Polson speakers head to state
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News from Polson High School speech coaches
POLSON — The Polson High School speech team finished second in Class A speech sweeps at the Northwest Divisional Speech and Drama Meet on Saturday, Jan. 25. Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby, Polson, and Whitefish participated at the meet.
The top-six finishers in each event automatically qualified for the state meet:
PHS students who advanced to state are:
Sharidan Russell: 1st in Impromptu Speaking and 1st in Extemporaneous Speaking
Haley Kendley: 1st in Expository Speaking
Jacob Raymond: 3rd in Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Cash Sisler: 4th in Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Tommy Mercer and Sam Heutmaker: 4th in Policy Debate
Hannah Hodges: 4th in Memorized Public Address
Kylie Koberg: 5th in Memorized Public Address
Clara Siegelin: 5th in Humorous Oral Interpretation of Literature
Brian Jore: 5th in Serious Oral Interpretation of Literature
Kania Smith: 5th in Original Oratory and 6th in Serious Oral Interpretation
Shannon McGinnis: 6th in Expository Speaking
Katie Stobie and Annabelle Smith: 6th in Policy Debate
Frank Pope in Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Eleonora DiMaira in Expository Speaking also qualified for the state meet.
Columbia Falls finished in 1st place in Class A speech sweeps, with Polson second and Whitefish third.
Libby finished in 1st place in Class A drama sweeps; Frenchtown finished in 2nd place.
“Sharidan Russell was unbelievable this weekend. She really dominated the finals and frankly ran away with her medals. Haley Kendley also saved her best for finals, and came away as a champion,” said PHS head coach Jon Petersen.
“We are excited about the state meet this weekend. We have several kids who have the talent to make finals, but the competition is going to be tough,” Petersen added.
The speech team will conclude its season in Hamilton on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the Montana Class A State Speech and Drama meet.
The public is welcome to watch the competition rounds, but cameras and other recording devices are not allowed.
