The Henry County Middle and High School Speech Teams competed in the Etherton Invitational at Murray State University over the weekend and each team had much to celebrate. The Middle School team placed 2nd overall, while the High School group placed 4th with only 6 members competing. This was the final competition of the season for the middle school. The high school team will be competing in district, state and national qualifying tournaments in the coming months. The following students placed in their individual events;
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Broadcasting – Andrea Castenada 5th, Hannah Frederick 1st.
Dramatic Interpretation – Haidyn Marshall 1st
Declamation – David Tyler 7th, Anna Joy Weber 5th, Parker Vowell 3rd.
Duo Acting – Parker Vowell/Bryson Dean 5th
Extemporaneous Speaking – Madison Duncan 4th
Humorous Interpretation – Elijah Adamson 7th, Landon Merrell 4th
Impromptu Speaking – David Tyler 7th, Landon Merrell 6th
Improvisational Duo – Haidyn Marshall/Grey Mixon 4th
Oratory – Madison Duncan 2nd
Poetry – Parker Vowell 3rd, Grey Mixon 2nd
Prose – Skyler Castello 6th, Haidyn Marshall 3rd, Hannah Frederick 1st
Storytelling – Grey Mixon 2nd
HIGH SCHOOL
Declamation – Katie Ellington 6th
Dramatic Interp – Timothy Tyler 3rd, Joshua Lancaster 2nd
Duo Interpretation – Joshua Lancaster/Maple Townsend 3rd
Humorous Interp – Timothy Tyler 3rd
Poetry – Anna Jo Wardlaw 5th
Prose – Anna Jo Wardlaw 6th, Canaan Barrow 2nd