The Ainsworth speech team had a successful day of competition on Saturday, March 6th at the C1-6 District contest and received District Runner-Up honors.

Medalists:

Duet: Taylor Allen and Katherine Kerrigan - 6th

Extemporaneous: Josie Ganser - 1st and Libby Wilkins - 2nd

Humorous: Brandt - 6th

Informative: Ben Flynn - 1st and Eden Raymond - 6th

OID: Maren Arens, Cody Kronhofman, Eden Raymond, and Dakota Stutzman - 3rd

Persuasive: Alyssa Erthum - 1st and Logan Hafer - 3rd

Poetry: Alyssa Erthum - 5th

Serious: Dakota Stutzman - 3rd

At the district competition, the top 3 places in each event qualify for the State tournament, which will be held at Kearney High School on March 18th.

On Monday, March 1st, three Destination Imagination teams representing Ainsworth Community Schools presented a solution to their challenges for family and friends. 

The two 2nd & 3rd grade teams presented their solution to the challenge “Critter’s Big Adventure”. Each team presented a story about a critter who went on a big adventure. Team members JJ N., Kaiden J., Leighton K, and Paul D. created a story with a Komodo dragon and a snow fox. Team members Adeline H., Rex L., Kolter M., and Andrea S. created a story with a porcupine, chickens, and an alligator.

The 5th - 7th grade team of Daniel T., Ty B., Kristofer H., Erick H. and Danni B. created an improv skit incorporating 6 unknowns to solve the challenge “Case Closed”. This team will be competing virtually in the coming weeks.

On Monday, February 22nd, the Ainsworth Speech Team competed against the 7 other member schools in the Southwest Conference Tournament in Ainsworth.

Medalists:

Informative: Ben F. - 4th

Persuasive: Alyssa E. - 3rd

Extemporaneous: Josie G. - 4th

OID: Maren A., Cody K., Eden R., and Dakota S. - 4th

The students had a day of difficult competition and received great feedback to help them prepare for the district meet which will be in Ainsworth on March 6th. 

On Saturday, February 20th, the AHS Speech team hosted the Ainsworth Invitational Speech Tournament. Speakers achieved great success in competition, and are looking forward to continuing that success in the next two tournaments: conference and districts, which will also be hosted at home. 

Results from Saturday are as follows:

Varsity Informative: Ben F. - 1st and Eden R. - 5th

Novice Informative: Makenna P. - 2nd

Varsity OID: Cody K., Maren A., Dakota S., and Eden R. - 2nd and Josie G., Logan H., Brandt M., Cody S., and Elli W. - 5th

Varsity Humorous: Brandt M. - 5th

Novice Humorous: Cameryn G. - 2nd

Varsity Poetry: Alyssa E. - 3rd and Ellie W. - 5th

Varsity Extemporaneous: Libby W. - 1st and Josie G. - 2nd

Varsity Persuasive: Alyssa E. - 1st and Logan H. - 2nd

Novice Persuasive: Sophie W. - 1st and Cole B. - 3rd

Varsity Serious: Dakota S. - 1st 

Novice Serious: Taylor A. - 1st

Varsity Entertainment: Allison T. - 5th and Maren Ar. - 6th

Novice Entertainment: Cole B. - 2nd

Novice Duet: Taylor A. & Katherine K. - 2nd and Maia F. & Cameryn G. - 4th

Team Place: 2 out of 7

On Monday, February 22nd, the team will compete in the Southwest Conference competition.