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Speech and debate took ten students to Ephrata High School on November 17. Ten competitors put us just over the line into the “Large Team” category, where we took second, as well as a second place finish in speech events. Individual finishes: Audra Totten, 1st, Open Humorous Interpretation Linh Truong, 2nd Open Informative Speaking, 1sp Open Program Oral Interpretation, 1st Open Congressional Debate Conner Mahaffey, 1st Novice Congress Ali Pettey, 2nd Novice Congress, 2nd Novice Tall Tales, 1st Novice Editorial Commentary Victor Soriano Top Presiding Officer, Novice Congressional Debate Amy Walker 3rd Novice Editorial Commentary, 1st Novice Informative Speaking, 1st Novice Humorous Interpretation.

With only eight competitors for the first tournament of the year, Chiawana was still able to capture the first place trophy for small teams at the Pasco High School Tournament. Congress Captain Linh Truong led the team with a first place in Open Informative Speaking, second in Open Congressional Debate, and second in Open Program Oral Interpretation. Debate Captain Saige Johnson followed with second place in Big Questions Debate (with partner Amy Walker) and third in Open Expository Speaking and Open Editorial Commentary. We also have some very enthusiastic and talented novices. Amy Walker took first place in both Novice Editorial Commentary and Novice Humorous Interpretation. Alison Pettey was first place in Novice Tall Tales, and Briana Castro took first with a perfect score in Novice Dramatic Interpretation. Four students—Conner Mahaffey, Ulises Bruno, Victor Soriano, and Alison Pettey—competed in their first ever Congressional Debate. I was parliamentarian in that ch

Baylee Easterday   2018 Impromptu 2017 Oratory 2017 Dual Interpretation Team Member since 201 4   2016 Regional Champion in Oratory   2017 Regional Champion in Oratory and Duo   2018 Regional Champion in Extemporaneous , Impromptu , And Congress   2017 State finalist in Dual  Interpretation   2018 State Champion in Impromptu and  Extemporaneous , finalist in Congress   2015 Nationals Alternate in Public Forum Debate   201 6  National qualifier in  Oratory   2017 National Qualifier in Oratory   2018 Foley Award Winner   2018 Erik  Helppie  Award Winner   Premiere  Distinction  rank  (highest possible)  with National Speech and Debate Organization   Academic All Am erican   2018 NSDA  All American-#61   2018 NSDA WA All State-#1   State Ranked #1 in Impromptu   State Ranked #3 in Oratory   State Ranked #12 in Program  Interp.   State Ranked #24 in Extemporaneous Speaking   State Ranked #26 In Dua

It's been a truly memorable year. Thankfully, technology allows us to share those memories. You can view our 2017-18 slideshow on YouTube.  End of Year Slideshow

Linh Truong   Team Member since 2017   2018 National qualifier in Lincoln-Douglas Debate   Outstanding  Distinction rank  with National Speech and Debate Organization   Why did you join Speech and Debate?    It seemed like a great opportunity for another extracurricular activity and some of my friends did it (Baylee and Eric). I stayed because I love all the people and enjoy doing it.  What  is  your favorite Speech and Debate memory?    There are a few. I loved beating Q at the ninja game at Regionals. When I got 1st in Novice Impromptu it made me proud (and Baylee). I really loved getting to debate syrup sandwiches that one time. What is the hardest part of Speech and Debate?    I don't mind losing, but I do find it hard to get the physical energy to keep going all day.  What do you do for fun?    Speech and Debate, and reading, listening to music, being with my friends and family. Oh, and I love taking pictures. I have a po