Melrose Area Public Schools

Congratulations to our Speech Team, who competed in the State Meet on Saturday, April 25th, and became State Champions! It was a monumental day in our program's history!🥇

Our speakers truly stepped up, and achieved incredible success. Out of our 18 State attendees, 13 advanced to Finals, and we proudly celebrate two Individual State Champions: Esther Kapsner, who defended her title in Ex. Reading, and Teague Dusha, the State Champion in Great Speeches!

With numerous other notable placements, we secured the Team Championship title for Class A for the third time!

Some of our speakers, will attend the NIETOC tournament from May 7-10 in Shakopee. The team is still seeking funding to attend, so please consider contributing or reaching out to become a team sponsor! 🏆

✨Placements✨
Creative: Ella Erdmann - 3rd & Ava Wensmann - 5th
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 3rd
Ex. Reading: Esther Kapsner - 1st! 🥇
Emily Sand - 2nd & Rebecca Welle - 7th
Ex. Speaking: Ramona Lurken Tvrdik - 7th
Great Speeches: Teague Dusha - 1st! 🥇
Humorous: Jada Rausch - 3rd & Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Informative: Brinley Ritter - 8th
Original Oratory: Stacy Timp - 2nd
Drama: Lola Dusha - 2nd

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