Speech Team Brings Home Three State Medals

by Mary Rau

March 23, 2010

The Ainsworth Speech Team competed at the state tournament last Thursday, March 18, on the UNK campus in Kearney. The results were as follows:

3rd: Jordyn Lechtenberg—Persuasive Speaking
4th: Megan Maxwell—Informative Speaking
5th: Kayla Klammer—Humorous Prose
Superiors: Tessa Jacobsen (7th)—Informative Speaking
Lars Johnson, Rhe’Ann McBride, Ciara Philben, Nate Rau, Jon Theis (8th)—OID
Emma Goodloe (8th)—Poetry
Emma Goodloe—Entertainment Speaking
Vance Heyer—Entertainment Speaking
Vance Heyer—Extemporaneous Speaking
Excellent: Kayla Klammer—Serious Prose

Team: 6th of 43

    “The state tournament was a nice way to end the season,” commented Coach Mary Rau. “We were a little disappointed when three of our events came so close to making finals, but that’s the way it goes in Speech. It’s an honor to be able to participate at State.
    “Our district proved to be pretty tough this year. Seven of the nine events had at least one District 6 finalist. Class C1 was again dominated by champion David City and runner-up Raymond Central. I’m satisfied to see Ainsworth in the top 10!
    “It’s been a very fun year. We’ve won lots of medals and some team awards as well. The support and encouragement that we’ve received from parents, the school, and the community have been unbelievable. Just knowing that people pay attention to how we’re doing means a lot.” State Speech 2010