were Jacob Larue in prose, Jacob Helm in informative speaking, and Laysha Medina in serious solo acting. Laysha also received a II on her prose.

Oberlin speech students are coached by Leigh Davis and Robynn Wessel. State Speech Festival and State Speech Championships are May 3. Festival will be held in Clearwater, and Championships will be at Wichita East High School.